I came here to judge a cheerleading tryout. The campus is big and very beautiful. It felt like the…read morecampus of a small junior college. I got a little lost trying to get to the gym but everyone I asked directions from was so kind. They have a 3 story gym with dance rooms, weight room, basketball court, etc. I wouldn't hate returning to this school! The people are so nice and the campus is beautiful.

Great open campus, friendly staff, and communications are awesome. As a parent, I'm always getting…read moreinformation about what my child is learning.

This is my student's first year in high school at the Westwood School as a 9th grader. He wakes up…read moreevery day ready for school and rises to the challenges. That was definitely not me in high school - and I went to a great private Catholic high school. I love that they now have different levels of the IB program to fit each student's goals. The school continues to grow and expand - yet maintain what we love about a caring, smaller community. Yesterday a school in Allen accidentally called me saying that they had my son's phone but could not give me the child's name because there are almost 2k 9th graders, and she did not know. I can't imagine being somewhere that the office staff did not know my kid's name. Everyone at the Westwood School knows my student - and what would best serve him academically and emotionally - as they know what is "normal" or not normal in his every day interactions. I never worry about him during the day as I know he has the most caring community teaching, guiding, supporting, and looking out for him. We can't wait for the beautiful new campus. The tour last week just blew me away as to how amazing it will be for the kids - and I can't wait for our new gym! The teachers are phenomenal and like college level educators! There aren't enough stars for how much this school has made our son confident, caring, and ready for anything life hands him. I don't worry about his future. He believes he can do anything he wants to do in life - and I love everything about this school. There is nothing like it when I talk to all of my other parent friends around the nation - and I am so blessed we found it when he was small.

The Westwood School is truly a treasure that we are blessed to have found early in our school…read moresearch. Our son has been a student here since kindergarten and will soon be in high school. His experience has been what I had always wanted for him. A place where kids are encouraged to be their personal best - a place where they are encouraged to discover the answer rather than regurgitate it. Pam Butler - the founder - was inspired to start the school based on Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech. It was her dream to have a school foundation based on the content of one's character in a supportive community with personal excellence as the goal. This school has empowered our son to be a confident and independent learner who feels like he can do anything. I highly recommend checking out Westwood for your family, as it is the best kept secret in Dallas.

O damn reviews for this place are great! you have 2 pissed off students. One of which who spends…read moreover half her review talking about how her sister is too smart for this place, and the other who should possible rethink her fashion choices for school. It's your typical high school. Teachers have to entertain these kids for several hours a day, yet you expect them to still be able to push every single one of them to be the very best? Not possible, but what's important is they try, and it's noticeable.

The school is good if your in sports but if your transferring from a school with 7 to 8 classes a…read moreday you will fall behind with your credits but other than that really good for sports

My youngest daughter was educated in the RISD grades 1-12. In 2 nd grade,she was selected to…read moreparticipate in the Magnet program. After elementary, prior to entering junior high,she was required to select a course of study based on her preferences, testing and availability. She choose science and leadership. Continuing through this program with distinction,she graduated and went on to Texas Tech University. After a biology/ chemistry degree she entered a career in the scientific community where today she is honored and respected after excelling in science. I give a tremendous amount of credit for her success to the RISD Magnet program and the professional educators that were dedicated enough to follow through,assuring students took full advantage of a special curriculum offered them. No doubt,it has positively affected many lives over the years. Definitely,my daughter is proof, commitment to education by public school districts works.

The Richardson High School Multi-Use Activities Center is a great addition to the campus! This…read morecenter now prevents weather from being a factor in practices and games. It also has a fantastic weight training center attached to it for athlete conditioning. Today I was here to watch my grandson's football scrimmage. On a day when it is a heat index of 107, as a spectator it was nice to be inside in the shade, so I know the athletes appreciate it as well! Review #2068

