About Our School
Westbury is a diverse community located approximately 23 miles from New York City. Westbury Middle School serves approximately 850 students, grades sixth through eighth.
Our Mission
The mission of the Westbury Middle School is to create a lifelong learners who are prepared to enter and be successful in a diverse and ever changing society.
To fulfill this commitment we will provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment, and instill in them a sense of respect, integrity, cooperation and character. We will encourage students to excel in their academic and social pursuits while continuing to stimulate their intellectual curiosity and artistic expression. With the cooperation of students, teachers, staff and parents, we will create a community of learners and achievers who are... Striving for Success ... Nothing Less!
Our Philosophy
The Westbury Middle School's Philosophy is to nurture the spirit of our students to become life-long learners by enriching their academic, social and personal selves with a student centered program focused on collaboration, character education and the highest of educational standards; inspiring students to become successful and productive members of our society.
Our Beliefs
We are driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of all students. We also believe that:
- Each student is unique and special.
- Given proper support, time and motivation, each student can achieve excellence.
- High expectations should always be clearly articulated to students, parents, staff members and the community.
- Students are successful when they feel valued, respected, cared-for and supported.
- Every student, teacher, and administrator wants to be successful.
- All parents and teachers want what is best for their children.
- No student will fail.
- Trust and effective support systems are the building blocks to achieve excellence in everything we do.
Goals & Outcomes
Students graduating from this school will:
- Demonstrate respect and concern for themselves and others
- Demonstrate mastery of skills in order to:
- problem solve and think critically;
- communicate effectively;
- use computer technology;
- work and learn in cooperative group settings
- Value and appreciate cultural diversity and strive to understand our commonalities.
- Recognize their individual gifts, talents and abilities to achieve excellences.
Curriculum
Summary of Course Offering (Regular and Regents Plus)
Grade 6
- Reading
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Math
- Science
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- Chorus, Band, or Orchestra
- Family & Consumer Science
- Health
- Remedial Reading
- Technology
Grade 7
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- Foreign Language
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- Chorus, Band, or Orchestra
- Family & Consumer Science
- Health
- Reading
- Remedial Reading
- Technology
Grade 8
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- Foreign Language
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- Chorus, Band, or Orchestra
- Family & Consumer Science
- Health
- Math Remediation
- Remedial Reading
- Technology
- Grade 8 Acceleration
- Sequential 1R Math*
- Earth Science*
- Foreign Language
ESL (English As A Second Language)
Depending upon the student's proficiency level (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced or
Transitional), courses will be offered in the following:
- ESL Sheltered English
- Sheltered Math
- Sheltered Science
- Sheltered Social Studies