SMALL SCHOOLS
Westside’s vision to maximize student potential and be a school for the 21st century began at its inception when we embraced the concept of small schools and deans.
Each small school houses approximately 600 students from all grade levels and has a theme designed to provide unique enrichment opportunities. Depending on the school, these may include special academic programs, electives, summer internships, guest speakers, field trips or clubs and organizations. While the prospect of selecting a small school based on your area of interest may seem daunting, the concept opens possibilities; it does not close doors. Advanced placement, dual credit, and the vast majority of classes are open to all students and most opportunities are not limited to the students within that school, they just hear about them first!
While the physical design allows for a more personalized environment, it is the deans that make it happen. Housed with the small school, deans fulfill the role of both assistant principal and counselor to their students allowing them to build relationships and have greater insight into each student’s high school experience. Think of the benefits when one individual oversees less than 60 students per grade level… personal college recommendation letters, attention to a four-year plan, the ability to identify opportunities that match an individual student; the list is endless!
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Applied Science and Health Professions (North 2)
Computing Sciences and Engineering (North 1)
Media Relations and Law (East 2)