Highlights  

Vision/Mission Statement
It is our mission at Westhills Elementary School to produce responsible, self-motivated...

Belief Statements of Westhills Elementary School
•1.       The education of a child is the responsibility...

Westhills Videos
Google videos and Al.com videos

Photo Albums

Adorable Kids Choir Video
The choir sings 2 songs, "Seek Ye First" and "Adorable Kids"....

STI Home
Access School Information

When To Keep Your Child At Home
Is Your Child Too Sick For School?

Cleanliness/Wellness
Don't Give Bacteria A Free Ride!

A Message from the Center for Disease Control ( CDC)
www.cdc.gov/mrsa

The Fun Starts When the Reading Begins
Watch Super Why! weekdays on PBS

ALLKIDS ( Healthcare coverage for children and teens
Good Health is our goal

Junior League of Birmingham presents Dolly Parton's Imaginatin Libray
The Gift That Speaks Volumes for our community's future!

Reading and Young People
Begin reading to your child the day they are born!

Family Skills Center
The Exchange Club

Homework Help
Boys and Girls Club

Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
Criteria for Determing Grade Levels

Accelerated Reading Web Site
Parents can view their child's information

Boys' Dress Code
Uniform must be worn.

Girls' Dress Code
Uniform must be worn.

Parenting Assistance Phoneline- Child Development Resources
Call 1-866-962-3030 or visit the website

RIF Launches a New Website
Leading To Reading Website

Students on grade level as well as high achieving students benefit from increased reading practice.
How Can You Help Your Child Accelerate Growth in Reading Ability?

Is Your Child Reading On Grade Level?
What Can You Do To Help Your Child?

Setting Goals for Accelerated Reading
# of points expected from 60 minutes per day of reading practice (In school and at home)

Reading Resources, Websites and Tips, Reading Program, Accelerated Reading, SRI, etc.
For teachers, students, and parents

Fine Arts Information
Music, Art, Theater
Music, Art, Theater, etc.

Parental Tips and Ways You Can Help Your Child
You Can Help Your Child Make Improvements in Behavior, Grades, Attendance

Web sites, links, tips, workshops, etc. for all subject areas
History, Science, Math, English
History, Science, Health, Safety, Geography, Civics, Government, etc.

Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Girls Inc. has a van that picks up for after school care from Westhills.

YMCA ( 4th Ave. S.W. in Bessemer)
Join the YMCA
This YMCA has a van that picks up after school from Westhills Elementary.

Jefferson County Library Cooperative- Regional Library Computer Center
Free Computer Classes

RIF's Reading Planet Game Station
Have some fun with these reading and writing games and activities!

Homework Helpline
Help!
Welcome to Alabama's Free Live Homework Help Service

McWane Science Center
IMAX Dome Theater

Cable in the Classroom
Kids, Cable, and Learning

Programs available from the public libraries
Checkout their website and calendars for a complete listing.

Ways To Help Youth Of All Ages Maintain Reading Skills During The Summer
1. Model reading for your children. You have the most impact on your children's...

Kids Help Line (call 328-5437)
Let's Talk

Stuff To Do
1.Barons Baseball- 988-3200 or www.barons.com 2.Storytime on the Mountain- Ruffner...

Birmingham Parent Magazine
Birmingham Parent Magazine and Website
Premier Parenting Magazine for Central Alabama

What resources are available to you through the Jefferson County Library Cooperatives?
Get It! Use it @ your library!
You need to get a public library card!

Urban Family Network
Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Parents As Substitute Teachers
P.A.S.T. Training

Westhills Corporate Sponsors
Thank you for helping Westhills' students

Health and Wellness Tips, Newsletters, Studies, Information
Children and Adults

What tests does your child take during the year?
What do they measure?

  This Week At A Glance  

School Events
7/4/2009
•  Independence Day

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