Woodside Business Technology Academy is a school within a school. The Academy is a learning community made up of four dedicated teachers.  The core subjects taught within the Academy include: Math, Social Science, English and Computer Applications. Since the theme of the Academy is Business Technology, the majority of the assignments are focused around either business or technology. Each year also has a focus. Sophomore year, students are encouraged to find a career that they would like to pursue and research. The Junior year is focused on college research, finding colleges that the student would like to attend and a major that the student would like to study in college. The Senior year in the Academy is focused around small business and technology.

1. Do Academy students take regular classes with non-academy students?

Yes. You will have classes with non-academy students while in non-academy classes such as Drivers Ed, Ceramics, Science...

2. Do I need to take a 7th period because of the Academy?

The Academy will not make you take a 7th period class, but if you are short credits or there is a conflict, we will recommend that a student take a 7th period class.

3. Can I choose not to take Computer Applications, and still be in the Academy?

No. Computer Applications is the focus point of the Academy.  The State mandates that CPA (California Partnership Academy) students are enrolled in a CTE course while in the Academy.

4. What would my schedule look like if I was in the Academy?

Sophomore Schedule:
1.Academy Computer Applications I
2.PE
3.Academy English II
4.Academy Algebra
5.Academy World Studies
6.Biology

Junior Schedule:
1.Academy Computer Applications II
2.Elective
3.Academy Geometry
4.Academy English III
5.Academy U.S. History
6.Foreign Language

Senior Schedule:
1.Elective
2.Academy English IV
3.Academy Government/Economics
4.Fine Arts (Elective)
5.Academy Algebra II
6.Academy Computer Applications III

5. Are Academy classes harder than regular mainstream classes?

Academy offers smaller classes and more attention. The classes are challenging in rigor and expectations.

6. What if I change my mind about the Academy?

We ask all prospective Academy students to put forth a sincere commitment to stay in the program for three years, but we will listen to each case independently.

7. How long is the Academy Program?

You start in your Sophomore year and we see you through graduation (a total of three years).

8. What makes the Academy different than the rest of Woodside HS?

You will have four core classes with four core teachers to help you succeed in school.

Academy files for students and parents.

Below are links that can be helpful for parents and students.

• California Partnership Academies
  
  State of California Link.
• Peninsula Academies
  
  A common link to other Academies on the Peninsula.
• eBehavior
  
  Click here to add your email address for eBehavior.

Mr. Contreras, Computer Applications and Department Chair (ext 4130)

Mrs. Velschow, Mentor Coordinator (ext 4359)

Mr. Moses, Math Teacher (ext 4055)

Ms. St. John, English Teacher, 11th and 12th (ext 4025)

Mr. Velschow, Social Science (ext 4041)

Mr. Mueller, English Teacher, 10th (ext 4092)

Mr. DeStefani, Senior Technolog Teacher

Woodside Telephone (650) 367-9750

To contact the Academy Department Chair please fill out the form below and they will reply to you at their earliest convenience.

Thank you!