West Park School District

     Hello wonderful West Park families!  Welcome to the new school year!  I hope each and everyone of you enjoyed a restful summer full of peace and adventure.  We have so many amazing things planned for the new year. At West Park, we firmly believe our students and community deserve the absolute best!  We strive to offer the best academic and enrichment opportunities for students.  Teachers engage in awesome lesson design geared towards exposing our students to appropriate grade level standards while also working to address the academic needs that may exist.  Our district has a host of supports in place which enable staff to better serve the “whole” student.  Our teachers and substitute teachers are properly credentialed. They use their experience and knowledge to help students work towards mastering the core subject areas.  In order to more effectively support students, West Park partners with reading and math tutors who work throughout the school day to provide added intervention to students.  We have counselors who work with students academically and socially.  These are but a few of the great resources West Park utilizes to best serve our student population.   

 

     There are great enrichment opportunities as well.  Our students participate in a host of academic activities that enhance the school experience in an informational and fun setting.  Some of the activities they will be able to participate in include Spelling Bee, Peach Blossom, Career Fair, 6th grade camp and Social-Emotional Learning events to name a few.  Last year, our students were able to experience several assemblies regarding Bullying Awareness, Drug Free campaign, and a mobile Science lab.  We offer a music program that is growing and our students enjoy the opportunity to learn to play instruments and sing in the choir during special school events.  We have a full assortment of athletics for students to participate in. Our student-athletes participate in sports understanding they must maintain proper grades in order to be eligible for sports.  This prepares them for high school expectations.  Our sports program shines! Students enjoyed all the experiences provided to them and will continue to enjoy those opportunities during the new school year. 

 

     We are now into our second year of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).  This program is designed to help students develop skills necessary for academic success and post high school education.  Our student leaders participate in conferences and help facilitate school/community events.  Staff members; including teachers, managers, and administrators, have participated in conferences and specific training geared towards helping them learn and utilize AVID strategies.  These strategies will enable them to better serve the students of West Park.  West Park is committed to engaging in professional development and strategic training that will help to continue our pursuit of helping students reach academic excellence.

     Lastly, I would like to welcome families to attend school events in which we celebrate our students' academic growth.  I strongly emphasize the importance of regular and on-time school attendance.  Parents, please be sure you do your part by making sure students have great attendance and work diligently with your children.  Try to read with them for at least 20 minutes everyday.  Reading with your children is one of many ways to show your children you are interested in their learning.  Statistics show that students do better academically when parents take an active interest in their studies.  As your Superintendent, I believe in investing in our students' futures.  Our staff is committed to their success and we can’t wait for the opportunity to serve this community!  Have an excellent school year Wolves!