8th semester grades matter
Here at West Side, only the first seven semesters’ grades are factored into determining the valedictorians. Which means, a student who gets a B semester three of high school, for example, cannot be valedictorian, while one who gets a B semester eight can. As a staff, we believe that a senior’s 8th semester grades should […]
Documentary Sparks Interest
On February 14th Dr. Rocky Killion, Superintendent of West Lafayette public schools, issued a press release regarding the Rise Above the Mark documentary. The documentary, which has been in the works for two years, was announced to be near completion. At the press release, Dr. Killion said that they were only a couple months from […]
Ed. Foundation enhances learning
The West Lafayette Education Foundation fills the gap between what state funds provide for our school and what is needed to maintain the resources and programs West Side offers its students. It is dedicated to enhancing education and encouraging innovative projects to optimize educational experiences. Hallie Gorup (mother of Everett Gorup ’14), an active member in the […]
students become (cadet) teachers
Having a teaching experience is as easy as talking to your guidance counselor. The Cadet Teaching Program offers second semester seniors an opportunity to go to Cumberland or Happy Hollow to assist an elementary classroom teacher. This program helps students have a realistic experience of a career with which they have an interest and may […]
Who Am I?
(Student Teacher Edition) I was born on August 29, 1989 in Decatur, Indiana. I went to Purdue and majored in Social Studies Education. I have also lived in Richmond, IN. The most fascinating place I’ve ever been is West Lafayette. The best decision I’ve made is going to Purdue. I have one older brother. In […]
IN education to change
A little over a month ago on Tuesday, November 6th, former schoolteacher Glenda Ritz beat incumbent Tony Bennet to become Indiana’s next superintendent of education. During his tenure, Tony Bennet brought sweeping change to Indiana education. He was an advocate of standardized testing and teacher evaluations tied to pay. He supported charter schools and the […]
West Side stars in movie
West Lafayette High School is often thought of as one of the top public schools in the state, sometimes even nation. Although the school district itself is growing more successful each year the quality of public education in the US as a whole, is declining. The West Lafayette School Corporation is producing a documentary to […]
