School Profile

Lake Windward Elementary opened in the fall of 1989 with an enrollment of 450 students. Since then, we have experienced steady growth as we welcomed families who have relocated from all over the United States. The enthusiasm and commitment of staff members, parents, and community support our goal to provide every child with developmentally appropriate experiences which enhance growth and expand creativity.


Grades

Special Needs Preschool through 5th Grade


School Day

7:50 a.m.–2:20 p.m.


Colors

Green and White


Mascot

Wally Gator


Student/Teacher Ratio

Kindergarten  20/1 with a full time assistant

1st–3rd    21/1

4th–5th    28/1


Average Enrollment: 890


Feeder Schools

Webb Bridge Middle School

Alpharetta High School


School Board Member: Katie Reeves


Faculty Information

The teaching staff has an average of 16 years of experience.


Recognitions

Fulton County Elementary Teacher of the Year, 1996 Katherine North


Fulton County Elementary Teacher of the Year, 1994

Wayne Pettett


Fulton County Elementary Teacher of the Year, 1989

Margaret Sikes


Fulton County School Foundation Mini-Grant Recipient 10 times


National Board Certified Teacher

Cheryl Abbott


Annual awards from state and district PTA for outstanding programs.


High performing school and principal for 2005–2006 based on CRCT results


The Outdoor Classrooms provide a variety of hands-on settings which enhance and extend the curriculum. They include:

    * Gator Gardens

    * Nature Walk

    * Butterfly Garden

    * Weather Station

    * Wilderness Trail

    * Amphitheater

    * Aquatic Habitat


Course Offerings

Talented and Gifted:  Grades 1–5

EIP: Grade K–5

Band, Chorus, Orchestra:  Grades 4–5

E.S.O.L: Grades K–5


Special Needs

Interrelated Resource

Speed and Language Therapy

Special Needs Kindergarten

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Adaptive Art, Music, and P.E.

Special Needs Preschool

Moderate/Severe/Profound


Specials Per Week

P.E.: 2 times, 45 minutes each

Art, Music, Media: 1 time, 45 minutes each


Technology

Computer Ratio:

K–3:3 per classroom

4–5:5 per classroom

Computer Lab

Internet website (you’re there!)