• DEMOGRAPHICS
    YEAR SCHOOL OPENED
    1964
    ATTENDANCE RATE (%)
    N/A
    student Enrollment
    286
    Race/Ethnicity (%)
    African American....................... 14.0
    Hawaii/Pac. Islander.......................... -
    White.............................. 47.2
    Multiracial...................... 14.4
    Hispanic......................... 23.3
    American Indian/AK....................... -
    Asian.............................. -
    GENDER (%)
    Male................................ 53.9 
    Female........................... 46.1
    Special Services** (%)
    FARMS........................... 15.3
    504.................................. -
    Special Ed..................... 12.6
    LEP................................. -
    Title 1............................. No

     **Special Services Terms Glossary

    School Renovation Details - 2011 - Switched to Early Childhood; 2016-2017 -Classroom additions to refine existing building to suit all Pre-K and K students, electrical system update, new boilers etc.

West Meade Early Education Center

West Meade

Who We Are: Our Community and School Culture

  • Each of our schools’ leadership teams analyzed the factors that impact their students’ ability to engage deeply and achieve academic success. They shared stories of their students and families, some of whom are facing serious challenges associated with physical wellness, social-emotional stability, unique learning needs, family security, mental health, violence, and food/housing uncertainties. They discussed the obstacles that their students face daily when preparing to come to school on time, ready to learn.
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    Questions such as the following drove discussions around Anne Arundel County: 

    • What are the challenges and obstacles that negatively affect our students’ engagement and achievement most significantly and why?
    • Are we analyzing our data and listening closely to learn about all of our students when we seek to understand our learners’ social-emotional and academic struggles?
    • How do cultural differences, language challenges, transportation difficulties, health problems, and frequent family relocation (mobility) serve as obstacles to school success for our students?
    • What resources and supports are available within AACPS and across our county to support students and families in need?  How do we help our families receive the supports they need?

Our School Culture

  • Below is the school’s story as seen through the eyes of school leaders. They discuss the culture of their school and the community.

    Serving a population diverse in culture, race, and economic status, our staff ranges from fresh first year teachers to seasoned educators with years of experience - each one passionate about their work here at West Meade EEC. All staff  members work together to provide multiple supports for the students. Students and staff alike demonstrate skills to encourage one another and provide a warm welcoming environment for all of our children and the community.

    West Meade EEC also provides a rich multicultural environment. Many of our military families have lived in different countries around the world;; and as a result, many of our students have been exposed to a variety of cultures.  Our students enjoy sharing information and learning about life in other countries and cultures.  At West Meade EEC, we celebrate different cultures through our multicultural events and activities throughout the year.

     
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    The PTO is supportive of our instructional programs and members volunteer frequently with tasks including: assisting with rainbow words, manning the Scholastic book fairs, volunteering for field trips, and fundraising to help defray our families’ out-of-pocket costs for field trips.

    Our instructional program prepares students for their ultimate transition to Grade 1 and future educational endeavors.  All of our young students participate daily and take responsibility for their learning. The multiple benefits of Positive Behavioral Strategies, Restorative Practices (Community Circles), and other behavioral supports empower students to work through developmental issues and become successful with self-regulation of emotions, increasing the time children are able to remain with their peers in class and to engage in learning experiences. 

CHALLENGES TO STUDENT SUCCESS

  • The leadership team in each AACPS school reviewed all of the factors that may influence their students’ engagement and achievement in school; these challenges include academic data elements, community history, and socio-economic aspects of each community. The school’s leadership team identified the following elements as impactful for their students.

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