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Northern Virginia Private School

Admission
- Admission
- Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.
Academics & Specials
- ACADEMICS & SPECIALS
  - Educational Approach
    
    Lower School, K-2
    
    Middle School, 3-5
    
    Upper School, 6-8
- Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.
About Us
- ABOUT US
  - Meet the Head of School
  - Mission & Philosophy
    
    Classical Education
    
    School Traditions
    
    History of Westminster
    
    Accreditation
    
    Blog
- Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Private Schools

Why Talking about DEI Is Only Half the Battle Given everything that’s happened over the last several years, it is unsurprising that many schools are reexamining their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With so many national and global events exposing systemic racial, cultural, and gender inequalities, these are worthwhile conversations. To better understand the […]

How Westminster School’s COVID-19 Response Differs from Public School

3 Ways Westminster School Is Managing the Latest Challenges of the Pandemic The pandemic has presented day-to-day challenges for nearly every aspect of life, and school is no exception. This has meant everything from unexpected closures to a lack of virtual teaching options at many public schools. The sheer number of students and the need […]

4 Benefits of Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary Education

Why Westminster School Believes in the Importance of History for Developing Minds in Elementary Education “History is just about memorizing names and dates. It has no bearing on my life today. History is boring.” There probably isn’t a single history teacher who hasn’t heard at least one of these refrains from a distraught student. History […]