Profile
Grades: 6 - 12
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 1,150
Students Per Teacher:
The elementary school has made some significant improvements over past few years. There is a heavy emphasis on language arts that includes a solid phonics program, development of reading comprehension skills, speech competitions, and learning how to write compositions. The principal seems to be a good
... Read more
listener and is not afraid to think outside the box. The middle school is fine, but I have not seen as much improvement there as I have in the elementary school. There are a few electives, but I would like to see more. The high school has very good teachers, and students who work hard will be well-prepared for college. The high school needs more electives, though. Regarding discipline, the dean of students is one of the most down to earth and reasonable guys I have ever met. I think the kids love him! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
I have one student that already graduated and another one that is finishing high school. I think this is a great school. My daughter is doing excellent in college. She was very well prepared by WCS. The faculty is excellent. Their sports program is getting better. I highly recommend the school
... Read more
Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/08
Regarding another comment made by a parent, it is true that students struggle in college in math and writing. Also, in study skills. I am a former graduate of Westwood and had a really hard time when I first started college. I had to learn for myself how to study and how to study the right way. The school
... Read more
is focused too much on religion, hence the lack of skills in other subjects. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/09/07
My child is now in 5th grade and every year has been excellent since PK-3. Caring and dedicated teachers and staff. Top quality education. They have Band in 5th grade! My child's SAT scores were way above national average. Great with discipline. They are fair and caring with discipline. You can see the
... Read more
grades and the homework online! Teachers e-mail you! Teachers work with the parents! These things are not found very much in public school. Great Christian teachings except the part about that they are not supposed to listen to rock music. I thnk that's a little extreme b/c rock music is everywhere and there is no way to avoid that and then the students feel guilty when they are somewhere where it's being played. But the academics, discipline, etc. is worth it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/07
Wonderful academics. The math program is excellent and so is history as well as science. I m very impress with how much my 5th grader knows. He is now learning what I learned in high school in public school. My concern is with the bible teachings. They seem too radical at times. Perhaps a new bible
... Read more
curriculum will help in this area. Great teachers and staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/07
Excellent in every regard. My 4 year old writes his name in Cursive. Amazing curriculum.
... Read more
Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/07
Great school, The teachers love to teach. Gives challenging work and discipline. Mixes Christian faith in with almost everything. The principals are not too leanient but are not too firm either. The students are treated as their age nothing more and nothing less. There is alot but not enough parent involvement
... Read more
(could be better). The art and sport programs are good and are getting better every year. Great school if you want discipline in your child's life. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/22/06
Great school but very conservative. The students were not allowed to dance or listen to any rock music. However, the education was worth it. My son learned how to study (a skill not taught in public schools) and how to organize himself.
... Read more
Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/06
Westwood Christian provides a Christian environment to the students, excelent sport and fine arts programs, but I have a concern regarding academics. Students usually struggle with Math and Writing, especially when they get to college. Overall, it is a good choice for Christian parents, due to the emphasis
... Read more
on building a Christian character and spiritual enrichment activities they provide for young people. Elementary is great ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/05
Very good school, excellent teachers and extremely organized. The only thing the school lacks is more programs that relate to music, arts, and sports.
... Read more
Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/04
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
{TEST_SCORES_TAB_CONTENT}
{ENROLLMENT_TAB_CONTENT}
| Vocational Education |
Phys Ed |
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
|
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Recent discussions near Miami:
Average Listing Price:
(week ending Nov 19)
$396,894
-0.9%
(prior month)
Median Sales Price:
(quarter ending Sep '08)
$300,000
7.9%
(prior quarter)
Average Price/Sqft:
(quarter ending Sep '08)
$244
29.1%
(prior quarter)
|
|
|
|
Real Estate in Nearby Cities
|
|
Miami schools — Westwood Christian Upper School is located at 5801 Sw 120 Ave, Miami FL 33183. 5801 Sw 120 Ave is in the 33183 ZIP code in Miami, FL Westwood Christian Upper School is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
School information provided by OnBoard Informatics Copyright (c) 2008. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
