Academics
New Avenues Dyslexia Program

New Avenues Dyslexia Program - Visiting & Applying

The Walker School New Avenues Dyslexia Program serves children with dyslexia in grades 1-5 who have above-average academic aptitude and a strong desire to fulfill their abundant potential. The program was developed by renowned consultant Gena Farinholt and experienced speech/language pathologist Sue Rittenberg.
 
With dedicated support at home and at school, students in New Avenues will work and learn within Walker’s college-preparatory environment. Remediated students will then transition into the existing school community with the strategies and resources to flourish in the classroom and beyond.

Visiting & Applying

VISITING
We encourage all prospective families to schedule a visit to our campus or a virtual tour. Please call our Admission Office at 678-540-7229 or email admission@thewalkerschool.org to schedule a tour at a time that is convenient for you.

APPLYING
  • To begin the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link under the admission process tab. Please provide the requested information and submit the $85 non-refundable application fee. 
  • Please sign the transcript release form found in your online Ravenna account and give it to your current school so that they are authorized to send us your child’s transcript.
  • Please contact our Admission Office for the New Avenues Dyslexia Program Parent Statement form and Teacher Evaluation form.
  • Please use the Teacher Evaluation form you receive from the Admission Office in lieu of the form provided in the online Ravenna account.
  • Please provide Walker’s Admission Office with a copy of your child’s current (within the last three years) psychoeducational evaluation report. This report should include the WISC-V or the WIPPSI for rising first graders.
  • Once Walker has received your child’s application, transcript, Parent Statement form, Teacher Evaluation form, and psychoeducational evaluation report, we will contact you to schedule a screening for your child.
  • You will receive feedback from Walker’s admission committee shortly after your child’s visit. Per AAAIS admission protocol, Walker may use a rolling notification for the New Avenues Dyslexia Program.

Admission Team

List of 5 items.

  • Katherine Harrison

    Director of Admission
    (678) 540-7229
    E-Mail

  • Sarah Martin

    Assistant Director of Admission
    (678) 581-6894
    E-Mail

  • TJ Anderson

    Admission Associate
    (678) 540-7229
    E-Mail

  • Scotty Brewington

    Admission Associate
    (678) 581-6921
    Email

  • Alison Carlson

    Admission Associate
    (678) 540-7233
    Email

  • Main Campus

    700 Cobb Parkway North
    Marietta, GA 30062
    770.427.2689

  • Primary School

    830 Damar Road
    Marietta, GA 30062
    770.427.2689
The Walker School is a private, co-ed day school offering opportunities in academics, arts, and athletics for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in Metro Atlanta.