Sep 30, 2021
Upcoming Events for Future Gifted, Talented, & Great Scholars Academy Panthers:
- WHS Future Panther Open House – Thursday, October 7 from 8:00-11:00AM in the WHS Library
- Picnic in the Park – October 29 from 10:00AM-2:00PM at the BREC Park on the corner of Tiger Bend & Jones Creek Rd.
Welcome to Woodlawn High School! Established in 1949, Woodlawn High School has remained a cornerstone of the southeast Baton Rouge community and ranks among the top high schools located in East Baton Rouge Parish. The 57 acres campus encompasses over 64 instructional areas, including 2D and 3D art studios, sewing and culinary arts labs, a multimedia computer lab, career resource center, stadium and athletic complex.
Woodlawn High School is the fastest growing high school in the district with over 1400 students! Scholars in grades 9-12 can participate in specialized academic and arts programs, including: Gifted, Great Scholars Academy, Scholastic Academy, Talented Music, Talented Theatre, and Talented Visual Arts. With an average class size of 20 or less, these academic programs offer scholars an individualized and differentiated education that features inquiry-based learning, Socratic seminars, and capstone projects.
Talented visual art and theatre classes feature a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Talented Music students meet with their Talented teachers in small groups or pairs. All Talented classes are taught by professional artists, musicians, and thespians allowing Talented students to make professional connections, advance their artistic talent and further develop their career portfolios.
Gifted and Talented scholars are able to jumpstart their college career by earning college credit in one or more of the 30+ Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses offered at WHS. Through our one-of-a-kind, personalized college and career advising program, Gifted and Great Scholars Academy students are able to plan and prepare for a highly affordable, often debt-free, path to college that matches their unique interests and goals.
Gifted and Talented students achieve success at top-tier state and national institutions. Gifted and Talented alum are currently enrolled in nationally competitive programs at Cornell University, Rice University, University of Notre Dame, and the California Institute of Art. Popular in-state selections for students include LSU A&M Ogden Honors College, Louisiana Tech Honors College, and Xavier University of New Orleans. Talented musicians perform with the LSU Golden Band from Tiger Land and the Human Jukebox at Southern University and A&M College.
Gifted and Talented student athletes have received scholarship offers to some of the nation’s most competitive universities. From first time athletes to life-long players, at Woodlawn High School, student athletes of all of levels develop the athletic skill, competitive spirit, and character necessary to succeed on and off the field.
At Woodlawn High School, student life centers around leadership, philanthropy, and special interest groups with over 75 student organizations and athletic teams. Gifted and Talented scholars often join more than one organization, participate in a sport, are members of a performance group, and/or hold a job outside of school. Gifted and Talented scholars are celebrated for their accomplishments within the school and in the community.
Please visit www.woodlawnhighbr.org to learn more about Gifted and Talented Programs at Woodlawn High School. At the bottom of the homepage, fill out the form under “Contact Us” for more information or to schedule a school tour.
For an overview of all of the programs available at Woodlawn High, please view the Gifted & Talented Programs Introduction Video on our YouTube Channel.
Sep 28, 2021
Magnet Programs were developed to create exciting learning experiences to promote academic achievement for students with specific educational needs.
With over 28 competitive programs in the district, these specialized programs offer students a quality education based on their learning style, skills, and special interests. The district offers dynamic, specialized magnet programs, such as the visual & performing arts, digital arts, academic, STEM, and pre-engineering themes. These programs are designed based on the specific learning needs of each student.
Magnet Programs have no tuition fees and offer the following:
- Advanced courses of study
- Expanded elective offerings
- Free transportation
- Lower student/teacher ratios
Some of our students were recently interviewed about the Magnet Program at Woodlawn High. See what they have to say about their time here at Woodlawn High School and the Academic STEM Magnet Program. Also, check out the video showing the school grounds shot using a drone through our newest Magnet STEM class: Intro to Remote Vehicles, where students can earn their FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License.
The videos can be found on our Woodlawn High YouTube channel or by clicking on the following links:
Jamarion
Mikaela
Drone Video
Aug 16, 2021
Cross Country Head Coach Tim Spruill is beginning his second year in the program. After a first season in which his program saw continual improvement, he is looking for bigger and better things this year.
“Our number one goal this season is to increase the size of the teams to allow for a better breakdown by ability within the teams,” said Coach Spruill. “Athletes need comparable athletes to train with in order to grow. Right now we have too much diversity and too few athletes to allow diversification.”
While the size of the team is important, Coach Spruill did not forget to stress that he looks for his team to get better.
“The number two goal is to see someone break the boys and girls school records for our sport,” added Spruill.
Carolina Alvarado is the returning captain for the Lady Panthers, and seems to be the most likely candidate to achieve the second goal. Alvarado was consistently the Lady Panthers’ highest finisher last season.
Joining her this season are two newcomers that Coach Spruill has been impressed with in the early part of the season. Jaden Sylvester is joining us from football and baseball.
“Jaden brings a can-do attitude, a smile, and a ton of grit. He will be a great addition to the team,” said Spruill.
Kennedi Kullman is a freshman that Coach Spruill pointed to as a possible contributor as well.
The Panthers are excited about traveling to diverse meets this season. The unpredictable courses are fun and vary from their home course.
Over the past two years, the Cross Country program has worked a lot on consistent training and positive attitudes. This season looks to be the best yet in both regards, and fast times are expected for this group.
Aug 13, 2021
As the fall sports seasons at Woodlawn High begin, the Woodlawn Lady Panther Volleyball Team will be the first to take the courts. The Lady Panthers are looking to improve on last year’s 9-9 record in a season that was full of setbacks and delays.
Long-time Head Coach Nelson Malpica looks for leadership from six returning Lady Panthers. Leading the way is Junior Reagan McDowell, who was named to the 2020 All-District Team. Reagan will be joined by juniors Elyse Pitts and Marie Sierra, who look to add valuable experience to the Lady Panthers.
Senior Isabella Schamber and sophomores Branderia Graham and Kelis Conley are also expected to lead the Lady Panthers in the early parts of the season as other players gain experience.
“We need to work on improving early in the season, and hopefully peak in the playoffs,” said Malpica. “At the varsity level, we do not have a lot of depth aside from the six players we discussed. We will need others to step up on the varsity level.”
Coach Malpica looks to a talented freshman class, led by Lacie Sierra, to perhaps contribute early.
“Lacie played club and has experience from Woodlawn Middle. We think she can contribute very early in the season.”
The Lady Panthers are once again hosting two tournaments at Woodlawn. The Southland Invitational will be held September 3rd and 4th. The Rumble in the Jungle will be held September 24th and 25th. Outside of the tournaments, the Lady Panthers are looking forward to their District schedule as they look to improve from last year’s playoff experience.
The Lady Panthers will be on the court for the first action of the season in a scrimmage on Saturday, August 14th at 9 am. All tickets must be purchased online.
Season tickets can be purchased for the Lady Panthers by clicking here.
