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Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

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Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Thank you for supporting Windward School. Please complete this form to make a gift to the Windward Fund. If you're interested in making a pledge, planned giving or other giving opportunities, please contact the Advancement Office at 424-289-1197.

Pledges may be fulfilled through May 31, 2024. Enter the date you anticipate to complete payment. All gifts made on or before June 14, 2024 will be recognized in the 2023-24 Donor Impact Report. Please let us know in the "leave a comment" section how you would like to be recognized in the report.

If you would like your donation to count for the 2023 tax year, please have it postmarked on or before Dec. 31, 2023.

Making a Pledge

Making a Pledge

Matching Gifts

Matching Gifts

Gift matching is a way to increase the value of your own charitable gift through your employer. Corporate Matching Gift programs are a great way to double or triple your gift. Simply send us the appropriate paperwork from your employer’s Human Resources Department, and your gift to Windward School will be matched according to your company’s guidelines. We will take care of the rest. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below.

Stock Transfers

Stock Transfers

A gift to Windward of appreciated securities entitles the donor to a charitable deduction for its full current market value, without paying the capital gains tax on the appreciation, which would otherwise be required.

Please notify the Advancement Office with the stock name you are transferring by completing this form. Please note, it may take 3-4 weeks for Windward to receive stock donations from First Republic. If you have any questions, you can reach Michael Bognanno at mbognanno@windwardschool.org or 424-289-1042.