WINDWARD SCHOOL

'Windward School' is a prestigious private school in the Mar Vista section of Los Angeles, California, USA accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It was started by writer/teacher Shirley Windward in 1971. The school currently enrolls 475 students in grades 7 through 12. The school's student body features children of many prominent members of the entertainment community.

Contents

The Windward School Mission

Current Status

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

External links

The Windward School Mission

Windward, as a college-preparatory school, challenges each student to achieve academic excellence within a nurturing atmosphere. Windward teachers, parents and administrators work together to encourage each student to be "responsible, caring, well informed, ethical, and prepared," thus promoting the fullest development of the individual.

Current Status

Windward is currently undergoing a redevelopment process in which many of its buildings will be retrofitted to provide students with up to date, technologically advanced learning tools and facilities.

Notable alumni

★ Anna Paquin, actress

★ Jason Schwartzman, actor/musician

★ Robert Carmine (Robert Schwartzman), actor/musician

★ Jake Kasdan, director

★ Max Bemis, musician

★ Jenny Johnson, Professional Beach Volleyball Player

Notable faculty

★ Danny Everett, Olympic gold medalist, cross country & track coach

★ Frances Santin, internationally recognized track runner, cross country & track coach

★ Sherman Armstrong, internationally recognized hurdler, cross country & track coach

External links

★ Windward School