- West Side Elementary
- About West Side

School Profile
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West Side Mission
Envision a school...
- Where all children are encouraged to explore and strengthen their unique talents and gifts.
- Where all children have equal access and opportunities to master the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, career pathways and the global economy.
- Where students achieve this success through a variety of learning opportunities and differentiated tasks that challenge and engage 21st century learners in all core content areas.
- Where members of the learning community collaborate to set high expectations and achieve this mission.
Core Values and Beliefs
Curriculum
- Curriculum will be rigorous and relevant using a variety of research-based resources that are standards based and developmentally appropriate. The content will be vertically aligned, cohesive, and consistent within each grade level.
Instruction
- Instruction will be differentiated and student-centered using best practices to increase achievement.
Assessment
- Assessments will consist of purposeful, ongoing, balanced methods to measure student growth in order to drive instruction.
Environment
- Students will be immersed in a safe, respectful community that fosters responsible citizens, empowering them to succeed.
Awards & Honors
- 2019 - Marietta Daily Journal Best of Cobb County - Public Elementary Schools
- 2018 - Governor's Office of Student Achievement - Highest Performing Schools
- 2017 - Governor's Office of Student Achievement - Highest Performing Schools
- 2016 - Governor's Office of Student Achievement - Highest Performing Schools
- 2012 - Exceptional Library Media Program
- 2011 - Governor's Office of Student Acheivement - Bronze Award
- 2007 - Academic Improvement Platinum Award
- 2002-2011 - Nine Consecutive Years of Adequate Yearly Progress
- 1985 - Georgia School of Excellence
Student Support Services
- Gifted Education
- Comprehensive School Counseling Program
- Early Intervention Program (EIP)
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Speech/Language Services
- Special Education Services
Student Activities
- Weekly Specials Instruction (includes Art, Music, PE, STEM, and Innovation)
- Before and After School Program with enrichment classes
- Singing Stingers Chorus (4th-5th Grades)
- Daily Student Produced News Show (4th-5th Grades)
- Science Olympiad (4th-5th Grades)
- Honors Chorus (5th Grade)
- Safety Patrol (5th Grade)
- Reading Bowl (5th Grade)
- Junior Reading Bowl (4th Grade)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th Grades)
- Student Council (2nd-5th Grades)
- Student Ambassadors (4th-5th Grades)
- Yearbook Committee (4th-5th Grades)
- K-Kids, in partnership with Marietta Kiwanis Club (2nd-5th Grades)
- Drama Club, in partnership with The Strand Theater (1st-5th Grades)
- Science Swarm (K-5th Grade)
- Parent-led before and after school activities, including Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Awakening, and Sonrise
- School-wide service activities
- School-wide career day
Facility
- New Playground Renovation completed in 2019
- Newly Renovated Gymnasium completed in 2019
- $5.5M in renovations/new classrooms completed in 2007-2008
- One to one Chromebooks in grade 1-5
- One to one laptops in grade K
- 55 iPads
- Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms
- STEM lab
- Innovation Lab (Innovation Hive)
- Sport Court
- Performance stage and auditorium
- Multimedia production room
- Multiple grade level garden, school green house, and on-site composting
PTA-Sponsored Family Events and Activities
- Fall Festival
- Pizza on the Playground
- Pastries with Parents
- Stinger Auction
- Grandparent's Day
- "Reflections" contest and reception
- Stingers Serve Week
- Cultural Arts Programs
- Second Grade Play
- Spring Fling and Art Show
- Fifth Grade Talent Program
- Popsicles on the Playground
- Spring Teddy Bear Tour for rising kindergarten students
Faculty & Students
- 80% of teachers hold advanced degrees
- 75% of teachers hold gifted endorsement
- One MCS Employee of the Year on Staff
- One National Milken Award Winner on Staff
- Alumni return to teach
- Ten Principals in 70 years
- Active PTA
- Student Enrollment: 533 (FY22)
- Average class size: 20
- Number of teachers: 46
- Uniforms: Yes, Unified dress code policy Monday through Thursday
West Side History
Learn about West Side's history and tradition of academic excellence.

