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Westside K8 School creates a student-centered learning environment in which students exhibit consistent academic and personal growth using problem solving strategies. Our school promotes a safe, caring and supportive environment that empowers students to self-advocate through motivation and determination to succeed academically and personally each academic year. We foster integrity, accountability, and responsibility. We encourage families and our community to partner in supporting academic and personal growth in all students.
Our community at Westside K-8 strives to develop motivated students who self-advocate using strategies to solve problems and who experience consistent academic growth with integrity and determination.
Principal’s Message
Dear Westside K-8 Community,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I am thrilled to welcome our students, families, and staff back to what promises to be an incredible year of learning, growth, and celebration at Westside K-8.
This year, we are setting our sights high with four major goals that will guide our work and support every Warrior’s success towards earning an “A” school grade:
🎯 1. Attendance Matters
Every day counts! Students should not miss more than 10% of the school year. Consistent attendance is key to academic success, and we are committed to working with families to ensure students are present, engaged, and ready to learn each day.
🎯 2. Rigorous Academic opportunities
All students will engage with grade-level instructional content and differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
📊 3. Student Data & Goal Setting
Our students will take ownership of their learning by setting personal growth goals and sharing their progress with teachers and families. Through regular reflection and data tracking, students will become confident, empowered learners who understand their journey and celebrate their achievements.
🏅 4. Celebrating Success
We are proud to announce that National Junior Honor Society and National Elementary Honor Society are coming to Westside this year! These prestigious programs will recognize students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. We can’t wait to celebrate our outstanding Warriors!
As always, our students are expected to show PRIDE in all they do:
Positivity
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Excellence
We are also proud to continue our journey as an AVID school, where students will use focused note-taking strategies, interactive notebooks, and collaboration techniques to deepen their learning and prepare for future success.
The 2025–2026 school year is full of promise, and I am confident that—together—we will make it one of the best yet. Let’s make this a year of growth, achievement, and Warrior pride!
With excitement and gratitude,
Janine Bracco
Principal, Westside K-8
What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.
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We Embrace CHOICEAs a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.
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Safety and SecurityEach one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.
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Outstanding Certified Educators and StaffOur students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.
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Rigorous Curriculum & Student SupportWe offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student.
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Acceleration Opportunities AboundStudents have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.
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State-of-the-Art-Career Training ProgramsWe offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation.
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