> Download information about the Pertussis Immunization (aka Tdap) by clicking here here. > Download the Spartan Handbook by clicking here here. > Watch West's teachers perform the rap video West State of Mind here. > Download an English or Spanish version to the School Involvement documents here here. > Get free online tutoring at http://www.librarytutor.org/. Ms. Alyda Mir is the new principal at West Middle School. She has been in the Downey Unified School District since 1997 and began her career in DUSD as a substitute. Then she became an elementary and middle school teacher at West before becoming the Vice-Principal at East Middle School. Welcome back to West Ms. Mir! At West Middle School, we believe each child is valuable. We are committed to providing an effective, challenging, and safe learning environment. Utilizing the resources of home, school, and community, our students will attain the highest possible level of standards-based academic knowledge, technical expertise, and be afforded the opportunity to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills. Our students will become compassionate, responsible citizens that demonstrate confidence, global awareness, and good character in an ever-changing, democratic society.