I am writing this review after much thought to, hopefully, help other children from having the devastating experience our child had at Westwood in the upper elementary. After the departure of a key administrator in 2019, the UE (grades 4-6) seemed to completely fall apart. Our child was disparaged, demeaned, and punished for minor offenses, sometimes, on a daily basis. The classroom teacher swore at our child while banging her fist on a desk. Complete chaos from students such as swearing, throwing each other against the wall and bullying went, largely, unaddressed. Attempts to speak directly with teachers or administrators escalated the problems. The teachers were highly authoritarian and did not seem to understand or have the desire to work with this age. Additionally, we were consistently given false information about our child’s academic progress. The head of school was very passive and ineffectual in dealing with our issues and ended up making the situation almost unbearable. No child should be treated the way our child was, particularly in an environment that claims to be the opposite. There are a few bright lights at Westwood. The young, enthusiastic language teacher was a refuge for our child; the music teacher is fabulous and the admissions director is a kind and compassionate person. The facility is beautiful. However, no physical structure can make up for harmful treatment and lack of compassion, understanding and empathy.

I was a former student here, and I can say from the 9 years I attended this school it is an excellent place to learn. The staff here were incredibly friendly and supportive of me through my time there as a student. I personally also have some learning differences, and despite this Westwood provided all the needed accommodations for me to do my best, and succeed. Westwood was also very thorough in teaching like skills, proper manners, as well as social skills. As for the teachers, from kindergarten-8th grade every teacher I got was incredible, I did have one incident in 3rd grade with a teacher named Mrs Chen though, where she publicly shamed a project I didnt do as well as the other students, when my learning differences were the culprit of that, but that never happened again, and I truly do believe that is a one off, and there is no need to worry about that. I highly recommend Westwood, and I cannot thank the staff enough for all the skills I was taught.

Misleading information about summer camps, program was ok but kiddo said the experience was lackluster at best and didnt want to return! We had a different experience 3 years ago and was sorry to see it change so drastically that we wouldnt return for a second week of camp! They would offer no refund even though it stated their could be and instructor said that was an interpretation, not what they meant. Look and research, research, and get everything in writing prior to attending anything with WESTWOOD.

We had high hopes for this school, and academically they were ok. However, my child in 4th grade experienced bullying when she didnt have to wear a mask, and even her teacher tried to help her be compassionate about wearing a mask for the flu... totalitarian concepts are definitely taught and the head of the school, Heather, did point out to me that Montessori was developed from socialism, and her main priority is whats important for the community, not protecting individual freedoms. She also was against CRT being taught yet couldnt discuss any of their tenets, and was unfamiliar with the 1619 Project- CRT ideas are definitely being discussed in the classrooms. This was, unfortunately, a large disappointment. Beware- you will get NO REFUNDS if they unilaterally change their policy (which now is mandating masks WITHOUT legal requirement and ZERO parental input) in any way. I strongly recommend looking into Acton Academies, if you are looking for a great learner-oriented school

In a world where everything is uncertain, Westwood is a safe haven for all learners to be their personal best and feel supported on their educational journey.

This school traumatized me when I was only 4. Thanks to this school, I learned what racism was really quickly. Imagine being 4 and having baby powder poured over you because your not white or look like them. I was discriminated on every level while my parents paid them thousands every month. Slienced I finally opened up. Which this school would have been investigated than, but when your from another country I guess it can be intimidating when you dont know your rights.Ill never forget how I was treated. I would never recommend this school or put my child here. Still have the shirt though. 😑

Incredible school. The staff is incredibly supportive and kind. They love all their students including their new ones.

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We started off at our public school that was rated a 10 ,that was disastrous. Then we spent 2 years at a private christian school and found that it still did not challenge our child who was bored. We now think we have found our forever school in Westwood! It has engaged and challenged our child like no school has ever had. We love the montessori/IB curriculum and could not be more satisfied. The entire staff has been outstanding.

Fantastic staff and curriculum. They are so good to my boys (kindergarten and high school).

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Best school in the whole dísd district

Great school

Great place

Best school in Dallas

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