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
Westside students find joy through discovery. They are inspired by challenges and immersed in meaningful explorations that spark their curiosity and sense of wonder.
High Academic Standards
Our dynamic program inspires students through differentiated and interdisciplinary learning opportunities designed to meet clear and measurable goals. Westside students engage in deep thinking, discourse, and creative problem-solving.
Confident Learners
Westside students actively engage in and take ownership of their learning. They build resilience by taking risks and embracing productive struggle. Students are empowered to understand and appreciate their unique learning styles.
Caring Community
We foster a community where empathy and support empower every Westside student to grow, recognize their worth, and care for others, creating a more compassionate environment for all.
Fostering Belonging
We remove barriers and uplift individuals, creating a community where all identities are seen, known, and celebrated. Through authentic relationships, shared responsibility, and equitable practices, we strive to honor each person’s lived experience and build a space where everyone belongs and thrives—together.
Our Approach
At Westside School, we believe that learning is a dynamic, student-centered process where learners engage deeply with content, reflect on their experiences, and connect ideas across disciplines. Through inquiry-based exploration, students develop autonomy and a strong sense of self. Our curriculum emphasizes active, collaborative learning. Students consider diverse perspectives, construct meaning, and continually challenge and refine their thinking in the classroom and beyond.
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.