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
      • After-School Program
      • Arts
      • Athletics
      • 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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      • Meet the Head of School
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        • Classical Education
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        • History of Westminster
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        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • Employment
      • Campus Tour
      • 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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A Message From The Preschool Director

Thank you for your interest in The Griffin Academy of Westminster School.

Beginning school is such an exciting time for you and your child. I am delighted that you are considering The Griffin Academy to begin your child’s journey through his/her academic experience. Our program offers part-time and full-time school options to three and four-year-olds. The Griffin Academy welcomes students from all races, religions, and national origins.

The Griffin Academy is an extension of Westminster School. Although the Griffin Academy is a young school (opened in the fall of 2010), Westminster School has been in operation since 1962. The classical curriculum at Westminster School provides students in grades K-8 with an accelerated, well-rounded program, which also includes an emphasis on the arts. The Griffin Academy will provide the first step in preparation for that classical education to begin in elementary school.

Lee Kristine

We believe in encouraging the children to use good manners, to be kind, to be respectful of one another, to be creative, to learn how to socialize with others, and to be interested in learning. Our school day is built around routine. During the day, the children explore academics (letters, sounds, numbers, science found in nature, our community, art-based projects, and music) as well as social learning. The children also participate in weekly enrichment classes, which include art, library and science, and French.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact me if you are interested in touring the facility and/or learning more about our program. You may reach me by e-mail at klee@westminsterschool.com, or by phone at 703-256-3620 ext. 44.

Griffin Academy Curriculum

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Westminster School
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