Woodland School — Portola Valley, CA

Woodland School

Woodland School is an independent day school that offers education from early childhood through eighth grade on a 10.5-acre campus, emphasizing student-driven projects and character development.

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Overview

Woodland School is an independent day school serving learners from early childhood through eighth grade. The school occupies a 10.5-acre campus and describes itself as a small school with a focus on whole-child development.

Approach and curriculum

The program emphasizes hands-on, student-driven learning, with attention to social-emotional growth and character development. Core values highlighted include curiosity, resilience, integrity, equity, respect, and stewardship. Faculty participate in ongoing professional development to support instructional practice.

Facilities and campus

Campus facilities include science labs, an innovation lab and design spaces, art and music rooms, a gym, library, amphitheater, outdoor classrooms, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
A hot-lunch program is provided through an external vendor with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Programs

Early Childhood (PS-PK)

Preschool students explore natural curiosity in a hands-on early childhood environment.

Lower School (K-4)

Kindergarten through fourth grade students learn in small class settings with an emphasis on nurturing teachers and developing a love of learning.

Middle School (5-7)

Fifth through seventh grade students engage in adolescent-focused learning that supports self-advocacy, responsibility, and strength of voice.

Middle School (8)

Eighth grade programming includes the regular middle school curriculum and notes an additional international service trip included in the listed tuition for grade 8.

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