Westside Middle School

my daughter is a 7th grade student at Westside. She is doing better here than at any other school she has attended. The teachers all seem very enthusiastic and always keep me informed of what's going on in the classroom. I have seen several other parents complain that parents are not welcome in the school. I find the exact opposite is true! I think the parents who are complaining about that just don't want to let their child grow up and want to hover over them as if they are still in elementary school. like it or not, out children are growing into what we are supposed to wish for them...to become independent adults, not whiney self absorbed immature mama's boys and girls. The staff at Westside is A-1 in my opinion! They are always helpful and seem happy to talk to me.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of Wesstside Middle School it's a two award winning school.Well run oraganize school and invovled in the comm. 0 tolerant and very clean school and very good teachers and it very teachers,students and parents friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

westside is a well structured school its necessities are up to date and they have a disciplinary level that is understandable also i truly believe they give us an education worth fighting for
--Submitted by a student

It is amazing. The chorus program is very fun. The band (from what i hear) is fun to be in and it has very well educated teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I was in Westside and I think it is an awesome school . Yes there is a lot of discipline but it is for the students good . I love westside and any one can be sucessful in it like I am a straight A student all my life and I really enjoyed my years in Westside and I felt like they were doing for our good.I hope all students entering westside have a great time like I did.
--Submitted by a student

Westside was litterally the dumps in 6th grade, (look out the window and BAM, there it is) but in recent years WMS has upgraded the gym, and will have state of the art technology in all the classrooms by the beginning of the 09 school year. The teachers really do care for about the students and have great attitudes.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent, WMS has to be one of the most uninviting schools in existence. Parents are highly discouraged from coming to the school and being involved (unless you're there to raise money for them at a sports function). The principal needs lessons in how a strong home and school connection can benefit both, not isolate parents because children are no longer in elementary school. The student led conferences were meaningless - teachers were not even present to confer with. Many changes need to be made - starting at the top. The school has high achieving students from good homes and that's why the test scores are generally good. The students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Schools run like this are the reason so many parents wish school vouchers were an option.
--Submitted by a parent

At first, I was very impressed with Westside Middle School. The faculty and administration seemed focused on quality education and safety of the students. However, as I continued to observe the interaction of parents with ALL faculty, I found that Westside Middle is NOT welcoming to parents unless the parents are there to contribute their time or money without suggestion or question. The faculty is arrogant and expect total submission from students and parents. The school is not inviting, friendly, or fun by any strecth of the imagination. There are a few volunteers that are asked to do everything becuase the rest of the parents do not feel welcome. This school has a lot to learn when it comes to creating or fostering a caring relationship with students and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers focused on the child's education. A wonderful band program. Very disciplined principal focused on Education and safety.
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to Westside and had a great experience. In the final analysis, the test scores speak for themselves. Rather than trust me or anyone else, see for yourself. There is a person on staff who specifically coordinates parent volunteers so if anyone wants to help, get involved and personally witness this great school in action, just give them a call. High expectations and strict discipline are admirable qualties in a school. Major Domo
--Submitted by Major Domo, a parent