Windward School

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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 and an anonymous benefactor 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.

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[edit] 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. Windward is currently undergoing a redevelopment process in which many of its buildings will be retrofitted to provide students with more up to date learning materials.

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