FAQs about Woodlynde School

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• Are there additional fees to participate in Speech & Language, before and after-school care, Homework Assistance Program (HAP), Middle School and varsity sports, and most after-school clubs?

  No, all of these programs are included in tuition. Some clubs, depending on the particular activity that they are participating in, may come with a small fee.

• How does Woodlynde School prepare students for college?

  Woodlynde School follows a college prep curriculum that both challenges and supports our students. Seniors can qualify to take dual-enrollment classes at Cabrini University and Landmark College for college credit. Through Metacognition classes, students are learning to become self-advocates, ready to own their learning. Woodlynde School graduates are talented, hard-working, and metacognitive thinkers who are ready to tackle the next step of their educational journey.

• Does Woodlynde School have varsity sports?

  Yes, Woodlynde School offers three seasons of varsity and Middle School sports. In the fall, students can run cross country or play golf, volleyball, soccer, or tennis. In the winter, students can play on our basketball or bowling teams, and in the spring, students can play tennis, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, and golf.

• How do students get to Woodlynde School?

  • There are 19 school districts that provide transportation to Woodlynde School. 
  • For students who live in Downingtown/Chester Springs, Harleysville or Philadelphia area, Woodlynde School provides private, reasonably-priced transportation. 
  • Woodlynde School is conveniently located .7 miles from SEPTA's Strafford stop on the Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale line. 

• What is the role of learning specialists and how do they support students?

  • Woodlynde School has seven learning specialists who are experts in helping students acquire the academic and self-advocacy skills needed to become successful, independent learners. 
  • There is one learning specialist who works with students in kindergarten through grade 6. The grade 7 learning specialist will support students throughout their time in Middle School until they transition into grade 9, at which point their new learning specialist will support them for their remaining four years of high school. 

• How will Woodlynde School support my child’s social and emotional growth and development?

  Woodlynde School is proud to implement the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching. Our students in Lower School participate in morning meeting and closing circle each day, while Middle School students have a responsive advisory meeting built into their daily schedule. Teachers utilize a variety of strategies and instructional models to bring together social-emotional and academic learning.

• Are there opportunities for parents to learn from Woodlynde School experts as well as professionals in the field of education?

  Yes! Each year, Woodlynde School proudly hosts nationally-renowned experts in the field of LD education. In addition, our teachers present talks in their own areas of expertise.