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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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My Child Wouldn’t Bully

My Child Wouldn’t Bully Someone Else—Would He? October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and it’s a great time to talk to your child about bullying. Many parents are concerned about whether their child is being bullied, but does it occur to them that their child could BE bullying someone else? Preventing bully behavior starts at [...]

Middle-School Makes The Difference!

Middle-School Makes The Difference! According to Katherine Roboff, Executive Director of the nonprofit Higher Achievement (The Washington Post, Opinions, September 29, 2014) “research demonstrates that eighth-graders’ academic achievement has a greater impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school.” At Westminster, we agree that the years between five [...]

P.E. EVERY Day? What About Academics?

P.E. EVERY Day? What About Academics? Many schools today are limiting their physical education classes in order to squeeze in more academic time for their students. It’s understandable: we live in an area where academics are prioritized and students are expected to succeed in the classroom. So why do we have daily P.E. when other [...]