10595 Hammerly Blvd.
Houston, Texas
713-251-2100
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At Westwood, we
will “define success”
by helping to
achieve the new
district five-year plan
to “double the
number of students
completing a
technical certificate,
two-year degree, or
four-year degree by
2017”.
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“Our vision is to be a
community of
empowered learners
in an atmosphere of
mutual respect and
trust. Every member
will be inspired to
learn, grow and
accomplish their
goals”.
Our Staff
Our dedicated and committed staff members collaborate
together to achieve success for ALL 600+ students at Westwood.
Our 57 Qualified Teachers by Years of Experience
11%
7%
24%
Beginning
31%
1-5 Years
6-10 Years
27%
Principal: Kay Kennard
11-20 Years
Over 20 Years
Assistant Principal: Kathryn Lee
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Gold Performance Acknowledgements:
› Commended Performance in Science
› Comparative Improvement in Reading
TAKS 2011 :
Reading/Language Arts – 83%
Mathematics – 84%
Writing – 88%
Science – 88%
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Demographics:
African Americans – 7%
Hispanic – 81%
White – 9%
Asian – 1%
Other – 2%
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Benefit from our:
 Core Curriculum - Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, Writing
 Extra-curricular programs – Art, Music, Technology, Health Fitness
 Programs – SPIRAL, One-Way Dual Language, Student Council,
President Club, RAP Club, Girls Club, Lunch Bunch, KSHAC, Art
Club, Girls on the Run.
 School grants: ACE Program, Oliver Foundation, Seed-to-Plate,
Westwood’s Garden, Learning Together
 Partnerships: Junior Achievement, Spring Woods High School,
HEB, Sam’s, Wal-Mart, university student teachers, etc.
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“fosters student
achievement
through afterschool
extended learning”
“provides innovative
interactive researchbased programs in
safe and structured
programs”
- texas21stafterschool.org
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Some of the classes to
choose from:
 Cooking
 Soccer
 Dance
 Karate
 Computer
 Book Club
 Photography
 Tennis
Our PTA
Anna Freed PTA President
Cristina Barlow PTA 1st VP
Wendy Gomez PTA Secretary
Alicia Zamudio PTA Treasurer
Lisa Calloway PTA Teacher
Rep
Helps support us through their
many efforts with various:
 fundraisers
 school events
 school supplies
 teacher appreciation
 Student activities
Our Community gets
involved in:
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Parent Conferences
Volunteering
School safety
Carnivals
Family Nights
Literacy Nights
Open House
Math/Science Nights
Fundraisers
District Events
Field Days
And Much More!
And be part of our Lion pride!