The Queen’s Gambit Comes to Westbridge
Inspired by the popular Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit, I started playing chess with one of my students, “Joe.”
Celebrating Students
As part of our Social and Emotional Learning program, students learn how to identify positive character traits in each other, and accept positive feedback from staff and peers.
Bulletin Board Game
This winter, Westbridge Academy students and staff developed a bulletin board game for Black History Month.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Pandemic
There have been so many losses during the pandemic. The pandemic stole routine, structure, relationships, connections, and face-to-face learning. How can we expect our students to be ready to learn in a crisis if we are not tending to their emotions?
In the Moment
At Westbridge Academy, all the supports are in place to make every moment – even conflict – a moment of teaching and realization. Jose and Marco's situation is an example of how that works in practice every day at Westbrideg Academy.
From the Director’s Desk: Resilience
At Westbridge Academy, learning is intentionally rooted in resilience. Across every content area, we teach students to make a plan, pace themselves, take steps and implement them intentionally, reflect by taking breaks, and then repeat that process, making changes as dictated by successes and failures.
Going Back
Last year, five of the students who left Westbridge Academy did not wear a gown or toss a hat in the air. In fact, they did not even earn a diploma. Rather, they were placed back into classrooms at their sending public school.
Mission Possible
Westbridge Academy's “Bridges to Home” events offer fun structured activities for students and their families, designed to deepen connections and build positive relationships.
Intakes During COVID-19
Many school districts have expressed interest in placing students with us, so we are offering options. Most districts and families have told us they prefer in-person intakes. Safety is always first.
Getting Connected: Now More than Ever, Connections Matter
Leaders at Westbridge have extended our school’s tech support team to help families and students, ensuring they have the devices and internet services they need.