WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH

WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH

The Math, Science and Leadership Magnet

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In 1996 Westwood Junior High inaugurated the Leadership Program, the firstknown of its kind in the nation; students from across the District participated in this highly specialized program. In the fall of 1999, Richardson ISD identified Westwood Junior High as a magnet school with three components: math, science, and leadership.

As the program matured, specific courses have been designed to further integrate math and science and to align the curriculum with programs offered at the Richardson High School magnet. Westwood also delivers increased staff development to its educators. This training, beyond district requirements, emphasizes individual learning styles and motivational strategies, as well as creative and critical thinking techniques.

Additionally, Westwood offers an extensive selection of after-school extended-day activities that provide meaningful non-academic experiences for all students who choose to participate in the Westwood Overtime World (WOW) program. Academic assistance programs for enrichment or remediation also are available.

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Westwood offers a distinctive opportunity for students to accelerate with a Math Magnet program that enhances RISD curriculum through extensive teacher initiatives, creative classroom approaches and applications that help expand an in-depth study of mathematics.

Eligible students can take Algebra 1 in seventh grade and Geometry in eighth grade. This junior high curriculum enables high-achieving math students to advance through Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Calculus and Statistics in high school.

Westwood students build and race CO2 cars, design and build parachutes to deliver an egg from the roof and then collect, analyze and synthesize the data using the most current technology.

Westwood's science exploration track is designed to introduce and support advanced mathematics and applied science concepts used in:

? Engineering design ? Robotics ? Rocketry ? Machines ? Sound engineering

? Environmental engineering ? Biomedical engineering ? Structures ? Power

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Magnet Classes - Minimal homework, work time provided in class, opportunities for enrichment and extension beyond the state curriculum, supplements science curriculum and exposure to STEM and healthcare careers

7th Grade - Math Based Science "Engineering Explorations" ? Hands on activities throughout each unit ? Design challenge at the end of every unit - Fall: Engineering Design, Structures, Machines, Sound, Rockets - Spring: Civil Engineering, The Universe, The Human Machine ? Field Trip: Perot Museum for Engineering Week OR iFly

8th Grade - Integrated Health Science (Aligns with the Health Science) ? 1 CTE credit and .5 Health credit ? Field Trips: UTD, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Campus for Continuing Care ? Aligns with the Health Science Program offered at all 4 RISD high schools ? Comprehensive scientific approach to health - Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, Social, & Physical ? 5 dissections: chicken wing, heart, brain, kidney, and fetal pig

Unique Opportunities - Invention Convention, Science Olympiad Competition, Science Club, Science Shout Outs! - Monthly student awards and Gizmos interactive learning

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Westwood Leadership is a two-year magnet program dedicated to student growth and enrichment through exploring and practicing leadership skills. Students gain personal skills to be successful and productive members of their community. They train to embody the character traits to be effective students now and leaders in the future.

What makes leadership unique? Students learn best by doing. They collaborate to explore leadership concepts through a discussion and experience-based curriculum.

The concepts covered: ? Listening actively ? Collaborating ? Recognizing and forming mindset ? Expanding gratitude ? Problem-solving ? Questioning insightfully ? Developing positive self-image ? Respecting self and others ? Goal-setting and motivation

? Applying integrity & honesty ? Addressing social skills ? Self-analyzing objectively ? Communicating adeptly ? Debating and public speaking ? Identifying culture and stereotypes ? Affecting change with compassion ? Maximizing creativity and flexibility ? Exercising self-discipline

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