The Green Academy Mission Statement:

Students in the Green Academy will be inspired both in and outside the traditional classroom to become stewards of their environment, leaders in their communities, and innovators in the field of green technology.

What does the Academy offer?

• Academy classes highlight project-based learning and an interdisciplinary approach to subjects
• Cross-curricular focus within Academy classes and thematic study among disciplines
• Collaboration among 4 academy teachers at each grade level to support student learning
• Smaller average class size than mainstream classes
• Year-long Mentor Program in the junior year with working professionals
• Numerous extracurricular and field trip opportunities
• Green career and technology focus
• Closely monitored attendance and academic progress, with yearly meetings with students and parents
• Special graduation ceremony in addition to school-wide graduation

Students in the Green Academy will complete the following course schedule at each grade level. Advanced placement students will take specific AS/APclasses outside the Academy, but may be enrolled in the Academy as long as they are taking the CTE class at each grade level.

Grade 10 English II Mod. European History Environmental Biology CTE I: Environmental Horticulture Non-Academy classes: Algebra I or Geometry World Language Physical Education

Grade 11 English III: American Literature US History Environmental Analysis Through Chemistry CTE II: CA Water Resources/Intro. to Geospatial Skills/ Mentor Program Non-Academy classes: Geometry or Algebra II World Language Elective

Grade 12 English IV Economics/US Government AP Env. Science or other Science CTE III: Sustainable Design and Internship Non-Academy classes: Algebra II or higher Elective

• Green Academy school garden wins Gold Award
  San Mateo FSA hosts a school garden awards ceremony with Margo True from Sunset Magazine
• WHS wins Green Star Outstanding School Award
• WHS Green Academy on EcoCompany TV
  We were on national TV!
• Which school is cool?
  The Almanac's Dave Boyce takes a look at two schools' respective approaches towards a Green curriculum and career pathways
• Innovative Opportunities: Exposing Students To A Green Curriculum
  Editor's Note: The following article is an excerpt from an issue brief published by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) in October 2008.

The Green Academy would not exist without the generous donations and support of the following organizations and businesses:

Acterra

The Association of Environmental Professionals

Buck's of Woodside

The Grousbeck Family Foundation

Lyngso

Master Composters

RecycleWorks

The San Francisco Water Department

South System Bayside Authority

Sustainable San Mateo County

The NEED Project/PG&E

If you have questions about the Green Academy, please contact Ms. Aldrich