Westland Elementary

Westland Elementary educates students to the highest levels of academic performance as well as promoting social and emotional growth. Teachers provide a nurturing learning environment wherein students can progress to their full potential. Parents participate in all aspects of their student’s education and are always welcome in the school. State law requires all visitors check in at the office before visiting classrooms.

• The school, built in 1972, features a flexible open space design. In 1996, remodeled walls were added, creating a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for learning.
• The school operates on a traditional calendar and students attend from the end of August to the first week in June.
• The computer lab provides quality technology training. Three classroom sets of AlphaSmarts are also available for teaching keyboarding.
• Westland serves as a magnet school in the Northwest Area of the District for the Accelerated Learning Program (ALPS). Approximately 160 children are enrolled in the ALPS program.
• Our school offers special services through resource classes, speech and language, and guidance counseling.
• A quality “5-Star” lunch is served daily. Free and reduced lunches are available to students who qualify and breakfast is also offered daily.
• Each day begins with a greeting and announcements by our Student Council representatives.
• Student Council, a service organization, promotes a recycling project, food drive, and other charity causes.
• Westland has a junior and senior chorus. They perform two times each year. We also have an orchestra program.
• Thirty six percent of our teachers have Masters degrees. They also spend many hours in professional development and graduate level courses to stay abreast of new research-based teaching practices.
• Westland serves 650 students.