Welcome to Westwood Unified
![]()
Learn About Our School
Westwood is a rural community located at an elevation of 5,200 feet at the junction of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountain Range. The district currently has two active schools: Fletcher Walker Elementary School, Kindergarten through 8th Grade and Westwood High School, 9th through 12th Grade.
Westwood has approximately 1,500 residents within its boundaries. Fletcher Walker Elementary School has approximately 140 students enrolled and Westwood High School has an approximate enrollment of 60 students.
The district has one Superintendent/Principal. All staff seek to provide a quality education that encompasses the District's vision and mission statements.
VISION STATEMENT
We expect our students to meet academic standards, become life-long learners,
and to be productive citizens prepared to take their next step.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide our student body with the best education possible
and to instill in them a passion for life-long learning
in partnership with our parents and community.
![]()
LCAP Survey 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This survey is an invitation and opportunity for you to provide feedback to our school and district. We want you to share your point of view and opinion regarding the educational experiences your students have had in our school and district. This survey is intended for parents and guardians/caregivers of students in the Westwood Unified School District as part of our annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). No personal information will be asked of parents other than their student(s) ethnicity/race (optional) who attend WUSD.
Our district has LCAP goals that frame what is needed for our students to be successful and College and Career Ready. The questions that will follow are broken down by each goal, including open ended questions. Your input on what is working well and what areas we can improve on continue to be valuable in moving our school and district forward. (Please respond to us based on your experience.)
Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to give our schools and district your feedback. Your voice matters as we continue to ensure a rigorous and engaging learning environment for your child/ren. (It is possible that you will receive this survey multiple times, if you have a student at different schools. We would appreciate your feedback by school.)
The survey closes on Friday, April 26th, 2024.
![]()
Tutoring Opportunity
Attention Parents and Guardians:
We’ve partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide access to powerful learning resources to your students at no cost. From 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring to live classes, students can access the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources by visiting Clever on their Chromebooks and clicking on the Varsity Tutors for Schools tile.
Here are a few ways to get ahead with the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:
- Get Help Fast: Need help with homework or struggling with a problem? Chat with a tutor, 24/7.
- Lesson Plans & Practice: Take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study.
- Live Classes & Study Halls: Sign up for expert-led live classes and learn alongside peers.
- College & Career Readiness: Prepare for a brighter future with ACT/SAT test prep and college admissions classes.
Let us know how we can help you and your students get started!
Non-Discrimination
Westwood Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration statue, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy statue, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office: Mrs. Paula Silva, Superintendent/Principal, 4th and Greenwood Streets, 530-256-2311, psilva@westwoodusd.org and/or Title IX Compliance Officer: Trena Smith, Administrative Assistant, 4th and Greenwood Streets, 530-256-2311, tsmith@westwoodusd.org.
Highly Effective Schools Focus On:
Writing across the curriculum
Students taking responsibility for their own learning
Student engagement and involvement
Student learning (not just teaching)
Problem solving and critical thinking
Mutual respect
Prioritizing curriculum
Guiding instruction through "ongoing" student assessments
Positive reinforcement
High attendance rates