This is the only review that I have ever written that has been a constant concern of mine…read more Hopefully, this time I have gotten the wording precise. To preface, I was a student of this school years ago and even though things have changed since then, this is the updated illustration of the state of the school. One other thing to preface is that the staff, and the staff alone are the only reason this review gets 3 stars... everyone there back when I attended Westwood High School (and from what I hear, now) cared immensely about their students and did everything they could to be helpful and of assistance, and flexible with different student needs. Lastly to note, I have written reviews in the past with focuses on the countless deficiencies with the facility of this building, but the story goes a whole lot further than that, even while that may be the bulk of my complaints. Historically, Westwood High School has never been maintained well which is clearly due to how fact the original WHS (built in 1956) needed to be rebuilt (2004). At the same time, the Thurston Middle School was built in 1939 and has not been rebuilt since, due to its longevity and continued fabulous maintenance. Even going on 80 years, TMS is still in fabulous condition. So, first to start off with the school itself, which is in a disastrous state in comparison to Wellesley High School, where maintenance is quite the opposite. Heating and cooling. During the winter, every room is either freezing cold or boiling hot. Rooms are illegally cold frequently and absolutely nothing is done to fix them. In only a 15 year old building, heat was never installed correctly in the first place. I am aware of someone who called the state about this issue, and of course, this was not addressed since Westwood High School finds a way to avoid having to fix or address anything, even if it's not legal. Specifically, one room was boiling hot (a math room) and the windows couldn't even be opened since all of them were jammed (and still are). At Thurston Middle School, the entire heating system works perfectly. A modest seventy degrees in every room every day during the winter. And air conditioning actually works in the summer for the rooms that have it.... this year air conditioning is being installed throughout TMS as well. 36 degrees is just too cold to run a class at Westwood High School (recent temperature in 2018) and something needs to be done to rectify that issue (did people actually move to Westwood so their kids would be learning in a room of 36 degrees?). Another thing to add on to this is that every thermostat in the school is for decoration and does not work by any means. They will literally all be set to ninety degrees and the room will still be freezing. From standpoints of students, these temperatures are "frustrating", "not ideal", and "extremely uncomfortable". Science. This entire wing of the school is incredibly appalling. Science was the only department that does not have a office where all teachers congregate, rather their own rooms. Since the rise in students, they no longer have their own rooms and have no offices. The prep rooms are not ventilated by any means and all are not equipped with the necessary science equipment. Dishwashers were installed in every prep room with no wiring attached (sure, what a great idea!), lots of plug outlets were installed in every science lab room for only about half of them to actually work. Fume hoods all don't work either. In every room several cabinets are broken and have had no efforts to be fixed in years. All science rooms have no running hot water, since the boilers broke and were never fixed years ago. Thurston Middle School has hot water in all prep rooms, all working outlets, and dishwashers that work in both of their prep rooms. General classrooms. Every teacher chair sinks automatically upon sitting in it. Every teacher desk is affixed to the floors. Nearly all rooms are not large enough to accompany the class sizes held in them. In comparison, the Thurston Middle School has proportionate room sizes and ironically only 5 fewer classrooms than the high school. Interdisciplinary teaching and atmosphere. There is no sense of interdisciplinary teaching at this school due to the departmentalized design of the school. It actually seems like some of the departments avoid each other. Everyone is a family at the Thurston Middle School, a way a school should operate. Teacher's have their own classrooms and aren't forced to congregate with other teachers in 1 large room, where making phone calls and having any space to work is constantly impossible. Overall, this school may have an extraordinary rating, for simply no purpose. Not only is the maintenance extremely subpar, but the way in which the school was built and the lack of space throughout effect in an aura and daily issue of ineffective learning. Thurston Middle School is a school that should be commended, WHS... not so exemplary.

This school may seem great on the outside but it's messed up. It's very hard to deceive when you…read moreare attending Westwood high but it's about as typical as a high school would be. cliques, high pressure, generalizations of students based on their economic status or appearance, ethnicity and background. If your parents don't make a zillion bucks you're not gunna be "cool" or "fit in". I hope they're working on their special education program especially because I went all my years in the Westwood school system and only got diagnosed as dyslexic and having an attention disorder when I was completely done @ Westwood high. They say that we have the best education...but man I learned nothing. So many social situations and undiagnosed learning disabilities will seriously steer you off Westwood high. It's over rated and your kid may act like they enjoy it. But all the stuff you learn about Westwood high will come out once your child has come to terms with it. And probably have a mental breakdown when they learn how other high schools are.

Attended Plumbing Continuing Education Session 15 at…read more Westwood Campus and it requires 6 hours . We finished for less than 3 hours after 15 min break and watching 20 min video on you tube. Very fast service. We didn't receive any paper manual .

I attended this school from 2015-2017 as a middle schooler and wanted to acknowledge that after all…read moreof my schooling experience, this school is the one I appreciated the most. The impact Boston Trinity Academy had on my life was very unique, it cultivated an environment of faith and respect for others while still challenging me to dive deeper and find my own path. At 21, I can still recognize the importance of having these incredible teachers as a part of my life.

Don't be fooled by the building this amazing school uses for its rigorous curriculum. Our children…read moreare challenged daily, while also feeling loved and cared for by the staff. If you want your child to truly experience a diverse range of opinions and backgrounds, look no further. Other private schools of the same caliber feel much more stuffy and pretentious.

Gorgeous school and facilities. I can't speaker from a parent's prospective because I don't have…read moreany children going here or a teacher's prospective because I don't work here. But I can speaker from a performer's perspective using their stage. The new middle school has a beautiful stage for music and theatre performances. The sound is great for teh audience, very good acoustics and everything looks new and clean. Considering using this facility if you are able to, you won't be disappointed.

Great school. Our son is a Freshman. He's transitioned easily because of the attention they give to…read moreeach students needs. Everyone at the school is clearly happy to work there and they love students and families. Feel lucky to be part of this community.

This School is perfect for students, fun, big but my concern is the homework...My daughter takes…read morehonors class for history and she doesn't get any time to spend with her family because she's doing homework for all of the weekends and it's her only time to spend time with us because she finishes homework at 10-12 pm and am every time she gets home from school so I definitely recommend taking it slow on the amount of homework you give your high schoolers...

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I am extremely disappointed with this school. During open house, they paint a picture of being…read moreaccommodating and supportive of students with IEPs and special needs, but that could not be further from the truth. The lack of safety, accountability, and proper supervision is alarming. The behavior in this school is out of control--there are constant fights, bullying, and students getting hurt, yet nothing is ever done. Incidents are repeatedly brushed under the rug. My son has been harmed multiple times since the beginning of the school year, and despite being a strong advocate, nothing has been done to protect him. The school claims to investigate, but there is never any follow-up or real action. A 7th grader was bullied so badly that students took a picture of him in the bathroom and spread it around--and still, nothing happened. Another student was body slammed outside, in front of two staff members, and was out of school for a week due to his injuries. Yet, no action was taken. Kids have to prepare themselves mentally, emotionally and physically to step foot in that school, which should not be the case. There is no sense of safety or respect in this school. The administration seems indifferent, and the well-being of students is clearly not a priority. Parents, be aware--this is not the safe, supportive environment they claim it to be. My son will not return to that school next year, and I have spoke to a good amount of parents that will be doing the same as well.

Absolutely awesome school!! Honored to say my child goes there!read more