Discover Westwood

A guide for families and students on the operation and policies of Spring Lake Park Schools.

A student’s school experience is an important part of your family’s life. Each day, we work tirelessly to know each student’s strengths, interests and needs, create a sense of belonging and learning experiences that engage and delight.

There are also the practical aspects of school – start and end times, procedures for absences, transportation, meals and more. We’ve compiled the basic information about how our schools operate in this handbook for students and families. Please review the information and refer to it, as needed, throughout the year.  

You’ll also find a comprehensive list of our district policies for your reference.

Please contact your school as you have questions throughout the year.

View the School Handbook 

Each year, we develop a School Improvement and Innovation Plan. The plan aligns to our Spring Lake Park Schools strategic plan and vision and includes projects to ensure – engaged and enthusiastic learners, effective operations, and communications and connections. Projects are identified based on student learning results and an assessment of how we are doing in implementing our plans and strategies. These projects guide our focus for staff professional learning and implementation activities.

Engaged and Enthusiastic Learners: Continuously improve personalized instruction and responsiveness to meet our students’ unique and varied needs.

• Deepen Innovative and Personalized Learning: Continue development and implementation of core elements of personalized learning – competency-based learning, learner profiles, personal learner maps, flexible learning environments
• Complete Study of K-12 Science: Begin multi-year implementation with grade 6 science
• Continue to Strengthen Student Supports and Interventions: Align, strengthen, and communicate our system of supports for students’ academic, social-emotional, and mental health
• Further Develop a Community of Learners: Align and strengthen a safe and positive learning environment for all students at Westwood

Communications and Connections: Increase the connection, engagement and support of our families and communities.

• Increase the Connection, Engagement and Support of our Families and Communities: Increase the connection, engagement, and support of our families and communities: implement office hours, curriculum night, open house, partnering with our PTO, and community events