West Ridge Elementary School

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General information, West Ridge Elementary School

West Ridge Elementary is a neighborhood school in one of the most diverse areas of Chicago. The facility is a sustainable design with a computer lab, science lab, gymnasium, music room, library, and dining hall. Programs such as English as a Second Language, Special Education in a Least Restrictive Enviroment, and Enrichment Programs are available for qualified students.

West Ridge School in collaboration with parents, teachers, and community will create and participate in a teaching and learning environment that will provide rigorous
educational experiences that meet the needs of students in literacy and interdisciplinary content areas while integrating technology and character education. The curriculum
will build all students' skills in inquiry, understanding, knowledge, high school, and college and career readiness to achieve success in the future.

Strategic Priorities

1. Implementing writer's workshop to provide more authentic writing opportunities and increase student literacy.
2. Differentiated instruction will be consistant with Common Core standards and curricular fidelity.
3. Provide math intervention to students that are below benchmark target in formative assessments and create basic math skill support to develop students'
foundational knowledge and apply those skills in higher level applications.
4. Implementing technology, electronic text, and digital media within the content areas to support high quality resources/information. Developing technology skills for
teachers, students and parents. Providing instructional skills in the "Office Suite" and other software programs for students to incorporate in the content areas.
5. Provide parents with support that addresses a deeper understanding of child development including academic and social growth.