Windermere Preparatory School
| Windermere Preparatory School | |
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 Veritas, Virtus, Unitas | |
| Location | |
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Windermere, Florida United States 28°28′38″N 81°34′06″W / 28.477222°N 81.568333°WCoordinates: 28°28′38″N 81°34′06″W / 28.477222°N 81.568333°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Established | 2000 |
| Headmaster | Thomas L. Marcy |
| Faculty | 75 |
| Number of students | 1,200+ (PK-12)[1] |
| Campus | Urban, 48 acres (190,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
| Mascot | Lakers |
| Website | www.windermereprep.com |
Windermere Preparatory School is a private, coeducational PK-12 college preparatory school in Windermere, Florida, established in 2000. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, and International Baccalaureate World School.[2]
History
The school opened on September 5, 2000 using temporary classrooms, with an enrollment of 184 students and 25 teachers. Today, that enrollment has grown to 980 students with a full fledged 48-acre (190,000 m2) campus on Lake Cypress.[1]
Windermere Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time on September 5, 2000, with an enrollment of 184 students housed in 12 portable classrooms, and taught by 25 faculty members. In the last thirteen years the school has grown to 1,200 students who enjoy 48 acres of a beautiful, open-air campus on Lake Cypress.
The Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School reflect a friendly neighborhood environment, with spacious classrooms, state of-the-art gymnasium and athletic fields, and 8 lanes/25 yard competitive swimming pool. The dining facilities include a boutique café, primary school lunchroom, and a large secondary school dining area.
Presently, WPS employs over 160 faculty and staff who hold multiple degrees and are state certified. WPS is fully accredited by (SAC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, (FCIS) Florida Council of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and (FKC) Florida Kindergarten Council, International Baccalaureate, as well as the (FHSAA) Florida High School Athletic Association.
It is currently under the ownership of Meritas, LLC, a worldwide family of college preparatory private schools.[3]
Academics
Windermere Preparatory School offers PK-12 education under the Meritas Academic Plan,[4] where each student has a highly personalized educational experience, with an individualized Personal Learning Plan.[5] High school students are able to participate in the IB program.
Activities
Athletics
Windermere Preparatory School competes in Florida High School Athletic Association's Legislative Division 16.[6] The school's athletic teams are called the Lakers,[7] and the school colors are red, white, and blue.
The school sponsors the following sports:[7]
Fall
- (B) Football
- (B), (G) Golf
- (B), (G) Swimming
- (G) Volleyball
Winter
- (B), (G) Basketball
- (B), (G) Soccer
Spring
- (B) Baseball
- (B), (G) Lacrosse
- (G) Softball
- (B), (G) Tennis
- (B), (G) Track
- (B), (G) Archery
In 2007, a player on the boys golf team won the FHSAA Regionals,[8] and went on to finish 31st at the FSHAA State Finals. The Windermere Prep Blue basketball team came in second place and the Red Team came in 1st place in each of their leagues.
Robotics team
WPS also has a robotics team that competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition. In 2006, Team 1649, aka Team EMS (Engineers Mentoring Students), won the FIRST Florida Regional. It also won the FIRST Florida Regional in 2009, and went on to finish as semifinalists in the international FIRST championships, ranking 18th worldwide. Along with regional champion awards, the team has been recognized with other awards such as the Rookie All Star Award, Innovation in Control Award, Judge's Award, and most recently the 2011 Florida Regional Creativity Award.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Our School: Our History". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Our School: The Windermere Prep School Difference, School Snapshot". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Our Schools: Windermere Preparatory School". Meritas, LLC. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Academics: Meritas Academic Plan". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Our School: The Meritas Family". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ "FHSAA Office Directory" (PDF). Florida High School Athletic Association. Retrieved April 16, 2011. Pg. 169
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Student Life: Athletics, Windermere Preparatory School Athletic Program Goals". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.fhsaa.org/guest/golf/regional/1A4boys.doc