West Shore
Junior/Senior High
This National Blue Ribbon School’s motto is “Excellence Achieved,” which
is why it attracts ambitious students seeking a challenging middle school
and high school experience. Students work towards earning a Diploma of
Distinction by taking accelerated classes in a nurturing environment
with smaller class sizes. As an open enrollment school of choice, students
in grades 7th through 12th can attend regardless of their assigned school
with transportation provided at designated pickup points.
Each student working towards a Diploma of Distinction is required to
complete two Accelerations, advanced classes for extra credit, to graduate.
Students can choose to complete one Acceleration in middle school or
complete both Accelerations in high school. In middle school, these accelerated
courses include Foreign Language, Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors,
or Biology Honors. In high school, students can take college-level classes
including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes or computer
based courses through Brevard Virtual School. Here, technology is equally
important as textbooks in a student’s learning experience. An open
computer lab and mobile laptop lab give students daily use of computers
in all areas of study from foreign language to graphic design and internet
access to research class projects. Many teachers also post homework assignments
online for students and parents to access on the school’s website.
Because responsibility and self-discipline are key to lifelong success,
the school has a strong character education program that pairs each student
with a mentor or advocate. Part of each student’s personal growth
comes from a commitment to community service as part of the school’s
curriculum.
250 Wildcat Alley, Melbourne, FL 32935 • Tel (321) 242-4730
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