Lower School (K-2nd Grade)
Academics Lower School (K-2nd Grade) A Well-Trained Mind: The Foundation of a Classical Education Westminster’s lower school offers a remarkable adventure in learning, fun, friendship, and personal development. Within a warm, nurturing environment, students are encouraged and taught how to exercise independence, responsibility, respect, and kindness, as well as the knowledge, skills and attitudes fundamental…
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Arts at Westminster The arts are part of everyday life at Westminster School. Through visual art, music, orchestra, drama, and dance, students discover new ways to express themselves, work together, and grow in confidence. Music and art are part of the weekly schedule for every grade, and students in grades 3–8 can join orchestra. Every…
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Arts at Westminster Orchestra At Westminster School, students experience a vibrant arts program alongside a challenging classical education. Beginning in third grade, students can join our orchestra program and receive instruction in violin, viola, and cello, with bass introduced in fifth grade. Percussion may also be offered based on student interest. Orchestra students receive weekly…
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Admissions Tuition & Financial Aid Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, offers a superior academic and enriching program for one of the most competitive tuition rates in the Northern Virginia area. Included in the tuition are textbooks, classroom supplies, field trips (approximately eight per year for each grade), student portraits, sports team participation and sports uniforms,…
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About Us Faculty & Staff Faculty members are carefully chosen from qualified teachers who are dedicated to academic excellence and the development of the whole child. In addition to prior experience, they are trained to implement Westminster’s program within its environment of small classes, consistent classroom management, and individual student attention. Teachers are selected on…
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Arts at Westminster Dance Westminster’s dance program introduces students to a variety of traditional and social dances while building confidence, coordination, rhythm, and poise. Students learn both line and partner dances, including the Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, foxtrot, waltz, and jitterbug. The program comes to life through special dances throughout the year.…
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Support Westminister School Gala TicketsSilent AuctionRaffle Gala Sponsors Thank you to our generous sponsors! The North Star The Augustine Family Keith W. Fulk, CPA Ellis Glover Dr. White Starlight Chandra Family Hon. Frederica Massiah-Jackson The Pham Family The Wallis Family Shining Star Shooting Star The Hannaway Family Mr. & Mrs. Meads Mr. & Mrs. Cannon…
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Admissions Transportation We recognize that logistics must play a part in your choice of school. Therefore, Westminster School provides several options for transportation. We are proud to own our own buses and to employ a team of dedicated bus drivers, many who have served the school for a decade or more. Door-to-door bus service is…
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Academics Middle School (Grades 3-5) Fresh Challenges, New Opportunities Westminster’s middle school (grades 3-5) provides an extraordinary academic and character development program for your child. A well-rounded, rich academic curriculum, with daily guidance toward personal responsibility and independent study skills, is combined with close attention to each child’s personal development. Within a warm, nurturing environment,…
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Admissions Process Admissions Calendar Key Deadlines October 1, 2026: Applications open for the 2027-2028 school year February 12, 2027: Candidates are encouraged to submit all application materials by this date, including student records, teacher recommendations, required testing, and any other supporting documents. March 2027: First-round notification letters are sent to candidates who completed the admissions…
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