Woodcrest Elementary School and Woodcrest Preschool ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY / OPEN HOUSE Showcasing our amazing academic curriculum and teachers in Tarzana, Agoura, Newbury Park, and Lake Forest! Saturday, February 4, 2012 11:00am - 1:00pm All family welcome to participate in fun crafts, cooking projects, activities, free food, and much more. For more information, please visit www.woodcrestpreschool.com. A special offer is included online. Family Fun Day is at our Tarzana, Agoura, Newbury Park, and Lake Forest Preschools. Woodcrest Preschool - Tarzana Ages served: 2-5 6043 Tampa Ave. Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 345-3002 lic#191290059 Woodcrest Preschool - Sherman Oaks {no family fun day -- existing waiting list} Ages served: 2-5 13562 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 783-2930 lic#191231426 Woodcrest Preschool - Agoura Ages: Toddler-5 28370 Roadside Dr. Agoura, CA 91301 (818) 889-9841 lic#197402148 Woodcrest Preschool - Newbury Park Ages Served: Toddler-5 107 Teardrop Court Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805) 375-7788 lic#566205350 Woodcrest Preschool - Lake Forest Ages Served: Inf,Todd,Pre,Kinder 21772 Lake Forest Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 859-0805 lic#304270420 preschool lic#304270421 infants DID YOU KNOW? We also have an amazing private Elementary School for Kindergarten to 5th Grade? Go to www.WoodcrestSchool.com to learn more. Exploring camps for this summer? Look no further. Also in the family: Valley Trails (Tarzana), VT Ranch (Santa Clarita) and Cottontail Ranch for all your summer camp needs! Tarzana Camp 6043 Tampa Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356 818-345-3002 info@valleytrails.com www.valleytrails.com Santa Clarita Location 30910 S. Sloan Canyon Road Castaic, CA 91384 661-257-0266 info@vtranch.com www.vtranch.com CottonTail Ranch at VT Ranch www.campcottontail.com

1. A Superior School
Of Academic Excellence
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2. Founding Principle
To provide a private elementary education of the
highest academic standards to families of the San
Fernando Valley at half the cost of other LA-­‐‑based
private schools offering the same.

3. Our Guiding Principle Today
Today s experiences yield
tomorrow s achievements.

4. A Good Kindergarten Education
Makes Dollars & Sense.
Students who learn more in
kindergarten earn more as adults
and are more successful overall.
Harvard Economist John Friedman
How Does Your Kindergarten Classroom Affect Your Earnings
February 2011

5. Woodcrest School
Woodcrest School educates the whole
child, offering a rich, well-­‐‑rounded
program that develops children
intellectually, physically and socially.
Our goal is not just to teach basics, but
to cultivate collaborators, critical
thinkers and confident problem-­‐‑
solvers.

6. About Woodcrest School
Private K-­‐‑5 Co-­‐‑ed Elementary School
Also 7 Pre-­‐‑Schools & 2 Camps in 3 States
Founded in 1969
Well Established in the Community
Highest Accreditation by the
Western Association of Schools and
Colleges [WASC]

7. One of the major associations that accredit
U.S. public and private schools
Recognizes excellence and achievement of
the highest quality learning experience in
the elementary programs it accredits
www.wascweb.org

8. What Makes Woodcrest Exceptional

9. What Makes Woodcrest Exceptional
1. Academic Excellence at Every Level
2. Small Class Size & Personalized Aention
3. Technology Integration
4. Character &
Leadership
Development

10. Academic Excellence
Curriculum
Building a Strong Foundation in:
Literacy, Math and Science
Developing Social Awareness and Responsibility
Experiencing the Joys
of Learning & Discovery

11. Academic Excellence
Gifted Program
Small, energetic learning environment tailored to
those performing above grade level
Based on test scores, teacher recommendations,
and demonstration of
higher level critical
thinking skills

12. Accelerated Reader
Independent Online Reading Program -­‐‑ Supplemental to
Classroom Curriculum
Builds Comprehension Through Study of Facts, Inferences &
Drawing Conclusions
Promotes Advancement
& Love of Reading

13. Stanford Achievement Test
A benchmark of excellence in
standardized achievement tests
Highly reliable data on student
progress against national
standards
More comprehensive in scope
than most state assessments,
including California

14. Stanford Achievement Test:
Our 2011 Results
SUBJECT
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Math
90%
93%
94%
90%
88%
90%
Reading
96%
88%
86%
84%
84%
89%
Grammar
N/A
92%
92%
90%
86%
92%
Basic Baery
92%
88%
87%
86%
83%
88%

15. Stanford Achievement Test:
Our 2011 Results
SUBJECT
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Math
90%
93%
94%
90%
88%
90%
Reading
96%
88%
86%
84%
84%
89%
Grammar
N/A
92%
92%
90%
86%
92%
Basic Baery
92%
88%
87%
86%
83%
88%
These scores place Woodcrest students in the top 13% of the nation.
43% of our students are in the top 10% of the nation.

