Westland Elementary

Westland Elementary, located in West Jordan City, is committed to educating students to the highest levels of academic performance as well as promoting social and emotional growth. Teachers are dedicated to providing a nurturing learning environment wherein students can progress to their full potential. Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their student’s education and are always welcome in the school. State law requires that all visitors check in at the office before visiting classrooms.

• Westland was originally constructed in a flexible open space design and opened its’ doors in 1972. In 1996 the building was remodeled and 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 pupil to teacher ratio is 1 to 22.3 in first grade, 1 to 23.1 in second grade, 1 to 24.6 in third grade, and 1 to 26.7 in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. The actual class size varies.
• Westland is committed to teaching the Utah CORE curriculum integrated into the Balanced Literacy framework.
• 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 ALPS grades one – six.
• Special services are offered 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 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.