Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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    • 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.


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    • ACADEMICS & SPECIALS

      • The Westminster Educational Approach
        • Lower School, Grades K-2
        • Middle School, Grades 3-5
        • Upper School, Grades 6-8
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      • STEAM Program & Makerspace
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    • 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.


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    • 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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February 20, 2021

How Julia Elder Exemplifies the Westminster Credo

Presenting Challenge. Building Character. Instilling Confidence. Schools are charged with the academic, social, and personal development of every student who walks through their doors, and we take that mission seriously at Westminster. We take our credo of presenting challenge, building character, and instilling confidence to heart, and today we shine a spotlight on Julia Elder, […]

Article by Westminster School / Academics, Blog

January 25, 2021

Five Benefits of a Classical Education

How a Well-Rounded Education Builds Confidence and Instills Character Born of the Renaissance, a classical education is designed to grow the whole child. Susan Glazier, assistant head of school at Westminster School in Northern Virginia, explains: “A classical education develops the entire humanity of a child. We are challenging and nurturing children—intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, […]

Article by Westminster School / Blog, Academics

January 13, 2021

4 Ways to Safely Have PE During a Pandemic

How Westminster School Successfully Adapted The Physical Education Program The pandemic presents many challenges for schools, including how to safely conduct physical education classes. Given the vital importance of these programs in schools, here’s an overview of why PE is such a critical class, as well as some creative ways to keep students both safe […]

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September 23, 2020

Private Schools VS. Public Schools

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 […]

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September 16, 2020

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 […]

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August 13, 2020

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 […]

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July 10, 2020

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 […]

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June 25, 2020

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 […]

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June 15, 2020

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 […]

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3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620

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Westminster School
  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation & Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program & Makerspace
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Employment
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
  • Preschool
  • Contact Us