Freshman Academy

What is a Freshman Academy?

Westside's academy is one building that houses classrooms and teachers for four core content areas (English, math, science, and social studies) and limited electives (CCR and Art) for ninth graders

• Smaller learning community- more personalized, team approach

• Structured, disciplined environment- focus on forming and maintaining good habits

• Eases transition to high school- consistency minimizes unknowns