Woodlands Academy

Woodlands Academy is a family-oriented and very accepting environment for children. I wish there had been a school like this one when I was in school! The high academic standard pairs with the experiential approach to learning, resulting in fun learning! Amazing!
--Submitted by a teacher

Woodlands Academy is an academically rigorous school with a curriculum that combines traditional academics with hands on learning. The school is full of master teachers whose passion for the subjects that they teach is infectious. The extremely small classes allow for the curriculum to be customized for each child so that they get exactly what they need. My son has seven kids in his class and they go to five different math classes. This is not a one size fits all approach to education. The small size of the school creates a family like environment where everyone works together. The end result is kids that are motivated, smart, well-rounded, grounded, ethical people who are well on their way to becoming the kind of adults who make a positive impact in the world.
--Submitted by a parent

Cannot RAVE enough about this school. After moving here from out of state, we were frustrated with our inability to "get in" to a quality magnet school in our area due to ridiculously long waitlists. After two years of driving our children 50 miles a day (round trip) so that they could attend a school with a good track record, we finally found Woodlands. This school is focused on providing a rich, hands-on STEM curriculum. The teachers are extremely well qualified, and the students enjoy class sizes of no more than 8! My children now adore school, no longer complain every morning, and I now have to drag them out of the school every afternoon. They are involved in Journalism, Chess, Karate, Scrapbooking, Lego League.... I'm not kidding... the list goes on and on. Bottom line: YOU MUST (at least) VISIT THIS SCHOOL. The parental and teacher involvement is stunning... and it's Castle Rock's best secret. Can't say enough wonderful things about it.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is succeeding - FINALLY! We love the personal touch that this school offers - with an individual to small group learning style for tailoring of curriculum, caring teachers, challenging programs, and SMALL Classes! Our daughter needs the small classes and personal attention that this school can offer. We went through two public schools (both are great schools) but the classes overwhelmed and overstimulated our daughter. We've never seen a report card with an "A" on it and she got multiple. If you need that extra help with your child's learning whether it be for kids with learning difficulties (like ours) or those that need that extra academic challenge, this is definitely the place to go. Our family couldn't be happier! Thank You!
--Submitted by a parent

Through a 2 year process we tried 3 different Charter Schools within the Douglas County School District...None of them were a good fit for our son or had the education excellence that we were hoping for in a school. We found all that we could hope for and more in Woodlands Academy...Our Son is thriving and the curriculum is challenging him in ways that we had not seen at the other schools. As a family, we have decided to now send our next child to this amazing school in the fall. - Kathy K. (Parent of a 3rd grader at Woodlands Academy)
--Submitted by a parent

My son entered this school in the 3rd grade, and with small classroom size and the advanced curriculum offered, has quickly advanced to the 5th grade level in most of his course work in less than a year. He is exposed not only to advanced classroom work, but extra curricular activities that are not available in public schools, and interacts daily with older children. The teachers foster a learning environment that focuses not only on academics, but real life applications. The kids who attend Woodlands are exceptionally well rounded, well mannered, and prepared for honors classes in high school when they graduate. Woodlands is an exceptional academic and learning environment that every child should have the opportunity to experience.
--Submitted by a parent

All three of our children have attended Woodlands, one began in 4th grade and is now finishing up a great first year at Regis, the other will start at Regis, girls division next year. What an incredible environment - each received instruction that was tuned to their strengths and delivered in a way that was both supporting and challenging. Beyond education, being at Woodlands is about being part of a community - the fall and spring trips, the intense theatrical productions, the overnights, all led to a bonding of kids, teachers and parents. Lastly, the sharing of space of kids from the early grades through 8th grade creates an environment where kids support kids, it's just good and healthy and helps to build character and maturity. We couldn't be happier or more proud of how well our children are doing and we given substantial credit to Woodlands, the commitment to the kids by the teachers is complete, we consider ourselves fortunate and blessed to have had two matriculate through Woodlands and to know our third will have this same wonderful experinece.
--Submitted by a parent

The small classrooms and approachable teachers/staff make this school unlike any other. That's not to mention that the instruction is done at a differentiated and integrated level. We have exhausted the available programs and have terminated at this school where the community of students are not caught up by your typical "suburban" private school atmosphere. Our child is challenged and we are able to continue the debate with her teachers to keep her path challenged and exciting. A true hidden gem in Castle Rock.
--Submitted by a parent

My son was having learning issues and he was very uncomfortable being in a large school setting. Woodlands Academy took all of the issues that would have been ignored at a larger school, and embraced his needs. Thank you so much for caring about my son. He's now excelling and will have the tools for next year to enter high school. I can't thank you enough! Diana Kelley
--Submitted by a parent

Having a Middle School child can be challenging on its own, but having the right school eases that process. Not only was our daughter enriched beyond our wildest dream with the curriculum but her self esteem and self worth were evident as she moved through her years at Woodlands. She is leaving Woodlands with an exemplary education and a firm understanding herself in all environments. Bravo Woodlands!!
--Submitted by a parent