A California School with Special Distinction

We Welcome Your Consideration

The Winston School serves students of average to above intelligence with documented learning differences which may include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD), processing difficulties, learning disabilities, learning disorders, autism and Asperger’s syndrome, slow maturation or underachievement. The Winston School’s small classes and caring teachers trained in special education are the key to helping students succeed. While all students may occasionally become frustrated by challenging assignments or projects, those with primary behavioral or emotional problems will be better served in another environment.

The purpose of the admission process is to determine if the school and the students are properly matched.

In order to help us evaluate the appropriateness of Winston, we suggest the following procedure:

1. Parents review school materials available on the school website and the school brochure to decide if The Winston School’s small classes and nurturing environment may be right for their student.
2. A conference is scheduled at the school to discuss the student’s academic and personal history as well as the curriculum and activities available here. The conference should include a review of all testing data, particularly that which helps the school understand the student’s challenges in the classroom. Parents may also send school records in advance or bring them to the meeting. At the parents’ discretion, the student may attend all, part or none of this conference.
3. Parents tour The Winston School’s small and intimate campus.

If The Winston School seems like a possible match, the student may be invited to visit classes for two days. Following this visit, parents, the school, and in some cases, the student confer about the possible admission. If the family is funded through a public school district, we ask that you gain the permission of the district before the class visit is scheduled.

If admission is offered, parents are encouraged to weigh the matter carefully for a few days. Winston does not believe in putting pressure on families, and will not ask for immediate decisions but The Winston School cannot hold a space for an accepted student beyond two weeks without approval of the headmaster. We will, as a courtesy, indicate when enrollment is tight and by what date it may be necessary to make a commitment. Based on availability, students may enter Winston at any time during the school year.