Philosophy of Education
We believe that a complete education transforms knowledge into practical action. The development and application of Christian character through leadership training, community service, co-curricular programs, and the building of relationships are essential outgrowths of our educational perspective.
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Westminster is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school founded on the following beliefs:
Our Role
As a covenantal school, we are committed—in partnership with home and church—to providing a quality education that is based on the understanding that God is the creator and sustainer of all things, and Jesus Christ is the only redeemer of our fallen world.
Our Curriculum
We believe that our curriculum provides an academically diverse student body with knowledge of the traditional liberal arts and the skills and wisdom to apply that knowledge. Teachers are committed to designing and employing creative teaching strategies to meet this goal.
Our Community
We believe that trust, respect, and open communication are the foundation of the school program and the community atmosphere. We expect staff and students to exemplify biblical standards in their attitudes and lifestyles and to take personal responsibility for the growth and development of others.
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A Westminster education encourages students to:
- Respond personally to the gift of salvation.
- Develop a biblical value system that guides decision-making.
- Develop individuality and self-acceptance based on God’s grace and truth alone.
- Accept and appreciate all people as God’s image-bearers.
- Recognize, embrace, and participate in the interpersonal relationships within the community.
- Develop basic competencies and applicable skills in theology, sciences, physical education, humanities, foreign languages, and practical and fine arts.
- Become life-long learners.
- Participate in co-curricular activities with tenacity, poise, and perspective.
- Participate in interdisciplinary activities, recognize the interrelatedness of the disciplines, and synthesize the disciplines for themselves.
- Seek God’s plan for their lives and follow God’s leading in education, career choices, and lifestyle.
- Demonstrate responsible stewardship of time, talents, and resources.
- Respect and enjoy God’s creation.
- Influence our culture as redemptive agents in a fallen world by applying God’s standard of truth and grace.
Westminster Graduates:
Love the Lord with all their hearts and walk with Him.
Know that God created them with beauty and purpose and that they should live to bear His image by creating things of beauty and purpose.
Understand the world around them and discern and reject the cultural idols of their day.
Value learning and seek to discover God’s created order.
Find joy in their role as agents of kingdom restoration in every area of life.
Honor the Lord by honoring their families and serving their communities.
Cultivate their experience at Westminster by pressing on toward the high calling of Christ Jesus.
Westminster teachers inspire and challenge students to use their gifts for God's glory.
Teaching at Westminster
