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About the Woodside Priory Bridge Program 
The Woodside Priory Bridge Program is a five-week Math and English enrichment
program with the clear objective of preparing rising 8th graders for Algebra
I, in order to get them ready for college track classes by the time they
enter high school. We provide academic enrichment in order to motivate
and prepare these students for success in the next steps of their education.
The
program brings students from East Palo Alto and Redwood City’s public
schools to the Woodside Priory campus, an independent school in Portola
Valley. Classroom dynamics are strengthened by small class size and low
teacher to student ratio. The curriculum involves a combination of Mathematics,
English, and Technology.
Objectives:
- To prepare rising 8th graders with the skills needed for Algebra I.
- To instill a sense that working on Technology combined with Math can be fun, interesting, and rewarding.
- To provide a safe and academically challenging environment.
- To create an open community among a diverse group of students and staff.
- To provide a supportive, nurturing environment where students can safely take intellectual risks, ask questions and express their thoughts.
Highlights:
- All students participate in listening to weekly guest speakers.
- Classes consist of less than 17 students per teacher, enabling hands-on learning to take place.
- High school teacher assistants offer students extra academic support in the classroom.
- The work is demanding, skill based, and focuses on preparing students
for success in their
future
classes. - Students complete approximately one hour of homework per night.