Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed day school for 4th through 12th grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders and executive functioning problems.
Our mission is to facilitate the independence of individuals with learning difficulties through assessment driven individualized education, research and outreach. Our unique educational program for middle and upper school students with learning designed to develop essential skills and challenge his or her strengths. Within our "Focus Program" each student receives a daily period of one-to-one instruction concentrating on his or her greatest area of need.
Club or Organization: Art After Hours, At the movies- Starring You!, Beading and Jewelry Design, Body Work, Community service, Cooking, Film studies, Fun Fitness, Fundamentals of Modern Dance, Gardening, Girls Who Code, GLOW (Gay Lesbian or Whatever), Improvisational Acting for All, Poker, Tinker Talent, Video Gaming, Word Play, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Acting for All, Choir, Digital Photography, JAM Band
Recreational Athletic Programs: Fencing, Flag Football (HS), Ping-Pong club, Weight training, Wrestling club, Yoga
School Notes
Educational programs at WPS center on facilitating the
independence of students with learning difficulties through
assessment driven individualized education. To achieve this
mission, Winston`s curriculum focuses on skill-based learning with
an underlying emphasis on social-emotional growth. Small
classes of 8-12 students help to create a comfortable learning
environment and facilitate the individualization of course work. At
the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill
mastery may participate in college courses. In addition to the New
York City location, Winston Prep also has campuses in Norwalk,
CT, Whippany, NJ, Dix Hills, Long Island, and Marin County, CA.
Winston Transitions for students 17-21 is located in Midtown, NYC
and a fully online program is now available through Winston
Online.
Grades: 5-8 | 170 students2.3 miles 211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 777-5966
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(5 reviews)
58/2/2017
My son is now completing his first 4 weeks at Winston Preparatory School's July Focus program. The brochures and websites say that the program is individualized. I can't think of adverb that expresses just how true this is. Each teacher in each academic class thoroughly absorbed and understood my son's formal assessments, informal comments and anecdotes from school records and application materials. The teachers combined that information with his/her own observations of my son, and developed 3 goals for each class that were laser-targeted to his individual needs. The classes were carried out with directness, honesty, and appropriate grade level rigor by professional teachers who expressed and elicited enthusiasm for the subjects. Thus, the past 4 weeks were probably the most productive and efficient school weeks of his academic career. I also cannot think of an adjective that expresses the superlatively happy and relieved emotion I feel upon knowing my son was really seen, understood, and taught for the first time in all his years. All I can do is cry and say thank you.
- Posted by Parent - Barbara
58/2/2017
This school has changed my son's life, and by extension--our family's too. My son has become a more confident and successful learner, a motivated self-advocate, more independent, and he has broadened his social skills and community because of Winston Prep. It is an absolute gem of a school.The academics, educational/developmental support, school philosophy, extracurriculars, social environment, and the palpable feeling of a "Winston Family" are all, exceptional, and very rare indeed. Hands down, deserves the highest recommendation I can bestow upoon a school in the NYC area.
- Posted by Parent - JGF
56/12/2017
I am interested in applying both my children in this school. Next year one child will be in 9 and the other in 5 grade. My email is ljhunte2002@gmail.com
- Posted by Parent - Latoia Hunte
54/6/2017
I graduated from Winston and it was great for me. I learned to advocate for myself and what I needed for learning. The teachers were very supportive. I feel worried though because a friend of mine still at school told me that there are kids smoking weed in the gym and that is not good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Graduate
51/31/2013
The HeadMaster, Deans, Teachers, and Support Staff are beyond amazing. My Child has been here 3 Years, and this School, and School Program has made 1000% difference in her life... I highly recommend this school for any child that has Learning Differences. As a Parent, You are as Important as well. There is no other school like it in New York City...
- Posted by Parent - beaut
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