Winston Preparatory School

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for high-potential middle and high school students with learning differences, such as language-based learning difficulties, nonverbal learning difficulties, and attention deficit problems. The Winston Prep program is designed to challenge each student's strengths while developing the essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, organization, and study skills. Each individualized educational program is based upon a continuously modified understanding of each student's dynamic learning profile that evolves as the student progresses and matures. Within the curriculum, skills are taught explicitly, including daily instruction in Reading, Writing, Science, History and Mathematics through grade 12. Small classes of 8–12 students help to create a comfortable learning environment and facilitate the individualization of course work. Students participate in a daily one-to-one instructional period called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional, and mentoring centerpiece of their experience. Interscholastic athletic programs are also available after school. At the high-school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses.

Two computer labs and after-school computer classes.

Art, drama, gym, and a variety of enrichment choices are offered within the school day and during the after-school program.

The following materials are required in order to consider your application complete:

I. Written diagnosis of a learning disability including:

∑ Intellectual functioning - WISC III/IV (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children). The WISC III/IV is a good indicator of a child’s strengths and weaknesses.
∑ Academic Achievement – WJ-III Achievement (Woodcock Johnson III) or WIAT (Weschler Individual Achievement Test).
∑ Personality functioning - including the Rorschach and/or the Thematic Apperception Test and/or BASC (Behavioral Assessment Scale for Children). These indicate how a child feels and the type of support needed when difficulties arise.

II. Completed Parental Questionnaire:

∑ In addition to educational history, this information provides our Admissions Team the opportunity to learn more about your child outside of his/her academic experiences.

III. Completed Teacher Recommendation:
∑ Please select a teacher to communicate your child’s learning strengths, weaknesses and style. If you would like to submit an additional recommendation from a specialist (speech and language pathologist, reading specialist, tutor), you may do so.

IV. Application Fee:

∑ $70.00 non-refundable processing fee.

V. Medical History Form:

∑ Please fill out the enclosed form entitled Diagnosis, Medication, and Treatment History.

VI. School Transcripts:

∑ Included in your packet is a release form to BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOUR CHILD’S CURRENT SCHOOL SETTING. Your application WILL NOT be considered complete without current reports.