Palmetto's Finest
Palmetto's Finest Award Winner
Healthy School Award Winner
Flagship School of Promise
Award
South Carolina Red Carpet School Award
Palmetto Gold Achievement Award
South Carolina Honor Reading School
National Blue Ribbon School Of Excellence
South Carolina Exemplary Writing School
South Carolina State Incentive State Award Winner
Welcome
to a very special place for children, where wonderful things will happen; because,
administrators, caring and supportive teachers and staff, enthusiastic and involved
parents, collaborate and work closely together to provide the best educational experience
for the early education of young children in Spartanburg School District Six. West
View has a long history of success, recognized as an exemplary, award winning model at the
local, state and national levels for its high academic achievement and student
performance, innovative curriculum, and model programs.
It is our pleasure to welcome you to join one of the most outstanding schools in the
nation, to support an accomplished school mission with pride, and to make a significant
difference in the lives of all of our young children.
As you walk through the front doors of this magical place, you will be welcomed into the
extended family of West View Wildcats.
West View Elementary School Mission Statement
The
mission of West View Elementary School is to ensure that "Wildcats are A.C.E.S.
(All Children Experiencing Success)" by emphasizing:
A = Academic Success
C = Character Development
E = Environment that is Safe and Friendly; Focused on Continuous Learning
S = Strong Curricular and Extra-Curricular Programs
West View Elementary School Beliefs
1. Student learning is our first priority.
2. All students can learn.
3. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
4. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional practices that support learning.
5. Students need to demonstrate knowledge and skills as well as be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
6. Family and community involvement strengthens student performance.
7. A safe, inviting, and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
8.
A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and
between students and staff.
9. The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to
enable students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners who make positive
contributions to society.