Communication Guide
Parent Communication with Westlake Staff
At Westlake Middle School, we believe strong communication is essential to building a successful school community and supporting student achievement. As Trojans, we value respect, responsibility, and resilience, and effective communication is a key part of those values. Our goal is to provide parents/guardians and students with a clear process for addressing questions, concerns, and celebrations throughout the school year.
If a question or concern arises, the first step should always be for the student to communicate directly with the teacher, coach, advisor, or staff member responsible for the class, team, or program. Encouraging students to advocate for themselves helps develop important skills in communication, problem-solving, and personal responsibility.
If the concern is not resolved or additional clarification is needed, please follow the communication steps outlined below. In most cases, the most efficient way to communicate is by email, followed by a phone call when needed. By working together and maintaining open lines of communication, we can ensure that every Westlake Trojan has the support needed to succeed!
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- Step 1: Student should contact the classroom teacher in person or through e-mail
- Step 2: Student should contact the Guidance Counselor, Mr. Vince Senita, in person or through e-email
- Step 3: Parent can contact the classroom teacher through e-mail or phone call at 814-835-5750. (click here to see online staff directory)
- Step 4: Parent can contact the Guidance Counselor Mr. Vince Senita at 814-835-5750
- Step 5: Parent cancontact Assistant Principal Dianntha McCaughtry, or contact Principal Shannon Patton, or via phone at 814-835-5750
- Watch our Westlake Wisdom Video
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For non-urgent matters within the classroom
- Step 1: Parent should contact the classroom teacher through e-mail or phone at 814-835-5750 (click here to see online staff directory); if no resolution, continue to step 2
- Step 2: Contact Assistant Principal Dianntha McCaughtry at 814-835-5750; if no resolution, continue to step 3
- Step 3: Contact Principal Shannon Patton at 814-835-5750
For urgent matters
- Step 1: Contact Assistant Principal Dianntha McCaughtry at 814-835-5750; if no resolution, continue to step 2
- Step 2: Contact Principal Shannon Patton at 814-835-5750
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- Step 1: Most questions can be answered by accessing the Central Attendance webpage
- Step 2: Parents can contact Central Attendance via email; if no resolution, continue to Step 3
- Step 3: Parents can contact Assistant Principal Dianntha McCaughtry at 814-835-5750