WCS
WOODWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
NOW ET AND FOR IMPACTING LIVES
Woodway Christian School is a fully accredited private, faith-based school serving students in grades PreKindergarten through Eighth. WCS programming consists of core curricular content, foreign language, physical education and athletics, general music and orchestra, drama, steam, library, bible, chapel, as well as various student committees and councils.
As a Christian school, WCS equips each student to make a positive impact on their world for Christ through spiritual growth, academics, athletics, the arts, and social connection. Christian principles are integrated into all areas of school life and curricular contexts. Our prayer is that every child who attends Woodway Christian will experience the love of Christ and build a strong foundation for a flourishing life.
WCS stands firmly upon the historical truths claims and moral foundations of the Christian faith. As a ministry of First Woodway Baptist Church, WCS aligns with and affirms the core values and beliefs defined by FWBC.
TERNITY
PROGRAMS & OPTIONS
We offer student programs for PreK 3, Prek 4, and grades Kindergarten - Eight. Programs and classroom structure may vary by grade level and enrollment
PreK 3 and 4 are available in the following formats:
M-F 7:45 - 2:30
MWF 7:45 - 2:30
M- F 7:45 - 11:30
7:45 - 11:30
Grammar School
7:45 - 3:15
Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Grammar School classes are primarily self contained with rotations to specials.
Middle School
7:45 - 3:15
6th, 7th, and 8th Grades. Students are taught courses by multiple staff members with additional electives and student committee options
WE OFFER ALL EXPECTED CURRICULAR SUBJECTS SCAFFOLDED ACCORDING THE TEXAS STANDARDS (TEKS). ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER STUDENTS A FORMAL BIBLE CLASS, SPANISH, STEAM, DESIGNATED LIBRARY AND RESEARCH, STUDY HALL. STUDENTS ALSO COMPETE IN TAPPS ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
ATHLETICS CURRICULAR
WE PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A COMPETITIVE, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS BEST POSSIBLE LEVEL. WE PARTICIPATE VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, CHEER, CROSS COUNTRY, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. STUDENTS GRADE LEVELS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS
FINE ARTS
WE OFFER A VARIETY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART OPPORTUNITIES WITH CONTINUED GROWTH IN THESE PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. CURRENTLY, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN VISUAL ART CLASS, INSTRUCTIONAL MUSIC AND THEORY, ORCHESTRA, AND DRAMA. PERFORMING GROUPS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TAPPS COMPETITIONS AND FESTIVALS EACH YEAR.
AFFORDABILITY
As a ministry of First Woodway Baptish Church, we are committed to fair, affordable access to outstanding Christian education. WCS Tuition and enrollment fees are reviewed yearly and approved by the WCS Committee to ensure competitive rates for families while supplying students with all of the necessary tools to best support their learning and growth. Tuition rates are released yearly prior to enrollment.
WHY WOODWAY
ACCREDITATION
WCS is fully accredited forPreK - 8th grade by ACTABS, an accreditation organization for private, Christian schools in the state of Texas, recognized by TEPSAC.
WCS is an affiliate member of the Texas Private Schools Association and the Texas Association of Baptist Schools.
ACADEMICS
WCS strives to create an atmosphere where learning takes place naturally and holistically. Emphasis is placed on student flourishing through high academic standards and character building as the students grow in body, mind, and spirit. Biblical scripture is interwoven into all academic instruction as we recognize all truth to be God’s truth and all scripture as “God-breathed and useful for teaching.”
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FAQ
WHAT ARE CLASSES SIZES LIKE??
We structure each of our classrooms in a way that best promotes student instruction and participation while providing teachers with opportunities to develop strong relationships and serve each student. PreSchool and Kindergarten is 1:12 (Teacher:Student), Grammar School (1st - 5th) is 1:15 (Teacher:Student), and Middle School (6th-8th) is 1:18 (Teacher:Student).
WHAT CURRICULUM DO YOU USE?
Our curricula are developed internally with emphasis on engaging the whole student and turning theroetical knowledge into life application. Our curricula are supported by common classroom resources and programs to ensure scaffolding through content and grade levels. Our curricula is developed collaboratively, continuously evaluated and improved, reflect our community’s values and objectives, and align with state learning standards.
WHAT ARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS TO WORK AT WCS?
All WCS teachers are certified through the state of Texas for their content areas. WCS teachers are required to maintain certifications as active by acquiring appropriate professional development hours for certification renewal. WCS provides teachers with ongoing professional development thorugh goal-setting and evaluation, growth communities, staff-led learning, external conference, and more.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE STUDENTS PROGRESS/ACHIEVEMENT?
WCS operates on six-week grading periods and reports final grades using appropriate letter or numeric values. While numeric and letter grades are not the only markers of student achievement but do offer a unified representation of a student's command of learning and implementation of skills in a classroom setting Additionally, we utilize a variety of student assessment to guide future instruction and review individual student needs in an academic setting. Students will participate in diagnostic/screening assessment for math and reading/writing, formative and summative assessments in classes, and appropriate standardized testing for core content areas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IN EDUCATION?
WCS believes in enrolling families, not just students. We expect parents/guardians to understand and embrace our mission, share our core values, and fully support our curriculum, faculty, and staff. We believe in creating a cooperative partnership centered on the development of students spiritually, academically, and personally that each individual may become all that God has designed them to be.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22 v6
