Westview is a wonderful school with great teachers. Wonderful AP and honor classes.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
Westview is one of the top schools in our district and is known for the caliber of students. Our students test scores are above standard averages and our school is knowon for the emphasis on AP and honor classes.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
Academic standards are high at this school, however, administration leaves a lot to be desired. The counseling office could not be bothered with my student until I made a big stink about unacceptable teaching practice by one teacher. I had to go over her counselors head, and even then, resolution seemed
... Read more to be all about their convenience and not about the best interest of the student. Also, if your student athlete doesn't play for the 'right' soccer club, he or she stands to be passed over for less talented players. It has been this way for several years, and the school has not corrected it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Westview has many excellent teachers, great leadership and a positive school culture. It's a wonderful school for the highly motivated student. If your child is not a highly motivated student though, or struggles academically, it may not be the best place due to the accelerated pace. Also, in some
... Read more academic areas the students must pass the 'standards', and sometimes those tests are pass/fail only and as much as 60% of the semester grade (students have a limited # retakes). If your child gets ill/ misses school a lot, he/she will miss a lot of material with each absence due to the 4x4 block schedule and some students get lost or overwhelmed. But the 4x4 offers flexibility for students who want to take courses at a community college or are involved in extracurriculars since they can often go 'off roll', meaning no class for 1 period in the morning or afternoon. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/23/09
i went to westview and thought that it was one of the best schools i have ever been able to attend, is very education oriented and really allows to pursue goals!
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Posted by a student on 01/31/09
Westview has really given me opportunities that I wouldn't have had at other high schools. The 4x4 schedule is quicker than most of the other schools in the district, but will prepare me for the fast college pace. I also enjoy the classes that Westview offers because they range in a wide variety and
... Read more you can always find a class you're interested in taking. As for the 'highly competitive Asian community', I find it quite encouraging and it pushes you to work harder. You don't get where you want to go in life unless you work hard for it. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/30/08
'Down side to Westivew: the highly competitive Asian community.' In my opinion, this is a positive for Westview. Students going on to UC level universities will be much better prepared to succeed. The 'highly competitive Asian community' raises the general academic standard and this is a great advantage
... Read more to ALL Westview students. High academic achievement requires consistent hard work and occasional sacrifice of outside activities. Just showing up and giving a half hearted effort doesn't cut it at Westview. As a (non-Asian) parent, I am happy my UC bound daughter has had the opportunity to compete and excel in the academic enviroment of Westview. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
One of the things I like most about Westview is the four by four block schedule. Students can take four classes a session--eight in a year which allows students to participate in extra curricular activities and not have to take summer school. The accelerated pace is not for everyone, but many students
... Read more from Westview who attend a college on the quarter system have said they acclamated to the quick pace in college because of their attendance at Westview. Down side to Westivew: the highly competitive Asian community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/08
Westview High School excells in all aspects. It has the highest ranking API index of all the high schools within the Poway Unified School District and is one of the top academically in the county. It was noted as one of the top school in the US by Time Magazine in 2007. The school has 500 students
... Read more in AP Calculus Course which is more than all the others in the district combined. In 2006-07, Westview received the State of California's highest recognition for having the best ENS - Excercise and Nutrition Course in the state. It was featured on a National TV News broadcast. In 2007, Westview seniors received scholarships that exceeded all the PUSD high schools combined. Its a great school with good kids in a safe bedroom community located just 7 miles to the Pacific Ocean...Del Mar Beach and Torrey Pines Golf Course. The real estate prices are reasonable, too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/07
They finally did away with pass the standards; pass the class which was really causing students to slack off. The quality of education is good and will prepare the kids for college. The extracurricular activities are positive and parents seem very involved in this community. The school is still small
... Read more enough for most kids to get involved in sports and for the parents to know one another via sports and extracurricular activities. We have a new Principal this year so not sure on the leadership there yet. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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San Diego schools — Westview High School is located at 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego CA 92129. 13500 Camino Del Sur is in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood and 92129 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Westview High School is the Poway Unified School District. Westview High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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