School has a great program. School has a very safe feeling. Few bad teachers.
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Posted by a student on 02/06/08
A great school that provides a rigorous academic program, global awareness, and a great staff.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/27/05
I attented Westland Middle School for the 2003-2004 school year, and quite frankly, it was the worst year of school I have had. I was only a sixith grader, but was ALWAYS being harassed by many kids for no reason. If they don't like me, that's fine, but when I went to talk to the consouler office almost
... Read more on a daily bases, there is a problem. I now attend Pyle Middle School, and think that it is over all much better. Parents may have different views than I do, but i experienced this first hand. I think the school should have stepped in, to keep me feeling safe. There were times where I didn't feel safe and the school did nothing. But if you are considering sending your child to Westland, think about how you feel, having your child come home and start crying or be upset becasue they were harassed. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/03/05
What makes this school so special are the teachers. They have been extremely resourceful in assisting me, as a parent to encourage my child to learn. I appreciate all of their input and guidance. They are the best teachers that i have dealt with in a long time. Thanks to the teachers, westland middle
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/04
Best school experience of my life. The teachers were top-notch. Two full years of map-based geography! Three years of science--two classroom/ lab based were super (bio and later, Phys/chem/bio). These gave an extremely good basis with which to build in later years. Earth science a waste because they
... Read more used some funky progressive teaching method which relied on projects. We never had any idea what we were supposed to be doing in there. Math instruction good, except Math 8, which again, was some nutty progressive method which failed miserably and relied on kids doing projects for no apparent reason . All classes were leveled by ability, so kids of similar abilities were grouped together. This was a very effective grouping system and I was very motivated by the other kids in my group. English teachers excellent-- taught grammar through Oscar/Effie method. Writing instruction was superb. Very high standards all around. Read less
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Bethesda schools — Westland Middle School is located at 5511 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda MD 20816. 5511 Massachusetts Ave is in the 20816 ZIP code in Bethesda, MD The school district for Westland Middle School is the Montgomery County Public Schools. Westland Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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