Westlake Charter K-8 School

Westlake Charter School is a public, tuition-free school located in one of the most diverse school districts in the United States. Founded in 2005, the school has become a centerpiece of innovation within the region.

What makes Westlake Charter School unique:

• Our curriculum focuses on diversity and appreciation of different cultures;

• Our full inclusion Special Education practices have been celebrated as exemplary;

• We promote a balance of academic and social emotional readiness, foreign language acquisition and arts integration;

• All of our K-8 students receive instruction in art, physical education and Spanish by credentialed teachers in these areas of expertise;

• Students in grades 9-12 have daily access to flexible blocks of time designed to support, enrich, or extend personalized learning opportunities;

• We are committed to small class sizes;

• We utilize Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice practices designed to create a safe classroom culture that promotes personalized learning;

• We integrate technology across all grade levels and use technology as a tool for learning;

• We provide before- and after-school academic enrichment and intervention;

• Our staff are committed, engaged and share in the leadership of our school;

• Our families are involved and serve as partners in their child’s education.