West Foundation Elementary School
Lisa Wester, principal Kim Smith, assistant principal 5220 Lake Wellington Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 Phone: 940.720.3080 Fax: 940.720.3082
Grades: Enrollment: Hours: Colors: Mascot:
K-6 422 8:30 am - 3:30 pm maroon, silver & navy Wolf
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West Foundation Elementary, the “School for the 21st Century”, is a K-6 school that opened August 1996 in a beautiful new housing area with a view of Lake Wellington. The school was designed to provide maximum flexibility for interdisciplinary teaching, with technology receiving primary importance in all areas due to a generous grant by the West Foundation. West Foundation Elementary, in partnership with Midwestern State University, is a Professional Development School for preservice and inservice teacher education. Goals: The guiding principles of the education program at West Foundation are • using researched based educational practices to gain academic success; • using technology as a transparent medium for learning; • placing an emphasis on lifetime learning; • fostering individual responsibility for self and for the school community; and • providing high expectations for all students to reach their individual potential. Parent Expectations: In a safe, calm environment, the district curriculum is taught by a highly committed and trained faculty. Most faculty members are G/T certified and provide enrichment opportunities for all students. Tutorials and Basic Skills sessions are provided for students who need some additional help to ensure their success, and a school-wide inclusion model is used for special education students. Interactive video, Internet, laser disks, CD ROM’s, multimedia systems, networked video retrieval systems, large screen presentation with surround sound capabilities, multiple computers, automated library/media center, Accelerated Reader and the Lightspan program are available technology for the students and faculty. Extra-curricular activities such as Student Council, Sci-Tech Club, choir, orchestra, band, Number Sense, safety patrol, and Book Clubs help round out the education of our students. The PTA and our Partners In Education are very active in supporting the programs at West Foundation. The faculty is committed to a high level of communication between the school, our families, and our community partners.