Unique Aspects of Windward High School

• smaller class size
• teacher collaboration across disciplines
• project-based learning
• teacher/student relationships that emphasize mentoring & accountability

Seven Attributes of High Achievement Schools

The growing number of schools that are successfully helping diverse groups of students achieve at high levels exhibit the following attributes:

• Common Focus: The staff of the new school shares a common goal to create a dynamic, engaging environment where students and staff collaborate within a flexible and integrated curriculum. Everyone is a teacher and a learner.
• High Expectations: Within our learning community, all students will challenge themselves to set high goals, take risks, and revise goals when appropriate. Graduates will be prepared for any post-secondary option.
• Personalized: By connecting students and adults though constant communication, our advisory program and integrated curriculum, we will provide a flexible and personalized approach to learning.
• Respect and Responsibility: Our school is built on a foundation of respect and responsibility for each other, the local and global communities, and ourselves. Students and adults hold each other accountable for their actions and learning.
• Time to Collaborate: All members of our school community will be provided time and opportunity to work together to promote and facilitate in-depth learning.
• Performance Based: Students will demonstrate their ability to meet and exceed state standards through a variety of means.
• Technology as a Tool: Technology is infused into the curriculum. It is available and accessible to all members of our learning community.

• To create an intentionally small learning community
• Provide personalized learning for students
• Increase integration of content (have a common focus)
• Use technology as a tool
• Increase depth and rigor of study
• Provide time for staff and students to collaborate
• Engage in performance assessment (provide students a variety of means to demonstrate learning)
• Encourage respect and responsibility
• Engage in active inquiry and in-depth learning