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.
Community Connections
The Bloomfield Fire Department gave students at Westbridge Academy a hands-on learning experience. They had the chance to hold the fire hose, try on gear and hop into the drivers’ seat of the firetruck. They learned about fire safety and how to access emergency services.
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.
Students Are Learning at Westbridge Academy
While COVID-19 may have prevented our doors from opening, it did not prevent our students from learning or our teachers from teaching.
Remote Learning Does Not Mean We Are ‘Distanced’: Social and Emotional Learning During a Pandemic
At Westbridge Academy, remote learning does not mean we are “distanced.” In fact, in some ways, we are closer than ever. We are using our virtual spaces to check in on students, asking them open-ended questions, and allowing them to share their experiences.
A School-wide Culture of Kindness
A safe, trusted and predictable school environment is vital in order for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. At Westbridge Academy, we know that a school free from bullying, intimidation and harassment begins with a positive school culture.
When Paper Dances
When Art Teacher, Alice Juliano introduced her students – mostly teen boys – to the work of French Impressionist Edgar Degas, she was ready for some resistance. Juliano got creative, and the student work is stunning.
Anti-Bullying Lessons are Magic
“Magic Mike” Kirsch was back at Westbridge Academy in early October, and mesmerized students as they learned how to cope with, avoid, and stop bullying.
Discipline in an Era of Social and Emotional Learning
Educators tend to think of discipline as focused on compliance, order and rules. But discipline is also about teaching self-control and self-management. In fact, the Latin word disciplina means “teaching, learning.”