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Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy
Mission: Westminster is a christian, independent day school for boys and girls, which seeks to develop the whole person for college and for life through excellent education.
Programs: Elementary & secondary education, general order: the school enrolled 1864 students in the year ended june 30, 2017 with 33% minority enrollment. Low class size encourages academic achievements reflected by students' accomplishments including 16 national merit finalists, 17 semifinalists and 36 commended students. The most recent sat range for the middle 50% of the senior class was 1340-1500. The school's faculty, with 226 advanced degrees, represents an integral component of each student's education. Another significant component of their education is the school's 3 libraries which house 82,000 volumes. Westminster's students' interests extend beyond academics, and include athletic pursuits, artistic accomplishments, and community service. In the 2016-2017 school year, the school won 7 state championships in athletic competitions, with over 80% of students involved in athletic activities. The arts are historically very strong at westminster. Over 54% of students in the middle school and 31% of students in the upper school participate in the performing arts. The band, orchestra, and choral programs have a number of offerings in each division of the school, and consistently receive superior rating in competitions. Westminster is dedicated to the concept of community service and students have a strong tradition of involvement in their school and the wider community. Most students participate in voluntary community service. All divisions of the school participate in service opportunities throughout the school year. Through its endowment, westminster has been able to provide educational opportunities to students who would otherwise not be able to participate in private education. In the 2016-2017 school year, 13% of the students received need-based financial aid which made attendance at westminster possible. Food services provides 2,300 lunches each day for students, faculty and staff, plus a number of additional meals at events at the school.
student service programs: westminster auxiliary enterprises provide programs and services which augment the school's educational objectives. Westminster elementary school's after-school program, ask! , services approximately 250 students. Students may choose to participate in mini-courses in a variety of subject areas including academics, arts and athletics during regular program hours. Westminster's summer programs offer a wide variety of opportunities for westminster and non-westminster students ages 4-16. Westminster's nursery services 125 students between the ages of six weeks and four years and is available for both westminster and non-westminster students. Curriculum is designed to develop and sustain each childs natural curiosity to inspire a lifelong love for learning.