16. Stanford Achievement Test:
Our 2011 Results
SUBJECT
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Math
90%
93%
94%
90%
88%
90%
Reading
96%
88%
86%
84%
84%
89%
Grammar
N/A
92%
92%
90%
86%
92%
Basic Baery
92%
88%
87%
86%
83%
88%
These scores place Woodcrest students in the top 13% of the nation.
43% of our students are in the top 10% of the nation.

17. What Makes Woodcrest Exceptional
1. Academic Excellence at Every Level
2. Small Class Size & Personalized Aention
3. Technology Integration
4. Character &
Leadership
Development

18. Small Classes & Personalized Attention
Principal Independently Assesses Every Single Kindergarten Student
Each Kindergarten Student Progresses to New Reading Levels at His/
Her Own Pace *
The instructional approach that best suits the needs of your child is
carried forward as they advance through each grade level.
Direct, Immediate, Access to
Teachers
Intimate Community

20. Small Classes & Personalized Attention
Principal Independently Assesses Every Single Kindergarten Student
Each Kindergarten Student Progresses to New Reading Levels at His/
Her Own Pace
The instructional approach that best suits the needs of your child is
carried forward as they advance through each grade level.
Direct, Immediate Access to
Teachers
Intimate Community

21. What Makes Woodcrest Exceptional
1. Academic Excellence at Every Level
2. Small Class Size & Personalized Aention
3. Technology Integration
4. Character &
Leadership
Development

22. Technology Integration
Using Modern Technology to Teach Modern
Skills to Modern Children
Classes in Dedicated Technology Lab Begin in
Kindergarten.
Teaching Multiple Aspects of Information
Technology – Hardware, Software, Responsible
Use, Etc.
Integration With Subject Content
Interactive Smart Boards in Every Class

23. Technology: A Comparison
Other Schools
Broad IT Exposure
Basic Keyboarding
Microsoft Office Suite incl. Word Processing
PowerPoint & Excel,
& Adobe Creative Suite
Full Subject Integration
Unrelated Typing Games
(e.g. Spongebob Typing)
Research Tools
Not Project Based
Responsible Use
No Contextual Use Lessons

24. What Makes Woodcrest Exceptional
1. Academic Excellence at Every Level
2. Small Class Size & Personalized Aention
3. Technology Integration
4. Character &
Leadership
Development

25. Character & Leadership Development
Character Education:
Conflict Resolution,
Respect, etc.
Buddy Program *
Student Council
Student of the Month
Self-­‐‑Directed Service Projects
Morning News Webcasts

27. Character & Leadership Development
Character Education:
Conflict Resolution,
Respect, etc.
Buddy Program
Student Council
Self-­‐‑Directed Service Projects
Student of the Month
Morning News Webcasts

28. Let s Watch
a Morning Webcast!
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29. Let s Hear from
Some of the Students!
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30. Kindergarten
How is our early education philosophy
manifested in our Kindergarten?

31. Our Philosophy in Action:
Kindergarten
Focus on Academics in a Challenging, Creative
and Nurturing Environment
Nightly Homework Teaches Responsibility and
Time Management
We Celebrate Academic Achievements!

32. Our Philosophy in Action:
Kindergarten
92%
Performing at a
2nd Grade
Level

33. Fine Arts
Health & Fitness
Language
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34. Fine Arts
at Woodcrest
Art Studio
Dance Studio
Music Lab
Performance Opportunities
Cultural Field Trips
Exposure to the Masters

35. Health & Fitness
At Woodcrest
P.E., Dance and Swim -­‐‑ Part of the Curriculum
Competitive Team Sports
Soccer & Basketball
Valley Interscholastic Sports Assn.
After-­‐‑School Gymnastics,
Tennis, Karate, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-­‐‑Hop

36. Language
At Woodcrest
Offerings Reflect Our Diverse School Community
Spanish – 2nd Grade and Up
After-­‐‑School Hebrew
Enrichment
Russian School On Site
Saturdays

37. Parent Involvement
at Woodcrest
Parent Group and Volunteer Opportunities
After-­‐‑School Enrichment Classes and Extended
Day Care
Parent Education
Workshops
Student Events

38. Expected
Schoolwide
Learning
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39. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Users of Information Technology
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

40. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Users of Information Technology
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

41. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Users of Information Technology
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

42. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Technology Users
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

43. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Users of Information Technology
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

44. Woodcrest School s
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Avid Learners
Effective Communicators
Responsible Citizens
Proficient Users of Information Technology
Appreciators of Fine Arts
Successful Middle School Candidates

45. Where Our Students Go

46. The Choice Is Yours
High Standardized Test Scores
WASC Accreditation
Strong Academic Program
Strong Technology Integration
Gifted Program
Small Classes/Personalized Aention
Broad Fine Arts Exposure
Health & Fitness Beyond P.E.
Diverse Community
Whole Child Development
Character & Leadership Development
Academic Kindergarten
Matriculation to Top Schools
Annual Tuition Less Than $10,000

47. Look up Woodcrest School on
GreatSchools.com

48. Video
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49. Application Process
[ Limited Enrollment ]
1. Schedule Assessment Today Before You Leave *
(Jan-­‐‑Feb)
2. Submit Application
(Feb)
3. Acceptances
(Ongoing, Based
on Availability)
* Not required of Woodcrest Pre-­‐‑School students

50. School Tour
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