Middle School
A vibrant, integrated program focused on building capable, confident and caring life-long learners.
Self-confidence centers Westside's Middle School Program.
Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grade Applications are being accepted now.
Technological fluency is an important component of a 21st century education. Take a look inside our 1:1 iPad learning environment in the attached video below.
Quick Facts:
- Tuition for 2011-2012 (includes books, supplies, iPad, and field trips) $12,900, tuition assistance available; Note: Tuition for the 2012-2012 school year will be established in January 2012.
- Average class size is 15 - 20 students
- Middle School applicants need to take the ISEE. Learn about the ISEE here.
- Academic Curriculum is supplemented by Mandarin Chinese or Spanish, art, music, physical education, outdoor education, and service learning.
Remaining true to Westside's core values, the Middle School upholds the core elements of high academic standards, joyful learning, and an emphasis on community and global citizenship.
Based on developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based learning, the program is structured to provide for the physical, social and emotional needs of Middle School students. Experiential and service-learning opportunities are core elements, including engagement with our local and global communities, as well as the natural world.
Our dynamic preparatory program is designed to prepare students to succeed in competitive area high schools. There is strong emphasis on opportunities for interaction with lower school students to develop leadership and mentoring skills. The day is organized around flexible block scheduling to provide teachers the opportunity to craft the schedule to optimally suit a range of engaging assignments as well as meet the needs of learners.