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School Notes Overview: |
Windward is a coeducational, independent day school focused exclusively on helping students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities and dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential, in preparation for a successful return to mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the school provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research, and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community. ...read more
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Windward School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 1 - 9 |
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County |
Westchester County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
476 students |
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Body Type |
Co-ed |
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NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
6% |
22% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 1 - 12 students | | Grade 2 - 36 students | | Grade 3 - 60 students | | Grade 4 - 76 students | | Grade 5 - 49 students | | Grade 6 - 67 students | | Grade 7 - 61 students | | Grade 8 - 39 students | | Grade 9 - 12 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
135 teachers |
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School |
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NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:4 |
1:8
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
170 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
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- Windward is a coeducational, independent day school focused exclusively on helping students in grades 1-9 with language-based learning disabilities and dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential, in preparation for a successful return to mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the school provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research, and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
10605 ) |
| School
Zip (
10605 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
17,414 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
61% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
42 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.5 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$83,587 |
$44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.3 rooms |
4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
54 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (10605)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
76% / 24% |
41% / 59% |
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