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Section 1 Executive
OUR VISION Westlake Academy Profile
Westlake Academy
inspires college bound Westlake Academy is an Open Enrollment Charter School that opened
students to achieve their September 1, 2003 and offers the full IB
highest individual curriculum for grades K-12.
potential in a nurturing
environment that fosters Westlake Academy distinguishes itself among
the traits found in the IB neighboring educational offerings with a
Learner Profile: particular focus on producing students who are
globally minded.
• Inquirers
• Knowledgeable
• Thinkers The programs of the International Baccalaureate
• Communicator Organization (Primary Years Program, Middle
• Principled Years Program, Diploma Program) have been
• Open-Minded selected as the educational model utilized at the Academy. Educational
• Balanced technology will be pervasive and will infuse the classroom curriculum.
• Risk-Takers
• Caring Westlake Academy is a premier learning establishment and
• Reflective prides itself on providing a learning environment where
students have the resources and facilities to excel.
The primary geographic service area for Westlake Academy is

OUR MISSION the town limits of Westlake; students from other locations
Westlake Academy is an may be considered if seats are available.
IB World School whose
mission is to provide Westlake Academy continues to have excellent academic and extra-curricular
students with an results and is ranked among the best high schools in America.
internationally minded
education of the highest STUDENT UNIFORMS
quality so they are well-
balanced and respectful The Westlake Academy Dress Code specifically outlines school-approved uniform
life-long learners. options for students:
• formal uniforms
• casual uniforms
• acceptable spirit wear
VALUES
• Maximizing Personal The student uniform standards encourage a productive learning environment in
Development which students can focus on learning, appreciate an awareness of others without
distractions, develop character and good citizenship skills, instill respect and self-
• Academic discipline.
Excellence

• Respect for Self and
Others

• Personal
Responsibility

• Compassion and
Understanding

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