Winston Preparatory School is redefining what it means to educate students with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, executive function deficits (ADHD), NVLD, dysgraphia and auditory processing disorder. Guided by its mission to facilitate independence in individuals with learning difficulties through assessment-driven, individualized education and research and outreach, Winston tailors every school day to the needs of each unique learner.
“Our students’ success is a result of highly individualized educational programming that reaches them in ways they’ve never experienced before,” says Head of School Erica Piche. All students receive a daily 45-minute, one-on-one Focus session aimed to target their areas of greatest need and develop essential skills such as resilience, self-advocacy and problem-solving. Winston Prep uses its evolving understanding of its students to ensure instruction never deviates from their needs.
WHERE STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST
Winston stays up-to-date on research and best practices, and invests more than 200 hours per year in professional growth opportunities for teachers. “The result is a school where students master the skills and strategies they need to thrive in college and beyond,” Piche says.
At Winston Prep, 80 percent of high school graduates go directly to a fouryear college, and about 70 percent graduate from college within five years— more than double the national average for LD students. “Our individualized, systematic approach to learning allows students to discover their personal best. Independence isn’t just a goal here, it’s an outcome,” she says.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Learning and connection extend far beyond the classroom. Whether it’s overnight experiential education trips, social events or after-school activities, there are endless chances to build bonds and foster growth.
Students can dive into an array of extracurriculars, including basketball, cross-country, archery and pickleball, along with student council, theater and choir.
They can explore everything from drawing to 3D printing, D&D, TREPS, coding, newspaper and debate. Social responsibility is woven into the fabric of the school, with students leading food and book drives, hosting charity breakfasts, organizing fundraisers for local responders, and more.
901 Rte. 10 E., Whippany
973-500-6480
winstonprep.edu
