I am a parent of Wesstside Middle School it's a two award winning school.Well run oraganize school and invovled in the comm. 0 tolerant and very clean school and very good teachers and it very teachers,students and parents friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 11/05/09
westside is a well structured school its necessities are up to date and they have a disciplinary level that is understandable also i truly believe they give us an education worth fighting for
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Posted by a student on 11/03/09
It is amazing. The chorus program is very fun. The band (from what i hear) is fun to be in and it has very well educated teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/09
I was in Westside and I think it is an awesome school . Yes there is a lot of discipline but it is for the students good . I love westside and any one can be sucessful in it like I am a straight A student all my life and I really enjoyed my years in Westside and I felt like they were doing for our good.I
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Posted by a student on 07/18/09
Westside was litterally the dumps in 6th grade, (look out the window and BAM, there it is) but in recent years WMS has upgraded the gym, and will have state of the art technology in all the classrooms by the beginning of the 09 school year. The teachers really do care for about the students and have
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Posted by a student on 12/21/08
As a parent, WMS has to be one of the most uninviting schools in existence. Parents are highly discouraged from coming to the school and being involved (unless you're there to raise money for them at a sports function). The principal needs lessons in how a strong home and school connection can benefit
... Read more both, not isolate parents because children are no longer in elementary school. The student led conferences were meaningless - teachers were not even present to confer with. Many changes need to be made - starting at the top. The school has high achieving students from good homes and that's why the test scores are generally good. The students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Schools run like this are the reason so many parents wish school vouchers were an option. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
At first, I was very impressed with Westside Middle School. The faculty and administration seemed focused on quality education and safety of the students. However, as I continued to observe the interaction of parents with ALL faculty, I found that Westside Middle is NOT welcoming to parents unless
... Read more the parents are there to contribute their time or money without suggestion or question. The faculty is arrogant and expect total submission from students and parents. The school is not inviting, friendly, or fun by any strecth of the imagination. There are a few volunteers that are asked to do everything becuase the rest of the parents do not feel welcome. This school has a lot to learn when it comes to creating or fostering a caring relationship with students and parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/08
Excellent teachers focused on the child's education. A wonderful band program. Very disciplined principal focused on Education and safety.
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/08
My son went to Westside and had a great experience. In the final analysis, the test scores speak for themselves. Rather than trust me or anyone else, see for yourself. There is a person on staff who specifically coordinates parent volunteers so if anyone wants to help, get involved and personally witness
... Read more this great school in action, just give them a call. High expectations and strict discipline are admirable qualties in a school. Major Domo Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/23/05
I am a teacher at Westside and have been teaching there for 5 years. We are not perfect, but I have never worked with a more caring, dedicated, and hard-working faculty in my life. Each team goes above and beyond what is required to inform parents about grades and behavior. Yes, we are strict on dress
... Read more code, but we only inforce what the BOE has put into place. We work very hard to ensure that our students are successful and most of our parents thank us for our efforts. It is sometimes easier to be critical than to give a compliment. Read less
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Winder schools — Westside Middle School is located at 240 Matthews School Rd, Winder GA 30680. 240 Matthews School Rd is in the 30680 ZIP code in Winder, GA The school district for Westside Middle School is the Barrow County School District. Westside Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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