By assuring quality improvement in every facet of school life and incorporating the resources and diversities of our communities, Westside High School’s mission is to educate all students and produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to be lifelong learners, individuals with ethical character, and citizens who contribute to an ever- changing global society.

 

A nurturing, caring family, instilled with a joy of learning and life, appreciating cultural diversity and united in support of democracy.

 

A family in which everyone shares responsibility and is respected as an individual with his or her own visions, goals, beliefs, and ideas.

 

A family which believes all people can learn and experience success.

 

 

·          We believe in the institution of public education, where the student is our central focus, and where we should educate the total student.

 

·          We believe each student is entitled to quality public education.

 

·          We believe every student has the responsibility to earnestly participate in the educational process.

 

·          We believe learning is the business of public schools and that knowledge and skills are our product.

 

·          We believe that family involvement and broad based community support is critical in the development of the student.

 

·          We believe students have different educational needs and that each individual has worth and potential for growth and development.

 

·          We believe effective education helps students apply knowledge.

 

·          We believe ethical values and positive self-image contribute to the success of the individual and society.

 

·          We believe the understanding of diversity, including ethnic differences, can promote harmony and mutual respect and is a strength in our society.

 

·          We believe with every right comes responsibility.

 

·          We believe shared decision-making improves the educational process.

 

·          We believe every student is entitled to a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.

 

·          We believe the quality of life in our community is improved by increasing the educational levels of our population.

 

·          We believe each individual will be treated with dignity and respect.