Woodside School Foundation Information

The Woodside School Foundation's (WSF) mission is to provide a dependable flow of funds to supplement the budget at Woodside School. The aim is to ensure continued excellence in academic, social and cultural programs at the school. The Foundation raises this financial support from, and is accountable to, the parents and the wider community. It is the intention of the Foundation to support the School Board and the Administration to ensure the donations are consistent with the spirit of the Woodside School strategic plan. The Woodside School Foundation helps fund the following programs:ArtEvery student enjoys art class at least once/week, plus electives for middle schoolClass Size ReductionAverage class size at Woodside School is 18 students, significantlysmaller than California state averages at 25Curriculum DevelopmentTeachers have six days per year dedicated to curriculum development and trainingEarly LiteracyWe have academic literacy intervention programs in grades K-6taught by two credentialed reading specialistsGlobal Citizen CurriculumWe have counseling, life skills, Tribes, the Middle School Advisory Programand the WES community service program - all helping our kids to be better global citizensLibrarianOur librarian meets with K-6 students every weekMusic ProgramsChildren learn to read and write music, sing and play instrumentsOutdoor EducationWES inspires kids with hands-on outdoor experiences such as the Marin Headlands and Yosemite tripsPerforming ArtsEvery class has at least one performance each year to proudly showcase their talentsPhysical Education3x/week, students learn to improve their quality of life through activityScienceA high-quality science program, taught with the award-winning Foss andCPO Science curricula, instills a love of learningSpanishChildren are exposed to a foreign language and culture starting in 4th gradeTechnologyAll students have access to laptops, digital cameras and SMART Boards in their classrooms.