About WEST Academy
WEST is an acronym created by the students that have been impacted by the staff that believe in them: Where Everyone Succeeds Together
Mission Statement
Empower students to prepare themselves for the real world by creating a pathway that encourages students to become active learners and productive members of society.
Vision Statement
Empower students to prepare themselves for the real world by creating a pathway that encourages students to become active learners and productive members of society.
WEST Academy was established to provide an alternative educational environment for students in the Newton Community School District. Still operated by Newton CSD, WEST Academy now serves student from surrounding districts when space is available. The three areas of focus are academics, social/emotional growth, and career development. WEST teachers and staff set high expectations and help students develop and refine the skills necessary to achieve their goals. Students who have not found success in a traditional school setting find success through supportive relationships and a sense of community they have often not found in the past. We celebrate those things that make us unique and make connections that bring us together.
WEST Academy is a fully accredited high school, not a GED program. Students attend classes daily, following a regular schedule. One difference from most traditional schools is that WEST Academy uses three grading terms, or trimesters, per year. Due to the design of the schedule and the classes, students earn semester credits for classes each trimester. This allows students who are credit deficient to catch up and achieve their expected graduation date.