Middle School at Wood Acres encompasses an accelerated curriculum and holds the highest behavior standards for their young leaders in the Upper School. Leadership classes are required in 5th grade through 8th grade as is practice in philanthropy, fairness, respect, academic integrity, and a strong organizational work ethic. Wood Acres middle school students are recognized for their academic excellence and mastery of scholastic attributes.
While academic study is the core of the Wood Acres Middle School, we also focus on opportunities for students to grow as leaders in our community. They regularly lead campus events, and take elective classes that capitalize on their interests with the entire middle school. Each grade level participates in an optional overnight field trip to demonstrate their learning on new levels. Students also participate in Band, PE, Art, Technology, and recess in addition to their rigorous academic schedule.
Wood Acres graduates are prepared to go to high school with class credits already on their transcripts. They are accepted into virtually every high school to which they apply, including magnet, charter, and academy programs within local area public schools as well as private school options. Working through an accelerated curriculum, varied teaching approaches, integration of content-rich subject areas into STEM/STEAM models, and dedicated faculty who care, challenge, and nurture the whole individual, set students up for amazing success The Wood Acres Early School – 8th grade advantage gives our graduates the ability to be confident and successful leaders in their new high school communities.
Sixth Grade
Student lockers, additional student liberties coupled with more responsibilities, and a longer academic day are just a few of the changes that help define a young adult’s education at Wood Acres. Students take classes in all core subjects as well as electives, PE, Band, Art, and Leadership. They also enjoy lunch on our Quad with other middle schoolers and recess
English Studies classes focus on strengthening habits of excellent readers, writers and speakers using a variety of different media.
Science exploration is hands-on in our state-of-the-art lab space using units of study through the groundbreaking Lab Learner program.
Pre-Algebra classes give students the opportunity to build upon skills as they prepare for higher level concepts in high school.
World History, Geography and Culture classes invite students to develop perspectives of varied religions and cultures in this global world.
Spanish language and culture classes focus on speaking and writing more in depth as they are closer than ever to their capstone trip to Spain in 8th grade. o An optional overnight field trip to Marine Lab in Key Largo, Florida brings the science classroom to life as students explore the mangroves and coral reefs that are part of this unique landscape.
Seventh Grade
Seventh grade is the middle of the middle of a student’s Upper School years. Students are ready for more independence and leadership. The core classes remain the same with more rigor and challenge.
In English Studies, students read, write, and speak critically and with greater purpose.
American History, Geography and Culture classes focus on the American Revolution up to the Civil War. An in-depth study of the US government lends itself to our 7th grade optional Triumvirate of Democracy field trip.
Algebra classes provide students with a strong foundation for higher level mathematics.
The Science Lab Learner program continues this year for the first time using an online platform to collect and analyze data in each learning cell. This allows our student scientists to simulate authentic lab experiences using state of the art equipment.
Spanish language and culture classes focus on continuous communicative competence by expanding vocabulary and more complex grammar.
Seventh graders may continue with Band or choose to take multimedia classes instead. Electives of varying subjects, leadership classes, PE, Art, outdoor lunch on the Quad and recess are also part of their program.
Eighth Grade
Eighth grade is the capstone year at Wood Acres and one where we celebrate the culmination of exceptional learning. Eighth graders are the eldest student leaders on campus and are able to participate in many roles that highlight their love for this community and what they have learned academically and socially through different learning activities and programs. Classes are structured to ensure that they will be ready for their graduation and next steps in their academic journey.
Students read challenging texts, speak confidently on a variety of subjects, and write both critically and accurately in English Studies.
Algebra and Geometry classes prepare them for different pathways in high school mathematics studies.
They come to the end of their studies with the acclaimed Science Lab Learner program after years of focusing on a myriad of life, chemical, and physical sciences also using the innovative online platform that was introduced in seventh grade.
American History, Geography and Culture classes pick up on the Civil War and take us to present day US History.
This is the year that all have been waiting for in Spanish classes as students have the optional opportunity to study at the Universidad de Pontificia in Salamanca, Spain and bring all that they have learned to this amazing ten-day adventure. This is learning and growth at its finest.
Students may also continue with Band or take Multimedia classes. Electives, leadership classes, PE, Art classes as well as lunch in the quad and recess are also part of their program. Sharing their speeches which highlight their WA experiences at the graduation ceremony in May is always a highlight.
Middle School
Middle School at Wood Acres encompasses an accelerated curriculum and holds the highest behavior standards for their young leaders in the Upper School. Leadership classes are required in 5th grade through 8th grade as is practice in philanthropy, fairness, respect, academic integrity, and a strong organizational work ethic. Wood Acres middle school students are recognized for their academic excellence and mastery of scholastic attributes.
While academic study is the core of the Wood Acres Middle School, we also focus on opportunities for students to grow as leaders in our community. They regularly lead campus events, and take elective classes that capitalize on their interests with the entire middle school. Each grade level participates in an optional overnight field trip to demonstrate their learning on new levels. Students also participate in Band, PE, Art, Technology, and recess in addition to their rigorous academic schedule.
Wood Acres graduates are prepared to go to high school with class credits already on their transcripts. They are accepted into virtually every high school to which they apply, including magnet, charter, and academy programs within local area public schools as well as private school options. Working through an accelerated curriculum, varied teaching approaches, integration of content-rich subject areas into STEM/STEAM models, and dedicated faculty who care, challenge, and nurture the whole individual, set students up for amazing success The Wood Acres Early School – 8th grade advantage gives our graduates the ability to be confident and successful leaders in their new high school communities.
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade