fabulous small school. Teachers and administration as well as all other stafff know the children and parents! Excellent academic program.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
The Principal and Teachers at West Side are the best you'll find around! My family moved into Marietta City because of West Sides' outstanding reputation and how impressed we were when touring the school. My children love the Drama Club, Movie Nights, their TAG classes, and most of all -the teachers!
... Read more The culture at this school is so special and unique -I can't thank you enough, Marietta City Schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
We can not say enough about West Side. Our family has been at West Side for 8 years with both of our children attending since kindergarten. The staff is the most caring, involved group of teachers that continue to impress us with their willingness to do what ever it takes to teach each and every child.
... Read more The open door, open arms, feeling that you get when you walk the halls assures you that your child is in the best place they can be. The TAG (Talented and Gifted) program that they offer is a tremendous success. My children love the opportunity to explore different academic areas such as broadcasting on the Stinger News, Power point presentations in Computer class, and Fitness classes just to name a few, This program is done in such a fun way that the children have a great time while learning. The after school program continues to bring different opportunities for the kids to be involved in classes that they may not be able to otherwise attend; tennis, acting, and chess just to name a few. We could go on and on; you just have to see it for yourself and be prepared to be as impressed as we are! Read less
My son is in 3rd Grade at WS. We love it! Not only is the new addition great, but so is Mrs. Rust! We are blessed to have a teacher who openly & frequently communicates with us (parents). She is friendly & willing to discuss how her class is run (rules, expectations, etc.). WS encourages parents to
... Read more participate, has an active PTA, a wonderful gifted program called MILE and the Enrichment Program which every child seems to enjoy. The only down side is the Marietta City School system having early release days in the middle of the week; instead of on a Friday and Cobb County & MCS's calendars never seem to match up with the start & end of school plus all the holidays in between. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/07
As parents of a 5th and 4th grader, We can not say enough positive things about West Side. As transfer students 2 years ago, our children were made to feel as though they had been coming to WS since Kindergarten. As parents we were welcomed as well with open arms and a real sense of a community. I am
... Read more so grateful to the administration, staff and teachers. Each teacher has a special gift of how to relate on an individual level to each child, zoning in on their needs and strengthing their accomplishments. WS convinced me to stay within the City of Marietta school system and not enroll my children in private school (which was a strong possibility). To this day, we have never regreted our decision to stay within the MCS system, our children have advanced further than our wildest dreams. Thank you West Side!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
i have a 7 year old son who is currently in the the first grade 1-b.we moved to marietta in august 07 .i was very nervous about sending my child to another ga.-city school because our experience for the last 2 years was stressful to put it mildly! but this year is like wow!!!!!everyone is so hands
... Read more on ,one on one,parent involvement is actually encouraged instead of feared. my son is progressing so well and i couldn`t ask for a better teacher ! thanks mrs.callahan &the whole falculty at west side. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
I have two children at West Side and can not say enough good things about it in 150 words. As an alumni, it still has the same feel in many ways as it did in 1970, but has many leading edge programs including our new Gifted/Talented theme. Parents and children will find a small hometown school feel
... Read more with teachers/staff dedicated to providing top notch learning opportunities. We have home schooled and done private prior to coming to Marietta City. West Side provides us all we are looking for and is a wonderful place for our family. The Principals are exceptional and the teachers, many of whom are unapologetically open about their faith, make a real difference in the school. We could send our kids anywhere, but we CHOOSE West Side! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/07
This is an excellent jewel of a school within a small, exceptional public system. The school offers individualized instruction and differentiation as well as a school wide enrichment model which focuses on gifted teaching strategies for all students. EXCELLENT
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/06
This school has a wonderful support system from the Principal, teachers/staff, down to the parents. The school could (physically) use a makeover to enhance the learning environment...other than that, so far so very good!
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* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
372
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
22
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Marietta schools — West Side Elementary School is located at 344 Polk St Nw, Marietta GA 30064. 344 Polk St Nw is in the 30064 ZIP code in Marietta, GA The school district for West Side Elementary School is the Marietta City Schools. West Side Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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