Beyond WHMS
Our students have successfully transitioned to the following programs over the past five years: Emma Willard School, Bethlehem Central High School, Columbia High School, Shaker High School, LaSalle Institute, Christian Brothers Academy, Chatham High, Albany High School, Albany Academies, Doane Stuart and Darrow School.
“Our child flourished at Woodland Hill, building both the academic and social skills she needs to be a life long learner. She has great problem solving skills, is a fountain of knowledge on a wide variety of topics and is a kind, thoughtful friend. We couldn’t have picked a better start or school for our child. Thank you.”
-Public school, former parent
Do Montessori students do well in High School?
Last December, we surveyed parents of the WHMS Class of 2009, to find out how our alumni transition into high school.
Five of our 8th grade graduates were enrolled at their local public schools and one student was enrolled at Emma Willard School.
- 100% of the children transitioned very well into the 9th grade.
- 83% of the families feel that their children were very well-prepared for 9th grade, with 17% responding somewhat well-prepared.
- 83% of the parents feel their children are handling the academic load at their schools very well, with 17% responding somewhat well.
All of the students were taking at least one, and up to six, of their core academic courses at an accelerated, honors or advanced-placement level. The average GPA of the WHMS Class of 2009 was a 91, with the GPA’s ranging from 85-98.
Our alumni are participating in the following extracurricular activities: Crew, Girl Scouts, part-time job, soccer, baseball, ski club, rugby, band, field hockey, Emmasaries (Emma Willard ambassador), SOAR (animal protective group), Foreign Student Group, and the student discipline review board.
