Westerly School of Long Beach

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MISSION

Westerly School develops the whole child through a challenging and stimulating program in an inclusive and diverse community. We ignite within each child a lifelong love of learning by encouraging them to discover their full and unique potential every single day. Our students develop a true sense of self through meaningful opportunities for self-expression, service, and character development. Westerly graduates are leaders, helpers, and creators today and in the future.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

  • Westerly School develops the whole child through an inquiry-based educational program that balances academic mastery, creative expression, critical thinking, socio-emotional awareness, and physical development.
  • Westerly School celebrates and understands the differences in viewpoint, culture, and capabilities of each individual child so they may serve as compassionate and global-minded citizens.
  • Westerly School illuminates the joys of learning through collaborative inquiry, experiential learning, and real world connection-making.
  • Westerly School cultivates a safe and trusting community in which students are seen and known, allowing them to take academic and emotional risks.
  • Westerly School engages our young leaders through authentic service opportunities to understand the value of giving back to the community on both a local and global scale.

CORE VALUES

Responsibility, Adaptability, Respect, Kindness, Honesty

Grade Levels:
K - 8th
Founded:
1993
Affiliation:
Non-Denominational
Student Population:
Coed