Westside K-8

I really like this school... my children like it, also. I cannot find an email address for the school office on the website and would like to have one.
--Submitted by a parent

A few bad apples spoil the reputation of that school. Maybe they will get rid of those teachers so they can be the best they can. Some of them where down right horrible to my daughter who has an IEP, but then my son got lucky and he got a fantastic teacher. I wish they would let you name names.
--Submitted by a parent

After finishing only its second year, you have to understand there will be "growing pains." Do they offer a huge variety of electives or a stong arts program? No, but I am confident that they will eventually. Things like that take time. Are they 100% consistent with enforcing dress code? No, but with everything else that admin must focus on in its 2nd year, I don't blame them. It is a K thru 8 school. That in itself is a challenge to juggle curriculum and discipline for such a wide variety of ages. But they do their best to create a sense of family where the little ones feel safe and the older ones feel like role models. The teachers are very dedicated and excellent at what they do (which is why the school earned an A this year!). They truly care about the students. My son finished his kindergarten year this past year in the Dual Language program and he amazes me with all they has retained! The technology available at this school is one of a kind! Give Westside a chance. And remember, it takes a village, not just a school.
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter has been going to this since it open ...5th last year sixth this year ...whenever i ask her teacher to help her with something ...the teacher doesn't help her ..my daughter was out sick ...she went back to school and turned in all her work that she missed ..this teacher had the nerve to tell my daughter who spent two weeks on make up work that because my daughter didn't rememeber to put a page number on one page of work she wouldn't take it...or gave my daughter credit for the work she did ...now i ask you what kind of teacher is this??????
--Submitted by a parent

Westside is a great school, I love it. They have excellent teachers that love doing there job. The srong principals and there school leardership could bring them to the top! And also there challenging academic programs are great, I love westside.

i dont know what this people are talking about because this school is wonderful. The technology that they have access to is incredible and optimizes there learn and discoveries. Its only been open for a year and need to get the hang of things I understand that, that takes time and with the stuff they have to offer my children I am willing to wait for the school to get the hang of it.Also as for the communication I think they have great communication the band teacher calls me every 2 days with an update on my child. You just have to ask!
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter attends this school and I would have to agree with other people who have voiced there opinion that there is not enough communication from the teachers. They do not answer emails and are very reluctant to talk or give any insight as to how your child is progressing. I was told by one teacher when I received my daughters report card and seen that she had a D that she has not been paying attention and has been distracted by her choice of friends. I asked how long this had been a problem she told me for the last 7 weeks at least. So again where is the communication the impression I get when I have to come down to the school due to lack of response is that they are just not bothered and would rather you left them alone. The rules and codes need to be enforced!!
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upset over a letter sent home with my daughter, in kindergarten. The letter references the state attorney general's office an how westside k through 8 works closely to identify potential problems with truency. After 5 unexcused absenses, the 'authorities' will be notified. At the start of the school year, a stomach virus went around & both my children got very sick.. vomiting, fever, diarrhea. My one child actually ended up in the hospital with a doctors note, told to stay out for the rest of the week. The following week, both children woke up complaining of stomach pain & they both had congestion, runny nose and a nasty cough so thinking we were being wise, we chose to keep them home. The letter 'threatens' & implies that as a parent we cannot make the determination. Therefore, I have since decided to send my sick children to school regardless. Very annoyed!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school, way better that the other one my son was going to.
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this was the first year for the new school, my son was in 1st gradde, i felt they did not communicate with parents enough, no art program offered , not good at keeping parents in the loop. I tried to volunteer many times with no response. I felt totally left out of his 1st grade even after many attempts. I hope the second year is better, it's just for my son he only gets one chance at 1st grade.
--Submitted by a parent