Success Stories
Success Stories - Windsor Academy
Justin, a struggling reader, began his fourth grade year at Windsor Academy with the hope that this might be the year he would learn to read. Despite his years in special education, Justin made little progress and continued to read at a kindergarten level, frustrated with the painful process.
The reading curriculum at Windsor Academy is designed to ensure success. Justin's reading program was twofold and addressed his areas of deficit. He participated in a core integrated Language Arts Literacy program (McGraw-Hill) taught in the classroom and an Orton-Gillingham based remediation program (The Sonday System) taught by a specialist to correct his reading disabilities. In combination, these two programs, along with specific instructional techniques, propelled Justin into the world of reading. By the end of fourth grade, Justin increased his reading level by two years and received the Most Improved Reader Award at the Spring Awards Assembly. His self-esteem increased, negative behaviors decreased, and Justin was proud of his achievement. He now enjoys reading and is engaged in the learning process.
Success Stories - Windsor Prep High School
Javier, a student at Windsor Prep High School, was reading at a kindergarten level in September of his tenth grade year. Embarrassed by his years of failure, Javier wanted nothing more but to learn to read. Javier, a dyslexic, needed to learn how to break the code and unlock words for him to make progress. Fortunately, Javier reaped the benefits of our dual reading curriculum and specialized instructional methodologies provided by our trained staff. To address Javier's deficits in phonological processing, Javier received remediation by a trained teacher using an Orton-Gillingham based program, The Sonday System. In addition, he received daily classroom instruction using a core reading program by Glencoe. Within months, Javier demonstrated significant growth. He received the Most Improved Reader Award which bolstered his self-esteem. By June, Javier increased his reading skills which motivated him to continue his reading journey. Javier was thrilled with his success and his skills in other academic areas also improved.
The Windsor Objectives
- Build a positive self-image for appropriate social interaction
- Develop understanding of rules as vehicles for success
- Meet individual student needs with a rich academic program
- Prepare students for post secondary education
- Ready students for the working world
- Heighten social awareness through community and social service
- Communicate with parents to help educate the whole child
Mark the Date!
School Activities
February 2012
February 1 -- Bowling (Prep)
February 3 -- Community Service (Academy)
February 3 -- Level II & III Pizza Party
February 3 -- School Store
February 3 -- Staff Dress Down Day
February 6 -- Swimming (Academy)
February 8 -- Student of the Month Lunch (Academy & Prep)
February 10 -- Academy Spirit Day
February 10 -- Community Service (Prep)
February 10 -- Level II & III Ice Cream (Academy)
February 10 -- School Store
February 13 -- Swimming (Academy)
February 15 -- Bowling (Prep)
February 17 -- Community Service (Academy)
February 17 -- Level II & III Pizza Party
February 17 -- School Store
February 17 -- Weightlifting Contest (Prep)
February 20 -- School Closed Buildings Closed
February 21 -- School Closed Buildings Open 8:00 – 4:00
February 22 -- School Closed Buildings Open 8:00 – 4:00
February 23 -- School Closed Buildings Open 8:00 – 4:00
February 24 -- School Closed Buildings Open 8:00 – 4:00
February 27 -- Prep Finals Week
February 29 -- Bowling (Prep)
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