About The School

• Admissions
• Mission Statement and Philosophy
• Our Educational Approach
• School Facility
• Meet the Headmaster
• School Community
• Educational Curriculum
• Kindergarten Overview
• Drama
• Music & Orchestra
• Physical Education & Athletics
• Academic Achievements
• Accomplishments
• After-School Care Program
• Summer Program
• Bus Service
• Development
• Alumni Resources
• Parent Resources

More Information

Admissions

• Open House Schedule and Admissions Calendar
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Application for Admission
• Tuition and Fee Schedule 2008/2009
• Kindergarten and 1st Grade Recommendation Form
• Grades 2-8 General Recommendation Form
• Grades 6-8 Math Recommendation Form
• Grades 6-8 English Recommendation Form

Our Educational Approach

• Parents Give Westminster School in Virginia Top Grades!

Educational Curriculum

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• History/Classical Studies
• Languages
• Art
• Enrichment
• Geography

Summer Program

• Summer Course and Camp Brochure 2008
• Summer Course and Camp Registration Form 2008

Bus Service

• School Bus Fees 2008/2009

Parent Resources

• School Supply List for 2008-2009

Essays about Private Schools in Virginia

• Why Should You Pay to send your child to a Private K-8 School in Virginia?
• Does It Really Matter Where My Child Attends Elementary School?

Physical Education & Athletics

The core philosophy of Westminster School rests on a belief that the highest levels of individual achievement and fulfillment may best be attained through a balance of mind, body, and spirit, and that the development of each is of the utmost importance. At Westminster, therefore, the Physical Education Program enjoys parity with all other academic and art programs.

Physical Education

It is our goal that every child achieve a strong foundation in physical education during the formative years of development. The establishment of beneficial fitness and health practices in the early years enhances self-esteem, promotes life-long, healthy behaviors, and encourages positive social development. Westminster provides a balanced physical education program at each grade level which includes a broad spectrum of developmental activities which are consistent with the age-related level of development. Students in all grades have P. E. class every day. Students in grades K-2 change into tennis shoes for P. E. class. Westminster provides P. E. uniforms for students in 3^rd-8^th grades.

Sports Program

In an extension of the Physical Education Program, Westminster encourages students to participate in organized sports through an after-school sports program. In addition to enhancing their physical fitness and skills, participation in team sports provides an important opportunity for children to strengthen desirable qualities of character, such as determination, self-discipline, cooperativeness, modesty, resilience, and respect for others. Moreover, the experience of striving vigorously to meet the challenges of competition is one that stretches the human spirit through hardship, struggle, and triumph (or honorable defeat)--lessons rich in possibility for any individual.

Westminster is a founding member of the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC), a league of approximately 10 area private schools who organize competitive seasons in several sports. Westminster sponsors Junior Varsity girls’ and boys’ teams, comprised of 5^th and 6^th grade students, and Varsity girls’ and boys’ teams, comprised of 7^th and 8^th graders, in soccer, basketball, and softball. Westminster also fields teams for track and field and cross-country events. There are no try-outs for Westminster travel teams; any student who wishes to participate may join the team, and Westminster provides the team uniforms. In addition to the CAC competition, the P. E. Department sponsors a winter-time, intramural basketball program for students in grades 5 – 8.

While an appropriately competitive attitude and continuous improvement of game skills are important aspects of the sports program, the highest value held by Westminster teams is good sportsmanship. Among the many winning banners that grace the gymnasium walls, Westminster is proudest of those it has earned for sportsmanship.

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