Welcome to West Side School!

West Side School was renovated in 1991 and houses approximately 800 students. The grade levels served include a 4 year old kindergarten program through fifth grade. The faculty, staff, and administrationare committed to providing a learning environment which will enhance the academic and social development of each child at our school.

In conjunction with basic academic skills, the faculty implements an educational environment supported by the success for all reading and math wings programs developed at the John's Hopkins University.

1. Success for All Reading is a comprehensive language program designed to ensure the success of students throughout the elementary grades. The program is designed to prevent reading problems from occurring. The emphasis is on reading, writing/language arts and early childhood. It provides tutoring in reading for at-risk first-graders and the implementation of sound classroom strategies for each teacher. A family support component, which includes a system of interventions and parent workshops, is provided to prevent problems.
2. Math Wings is based on the most up-to-date research in effective mathematics instruction and assessment as reflected by the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Curriculum and Evaluation Standards and on the principals of cooperative learning. Math Wings actively involves students as they learn and communicate about mathematics. It reflects a balance between the development of mathematics concepts and the introduction and maintenance of mathematics skills explored through real-world and process-type problem solving experiences. The Math Wings program involves all students in a combination of whole class, small team, and individualized activities.