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Westwood Elementary School

Westwood Elementary School. Spring Branch Independent School District. 10595 Hammerly Blvd. Houston, Texas 713-251-2100. The Spring Branch ISD Plan 2012-2017. At Westwood, we

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Westwood Elementary School

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  1. Westwood Elementary School Spring Branch Independent School District 10595 Hammerly Blvd. Houston, Texas 713-251-2100

  2. The Spring Branch ISD Plan 2012-2017 • At Westwood, we will “define success” by helping to achieve the new district five-year plan to “double the number of students completing a technical certificate, two-year degree, or four-year degree by 2017”.

  3. Our School Vision • “Our vision is to be a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Every member will be inspired to learn, grow and accomplish their goals”.

  4. Westwood’s MissionWe, the Westwood Community, will become an exemplary school by successfully educating our children.

  5. Our StaffOur dedicated and committed staff members collaborate together to achieve success for ALL 600+ students at Westwood. Principal: Kay Kennard Assistant Principal: Kathryn Lee

  6. A Texas Education AgencyRecognized Campus • Gold Performance Acknowledgements: • Commended Performance in Science • Comparative Improvement in Reading TAKS 2011 : Reading/Language Arts – 83% Mathematics – 84% Writing – 88% Science – 88%

  7. Westwood Students • Demographics: African Americans – 7% Hispanic – 81% White – 9% Asian – 1% Other – 2% • Benefit from our: • Core Curriculum - Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, Writing • Extra-curricular programs – Art, Music, Technology, Health Fitness • Programs – SPIRAL, One-Way Dual Language, Student Council, President Club, RAP Club, Girls Club, Lunch Bunch, KSHAC, Art Club, Girls on the Run. • School grants: ACE Program, Oliver Foundation, Seed-to-Plate, Westwood’s Garden, Learning Together • Partnerships: Junior Achievement, Spring Woods High School, HEB, Sam’s, Wal-Mart, university student teachers, etc.

  8. ACEAfterschool Program Grant • “fosters student achievement through afterschool extended learning” • “provides innovative interactive research-based programs in safe and structured programs” - texas21stafterschool.org • Some of the classes to choose from: • Cooking • Soccer • Dance • Karate • Computer • Book Club • Photography • Tennis

  9. OurCommunity and PTA Our PTA Anna Freed PTA PresidentCristina Barlow PTA 1st VPWendy Gomez PTA SecretaryAlicia Zamudio PTA TreasurerLisa Calloway PTA Teacher Rep Helps support us through their many efforts with various: • fundraisers • school events • school supplies • teacher appreciation • Student activities Our Community gets involved in: • Parent Conferences • Volunteering • School safety • Carnivals • Family Nights • Literacy Nights • Open House • Math/Science Nights • Fundraisers • District Events • Field Days • And Much More!

  10. Come join our Westwood Family And be part of our Lion pride!

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