Mission Statement

The mission of Westlawn Elementary School is to ensure that each child will be responsible, academically successful, and respectful towards self and others.  A caring and competent faculty and staff, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a safe, child-centered environment conducive to learning.

BBSST: Building Based Student Support Team

BBSST

Definition of BBSST: Building-Based Student Support Team

(BBSST) is a school-based, problem solving approach to meet the needs of at-risk students in regular education classroom settings. Team members discuss issues related to specific needs of teachers and students and offer teachers assistance in resolving problems. The team is composed of regular program teachers, administrators, counselors and other individuals as needed (i.e. special education personnel), but not limited to, attendance officers and representives from Nursing Services. This team pools their expertise from many areas to help resolve many school and student issues. Using this collabrative approach, educators are given the opportunity to address concerns and find solutions. Through this team effort, referrals to programs outside the regular classroom can be significantly reduced. Educators can receive immediate support when confronting specific academic, social, and/or behavioral concerns regarding students. Teachers receive support when confronting specific academic, social, and/or behavioral concerns regarding students. 

Questions regarding BBSST assistance should be directed to the office.  All questions will be forwarded to the BBSST committee. You can reach the office at 221-1705.