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Westerly Hills
Academy
4420 Denver Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
Courier #: 577
P: 980-343-6021  |  F: 980-343-6122 
Principal: Kiesha Pride
LC: Northwest
Bell Schedule: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grades: PreK-5
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School Improvement Team

Members of the School Leadership Team (SLT) are directly involved in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, and as appropriate, some of the day-to-day operations of the school.

The School Leadership Team:

  • Facilitates the development of the School Improvement Plan.
  • Uses data as the driving force to create programmatic instructional change.
  • Monitors, assesses, and amends the School Improvement Plan, as needed.
  • Advances policies and procedures that enhance achievement and meet educational, safety and parent involvement goals.
  • Facilitates communication within the Professional Learning Community.
  • Builds the capacity of the school to address parent and staff concerns.
 
 School Leadership Team Members:
​Committee Position and Name​Email Address​Date Elected
Principal Mrs. Kiesha Pride
kiesha.pride@cms.k12.nc.us
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Asst. Principal Ms. Tammillye Wardtammillyed.ward@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
Dean of Students Ms. Catina Scott catina.scott@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
Reina Bartes
Parent
9/9/22
Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Albritton
rhonda1.albritton@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
1st Grade Teacher 

9/9/22
2nd Grade Teacher Ms. Schmidt
ashley1.schmidt@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
Carlissia Grice
Parent
9/9/22
Yasmin Copeland
Parent
9/9/22
5th Grade Teacher Ms. Rai
poonama.rai@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
Instructional Facilitator Dr. Roberts
alecia.alexander@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
EL Teacher Mrs. Taylor
robin1.taylor@cms.k12.nc.us
9/9/22
Lachervo Allbrook
Parent
9/9/22
Counselor Ms. Carter carter@cms.k12.nc.us9/9/22
District Staff Ms. Finkfink@cms.k12.nc.us-
District Staff Ms. Manessmaness@cms.k12.nc.us-
Shauanna Morris
Parent
9/9/22
Edna Leggette
Parent
9/9/22

  
School Leadership Team Meeting Schedule:
Location: Westerly Hills Academy- Media Center

DateTime
September 8, 2022
3:30 pm
October 6, 2022
3:30 pm
November 3, 2022
3:30 pm
December 3, 2022
3:30 pm
January 5,  2023
3:30 pm
February 2, 2023
3:30 pm
March 2, 2023
3:30 pm
April 6, 2023
3:30 pm
May 4, 2023
June 1, 2023
3:30 pm
3:30 pm

School Leadership Team Meeting Minutes and Presentation:



We are thrilled to announce the release of Digital Inclusion Institute Online Learning Modules. This website is equipped with a plethora of video tutorials for all things digital learning. In an effort to impact more parents and guardians we have a copy of each video in both English and Spanish. Our goal is to empower parents and give them the opportunity to learn more about technology, hardware, software and the platforms that are utilized in your schools. Our hope is by empowering parents, guardians and caretakers we can provide a deeper understanding and connection to the school, the ability to help students navigate technology at home, more opportunities for workforce development, and lastly, but most importantly, the ability to upward mobility. The website can be found at bit.ly/digitalinclusioninstitute 

 

Learning Modules Include: 

  • PC Navigation 
    • Logging On to a PC 
    • Basic Navigation 
    • Connecting to WiFI 
  • Chromebook Navigation 
    • Basic Navigation
    • Chromebook Security Settings 
  • Email 
    • Introduction to Email 
    • Navigating Email 
    • Composing Emails 
  • Virtual Meetings 
    • Teams
    • Google Meet 
    • Zoom 
  • Navigating Canvas
    • Downloading the Canvas Application 
    •  Accessing the Parent Code
    • Parent Signing into Canvas
    • Navigating Canvas 
  • Navigating PowerSchool 
    • Creating a PowerSchool Account 
    • Downloading the PowerSchool App
    • Navigating the PowerSchool Parent Portal

 

P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte, NC 28230-0035
Phone: 980-343-3000
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools website (www.cms.k12.nc.us) is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any website accessibility concerns may be brought via the following, Email the Web Accessibility Team at WebAccessibility or Call: 980.343.0115. In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities, may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator at titleixcoordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education.