T-STEM Academy » T-STEM Benchmarks 6.1-6.4: Student Support

T-STEM Benchmarks 6.1-6.4: Student Support

 

Tutoring and Other Intervention Activities

West Middle/High School is committed to teaching and learning with STEM philosophies in mind. The teachers utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including:

  • whole group instruction
  • small group instruction
  • activity-based learning
  • project- and problem-based learning
  • cooperative learning opportunities. 
At West High School, tutoring is offered every school day from 7:30-7:55 AM and 3:30-4:00 PM. Trojan Academy is also offered every Tuesday and Thursday until 4:30 PM. This time can be used to complete make-up or late work. 
 
Family Outreach Events
 
Each school year, West ISD offers four West University (West U) parent engagement seminars. Each seminar is based on a topic that is submitted via the Parent Engagement Online Survey at the end of each school year. The submitted topics include:
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • STEM Careers
  • Student Mental Health
  • College Enrollment Process
  • Cyber-Bullying
  • Human Trafficking 
  • Dual Credit Opportunities
Each West U Seminar is recorded and posted to the West ISD YouTube Channel at: West ISD Recorded Videos
 
Counseling Programs