Our Direction

West Columbus High School will be a school of excellence where students prepare for lifelong learning, enhanced employability, healthy living, and responsible citizenship in a global society. 

West Columbus High School will seek to instill values of collaboration, collegiality, and accountability in personnel and students while encouraging all members of our learning community to embrace the diversity that exists within our school and community.

The mission of West Columbus High School is to ensure the successful growth and development of the whole student in a safe and inclusive environment.  
Core FunctionEffective PracticeCodeSuccess IndicatorWise Ways®ActionResource
Domain 1: Turnaround LeadershipPractice 1B: Monitor short-and long-term goalsB3.03The principal monitors curriculum and classroom instruction regularly and provides timely, clear, constructive feedback to teachers.ViewVideoTool
Domain 3: Instructional TransformationPractice 3A: Diagnose and respond to student learning needsA1.04ALL teachers assess student progress frequently using a variety of evaluation methods and make appropriate curriculum adjustments based on results.View
A4.01The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the individual needs of students across all tiers.View
Practice 3B: Provide rigorous evidence-based instructionA1.07ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.ViewVideo
A2.04Instructional Teams develop standards-aligned units of instruction for each subject and grade level.ViewVideo
Practice 3C: Remove barriers and provide opportunitiesA4.16The school develops and implements consistent, intentional, and on-going plans to support student transitions for grade-to-grade and level-to-level.View
Domain 4: Culture ShiftPractice 4A: Build a strong community intensely focused on student learningA4.06ALL teachers are attentive to students' emotional states, guide students in managing their emotions, and arrange for supports and interventions when necessary.View
Practice 4C: Engage students and families in pursuing education goalsE1.06The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the home (what parents can do at home to support their children's learning).ViewVideo
NC SBE Goal 1:Eliminate opportunity gaps by 2027 The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the individual needs of students across all tiers.View
NC SBE Goal 2:Improve school and district performance by 2027 The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the home (what parents can do at home to support their children's learning).ViewVideo





West Columbus High
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo NC 28430
910-654-6111
Principal: Mr. John Browning
  • Elizabeth Blackmon
  • Marsha Britt
  • John Browning
  • Tasha Dyson
  • Angela Edwards
  • Perry Frink
  • Michelle Haigler
  • Lisa Hamilton
  • Stephanie Hammond
  • Heather Herring
  • Suanne Housand
  • Amanda Leggett
  • Wendy Turbeville
  • Jessica Williamson
  • LaMonte Williamson
  • Assistant Principa...
  • English Teacher
  • Principal
  • EC Teacher
  • Testing Coordinato...
  • Parent
  • Guidance Counselor
  • CTE Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Math Teacher
  • Math Teacher
  • English Teacher
  • Secretary
  • Teacher
  • PE Teacher