Fortify FLorida
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. As employees of Volusia County Schools you have the option of downloading this app on your phone. This is the website
https://www.getfortifyfl.com/ where more information is provided.
Please remember, “See something, Say something!”
ParentPortal
This link will direct parents to the parent portal. Parents should use their assigned user id and password. Contact Mrs. Geneva Oakes at 386-274-3400 for more information.
School Compact 2020-2021
Click on the PDF below to access the School Compact for the 2020-2021 school year.
School Compact 2020-2021.pdf
Bullying Prevention Program
A comprehensive bullying prevention program is provided to all students at Westside. Students participate in programs like Sanford Harmony, Second Step, and Caring School Communities, that are desgined to prevent bullying and harassment. Students learn conflict resolution, character education, and cultural diversity in small groups school wide. Students also participate in school-wide character education such as Kindness Week, Red Ribbon Week, and Safety Matters.
2019-2020 Uniform Dress Code
Elementary Dress Code Flyer
Spanish flyer for Uniforms
Parents Have a Key Role in Emergency Response
During and following an emergency situation, school and district officials must act quickly and follow established emergency protocols to safeguard students and staff, secure schools, and communicate accurate information in a timely manner. Parents can assist greatly by helping with preparation before the emergency.
School Emergency Guide for Parents
In Case of Evacuation
Early Release Evacuation Sites 2020-2021.docx
In the event where Westside Elementary School should be evacuated, parents are to go to the following location for further information:
Palm Terrace Elementary
1825 Dunn Ave.
Daytona Beach, Florida
32114
Media operations for the above stated event will be conducted at the following location:
Derbyshire Place
1398 Hurst Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Student Handbook
Westside Elementary Student and Parent Handbook 2019.2020.pdf
New Procedure for Release of Your Student’s Directory Information
You will no longer be required to sign a release for your child’s directory information (defined below) to be released. The primary purpose of releasing directory information is to allow the School District of Volusia County to include this type of information in certain school publications. Examples include:
- A playbill showing your student’s role in a drama production;
- The annual yearbook;
- Honor roll or other recognition lists;
- Graduation programs;
- Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members;
- District and school websites and videos;
Please note a permission form must still be signed to allow members of the news media to interview, photograph, videotape and/or sound record your student. It is separate from the release of directory information. In addition, lists of students will not be released to any for-profit organization.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, allows the School District of Volusia County to disclose your child’s directory information without written consent, unless you have advised the district you do not want the information released. If you do not want the School District of Volusia County to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, please contact your school to obtain and sign an Opt-Out Form.
Westside Night Alive
Announcing the new WNA website!
Check us out at WNA
