Westfield Community School

Horrible! The students there think they are so smart just because they are the "best" school in the district. I was about to send my son there but I sent him to CMS where he is having a great time. Compared to Lakewood,this school is just unfair.
--Submitted by a parent

Have been in D300 since 1999, I have found that the elementary schools don't have a true problem with bullies. However, even though the district boasts of a "No tolerance" policy regarding dealing with bullying; I can testify that is not the case especially at the middle school and high school levels. It will be investigated upon reporting it - sometimes- depending on whom you talk to but overall it does not alleviate the problem. The child who is doing the bullying basically ends up getting away with it as the school admin does not do enough to prevent it. This has happened on more than one occasion and with different children I have had the privilege to know. It is better to be informed than be ignorant because when I heard that this district had this policy I was thrilled upon moving here. Having been here and experienced it I am not so thrilled. I think that they need to use in-school suspension for the repeat bully offenders and remand then to seek psychiatric evaluation when they don't stop it. I can see future headlines as one of these repeat offenders finally goes over the edge and really hurts or kills someone because they let it slide for too long.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has the poorest communcation of any school that I have ever been involved with. You call for information and then when you follow through on the direction given, you find out that you were misinformed. I have had 2 students that have gone to this school and it gets worse every year. They are also terrible with notifying you when an accident occurs in dealing with your child. I would not recommend going to this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Since my children have started at Westfield they really enjoy going to school, the staff is great!
--Submitted by a parent

Westfield puts students first! They participate in community initiatives throughout the year and really encourage student involvement. Our teachers are fantastic! Many have been with Westfield for 20 years & go above & beyond to not only educate, but to encourage students to be the best they can be!
--Submitted by a parent

We are new to Westfield and have been pleasantly surprised at how helpful and friendly the staff and parents have been. My son also commented that the kids are really friendly and several have asked how he likes his new school so far. We have been extremely pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Westfield Community School because the students, faculty and families have great school spirit--From the principal down to the crossing guard.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the teachers at Westfield. I have experience 6 teachers now and have absolutly loved each of them as have all my 3 children. They are really making a great impact on their little lives - thank you Westfield Teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

I love Westfield, because it is not just a school, but a family to the students. We are blessed to have the most caring and dedicated teachers and Principle.
--Submitted by a parent

Westfield Community School has the best middle school teachers!! They are learning champions!! They promote creativity and individualism!
--Submitted by a parent