The Wakefield Way

The Wakefield Way refers to...

A warm, supportive, family atmosphere.
A superbly trained, highly dedicated faculty.
An academics first policy which has led to our unbroken tradition of 100% 4-year college acceptance.
School-wide recognition and positive peer reinforcement for individual achievement.
Mastery of written and spoken language through two periods of English each day, ancient and modern language requirements, and Spanish beginning in preschool.
The courteous manner in which the community members are expected to conduct themselves both in and out of school, on the field of play, and as ambassadors of our school.
Uniquely Wakefield traditions such as the Wakefield Courtesies, Word of the Day, The Great 100's, and the 5-Pillar program, which form a core of shared experience and development for our students, building a sense of community and pride.
An annual program of special activities designed to promote school spirit and combine a sense of fun with learning. These include the Medieval Banquet, International Day, the Wakefield Certamen, Field Day, the Christmas assembly, the Classical Recital, and school-sponsored trips abroad in summer and during school breaks.
An extra period each day devoted to enrichment courses, extra-curricular activities, and sports.