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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.

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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.

Transportation Program

For more than 35 years, Windward has been an appreciative neighbor to the close-knit Mar Vista community of Los Angeles.

We are proud to partner with the residents in improving our surroundings and enhancing our outreach. As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon footprint, and in conjunction with the highly reputable firm of Hirsch/Green Transportation Consulting, Inc., we’ve upgraded our bus program for the 2023-24 academic year.

The upgraded program includes five bus routes designed to service our families. Each route includes a morning pick-up (arriving 10 minutes before class) and afternoon drop-off (departing campus at 3:45 p.m.). All buses will have:

Ample seating;
Certified drivers;
Wi-Fi; and
Seat belts.

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Bus Service Benefits

Bus Rates

Bus Service Benefits

Register TodaY!FIVE DAY BUS SCHEDULE

Special Four Day Bus Schedule

Windward uses Tumbleweed Transportation for our bus program. The school buses used for the program are maintained in excellent condition, and each bus holds a Certificate of Inspection issued by the California Highway Patrol. All buses have seat belts, two-way radios, and safety equipment. All drivers hold California School Bus Certificates and have first aid and CPR training. Drivers are required to do maintenance and safety inspections each morning to ensure the safety of all passengers.

2023-24 Updates

Please note—In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Transportation, we are committed to traffic requirements including:

Student-driven carpools: Require 4 Windward students per vehicle (including driver);
Parent-driven carpools: Require a minimum of 2 Windward students per vehicle; and
School Bus Program: A more robust busing program.

Questions?

For questions about the bus program, please contact Vanessa Vazquez at vvazquez@windwardschool.org or (424) 289-1016.