Welcome!

Welcome to Woodlawn Preparatory School! 

We are a Community School with a Christian Worldview.  We believe that a Christian worldview is vital to an understanding of how to develop relationships as leaders in the world and local community, members of a family, and as children of God.  It is the cooperative efforts of parents, children, and the school that help form the integral parts of a child’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.  Woodlawn Prep recognizes that the learning environment must be characterized by personal excellence in work with high levels of engagement, motivation, kindness, service, collaboration, and respect for individuality and diversity.  That is why we implement a Montessori curriculum from grades PreK3 through 6th grade. The students absorb learning through their experiences.  Our learning activities emerge from the use of instructional materials that enable the child to use his/her senses as aids to learning. Through the implementation of the Montessori philosophy of education and human development, children can achieve their highest potential as self-directed learners and creative problem-solvers. 

Continuing the foundation of the Montessori philosophy, we offer a two-year program for Middle School.  Students are involved in a thematic, interdisciplinary approach to studies that provides large blocks of time for group and individual work, and practice toward independence. 

Our High School follows a curriculum that enables students to be prepared for college and university.  The coursework is designed to prepare students to earn college credit while attending high school. We are proud to offer Columbia and the surrounding communities our Montessori and college prep programs. The Woodlawn Preparatory School and its teachers will provide a stimulating learning environment in which all students’ learning needs will be met.

We look forward to serving you and your child in the upcoming school year!