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West Side Elementary School is a PreK through 5th-grade elementary school in Rossville, Georgia, in the northwest corner of the state.

At West Side Elementary School we believe that:

• Everyone can be a leader.

• Everyone has genius.

• Change starts with me.

• Educators empower students to lead their own learning.

• Our role as educators is to develop the whole child.

West Side Elementary School is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd).

Our Mission Statement:  West Side Elementary ensures high levels of learning for all students.

Our Vision:  West Side Elementary is a school devoted to educating the whole child. As a Model PLC School, we commit to creating a culture where faculty and staff members collaborate with one another, parents, students, and our community.

Our Value Promise:  Every child, every day, without exception.

At West Side Elementary School, as a member of the Catoosa County School District, we believe that:

• Our core business is teaching for learning.

• All students have potential and will be expected to learn.

• All students can learn and learn in different ways.

• Quality education is a shared responsibility by students, state, parents, and the community.

• A safe, orderly, and nurturing environment facilitates learning.