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1360 Lyndale Drive Winston - Salem, NC 27106 Telephone: (336) 924-4908 Email: Greenhills@windstream.net P O Box 15392 Winston Salem, NC 27113 |
Openings in the 1st through 6th Grades
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Defining Dyslexia at Greenhills Our definition of dyslexia includes an individual who has trouble with the "related disorders" of spelling, handwriting, and mathematics, in addition to reading ability. Others may call this a specific language learning disability (LD). Our language development program is that of The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, based on The Twelve Principles of the International Dyslexia Association. These principles are the basis for the federal Reading First legislation, (Click for more information). |
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Important Facts About Greenhills |
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Above: Pet Day gave Jon (l.) and Harry an opportunity to show off their dogs to classmates and teachers. Below: 3-D glasses are used in science experiments at Greenhills. Creative teaching is used to enhance student interest. |
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MISSION STATEMENT Greenhills School provides a supportive and enriching educational environment for dyslexic students of average to above average intelligence through an academic program designed to help them reach their fullest potential. Across the curriculum, our structured, multi-sensory and sequential approach is grounded in the work of Samuel T. and June L. Orton, and is based on the twelve principles of the International Dyslexia Association. |