Music, art and movement classes, field trips and weekly bus trips to the library enrich daily instruction. The philosophy of South and West Schools is that all children can be successful. It is also the belief of the elementary schools that when parent, child, and staff communicate in a positive way on a regular basis, the child will succeed. Students are provided with a comprehensive, rich curriculum focusing on reading, math, social studies, and science. The curriculum is also enhanced through the use of technology.
Children receive instruction on computers.
They also use a wide variety of programs to support the core curriculum in the computer lab. Children have opportunities for physical development and fine arts through music, art, and physical education programs. All elementary schools have an active Parent Teacher Organization and a Volunteer Program. The Volunteer Program brings grandparents and senior citizens, as well as parents, into the schools on a regular basis. West School is located in the northwestern quadrant of the community.