Teachers do take an active interest in the students and make the effort to encourage them to do better. Teachers are approachable, capable and willing to put in extra time before and after classes to help students.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
the marching band/concert band has the most awesomeist kids out there. they deserve the best.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
For a single mom without bandwidth to stay on top of every assignment, I am disappointed by the lack of outreach by the school. I was never once contacted by a teacher or counselor to discuss any issues, it has been do-it yourself. You must rely on checking the computer and initiating any meetings
... Read more on your own. I feel if a child is failing, I should receive a call. In fact, my son is not graduating with his class in June, and if my son had not told me this, I would never have known. Westmont seems to be a good school if you have a student who loves school, but my son fell below the radar because he was not a trouble maker, just a student who seems to have trouble with school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
very good school with many programs and opportunities. i was able to reach my full potential at this school.
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Posted by a student on 03/16/09
Westmont is an above average school. It has a very involved student body. Academically, it has done better than most of the other public schools in its area. In fact, this is a school really on the rise, and I would highly recommend this school
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
Westmont High is a great school for kids who do not struggle academically. If your child is the shy and quiet type and desperately needs help with their studies don't count on getting it from any teacher or educator at this school. On the other hand, I have an academic child who does very well at this
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/07
The college-prep courses and Advanced Placement courses are excellent. The teachers I had prepared me very well to attend a highly-selective college where I felt right at home.
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Posted by a other on 06/28/07
Westmonth High School. After only three weeks, it seems the teachers are slow to give homework and tests. Think before you select Westmont. T.C.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
I've always been impressed by the wide array of extracurricular activities supported by the Westmont faculty. Sports in particular gets lots of good attention, although their win record isn't great.
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Posted by a former student on 03/24/06
This school will definately allow your student to get help outside of school with various online homework aids. The schools schedule allows for students to either get extra help from teachers in the morning with 'Tutorial' period with is roughly a half hour or the students can collaborate with each other.
... Read more The Drama department is the best I have seen in a while, with such involvment from the students that each production is always made popular. The teachers are all very qualified, even though a few teachers are not, that is a problem no matter where you go, but you cna rest assured with Westmont. It is one of the best high schools I have attended and wish I could still be there. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Campbell schools — Westmont High School is located at 4805 Westmont Ave, Campbell CA 95008. 4805 Westmont Ave is in the 95008 ZIP code in Campbell, CA The school district for Westmont High School is the Campbell Union High School District. Westmont High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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