MISSIONThe Winston School educates students who, though intellectually capable, have had difficulties in school typically due to language-based learning disabilities.The goal of The Winston School is to enable our students to meet with confidence, the academic and social challenges of life. The Winston School fosters the potential and optimism in each child by cultivating intellectual, social and emotional growth in a positive and stimulating environment. PHILOSOPHY AND GOALSThe Winston School believes that there are many distinct kinds of learning differences that make school difficult for children. Some children are visual learners, while others are auditory learners. Understanding and using language may present a problem for some children. For others, writing may not come easily. It is the goal of Winston teachers to understand these differences and turn them into assets. The School’s mission is rooted in a philosophy that promotes an individual learning plan for each child. Teachers assess what works for each student, how the student processes information and what gets in the way of his or her educational growth. Although test scores and grade levels play a role in this assessment process, the school primarily focuses on the way each child learns. The School builds a program that provides each child with the strategies and skills needed to overcome challenges in the classroom.The Winston School helps students reach their full potential, giving them the appropriate educational experience, while at the same time enabling them to become excited and optimistic about school and the process of learning. The Winston program of instruction allows students to move at their own paces, while instilling the confidence children need to excel in any school environment. The school’s “student-centered” and “individualized” approaches to learning and teaching are designed to help children discover the joy and satisfaction of learning. Back to Top |
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Meeting the needs of children with language-based learning differences since 1981. Contact Head of School: Peter S Lewis, Ph.D. (973) 379-4114 [Telephone] (973-379-3984 [FAX]
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