The Benefits of a Private School Go Beyond Small Class Sizes Small class sizes are generally touted as the primary differentiator between private and public schools, but there’s so much more that sets them apart. Let’s take a broader look at four of the key differentiators that private schools have to offer. 1. Governance Private […]
Westminster’s 2020–2021 Return-to-School Plan
5 Questions about Our In-Person Classes Westminster is proud and excited to be offering in-person classes for the 2020–2021 school year. While we know our current and prospective Westminster families are excited too, we also understand there are still lots of questions. Please read the answers to these five common questions we’ve been receiving, and […]
6 Things Parents Should Consider
From Shopping to Transportation, Here’s How to Prepare for the 2020–21 Academic Year Education has always been a primary driver of overall health. Quality teaching helps cultivate reasoning, social-emotional awareness, community engagement, life skills, and knowledge—all of which contribute to individual and community growth. As families and children battle social isolation, financial worries, and mental […]
Teacher Spotlight on Jori Sapper
Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication, Compassion, and Innovation At Westminster, we take so much pride in our teaching staff. Every day, our teachers instill a love of learning in the children, inspire new ideas, and cultivate a safe environment where students can grow and thrive. Today, we take a moment to honor one of those […]
Benefits of a Private Education in Preschool
Five Reasons Not to Wait to Support Nurturing Your Child’s Early Education Potential Some people believe that it’s best to reserve private education for older students. But the biggest benefits of a private-school education happen in the early grades. In fact, we will go over five of the main benefits to starting private education much […]
Benefits of a Private School
Four Ways Private Education Facilitates Student Success If this last spring taught us anything, it’s that the unexpected can happen at any time. When it does happen, you want the important aspects of life to continue with as little disruption as possible, and that’s especially true of our children’s education. Here are four distinct advantages […]
Is A Classical Education Relevant
Why Is A Classical Education Relevant In The Digital Age? American children are growing up in the digital age. Many of them spend hours a day looking at screens, including at many schools. On their own time, they dive into the superficial topics and trends of social media and gather information from unverified and often [...]
The Westminster Kindergarten Journey
Your Child’s Education Should Begin With the Very Best Kindergarten Experience Westminster School offers the most dynamic kindergarten experience in Northern Virginia. Our carefully designed program, delivered by knowledgeable, dedicated, and creative teachers, ensures that each student receives the individual attention and encouragement that he/she needs to grow and thrive in school and in life. The [...]
Inside Our Language Arts Classrooms
Inside Our Language Arts Classrooms Kindergarten In language arts, the students have finished learning the alphabet and are now learning to create their own short vowel words. The class is getting ready for the first grade by using smaller pencils and crayons, completing morning work, and writing full headings on their work. First Grade First-grade [...]
