Woodmont Academy

Woodmont Academy considers the apostolic life of the student to be the most evident result of the student’s integral formation and relationship with God. Apostolic formation cultivates in the students the capacity to go into society to serve as Christian leaders and apostles, actively responding to the needs of the Church and humanity, creating a civilization of justice and love. Through serving others, each student discovers Christ, becomes more like Christ and experiences his love more profoundly.

The objective of apostolic formation is to develop in our students the heart of an apostle, a heart sensitive and responsive to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others. The apostolic formation program involves the students in concrete works of charity within the school and the community. By doing so, the students are brought into contact with the realities of life, thus awakening in them a sense of responsibility that will continue to be lived out as adults.

Active participation in service projects is encouraged. Some recent apostolic activities include:

• Students participate in Challenge Girls Club, Leadership Training Program and ConQuest Boys Club. Recent service projects include visiting a retirement village - pictured below - where the ConQuest boys played bingo with residents. The boys also spent an afternoon painting fences at the Therapeutic Riding Center in Glenwood. Our girls club visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and brought treats for the holidays.
• Annually, students collect health care items and make Rosaries to send on the Medical Mission to El Salvador.
• Our school hosts Enterprising Kids Day, in which students run enterprises at the school to raise funds for annually designated causes including the Allman Cancer Center and Our Daily Bread.

HUMAN FORMATION

Human Formation or character is at the core of authentic leadership. Character is what ennobles students and allows them to master themselves so as to be faithful to their personal convictions. Human formation is the development of a strong and virtuous character. This process involves assisting students to grow in virtue, self-confidence, and leadership skills while building personal convictions based in truth.

Graduates of Woodmont Academy exhibit a well formed character:

• Their behavior reveals that they possess principles based in truth that govern their actions and passions. As mature individuals they show firmness of will and self-control.
• They value and cultivate the virtues of justice, sincerity, fidelity to their word, commitment, honesty, and a well formed conscience.
• They have a healthy self-confidence and respect for others.
• They present themselves appropriately in all situations, being neatly groomed and attired.
• They are articulate, capable of convincing others of the truth with charity and consideration.
• Because of their generosity, perseverance, trustworthiness, sense of duty and responsibility, they are valuable members of their communities.
• Their charity, integrity, honesty and compassion make them good and loyal friends.
• They value health and hygiene, and cultivate both. They appreciate physical fitness and its benefits.

Woodmont Academy sets high, yet attainable, academic expectations for its students. Not only is solid intellectual formation an important part of the integral development of a person, it is essential to leadership. As a result of studies in the core academic subjects of English, mathematics, science, history and geography, as well as through other academic and extra-curricular activities, a graduate of Woodmont Academy should acquire:

• A wealth of knowledge in general culture and the particular disciplines; an understanding of the roots and underpinnings of his/her own national culture, history and western ideals; a firm grounding in math and the sciences, and in the scientific method.
• An ability to think, speak and write clearly, coherently, precisely, attractively and persuasively.
• Superior thinking, reasoning and communicating skills which are built upon a keen sense of perception and a sharp memory.
• A capacity for reflection and imagination, as well as those technological and inquiry skills intrinsic to the exact and social sciences.
• A critical mind that can tell right from wrong, fact from fiction, truth from opinion.
• Experience and ease in public speaking, debate, and declamation.
• Habits and dispositions essential for ongoing intellectual formation after graduation -- including study habits, concentration and critical thinking, perseverance, and a desire to produce high-quality work.

The spiritual component of the Integral FormationSM method of education aims to help students fulfill the mission for which they were created: developing a deep, personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Christ becomes the ultimate motive for all the student’s choices and actions. The student’s intellectual and human growth comes to perfection through God’s grace and the student’s spiritual efforts.
The goal of the spiritual formation program is to help students develop an authentic spiritual life, such that:

• God and the Church are a reality in their lives
• They are convinced of God’s love for them
• They know God has given them life for a purpose and they strive to know and fulfill this purpose
• They know Christ’s supreme commandment is love, and they strive to love God above all things and their neighbors as themselves
• They know love without action is sterile and meaningless
• They love Mary, the saints, the Church and the Holy Father.
• They understand and are faithful to Church teachings
• They are engaged in the ongoing task of forming their intellect and conscience and learning to control their passions and emotions
• They live a sacramental life and participate in opportunities to grow in the spiritual life. They pray and strive to live a life of holiness and grace
• Their thoughts and actions are influenced by a Christian view of humanity and the world