The Wardlaw Difference
Classroom Culture:
- 10:1 student - teacher ratio
- Students are comfortable in their environment.
- Teachers know their students personally, the classroom is safe for learning, and connection is valued over compliance.
- Children are encouraged to share and fully engage with learning.
How Reading is Taught:
- Teachers follow the research and practice of structured literacy.
- The teaching team regularly assesses students and builds intentional, data-based reading groups.
- Multiple disciplines are employed, based on how children learn (OG, Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, etc.)
School Community and Culture
- There is a community of which you can see your family being a part.
- Children and adults are conversational partners.
- Your child will be part of something bigger than themselves.
- Self-regulation, critical thinking, and empathy are fostered.
Parent Connections
- Parents are centered as partners in their child’s learning journey.
- Conferences are thorough and frequent enough to track and understand progress.
- Structured parent learning opportunities bring parents along in the school's values and practices.
Success and Outplacement
- Success is measurable, and students & families have a dedicated Outplacement Director.
- You can expect Wardlaw to make the best possible recommendations for your child as a learner.
- We readily share outplacement data.
Admissions Checklist:
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Submit Part 1 of the online application.
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Upon submission of Part 1, you will gain access to Part 2 and your Application Checklist.
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The checklist provides access to the teacher questionnaire, psychoeducational evaluation uploads, and any additional required documents.
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Submit the $75 application fee.
Once Part 2 and all items on the Application Checklist have been completed, the Admissions Team will begin its review process.