Operation Fresh Start vs. Wingra School
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School Overview
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Overview
Many OFS participants come to the OFS classroom having experienced failure in traditional schools.
OFS goal is to help students overcome fear and frustration they often feel toward school work.
OFS provides an individualized learning environment in which certified teachers and skilled tutors provide small group and one-on-one instruction.
The teacher/student ratio for most lessons is 1:5. For those studying the Basic Skills Curriculum, the ratio is 1:1.
Typically, OFS students spend 2-4 hours daily in the classroom and the remainder of the day on the service site.
Wingra School is a small, independent day school providing a child-centered, progressive education for children ages 5 to 14 in the greater Madison area. Each day, Wingra`s nurturing and professional teachers invite students to learn deeply, think creatively, and act compassionately.
Wingra provides an education for the world that is and the world that could be. Schedule a visit today!
Grades Offered
12-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1972
Students Body
Total Students
36 students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
12
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
12
Grade 4 Students
-
12
Grade 5 Students
-
12
Grade 6 Students
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15
Grade 7 Students
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15
Grade 8 Students
-
15
Grade 12 Students
36
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
18 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$19,200
Tuition Notes
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Our individual tuition ranges from $2,550-19,200.
% on Financial Aid
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50%
Admissions Director
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Johanna Schmidt
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Band Program, Choir, Grad Senior Choir, Rock & Jazz Band, Rotating Offerings of Clubs on a Variety of Interests, Take Apart Club