Woodlawn School
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Woodlawn School is a private independent school located just north of Davidson, North Carolina
. Founded in 2002, it currently has over 200 students in grades K through 12. The current Head of School is Angela McKenzie, who joined Woodlawn's staff in 2006 and was appointed Head in 2008. Woodlawn is an accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
and the Southern Association of Independent Schools
.
. That home was renovated in 2003, named Stinson Hall in honor of its original owner and now serves as the school's administration building. The school's first major building project, completed in 2008 at a cost of $2.8 million, was the construction of an upper school classroom building (Woods Hall) and a gymnasium/auditorium (known as the Red Barn). In 2010, a $1.1 million project was completed which provided 4 additional classrooms (Van Buren Hall) and a multipurpose room/kitchen (The Lodge).
for varsity sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, track & field), and a member of the Western Piedmont Athletic Association for middle school sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, cheerleading).
Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson is a town in Mecklenburg County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 7,139 at the 2000 census. It is home to Davidson College...
. Founded in 2002, it currently has over 200 students in grades K through 12. The current Head of School is Angela McKenzie, who joined Woodlawn's staff in 2006 and was appointed Head in 2008. Woodlawn is an accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
and the Southern Association of Independent Schools
Southern Association of Independent Schools
The Southern Association of Independent Schools is a U.S.-based voluntary organization of more than 340 independent elementary and secondary schools through the South, representing more than 180,000 students...
.
History
Woodlawn School was founded in 2002, on a historic piece of property (Wood Lawn) in the burgeoning Lake Norman area. The historic planter's home was originally built in 1836 and is listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. That home was renovated in 2003, named Stinson Hall in honor of its original owner and now serves as the school's administration building. The school's first major building project, completed in 2008 at a cost of $2.8 million, was the construction of an upper school classroom building (Woods Hall) and a gymnasium/auditorium (known as the Red Barn). In 2010, a $1.1 million project was completed which provided 4 additional classrooms (Van Buren Hall) and a multipurpose room/kitchen (The Lodge).
Academics
The school year is divided into 3 trimesters, and students in grades 6-12 generally take five core courses (English, History, Math, Science, and Spanish). In upper school, 9 Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered. 2010 marked Woodlawn's first graduation ceremony. Despite its small size and young age, Woodlawn has already seen a number of its graduates accepted by selective colleges (Yale, Williams, Middlebury, Bowdoin, George Washington, etc.), and honored with awards (13 AP Scholars, 8 National Merit Commended Scholars, 1 National Merit Semifinalist, 1 National Achievement Scholarship Winner).Athletics
Woodlawn is a member of the Mid-State Athletic ConferenceMid-State Athletic Conference
Located within Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association, the Mid-State Athletic Conference is a junior college conference with 7 member schools, all located in Upstate New York...
for varsity sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, track & field), and a member of the Western Piedmont Athletic Association for middle school sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, cheerleading).
