What's not to like? Great students, superb staff, outstanding administration! Oh yeah, Westmoor is a California Distinguished School; only 4% of the state's schools are awarded this accolade!
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Posted by a teacher on 09/17/09
As a former teacher, I have to say that this school is one of the best schools in the Bay Area. The teaching staff and administrative staff have created the perfect environment in which students can effectively learn not only subjects, but life skills. Other schools should take note of WHS' effectiveness
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
My two sons both went to Westmoor High (06 and 07 grads). Both are doing great in college right now (A's and high B's). Tells you something about the school I'm sure.
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
As a current senior at Westmoor, I take great pride to be part of this school. I am a Service Commissionar aka 'Green Hat' at Westmoor, therefore i have great insights of the staff and students that attend Westmoor. Personally, I can say that there is only a minimal amount of students at Westmoor that
... Read more are soiling our 'California Distinguished School' title...and Westmoor's teachers are to be best! Several teachers that i have had, withold doctorial degrees and can legitametly be called Dr. _____. Every teacher has recently taken a paycut for our 09-10 school year, and earn incomes wherein they could recieve much more at other schools. However, I believe our teachers stay because of our respectful students and the school atmosphere. Lastly, Westmoor's future continues to get brighter with the numerous renovations that will include a new cafeteria, swimming pool, track&field, and library that are soon to be completed. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/02/09
You may hear that Westmoor is great and have a lot to offer. But most of Westmoors teacher staff is lazy and really dont know how to teach. My daughter complains how most of her teachers waste time in class and have no skill in teaching at all. The teachers arent helpful at all and the counselors arent
... Read more that great. They are largely in debt and they are selfish for money. Although its being remodeled, I hope their education and sports remodel also. You can find a better high school for your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
Best for their high importance given to education,and their athletic progarams are the best in the area and also the drama teacher is a pro.
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
I find this school to be great overall. Good athletics and teachers. It really depends on some teachers though a rare bunch are not that great.
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Posted by a student on 09/30/08
While I found I excelled at Westmoor, after coming to a prestigious university, I felt a little unprepared for the workload. However, I commend the teachers there greatly, especially those in the math and science departments. Our band program is wonderful, as are the sports teams and clubs.
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Posted by a student on 12/18/07
Great teacher-student involvement. Extreme lack of quality and leadership in administration.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/07
Westmoor has a group known as the Westmoor Service Commission, and are led by Mr. Delbon by being the 'rock of Westmoor'. They are student groups who help maintain safety on campus, and these students are often the creme of the crop of Westmoor. Many students at Westmoor have the opportunity to succeed
... Read more with programs such as AVID, as well as the AP and honors program. Despite this school not being a sport powerhouse, Westmoor has made numerous appearances in sectional meets in swimming, state meets in track, and state championships in girls basketball. Daly City today as a whole is a safer community, take a tour for yourself, Westmoor has no room for fights, students are expelled or moved away. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Daly City schools — Westmoor High School is located at 131 Westmoor Ave, Daly City CA 94015. 131 Westmoor Ave is in the St. Francis neighborhood and 94015 ZIP code in Daly City, CA The school district for Westmoor High School is the Jefferson Union High School District. Westmoor High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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