Westside Neighborhood School
WNS embodies a positive, child-centered approach to education. Our challenging curriculum and programs are designed to encourage each individual student to fully develop his or her potential - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 520 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,000
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / Jan. 14
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School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / Jan. 14
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,000
Tuition Notes
One-time new family fee: $2,500
Facilities and Security fee: $1,250
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Dayna Hollins
Admissions Associate
Alice Wyman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ceramics, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Mandarin, many more, Orchestra & Ensemble, Outdoor Adventures, Student Council, Tae Kwan Do, Web Page & Video Game Design, Yearbook
School Notes
WNS PHILOSOPHY
- Our philosophy is to provide innovative ways to encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning.The school`s program is built on four pillars: `Academic Excellence`, `Character`, `Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion`, and `Community`. Faculty members model what they teach: respect and responsibility, love of teaching and joy of learning, sense of humor, open communication, and teamwork. Students are encouraged to be creative, independent, and self-disciplined. We believe in the importance of fostering resilience in our students and value perseverance, effort, and learning from our mistakes. WNS students understand the importance of community while respecting individual differences. Our goal is to instill in our students a love of learning, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of our world both in and outside the classroom.
- WNS embraces a positive, child-centered approach to education that strives to fully develop the potential of each student intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our high academic and ethical standards encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and their behavior. Propelled by curiosity, WNS students are learners, doers, and makers. We provide students with a platform to become entrepreneurs by nurturing their intrinsic ability to innovate. Our program is designed to engage students in a project-based, active-learning curriculum that challenges all students to grow. We provide an environment steeped in a growth mindset where each child is able to experience success, embrace mistakes as a part of the journey, is confident in taking intellectual risks, and where individuals feel valued in their differences and value the differences in others. Our goal is to instill in our students a love of learning, an understanding of our world, and to provide an environment of collegiality and professional growth for our teachers and staff. WNS recognizes that children have different learning styles and learn best at different rates. Our program is built from the best practices derived from the progressive, developmental, and traditional educational philosophies, and employs a variety of experiential age-appropriate activities designed to accommodate students' needs, invite their creativity, and challenge their growth.
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