estview was established in August 2002 with a freshman and sophomore student body. A comprehensive, four-year secondary school, Westview operates on a “4 x 4” block schedule in which students attend three or four classes each day. Each class meets an average of 82 minutes per day. There are two 18-week terms, which are divided into four 9-week quarters. Three days each week, students attend a 20-minute homeroom period, and two days each week students may attend a 28-minute tutorial period. Upon graduation, students who enter as freshmen can earn 320 credits over four years. In order to earn credits in a class, students must first pass the State and district standards identified for the class. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to carry 60 credits per year. The “4 x 4” block schedule allows Westview students to enroll in a wide array of academic and elective courses. This page should aid in the evaluation of transcripts and records, as well as inform the community of relevant facts regarding the school. Click here if you would like to download the current school profile.
Core Values
Respect Your Learning
Respect Yourself
Respect Each Other
Respect This Place
Vision
Westview is a thriving learning community to which all members feel connected. At Westview, high academic and personal standards are established, accessed and achieved by all members through collaboration, meaningful activities, and ongoing, comprehensive evaluation. The culture of Westview is one of respectful communication and interdependence while still celebrating the uniqueness of the individual.
The Wolverine Way
Westview graduates will be:
Critical Thinkers Who:
- Successfully, acquire, analyze, organize & apply information.
- Develop & express creative ideas & solutions
- Examine moral, ethical, & cultural issues from multiple perspectives.
- Integrate & synthesize information across disciplines.
- Demonstrate growth in higher-level thinking skills.
Accomplished Lifelong Learners Who:
- Commit to high academic & personal standards.
- Understand the importance of new experiences & continual education.
- Work well collaboratively in culturally & organizationally diverse settings.
Responsible Citizens Who:
- Understand & appreciate their roles & responsibilities in a global society.
- Acknowledge & are accountable for their actions & choices.
- Demonstrate respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring & citizenship.
- Recognize the impact of human activities on the environment, & their role in its protection.
- Understand the choices necessary to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Effective Communicators Who:
- Listen & communicate well in written, verbal & nonverbal modes.
- Understand & use technology in communication.
- Show respect for diverse perspectives.
- Research, create, & evaluate in written, verbal & nonverbal modes.
- Use communication skills to resolve conflicts through positive alternatives.
Dr. John Collins Mr. Todd Cassen |
Ms. Alicia Cobian-Graeff Mr. Charan Kirpalani Mr. Scott Wild Area Administrator |
Ms. Alisa Berner, Counselor Ms. Mercedes Hubschmitt, Counselor Ms. Christine Cudmore, Counselor Ms. Vanessa Crawford, Counselor |
| Community | |
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| Description |
The Poway Unified School District is located in a suburban community 15 miles northeast of San Diego. It is a primarily middle to upper-middle income residential community. |
| Population |
The population of the area is approximately 165,419 with a Poway Unified School District population of approximately 32,754 students in grades K-12. The student enrollment of Westview comes from the communities of Rancho de los Penasquitos and Torrey Highlands. |
| School | |
| Enrollment |
Approximately 2,402 students are enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Westview presented its first graduating class in the 2004-2005 school year. |
| Accreditation |
Westview is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). |
| Staff |
Westview staff consists of 85 teachers, 4 administrators, 4 counselors, 1 librarian, 1 school psychologist, and 39 support staff. Of the 92 credentialed faculty (teachers, administrators and counselors), 50 faculty members hold advanced degrees. |
| Special Recognition | |
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| Nationally Ranked Cyber Security Team |
The Westview Cyber Security Team has won second place at the Cyber Patriot National Competition. This competition encourages students to pursue careers in cyber security and other STEM disciplines. Click here to read more on the competition and for pictures of team members. |
| Nationally Ranked Dance Troupe |
Westview's Dance Troupe has been awarded the following honors:
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| Nationally Ranked Navy Junior ROTC Program |
Westview's Navy Junior ROTC program has been awarded the following honors for 2010-2011:
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| Nationally Ranked Cyber Security Team |
The Westview Cyber Security Team has won second place at the Cyber Patriot National Competition. This competition encourages students to pursue careers in cyber security and other STEM disciplines. Click here to read more on the competition and for pictures of team members. |
| College/University Admissions | |
| GPA & Class Rank |
The computation is based on a marking system of A, B, C, F with point values of 4, 3, 2, 0, with the exception of one Honors course and Advanced Placement courses, which are assigned point values of 5, 4, 3, 0. AP grades reflect class work as well as AP test scores. Physical education, school services, and planning and leadership grades are excluded from the computation. The college recommending mark is C or above. The passing grade is C. More than one student may possess a certain rank in class; therefore, the school provides deciles ranking. |
| Academic Information | |
| Curriculum |
All students are encouraged to complete the A-G pattern of classes recommended by the California State University, the University of California, and other public and private colleges and universities. |
| Selective Universities |
Students generally take four years of higher math (algebra-calculus), three to four years of science, four years of English, three to five years of foreign language, three years of social science and history, one year of visual and performing arts, plus additional electives. |
| Less-Selective Universities & Colleges |
Students generally take three years of higher math (algebra, geometry, advanced algebra), two years of science, four years of English, two years of foreign language (French and Spanish offered at Westview), three years of social science and history, one year of visual and performing arts, plus additional electives. |
High School Graduation |
Students take required graduation courses and are encouraged to take electives appropriate to their career interests. Click here for a list of graduation requirements. |
| Elective Courses |
Courses are offered in Art, AVID, Business, Computers, Drama, Journalism, Music (instrumental and choral), Physical Education, School Services (academic tutor, and planning and leadership), and Yearbook. |
| Other Programs | |
| Honors (H) |
Courses are offered in English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, and Science at all grade levels. |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
Courses are offered in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, French, Spanish, European Civilization, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Studio Art. Click here to learn more information about the AP program at Westview. |
| Remediation |
Courses are available to students needing remediation in English and Mathematics. Common assessments in all academic areas permit students to remediate at any level and repeat assessments until standards that demonstrate proficiency are met. |
| English Language Learner (ELL) |
Courses for students learning to speak, read, and write English include language acquisition, developmental reading and writing, and sheltered English classes. |
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) |
A program designed to help qualifying students with average to high standardized test scores prepare for college. Click here to learn more information about the AVID program at Westview. |
| Special Education |
Special instruction is provided for students with more severe learning challenges by participation in either a Special Day Class or Resource Specialist Program. Click here to learn more about the Special Education program at Westview. |
| Regional Occupational Program (ROP) |
Vocational training classes are offered through ROP in photography, Java Programming, and Computer Applications. Click here to learn more information about the ROP program at PUSD. |