Bremerton School District

welcome to West Hills Elementary

BE RESPECTFUL - BE SAFE - BE RESPONSIBLE

 

Principal’s Message

Welcome to the 2007-08 school year! West Hills Elementary School has earned the reputation of presenting a high academic program. The staff is committed to high standards in learning as well as providing a safe, nurturing environment.  Over the past several years our students have demonstrated mastery in reading, mathematics, and writing as compared to other schools with similar demographics.  This coming year we are building a stronger Science and Math emphasis with the goal of becoming a magnet school in these areas.

We are able to achieve strong academic results for several reasons:

  • Teachers are continually improving their skills and knowledge through workshops and professional teaming.
  • The standards for paraprofessionals, our instructional assistants, have been raised. All of our paraprofessionals have passed a high-level exam or have the equivalent of two years of college.
  • Many community volunteers tutor students who are struggling in reading. This individualized approach helps each of the children in the program achieve at a higher rate.
  • Teachers work with parents to set up support programs that can be done at home to reinforce the skills learned in school.
  • The district and the state set high standards for students. Effective teaching practices, strong curriculum materials, and instructional coaches are all helping us do our best.

Our challenges are to reduce our unexcused absences and discipline referrals. We are addressing these two areas by building a climate of safety, respect, and responsibility. Our students want to be at school and enjoy learning. We would like to welcome anyone who might be interested in becoming a tutor. Please call or visit our school.

Flint Walpole
Principal

Contact Information

Address: 520 National Ave. S., Bremerton WA 98312

Phone: 360.473.4600

Fax: 360.473.4620

Principal: Flint Walpole

Office Coordinator: Terese Edmonds

West Hills PTA Officers for 2006–2007

President Kathleen Gregory 360.475.0204
President Malia Green  
Vice President Cara Russell 360.405.1150
Secretary Laura Stone  
Treasurer Mike Heaman 360.613.4009
Treasurer Lita Wahlquist 360.405.1722

Mission Statement

West Hills Elementary is committed to a safe learning environment, promoting respect for others and ourselves, creating a love for learning and pursuing high academic achievement.