Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

Admissions
- Admissions
- - Meet the Director
  - HS and College Attendance
- 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
  - The Westminster Educational Approach
    
    Lower School, Grades K-2
    
    Middle School, Grades 3-5
    
    Upper School, Grades 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
    
    School Community
    
    History of Westminster
- 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.
Preschool
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Lower School: French

French Class (three times a week)

n kindergarten, students are introduced to the French language and culture through regular interaction with a French-speaking teacher who visits their classroom. Through the use of simple conversations, songs, games, and holiday-related activities, children begin to acquire a basic vocabulary and correct pronunciation, and experience language learning as enjoyable.

Expanding on earlier concepts and skills, first-grade students are introduced to a variety of stories and songs in themed units of study, which give them more opportunities to communicate in French, increase vocabulary, and learn about French culture

In the second grade, the students continue to practice reading, writing, and speaking French. Grammar concepts are reinforced, and vocabulary is expanded to allow the student to relate in French to his or her immediate environment. The children enjoy learning more about French culture in a variety of French-speaking countries.