Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
Westside students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community.
Our Vision
Westside is committed to being a collaborative, inclusive school where learners discover their unique strengths, embrace challenges, and develop a passion for learning, in order to contribute positively to their world.
Our Values
Joyful Learning
We believe children experience the excitement of learning through academic achievement, creative expression, and cooperation with others.
High Academic Standards
We believe the cultivation of problem-solving, innovative analytical thinking, and complex communication skills provides a strong foundation for lifelong success.
Confident Learners
We believe children gain confidence through positive support and clear behavioral guidelines within a safe learning environment.
Caring Community
We believe students become caring members of a global community by treating each other honestly, with respect and generosity of spirit.
Our Diversity Statement
Westside School is committed to promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and cultural competence in its education, employment practices, school community, and governance. It views inclusiveness as a fundamental value, diversity as a key element, and cultural competence as a vital skill necessary to prepare students to participate in and contribute to a global society. Westside uses the term diversity broadly to encompass differences in the attributes of individuals, families, and communities.