Distinctives

Westminster builds upon the rich tradition of a classical liberal arts education to equip students to know and love that which is true, good, and beautiful.  Dating all the way back to the 4th century B.C., classical education became the primary method of instruction up until the early 20th century.  At root, this method seeks to build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and tools in students' hearts and minds so that they are well-prepared to live a fruitful life. Most importantly, classical education seeks to cultivate the affection of students to love wisdom and virtue.  When equipped with this foundation, students receive instruction in all of the fundamental subjects like reading, math, grammar, and writing while also possessing the ability to think critically, speak with eloquence, and write with persuasion. The end result is students who are well prepared for a lifetime of learning because they have been equipped with the tools necessary to think and learn for themselves. To learn more about our approach to classical education, we recommend The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Classical Christian Education by Kevin Clark and Ravi Jain and Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning by Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans.

Westminster is rooted in an unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  This means the gospel is integrated into every subject taught, not merely in Bible class. It also means everything we do is aimed at drawing students back to their fundamental need for grace, forgiveness, and salvation in Christ.  Whether on the playground, in the hallways, or in the classroom, students experience Westminster as a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is central.

Westminster is committed to partnering with Christian parents seeking to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This partnership thrives when the school and the parents are like-minded with regard to faith convictions and values. From this place of unity, parents, teachers, and administration work together toward the students' academic and spiritual growth.  Regular communication between parents and teachers ensures that both parties have the information necessary to shepherd each child toward their God-given potential in Christ.

Westminster seeks to cultivate an environment where every student is seen, known, loved, and pursued.  In this context, students establish rich and meaningful relationships with teachers, ensuring that the highest level of nurturing support is offered.  To achieve this, we keep class sizes small.  We also focus on creating an intentionally relational culture, fostering an ideal environment for each student to be shepherded academically, socially, and spiritually.