Westfield Weekly

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Please read the principal’s latest message on Westfield's website and view previous principal’s messages.

Peer Helping Program Kicks Off!

Westfield's Peer Helping program is officially underway for the school year! Mrs. Norris recently met with this dedicated class of student leaders to set expectations as they prepare to visit our feeder elementary schools and mentor young buddies. Read all about the Peer Helping program led by Ms. Blizzard and Ms. Murray.

Student Services Update

Schedule Change Reminders

Westfield school counselors have been working closely with students throughout the first two weeks to ensure schedules are complete and accurate.

As we move into Week 3, please keep the following schedule change guidelines in mind:

Level-Up Requests (AP/Honors): Requests to move up to an AP or Honors-level course may only be considered during Week 3 of school. These changes are based on space availability and must be made during this window to ensure students do not miss too much of the course curriculum.
Level-Down Requests: Beginning in Week 3, students may request to move down a course level. We strongly encourage students enrolled in AP, Honors, or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses to remain in the course for at least one month to give themselves a fair opportunity to adjust to the expectations and rigor of the class.
How to Request a Change: For level-up requests during Week 3, or level-down requests moving forward, students should see their school counselor directly to request a Schedule Change Request Form.
Space Availability: All schedule changes are dependent upon available space in the requested course and the impact a change may have on the student's overall schedule. Submitting a Schedule Change Request Form does not guarantee that a change can be made.
Processing Time: Please allow up to one week for a schedule change request to be reviewed and processed. Students should continue attending their current classes until they receive confirmation that a schedule change has been completed.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we help our students have a successful start to the school year!

Classroom Spotlight: AP European History Mind Maps

Student collaboration was front and center in Mr. Baranowski’s AP European History class this week. Students worked in groups to build Renaissance mind maps, connecting key historical events and themes.

During the end-of-class debrief, Bulldogs discussed how historical trends from the Renaissance continue to impact our world today. Great critical thinking, Bulldogs! Read all about the AP European History class learning experience.

Hallway Pass Expectations & Procedures

To support continuous instruction and minimize classroom distractions, students are reminded on the morning announcements to follow hallway expectations: