Woods Charter

Posted: October 26, 2022

This is a school that you dream your kids can attend. They are able to adapt the class to the kids and don’t teach to a test.

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Posted: March 20, 2021

Woods Charter has a legacy of greatness, but today's school is very different. The standard for academic rigor is declining. The new curriculum does not promote teaching above grade level as rumored. The administration has clearly communicated that the charter does not indicate or support this objective. Although multiple Morehead Scholars were developed in the past, that is absolutely not realistic today. There are a number of AP courses but they are often offered to a select group of students. Why are the top students historically almost always white students?

Recent changes in curriculum have reduced the breadth of expected student competency at the lower level, K-middle. Woods lacks diversity in both staff and students. In K-12 there are only two African American teachers, two TAs and no administrators. Retention and recruitment of African American staff and students is challenging. Academic and social microaggressions happen quietly. The school has a lot of potential. The principal Mr. Cotton is competent and fair, but he needs a stronger team to raise standards and to make the school open to all. I don't want to end this review without saying the school has some good things to offer, but as COVID prompts loss of long-term faculty and alternative schools are built in close proximity students and faculty will start to investigate other opportunities.

Post Comments: Woods is not a school with a stable athletic program, after losing a beloved basketball coach athletics has been going downhill. Most committed athletes are leaving. Coaches across all sports are not part of the teaching staff, but are instead contracted employees or well intending parents with other competing jobs.

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The small home town feel where everyone has a place. Because of this, everyone strives to lift each other up.

Posted: September 4, 2019

Woods Charter is a wonderful school that provides a nurturing environment for students to learn. Teachers and staff are open, accepting and diverse. The scores speak for themselves. The children are in a safe environment where they are able to focus on learning and social skills. Wouldn't want my children anywhere else.

Posted: November 22, 2014

GreatSchools sent me an email asking what I "am thankful for at Woods Chartered". It was spam, but I am leaving to California due to work, and I would like to say what I am thankful for. I met Cotton without an appointment outside Woods at the mall they were in, and he convinced me that my kids belonged at Woods. All these years later, I know he was right. Amazing teachers such as Ms Green were there to transform my children's lives. My daughter owes her big time. I should mention all the other amazing teachers, but I'd mispell their names! I am thankful for everything Woods has done for my kids.

Posted: July 9, 2014

I have attended Woods Charter since I was in the 3rd grade, and am currently a freshman. I love going to school there so much! The classes are small, so you don't know just the kids in your grade, you also have friends in other grades. The teachers are wonderful and extremely dedicated to teaching, and are in some cases overqualified! For example, my 7th grade english teacher went to Duke and Harvard. Due to the teachers being super smart, the classes are rigorous and challenging, but since the teachers have such great personalities, they are also fun! I love every day at Woods, and if you are lucky enough to make it in, then I know you will have as great of an experience as I do!

Posted: April 22, 2014

The school is an excellent place for students to learn and grow as individuals. I have two kids at Woods and feel that the current principal is a refreshing injection of energy that will take the school to an even greater level. The teachers and staff could not be more dedicated and the sense of community created with parents, students and faculty is amazing. Best school ever.

Posted: April 22, 2014

I was a parent volunteer for many years and loved the school so much I accepted a position when it came available. I have no complaints. The faculty are engaged with the students and truly care about each one.

Posted: April 21, 2014

We cannot praise Woods Charter enough. Woods principal and staff sincerely and compassionately care about each student pro-actively involved in helping him/her succeed and always ready to give sympathetic support when the student has any personal challenges or problems . Faculty, staff, and volunteer parents all work together to make this school a community. The product is a unique culture that makes Woods a great school. We love this school !

Posted: March 20, 2014

This school is amazing and has a great leader this year. Cannot be happier!!! My kids are thriving in all aspects.

Posted: March 20, 2014

This school is an amazing place. We've been part of this school for ten years and been through 5 principals and I think Mr. Bryan is shaping up to be one of the best to date. I have two children in attendance and one who has graduated and I don't think I could drag my kids back to traditional public school. No single place can perfectly suit all people but this comes as close as it gets.

Posted: March 19, 2014

I cannot imagine a better place for a kid to grow up. This is a school that really cares about my kids and pushes them to be their best. The teachers are a dedicated group, and the new principal has provided phenomenal leadership. We have been with the school for a long time and are excited that the current principal is finally head of the school. We are grateful for Woods!

Posted: March 19, 2014

I have been a member of the Woods community for more than 10 years. The new principal has not reversed or undermined any work done by parents over the years. On the contrary, he is revitalizing and re-energizing the staff and community. My children have thrived at Woods and I am grateful that I found the school when it was still in the strip mall! There was no wait list because most people cared more about the facilities than the wonderful people inside. Those of us who looked beyond were rewarded with an excellent educational institution and a fantastic group of teachers who care about each individual child. I have no doubt that under the leadership of Mr Bryan, Woods will put down strong roots in the building and community which will benefit youngsters for years to come!

Posted: March 16, 2014

I have a response to the person who wrote "New principle in his 1st year is not capable,". First I note this person did not say if he/she is a parent of one of our students, a student or a staff/teacher. Second it would be interesting to know how many years this person has been involved and volunteered at Woods. Third this person needs to spell principal correctly. I have full confidence in the principal and he has worked diligently for several years to help Woods. If this person has some positive recommendations to make I am sure the principal would be willing to listen. Grandparent to student at Woods for seven years. Lastly, if you don't like the school or the principal, there are other schools available.

Posted: March 16, 2014

Sending my two children to Woods is the best choice I have made in regards to their education. Really happy with the new principal and the kids love him. I do wish more parents would volunteer because it seems like it is the same group of great people, but I would love to meet more families.

Posted: March 15, 2014

New principle in his 1st year is not capable, and a very poor choice for this role. It has been very sad to see how quickly years of work by parents can be reversed and undermined. The ratings posted from previous years just simply are no longer the present situation.

Posted: November 20, 2013

Great facility and community... Secure environment and feels like home.. Excellent academics and small class sizes. Very good parent involvement. Most importantly kids are happy!

Posted: September 25, 2013

My school is a school with heart and a school with soul that has a steadfast dedication to its intellectual mission.

Posted: September 23, 2013

My 2 grandchildren attend Woods Charter--one for 10 years and one for 7 years. For them there is no other school. From the principal to the teachers to the office staff the school works to help each student. The office personnel know the children by name and are so good when a student comes to the office sick or a fall at recess. We do have to stretch our dollars because the taxpayers do not pay for our building, buses or desks, etc. Woods is great because of all the hours our volunteers put in from working in the lunchroom to spreading mulch to helping in classrooms. We work together; that is why Woods is great.

Posted: September 23, 2013

We absolutely love Woods. Our son is in first grade and is thriving. The teachers, administrators and parents are passionate, engaged and involved. The small class size fosters a sense of community and enables each and every learner to grow and develop. If your family is fortunate enough to win the "Woods Education Lottery," you will not be disappointed (!).

Posted: July 19, 2013

Woods charter is an AMAZING school it has very supportive teachers and the students there are really cool. I absolutely love going there I will be a sophomore in 2014 and have never been to a better school ever before.