About Woodstock Academy

  • Fully accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Connecticut.
  • Member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors and recognized by colleges as having a strong academic reputation.
  • Fully implemented block schedule with 7 years of experience in the block.
  • Average dropout rate under 2% over the past 5 years (1.34%).
  • Over 99% attendance rate (PSIS Report).
  • Over 130 course offerings.

Student Achievement

  • Connecticut Governor’s Scholar named in three of the last four school years.
  • Statewide and National recognition in the arts: 13 of 20 Connecticut 2004 Scholastic Arts Awards; 20 music students selected to 2004-05 Connecticut Music Educators Music Festivals and the Music Educators National Conference.
  • 82% of graduating seniors continuing on to post-secondary education in 2004.
  • 2004 CAPT results: performance “above or at goal”, above the state averages in all four areas; “above or at proficient”, above the ERG and state averages in all four areas.
  • 23 students recognized for exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams scored a 3 (of 5) or higher in three or more tests in 2004.

Value Added

  • Elective offerings in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Family & Consumer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Vocational & Business Technology, World Languages, & PE/Health.
  • 14 Advanced Placement courses across 6 disciplines including English, Math, Science, History, Art, & World Language.
  • Tech Prep partnerships with Quinebaug Valley Community College and Three Rivers Community College with articulations in Science, Math, Communications, General Engineering Technology, & Accounting/Business Administration.
  • Comprehensive School Counseling Program including student support through: Counselors, Career Center, Social Worker, School Psychologist, & Student Assistance Program.
  • Career Center services including development of career portfolio, college search and application process, career exploration, job shadows, internships, and project-based learning units.
  • Career Center business partnership program – “Partners in Education”
  • International Exchange Programs – Foreign Exchange Students and Travel Programs.
  • Full interscholastic and intramural athletic program.
  • Over 21 clubs, activities, councils and societies, including National, French, Spanish, and Music Honor Societies, Student and Athletic Councils, United Nations Club, Student Outreach Services, and Amnesty International.
  • The northeastern corner of Connecticut, known as "The Quiet Corner", is a rural area with a combined population of 20,000. It is centrally located between Hartford, Providence and Worcester. A large percentage of residents are college graduates in professional and business careers.  Many homes in the area are colonial or farm house style; stonewalls, barns, and trees line many of the roads and highways

 

 

 


Last Updated on: March 8, 2010
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