Academics
"Soaring to New Heights"
At West Side High School, our mission is to ensure high levels of learning for all students by providing a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum with engaging instruction. Our vision is to be the #1 high school in Cleburne County and in the region. Our teachers work in collaborative teams to grow professionally and to instill a growth mindset in our students.
English Language Arts
English 9, 10, 11, and 12
Language Arts 7 and 8
AP Language and Composition
Creative Writing
Oral Communications
Strategic Reading
Critical Reading
Journalism(Yearbook)
Career & Technical Education
Career Development(8th Grade)
Business
Survey of Business
Financial Planning
Accounting
Tourism Industry Management
Keyboarding(7th Grade)
Agriculture
Survey of Ag
Animal Science
Veterinary Science
Intro to World Agriculture Science
Welding
Skilled Trades: Manufacturing
Shielded Metal Arc
Gas Metal Arc
Tungsten Metal Arc
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer SCiences
Child Development
Dynamics of Human Relationships
Foods and Nutrition
Mathematics
Algebra I
Algebra II
Critical Algebra
Geometry
Transitional Math Ready
Technical Math
Robotics
Health and Physical Education
Personal Fitness for Life
Health and Wellness
Athletics(Basketball)
Health 7th and 8th Grades
Physical Education 7th and 8th Grades
Social Studies
World History
American History
Civics
Economics
Psychology
Social Studies 7th and 8th Grades
Arkansas History 8th Grade
Fine Arts
Band
7 and 8th Grades
9-12
Choir
7 and 8th Grades
Visual Arts
Visual Art 1, 2, and 3
Art History-Prehisotric to Renaissance
Art History-Baroque to Contemporary
Art 7th and 8th Grades
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Robotics
Science 7th and 8th Grades
Additional
Social Emotional Learning
EAST Initiative 1, 2, and 3
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS