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R. Pete Woodard Junior High

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At R. Pete Woodard Junior High School, we understand that these are important years in your child’s educational experience. Our school is equipped with dedicated teachers, carefully-crafted curriculum, and an array of extracurricular activities to help create an encouraging and positive environment where your child can succeed academically, personally, and socially. Learn more about what we have to offer on the pages below.

Our goal is to foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that nurtures academic excellence, critical thinking, and creativity. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom, as we strive to cultivate a supportive community that values diversity, kindness, and collaboration. By fostering a love for learning and character development, we aim to prepare our students to become responsible, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. We believe in inspiring a lifelong passion for knowledge and instilling the skills necessary for success in an ever-changing world.

The dedicated Woodard staff will provide an intellectually challenging curriculum in which each student will master grade level standards in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

Students will demonstrate quality work that will show expected growth in learning with emphasis on raising reading and math skills.

To help us achieve our goal and mission:

We provide a quality education in a safe learning environment for all students. Team and teacher conferences with parents include positive events and academic progress. We provide mid-term progress reports and standards based report cards to parents.

  • The dedicated Woodard staff will provide an intellectually challenging curriculum in which each student will master grade level standards in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

  • Students will demonstrate quality work that will show expected growth in learning with emphasis on raising reading and math skills.

    To help us achieve our goal and mission:

    We provide a quality education in a safe learning environment for all students. Team and teacher conferences with parents include positive events and academic progress. We provide mid-term progress reports and standards based report cards to parents.

Woodard’s House System

Woodard’s house system is a dynamic, exciting, and engaging way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff.

The four houses, AltruismoAmistadIsibindi, and Reveur, all have unique characteristics that help build character, relationships, and school spirit. By participating in the house system, Woodard is able to deliver the highest quality educational experience through engaging teaching methods, academic excellence, relationship building, and a passionate climate and culture.

A black and white crest features a griffin, a helmet, and ornate scrollwork, with "ALTRUISMO" on a banner below.

House of Givers
Empower & Encourage
Ignite Positivity
Celebrate Wins

A red coat of arms features a castle, crossed keys, and a peacock crest, with "AMISTAD" on a banner below.

House of Friendship
Be An Upstander
Promote Kindness
Appreciate Differences

A green and white coat of arms featuring a lion, trees, and axes, with the text 'ISIBINDI' below.

House of Courage
Overcome Challenges
Protect Woodard
Practice Integrity

A blue and white crest features a unicorn and a crescent moon, with a knight's helmet above.

House of Dreamers
Prepare for Success
Embrace Experiences
Earn It!