- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Westinghouse Academy 6-12
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Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12
A Community School
Westinghouse News
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Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12, announced the new inductees to the Wall Of Fame
Recipients were awarded and celebrated with a fantastic speech from fellow alums and Mayor Ed Gainey. Congratulations to the new Inductees!
District News
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‘By us, for us.’ PPS students make decisions on how to spend ESSER funds
Called the Student-Led ESSER Funding, the initiative will be led by a 14-member ESSER subcommittee of the Student Voice effort in PPS. Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council [SSAC] and the Students and Government Council [SAGC] will work together to develop proposals for spending a part of the ESSER funds based on student needs.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools, County, City, and Partner4Work Kickoff 9th Year of Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment at Pittsburgh Perry
Learn & Earn Application Period Open Until June 9th
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Gov. Shapiro Highlights Commitment to Creating Better Schools, Recruiting More Teachers at Visit to Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Governor Shapiro highlighted his plan to attract new teachers with a personal income tax credit of up to $2,500 a year for three years.
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Hours 7:15AM - 2:15PM
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-3940
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Uniform Solid khaki tan or navy blue pants/skirts/jumpers/cargo/shorts. Blue, Yellow, or White Polo or Oxford button-down shirts with a collar, short-sleeve or long –sleeve
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District 1
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FAX (412) 665-4977
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Mascot Bulldogs
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12 is a comprehensive 6-12 neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Homewood community that offers a variety of courses to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of its approximately 500 students. Westinghouse is proud of its rich history in the City of Pittsburgh. The purpose and commitment of Westinghouse Academy 6-12 is to provide a quality educational program for all of our students. Westinghouse not only is fully committed to the advancement of the students academically, but we are fully aware of the need to provide our students with relevant and comprehensive social development. Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12 currently offers five Career and Technical Education comprehensive programs. All of the Career and Technical Education programs are fully accredited with Pennsylvania State and licensure/certification. Students who participate in these programs receive industry recognized training, professional development, internships, community service, field placements and job placement opportunities.Currently Pittsburgh Westinghouse has the following varsity sports teams: Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Co-ed Cross country, Boys Tennis, Boys Soccer, Co-ed Wrestling, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Boys Track, and Girls Track. Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12 currently collaborates with over 45 colleges, universities, community organizations, agencies, churches, and hospitals. The partnerships currently provide mentoring, community services, workforce development opportunities, tutoring, college preparatory classes, and certification/licensures. Partnerships are currently established with the following agencies: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Heinz, NEED, CORO, Homewood Children's Village, Addison Behavioral Care, UPMC PHAT program, YMCA, YWCA, East End Cooperative Ministries, Wesley Spectrum, Family Links, Centers for Victims of Violent Crimes, University of Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh Police Department, Mt. Ararat, Future Educators of America, Children's Hospital, Community Empowerment, Greater Valley Community Services, AmeriCorps, and University of Pittsburgh Social Work Interns just to name a few.
Wilkinsburg Partnership: On October 28, 2015, following months of discussion and opportunities for community feedback, the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Public Schools approved a Letter of Intent regarding the assignment of secondary students in the Wilkinsburg School District to the Pittsburgh Public Schools for the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Approved by the Wilkinsburg School Board on October 27, 2015, the Letter of Intent creates an educational partnership to meet the needs of Wilkinsburg's students, in grades 7-12, and assigns students to Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6-12. Students in grades 7-12 who reside in Wilkinsburg SD are eligible to enroll with Pittsburgh Public Schools, with Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6-12 being their feeder school. Enroll here!
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy -
Advanced Placement
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Advanced Placement Courses Offered:
Biology, English 3, English 4
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Athletics
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Middle School Athletic Programs
Volleyball- Co-ed
Flag Football- Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Swimming- Co-ed
Soccer- Boys
Wrestling
High School Athletic Programs
Football
Cross Country- Boys & Girls
Soccer- Boys
Tennis- Girls
Volleyball- Girls
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Wrestling
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball- Boys
Tennis- Boys T
Track- Boys & Girls
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
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Westinghouse Early Headstart
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Westinghouse Early Headstart
PPS Early Childhood Education Programs provides early learning opportunities to approximately over 2,000 children a year from infancy through five-years of age throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The children and families served receive comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services. By meeting the needs of the “whole child” we ensure that all children are prepared for kindergarten entrance.All of our PPS Early Childhood classrooms operate for 6-hours a day. During that time all children are exposed to a research-based, high quality curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards and receive instruction individually, in small groups, and in whole group settings. Our children also have opportunities to receive specialized services in the classroom through our contracted providers or Early Intervention (as needed), to socialize with peers, and receive breakfast & lunch daily.To learn more about Early Childhood, visit www.pghschools.org/earlychildhood -
CTE
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CTE Programs Offered:
Business Administration, Sports & Entertainment (BASE) , Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Emergency Response Technology (ERT), Health CareersTo learn more about CTE visit www.pghschools.org/cte. -
Community School
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As a Community School, we collaborate with a variety of local organizations to provide on-going support for our students and their families.
Partnerships between District schools and community resources to offer programs which focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement, based on each school’s community needs. Community Schools promote student achievement, positive conditions for learning and the well-being of families and communities.
Community Schools Mission
Using District schools as hubs, partners agencies and community resources work to achieve the following outcomes:
- Children are ready to enter school
- Students attend school consistently
- Students are actively involved in learning and their community
- Families are increasingly involved with their children's education
- Schools are engaged with families and communities
- Students succeed academically
- Students are healthy (physically, socially, and emotionally)
- Students live and learn in a safe, supportive, and stable environment
- Communities are desirable places to live.
Visit www.pghschools.org/communityschools for more information
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FACILITIES
Westinghouse Academy 6-12, located at 1101 North Murtland Street, was built in 1921. The 5 story building a total area of 307,252 square feet.
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8 Science Labs
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18 Classroom Computer Labs
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6 Dedicated Computer Labs
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1 Art Lab
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3 Music Labs
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0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
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7 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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Westinghouse 6-12 Student Handbook 2022-2023
2022-2023 Westinghouse Parent-Student Welcome Packet.pdf 1.83 MB (Last Modified on November 30, 2022)
School Calendars
School Reports
Forms
Flyers
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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Westinghouse Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Westinghouse Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2023.pdf 226.67 KB (Last Modified on January 2, 2023)