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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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Why Small Class Size Is Important

Why Small Class Size Is ImportantIndividualized Attention Academic Achievement Positive Impact on Students and Teachers Studies have demonstrated that students who are assigned to smaller classes in grades K-3rd do better in every way that can be measured: they score higher on tests, receive better grades, and exhibit improved attendance. A recent Department of Education evaluation revealed that [...]

Child Into A Reader

Turn Your Child Into A Reader What are the best ways to ensure that your child becomes a good reader? What if you find that your elementary-aged child isn’t very interested in reading? Studies have shown that the primary indicator of your child’s reading success is the number of hours that you spend reading aloud to him or her. This should not [...]

A Unique Time In Your Child’s Development

Preparing For A Special And Unique Time In Your Child’s Development As your child graduates from preschool and approaches the K-2 school years, there are important facets of development that need to be addressed. These developmental areas may be categorized as social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Children reach certain milestones at different times; however, there are certain [...]

Favorite Part Of School Break

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SCHOOL? “BREAK!” Many Westminster parents may have asked this question and received a similarly frank response from their child, wryly commenting to themselves, “Well, I’m glad that tuition check is being so well spent.” Actually, it is. The American Academy of Pediatrics, First Lady Michelle Obama, teachers, and educational researchers [...]