Windermere is a school where every staff member is focused on the children. The atmosphere is supportive and nurturing, enabling the kids to work to their full potential. I have seen my son and the children in his classroom grow in so many ways, not only academically but also in their character development.
... Read more The focus of the school and our children in one of inclusion in this diverse environment, where every individual is respected and supported. The Windermere community is doing it right and as a parent I am both proud and incredibly grateful to be a part of this outstanding school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
This is my son's 3rd year at Windermere. He started there with the UPK program. I have been involved with the PTA for all 3 years and have found it very rewarding. I recommend contacting the VP of Membership of the PTA. She will respond promptly to your request.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
If you re a hands-on parent, this is not the school for you and your child. Windermere takes a trust me, I know what s best for your child approach. The staff is very condescending if you ask questions. District personnel ignore complaints and do not return phone calls. I submitted my membership to
... Read more the PTA months ago and never received a response. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/09
My daughter is in the 3rd grade and has attended Windermere since Kindergarten. Windermere is such a diverse environment which I absolutely love, the teachers really work beyond expectations (they are really their for the students), there is such a huge parental involvement which is excellent to our
... Read more children's learning experience and the lines of communication between school and parent is always open. Overall, I feel truly bleseed to have my daughter in a great school and a safe and diverse environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/29/08
My daughter attended kindergarten at Windermere. We were extremely pleased with her experience at the school! Wonderful teachers, and Ms. Lavin, the principal knows the names of every student and it is obvious that she cares deeply for each of them. There were 19 kids in her class with one teacher
... Read more and a full time aide. There were also speech and ESL teachers in the classroom frequently as some of the students were new to the USA. My daughter is very bright and her teacher was able to keep her challenged and engaged while meeting the needs of a wonderfully diverse class full of children. We recently moved out of state and our new school has 27 kids in the class with one teacher, no aides and fewer resources to meet the needs of my daughter. We miss and appreciate Windermere even more than we thought we would. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/08
We love Windermere! So many involved families and wonderful teachers. Keep up the good work!
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/08
school is great, and so r the teachers.....the principal is helpful and overall a very good environment for your child
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
This school is a great public school. The curriculum is excellent and well implemented. It provides options like multi-age and looping opportunities which really serve the students well. Some people in the area mistakenly think Amherst's other elementary school is better because it has better test
... Read more scores,. They fail to recognize that many students are not native English speakers and are at a disadvantage when it comes to standardized tests. Yet studetns who attend Windermre benefit from the classroom diversity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
We've been very pleased with Windermere. The school has a great atmosphere--every adult at the school seems to know every child's name. With over 700 children, that is quite an accomplishment, and speaks well of the amount of individualized attention Windermere gives to each child. It also lends to
... Read more a structured and disciplined environment. Children at Windermere generally know the rules, and follow them. Our child has been at Windermere for four years, and has had four excellent, though very different, teachers. Each has come to know our child's strengths and weaknesses, and has tailored instruction and disciplinary techniques accordingly. Communications between parents and teachers are good. A great strength of Windermere is the diversity of the student body. Teachers and administrators as well as parents really value the presence of a multi-ethnic community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/06
I love this school. The looping program is a great way to leap frog your child into the next grade. They miss nothing. My son was ina class of 18 as a 1st grader. They had a full time aid and extra reading specialists that pushed in. The art and music and library programs were fantastic. All children
... Read more receive free swim lessons in 3rd grade at the school pool. The community approach to this school made me proud to choose this school. A very diverse, warm and professional learning environment. Read less
School Profile for Windermere Blvd Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
NYSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2009
Windermere Blvd Elementary School
Amherst Central School District
New York
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
870
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
75
Number of classrooms:
1
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Amherst schools — Windermere Blvd Elementary School is located at 291 Windermere Blvd, Amherst NY 14226. 291 Windermere Blvd is in the 14226 ZIP code in Amherst, NY The school district for Windermere Blvd Elementary School is the Amherst Central School District. Windermere Blvd Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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