Elementary school program
Wildwood's elementary program supports the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. The curriculum encompasses core academic subjects and emphasizes a hands-on approach where children learn to think critically and creatively.
Children are active learners. They read, write stories, complete research projects, compute and solve problems, conduct science experiments, and create performances and artwork. Life Skills that children use well into adulthood are incorporated into every facet of the curriculum.
Experiences outside of school, such as field trips and community involvement, enrich the curriculum and give children the opportunity to learn in real-world settings.
Elementary school structure
The elementary campus includes kindergarten through 5th grade and is located at 12201 Washington Place, Los Angeles, California, 90066.
Wildwood uses a multi-age approach for its youngest students, grouping kindergarteners through second graders in classrooms known as "Pods." Pods support children's cognitive and social and emotional development by giving them the opportunity to have diverse roles within a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Currently, the Pods combine kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the Pods will be made up of equal numbers of kindergarteners and 1st graders—two age groups we know to be closely aligned in their growth and development. Second grade will become a stand-alone class.
In 3rd and 4th grade, classes are single age and focus on critical thinking skills. The 5th grade program is designed to help students transition into middle school. They begin Wildwood's Advisory program, and have an academic schedule that rotates between different teachers and core subjects.
