November 6, 2018 Today, as those who did not already participate in early voting head to the polls to select local, state, and national leadership, it seems like the most appropriate time to talk to you about change. I know for some, the idea of “change” induces a broad array of emotional—or even physical—responses. Most Americans, according to the annual …
Greenwood is Accredited! What now?
October 16, 2018 Greenwood is Accredited! What now? A very happy mid-October day to you all! I’m truly sorry that it has been a couple of weeks since I’ve published something here on the site, but some great things have been happening here at Greenwood! Last week, Greenwood successfully completed our 5-year evaluation from the Florida Council of Independent …
Vision—From Good to Great
Last week I spoke with the Greenwood Faculty and Staff about the Vision for Greenwood’s future—where we are headed, and why. For an already established, successful organization that does things well, it is easy to become complacent or to fall into a routine of only doing what worked before. However, we know that no one individual, group, classroom, or grade …
A Spirit of Growth
A Spirit of Growth Tuesdays are perhaps my favorite days here at Greenwood! Every Tuesday, tee shirts become an official part of the school dress code—but not just any tees. The Greenwood Spirit shirt is more than just a tee shirt with a fierce graphic of an Eagle on the front. It’s a symbolic representation of the opportunities and drive …
Dyslexie Font: Developed For Those With Dyslexia
Dyslexia Font is a print and electronic font designed to be easily read by those with dyslexia. The theory behind Dyslexie Font is that when text characters are distinctive it’s unlikely that they will be confusing to read. According to Dyslexiefont.com, “traditional fonts are designed solely from an aesthetic point of view which means they often have characteristics that make …
The End is Near But Not Yet Here: How to Finish the School Year Strong
Springtime is like no other time of year. The warm weather and seemingly longer days beckon us outdoors and the temptation to slack off on school work may be overwhelming with the end of the school year finally in sight. If you detect a bit of this particular strain of spring fever in your student keep in mind that, for …
Dyslexie Font: Developed For Those With Dyslexia
Dyslexia Font is a print and electronic font designed to be easily read by those with dyslexia. The theory behind Dyslexie Font is that when text characters are distinctive it’s unlikely that they will be confusing to read. According to Dyslexiefont.com, “traditional fonts are designed solely from an aesthetic point of view which means they often have characteristics that make …
Back To School Homework Plan
Taking a proactive approach to student success is what Greenwood School is all about. We want to help you, as parents, to give your student every opportunity to succeed in school. As we begin this new school year keep in mind that research shows that students who have help at home do better academically. One thing that you can do …
A Welcome from Mr. James
The 2016-17 school year marks the 31st year of Greenwood school as an institution, the 16th year of Greenwood on her own campus, the 11th year since I started at the school, and my first year as Head of school. In that time hundreds of students have come to see their own value and worth as members of a larger …
How Teachers Spend Their Summer Vacation
The end of the 2015-2016 school year is here. While students are off enjoying their summer long vacation teachers also get a vacation but it’s probably more accurately characterized as a working vacation. One important thing that teachers do over the summer is to reflect on the past school year. Teachers think about what worked what didn’t work and what …
