As the Head of The Winston School I have the distinct pleasure to share with you some of the amazing attributes that make Winston a wonderful school for students who learn differently. When you first walk onto the Winston campus learning is palpable. From your first steps into the Winston community you will be embraced by students who are full of talent and a desire to understand how they learn and who they are. The staff will greet you with an energy that is contagious, as they share why they have chosen to work at Winston and what makes Winston a truly unique community. To be a part of Winston is an opportunity that is life changing for students, families and our staff.
As you walk the campus, you will see examples of student work and student art throughout our buildings. As you view their work, you will see that our students are safe to express their creativity and develop skills that compliment the traditional academic programs at the school and you will know that students are actively participating in their learning.
As a lower school student your child will have the opportunity to experience “hands on” learning throughout our curriculum, reading programs, activities and unique traditions. Middle school students are members of a wireless laptop community with a team of teachers who express unconditional acceptance and nurturing as they work with their students to prepare them for upper school and post Winston experiences. As an upper school student at Winston you not only experience a college preparatory program in a small learning environment, but you also have the opportunity to join academy programs.
The Fine Arts Academy program offers you extensive art opportunities above and beyond the typical upper school program and allows you the time to build your art portfolio throughout high school as you prepare for your college experience. The Solar Science Academy is a great choice for you if you love to think and create. As a member of this academy you will experience leadership opportunities, team skill building, design and creation of alternative energy vehicles and actually race a solar car.
The Service Learning Academy is a community service leadership program that allows you to give back to our community and build your community service resume as you experience a wide range of opportunities to develop skills in leadership, teamwork and service.
Our athletic department serves all grade levels and believes that we should offer as many athletic opportunities as possible. It is not uncommon for a group of Winston students to approach the athletic director with a new team or sport idea that is welcomed and pursued.
In order to truly experience the “Winston Way", I welcome you to call our Admission department for a tour and an experience that will amaze you.
Looking forward,
Polly Peterson, Ph.D.
The Pamela K. Murfin Head of School