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Parent Reviews (13 reviews)
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Westview is one of the top schools in our district and is known for the caliber of students. Our students test scores are above standard averages and our school is knowon for the emphasis on AP and honor classes.
Academic standards are high at this school, however, administration leaves a lot to be desired. The counseling office could not be bothered with my student until I made a big stink about unacceptable teaching practice by one teacher. I had to go over her counselors head, and even then, resolution seemed to be all about their convenience and not about the best interest of the student. Also, if your student athlete doesn't play for the 'right' soccer club, he or she stands to be passed over for less talented players. It has been this way for several years, and the school has not corrected it.
Westview has many excellent teachers, great leadership and a positive school culture. It's a wonderful school for the highly motivated student. If your child is not a highly motivated student though, or struggles academically, it may not be the best place due to the accelerated pace. Also, in some academic areas the students must pass the 'standards', and sometimes those tests are pass/fail only and as much as 60% of the semester grade (students have a limited # retakes). If your child gets ill/ misses school a lot, he/she will miss a lot of material with each absence due to the 4x4 block schedule and some students get lost or overwhelmed. But the 4x4 offers flexibility for students who want to take courses at a community college or are involved in extracurriculars since they can often go 'off roll', meaning no class for 1 period in the morning or afternoon.
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