Vision Statement
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VISION STATEMENT
West High School is dedicated to a tradition of excellence, a concept of diversity, unlimited potential and a global future where:Students:
- Are engaged in challenging and meaningful learning
- Hold themselves accountable for their own learning
- Are involved in integrated learning activities
- Have access to a variety of resources for learning
- Help guide their own learning and academic achievement through personal goal setting
- Understand and value the benefits of education
- View the learning process as a cycle of continued personal growth
Parents and Community:
- Are actively engaged in their child’s education
- Interact with children to offer mentoring services for struggling students (academically and socially)
- View West High School as a safe, central place within the community
- View West High School as an agent for moving the community forward
- Help to develop and nurture a genuine West High School community
- Will actively promote West High School
- Are invested in leading the district in cultural events and international mindedness
Teachers:
- Are dedicated to creating rigorous, engaging, effective lessons.
- Incorporate innovative, relevant and differentiated learning practices into their classrooms
- Continually refine their craft through quality PLC and SLC collaboration
- Nurture the process of learning
- Foster an environment of personal accountability and school pride
School Structures:
- Are designed for optimal success of every student
- Support consistency in school climate, policy implementation, teaching, communication and academic and emotional security
- Streamline communication processes to make information readily available to all stakeholders
- Utilize a technology-driven infrastructure and curriculum
- Provide a safe and stable learning environment.