Everything you need to know about the school: the school has ongoing difficulties hiring qualified…read moreteachers, which is a critical concern. The math teacher and the IB coordinator resigned last March, and as of December, no permanent replacements have been appointed. The teacher currently covering these responsibilities reportedly has no prior IB experience. Assigning teachers without confirmed IB background to senior-level classes raises serious concerns about the quality and continuity of instruction. The chemistry teacher taught online for half a year because the school was unable to secure a visa. Another teacher was hired in the middle of the year; however, the school has not provided any information regarding her IB experience or certification. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for parents to assess whether IB standards are being met. The school's salary and benefits package appears to be uncompetitive within the local market, which may explain the hiring challenges. At the same time, the school continues to allocate funds to cosmetic updates such as repainting facilities and redesigning the website through third-party contractors. This raises reasonable questions about budget priorities. Overall, student academic outcomes do not appear to be the school's primary focus. Additionally, it is publicly known that the director's wife works in UX design; beyond this, the rationale for the recent urgency to redesign the school's website remains unclear.

Imagine, just for a second, that you live in a different world…read more In this world, when you are traveling in France or Canadá, your child can have a conversation with adults or other kids in French with such a pure Parisian accent that no local would ever suspect that he/she did not grew up in France. Imagine a world where in highschool the honors class is the entire highschool, 9th graders present the College Board "AP French" exam and every single 9th grader gets a solid 5 (max AP grade). Imagine a place where AP courses and IB (International Baccalaureate) or FB (French Baccalaureate) diplomas are not mutually exclusive and, 1370 SAT and 30 ACT scores are the average. Sounds like a familiar place? If it does not then you should consider DIS for your kids.

I highly recommend this school. They foster excellent student growth and are very helpful. However,…read morethe online enrollment process can be confusing; I struggled with it until a lady in the office assisted me. The staff speaks both Spanish and English, and the lunch food is good. Students don't wear uniforms, allowing them to dress as they please as long as they follow the dress code.

Came here for the first time to do a track workout. Super nice fields and track feels extra fresh…read moreand new. Great space to play football, softball, kickball or whatever. Safe environment and tons of parking right on the fields. If you are looking for a place to workout in the evenings or weekend, this is a great place to do so.

When I was in high school my girlfriend was a student here and I was always kind of jealous of her…read morehigh school versus the rivalry high school I attended. They layout of the campus is beautiful. It is a 96 acre 5 building facility that looks much more like a junior college than a high school. It has duck ponds with fountains and walkways throughout the campus. At the time, I had never seen a high school quite like that. Today, there are some others with similar designs, but mostly it is still cutting edge for high school layouts. Most recently I was here for a fund raiser holiday bazaar they hold every year. The campus is still as beautiful as it ever was!

Fantastic public school with advanced academics and excellent extracurricular activities of all…read morekinds. This school is ranked as one of the best school systems in Texas - not to mention the nation!

Best school for Hispanics it has amazing teachers people can learn however and whatever they want…read more I actually recommend 100% most of the time you have fun as a student.

If youre thinking of sending your kids here.. dont. Send them to hillcrest just a few miles away…read morewhere theyll atleast can get an IB diploma. Honestly not a good school academically at all.

We went to the Carrollton wind Symphony at this school. Lots of parking close to the door. Seats…read morewere comfortable and sound system was excellent. I look forward to going to more presentations at this school.

DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE The Lionettes program was very disappointing. I felt like some students…read morewere treated unfairly, and there was constant negativity and favoritism. Miss Reyes often came across as rude and unsupportive instead of encouraging, and it made dance stop feeling enjoyable for many students. A teacher should inspire confidence, not make students feel discouraged or embarrassed and not only that she has also stole over 20 thousand dollars in fund raisers which is absolutely crazy knowing the lionettes worked hard for that just for it to randomly go missing yea okay. The administration also seemed inconsistent with discipline. Mr ivan cedillio treated many color groups blacks and whites differently than others, and punishments did not always feel fair. Instead of listening to student concerns, it often felt like issues were ignored. Academically, some teachers did not seem to care whether students succeeded. Assignments that were turned in would sometimes not get graded properly or they were to lazy to even grade it and just give you a big fat 0, and communication with students could be frustrating. The school food was also bad most of the time -- freezer burned, low quality, and not enjoyable at all. On top of that, the student environment could be very disrespectful and draining. Not every teacher was bad. The dance company teacher was actually supportive and passionate about students succeeding, which made a huge difference. But overall, my experience at this school was negative, stressful, and disappointing. I would seriously think twice before joining programs like Lionettes, cheer, softball, or other activities here.