A variety of assessment tools document student progress. Westwood provides equal access to the core curriculum for all students. Staff is accepting of special needs and customizes instruction as necessary. Staff identifies and supports students who are not reaching their potential through the Student Study Team and the Child Study Team. These teams work with the staff and parents to create environments and programs that best meet individual needs.
Homework assignments reflect the individual differences of children.
Teachers vary in their assignments for work to be done at home but are consistent in stressing that homework is educational. The School Site Council helps develop and monitor Westwood's School Based Coordinated Program. It is also responsible for approving the school improvement budget. The district coordinates a varied staff development program for teachers and administrators based on assessed needs and state mandates. The STAR Program utilizes the Stanford 9 Test.