West Middle School Information

West Middle School is a very special place for student learning and development. We are blessed with a beautiful campus that is equipped with the latest technology. We have great students and wonderful teachers. As a school community, we have three fundamental expectations of our students and staff members at West Middle School. All are expected to Respect, Learn, and Lead. It is our vision for West Middle School students to exceed all federal benchmarks for adequate yearly progress in all sub-groups and to excel in meeting local and state standards as participants in a learning community utilizing the best educational technology, the most appropriate research-based methods, and a relevant and challenging curriculum. It is our belief that all students should have the opportunity to master the skills needed to be successful in our changing society. Our mission will be accomplished when students become:, Academic achievers who demonstrate knowledge within measurable learning expectations. , Clear communicators who can effectively transfer instruction by listening, speaking, reading, writing, and using technology. , Responsible citizens who understand the policies, roles, and duties of citizenship and how to improve the quality of life in their communities. , Complex thinkers, who use resources, apply academic knowledge to reason, solve problems, and make decisions. , Learners whose work, individually or within a group setting, displays creativity, high standards, and excellence across the curriculum. To accomplish our mission, we believe:, Our collective focus and energy should be focused on improving student learning and achievement. , Our instruction must be relevant, developmentally appropriate, and standards-focused. , Our assessment practices must be formative and summative and should include the best practices available. , Our decision-making should be collaborative in nature at all levels within our organization. , Our policies should promote equity by upholding local, state, and federal regulations while promoting student growth.