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Student Code of Conduct

Molly Trcka 407-870-4897

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We have several ways to communicate with parents.  The primary mode of communication is using the Remind App.  Please be sure you have updated contact information with the school to ensure you will receive important information.  Your child's teacher will use the planner to communicate daily with you and email is always available.  Westside also has an active Facebook page that can be found here 
 https://www.facebook.com/westsidek8warriors.  Follow us for current events and important information as well.  

Q: Is Westside my zoned school?

A: You can check the zone by entering your address in this link https://businfo.osceola.k12.fl.us/Eligibility.aspx?Page=Transportation

Q: I am not zoned for Westside but I would like my child(ren) to attend.  Is that possible?

A: Osceola County is a Choice District which means you have the ability to apply to attend any of our schools.  You will be required to provide your own transportation.  More information including the application can be found here: https://www.osceolaschools.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=670787

WHAT IS GIFTEDNESS?

The state of Florida recognizes "giftedness" as "students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance". Osceola County identifies these students through a variety of methods, including teacher identification, screening, and test data evaluation.

Students who are identified as gifted may qualify for support services for their giftedness which can range from being grouped in classes with other gifted students, to being placed with teachers who understand their special needs, to having consulting teachers who meet with them on a regular basis.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE GIFTED?

• Gifted students will often ask “why?” to every thing

• Gifted students will be heavily committed to a task they are interested in (this may not be school related…)

• Gifted students may be very emotionally mature, expressing concerns for world issues at a young age or wondering about their place in the world.

OSCEOLA COUNTY'S GIFTED PROGRAM

In Osceola County, gifted students are served based on their individual needs at each individual school. While every school may serve gifted students differently, here are a few common programs found in our county:

Elementary - Students in Elementary are often served through what is called a "cluster model". This means that students are placed in a classroom with other gifted students who can have challenging conversations with your gifted student and keep pace with them on activities. These classes are led by a Gifted Endorsed Teacher who has taken classes to help understand what giftedness is and how it is best served. Classrooms should provide "differentiated instruction" that offers classwork for your student that is challenging to them and encourages productive struggle.

Middle - Students in Middle Schools are often offered either the cluster model or a form of a gifted elective course. This course often focuses on supporting gifted students in their academic endeavors and providing social-emotional affective support to help your students with their gifted asynchrony. Teachers of these courses are gifted endorsed and trained in understanding the talents and traps of giftedness.

High - High Schools in Osceola County offer what is called the "Consultation Model". Gifted students on this model will be provided with a minimum of a 15 minute consultation on their giftedness and academics each month with a gifted endorsed teacher. These consultations can serve your student in topics from academic to social-emotional to collegiate support. Students can request help with scheduling, finding challenging opportunities, and getting enrichment during the school day.

Odyssey of the Mind - Most schools also offer the "Odyssey of the Mind" enrichment program that is great for helping your gifted student grow their creativity and enriching their learning. Students in this club are given problems that require a range of skills and creativity to accurately solve over the course of many months without adult help. Team participate in a tournament in February. For more information on Odyssey, contact an administrator at your student's school, or visit the Osceola County Odyssey of the Mind page.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Gifted Contact: Kris Rodgers, kris.rodgers@osceolaschools.net

IMPORTANT LINKS

Information on the Universal Gifted Screener: Universal Gifted Screener Information
National Association of Gifted: www.nagc.org
Florida Association of Gifted: www.flagifted.org
Davidson Academy's Gifted Page: www.davidsongifted.org
FL Department of Education Gifted Page: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/gifted-edu.stml
Parent Info for Gifted:
You Know Your Child is Gifted When: https://www.freespirit.com/pages/resource.cfm?file=2267

OASIS Parent Volunteer Link

How to Create an account in Parent Portal

How to access Parent Portal

Link to Parent Portal

We do not tolerate bullying and take incidences of bullying very seriously at Westside.  We have worked to minimize bullying at our school through the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) as well as work with our guidance counselors.  Please contact the school 407-390-1748 and ask to speak to the dean for your child's grade level for the quickest response to the safety of your child.  Use the chart below to help guide your conversation.

Report a Bullying Incident

What is Title I?

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