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West View Elementary School
Report to the Community
2015-2016
About Our School
The mission of West View Elementary School, in partnership with its entire community, is to educate each student by providing a positive, challenging, and enriched learning environment that enables each student to become a life-long learner and a responsible citizen in an increasingly global society.
West View Elementary School is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a positive, challenging, and enriched learning environment that enables each student to become life-long learners and responsible citizens in an increasingly global society.
With a Gifted and Global Studies focus, students have opportunities to learn through experiences and lessons that allow them to have an understanding of the world around them. The teachers were filly engaged in professional development that supported the mission and goals of the school. In 2014-2015, teachers completed the second of two classes needed to provide them with Gifted and Talented Endorsements. The school initiative was a two year goal which enabled teachers to employ effective strategies with all students at all ages. In 2015—2016, teachers participated in the Fundamentals of Reading staff development classes for the state required reading endorsement. Additional professional development included Project-Based Learning, Writing, Technology, and D6 University for Depth of Knowledge and instructional development. The district’s new technology based learning platform, itsLearning, provides a way for teachers to better individualize instruction, further meeting the mission and goals of the school and district. Individualized learning continues to be the focus for the school and district, providing students with a pathway for personal growth and success.
West View Elementary School was honored to be recognized as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School. This high honor is a testament to the commitment of providing a quality education to all students. We are proud of students’ consistent academic performance on standardized assessments.
Percentage of Students Measuring
“Exceeding, Ready, & Close” on
ACT Aspire
Grade
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English
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Reading
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Math
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3rd
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94.9%
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73%
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89.3%
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4th
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95%
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71.6%
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95%
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5th
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93.8 %
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74.4%
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95.4%
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Percentage of Students Measuring “Met & Above” on SC PASS
Grade
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Science
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SS
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4th
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75%
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88.3%
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5th
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72.4%
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82.9%
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STAR Reading (meeting district fall benchmark)
3rd 4th 5th
2015-2016 80% 73% 71%
2014-2015 80% 76% 75%
2013-2014 78% 75% 78%
In addition, West View received the Palmetto Gold & Silver Award for overall student performance. West View is proud of its history of academic success and will continue to strive to provide optimal learning opportunities for students. Through a collaborative approach from all stakeholders, the school endeavors are easily accomplished. West View is fortunate to have strong parental involvement and support that provides students with specific learning opportunities and creates wonderful memories of their elementary school years.
Purpose of this Report
This report is issued by the West View School Improvement Council in accordance with South Carolina law to share information on the school’s progress in meeting various goals and objectives, the work of the SIC, and other accomplishments during the school year.
School Improvement Council Members
Kristen Welch, Parent
Todd Riddle, Parent
James Nittel, Parent
Ellie Bacquiran, Parent
Melissa Fleming, Community Member
Kellen Holtzclaw, Teacher
Paula Gaskins, Assistant Principal
Shira Brown, Assistant Principal
Sarah Kate Chatel, teacher
Lindi Metcalf, ex-officio
School Improvement Council’s Annual Goals
The School Improvement Council established 4 goals for the 2015-2016 school year.
Goal 1: Increase Communication between Parents and the School
West View already had several forms of communication in place for parents. Our teachers create a webpage to display information and news. Also we have our school webpage, Facebook page, and a phone messenger system that contains relevant facts and information. This year we begin to use the Remind App to keep parents up to date on activities, events, and news taking place at school. We will continue to use all of the forms of communication listed above.
Goal 2: Maintain a Healthy and Safe School
This year, our school was awarded a grant from Spartanburg Regional Foundation to purchase pedometers for all of our students and faculty. The program, Walk with Wesley, incorporates a computer program called “Log It” in which students input their pedometer steps to hike the 10,726 mile journey across America. The program kick off was held in February as the Dorman High School Drum line encouraged students on a walking parade through the school!
Goal 3: Instructional Focus
With increasing focus on authentic reading and reading readiness through Read to Succeed, West View Elementary School added a full time reading coach this year. We focused on adding multiple copies of book sets to support grade level curriculum and differentiated learning opportunities.
Goal 4: School Beautification
As a celebration of the school’s Blue Ribbon success, banners were ordered to hang from the light posts in front of the school. The banners are a daily reminder for our students, staff, and community of the amazing things happening at our school!
Opportunities & Events
Robotics Club
4-H Pet Club
Cooking Club
Puzzle Club
Trailblazers and Diamonds Club
Running Club
Soccer Club
Games Club
Girls on the Run
Talent Show
Science Fair
Terrific Kid Ceremony
Art & Music Visions
PTO Family Fun Nights
Health/Career Fair
Math Explorers
Reading Tournament
Flag Patrol
WVES Wildcat News Crew
Junior Beta Club
Student Council
Walk to School Day
Field Day
Geography Bee
Spelling Bee
Read-n-Roar Bookstore
Book Fairs
Lunch & Learn for Parents
Family Academic Night
Walk with Wesley
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