Mission Statement
Westside fosters a diverse, tight-knit community of lifelong learners, giving each child an excellent academic experience that builds curiosity, critical thinking, and character.
Core Values
Holistic Growth
We foster each child’s academic, social-emotional, physical, and character growth.
Community Belonging
We celebrate diversity within our community, foster an environment of inclusivity and belonging, and help students understand the meaningful role they play in their communities and the world at large.
Curious Minds
We cultivate a desire to understand, imagine, and create through unique and student-centered learning environments.
Academic Excellence
We challenge students to push the boundaries of their potential as they build critical thinking skills and content mastery.
Westside Board of Directors
As a public charter school authorized by Atlanta Public Schools, the Westside Board of Directors plays an integral part in the oversight of WACS. They hold the leadership team accountable, hold fiduciary responsibility, and ensure the school is staying true to the mission and vision. Combining a wealth of expertise in a wide array of professional areas, the Westside Board is known for its strength and commitment to the school.
Board Meetings
The Westside Board of Directors meets the second Thursday of each month (except when noted) at Westside Atlanta Charter School. Board meetings are open to the public (except when noted), and public comment is welcome at the beginning of each meeting.
Meetings alternate between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (except when noted).
Virtual attendance is an option via Google Meet. Click on the meeting date for the link.
There will be two meetings held regarding the 2023-2024 proposed annual budget, both held in-person at Westside Atlanta Charter School.
The proposed budget can be found below the Board Meeting dates.
Friday, July 7, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
BOARD MEETINGS
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. - BUDGET APPROVAL MEETING
Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Westside's History
Our starting point is community. Westside Atlanta Charter School was established by neighbors, individuals, and families living on the Westside, who aimed to increase educational equity in our growing part of Atlanta. Gifted professionals, educators, and parents crafted a detailed blueprint of a diverse, innovative public charter school for a diverse, innovative part of our city. After four years of labor, the school opened in August 2013 with 120 students grades K-2. Each year, Westside added a grade level and by the 2019-2020 school year, we were at our full capacity of K-8th grades.
Our community also extends to the schools around us. Westside uses its waiver freedom from existing school zoning to foster openness and mutual learning opportunities between schools, rather than a competitive spirit. We benefit from our collaborative relationships with many neighborhood Atlanta Public Schools as well as with independent schools nearby.