What are the procedures for snack and lunch?What are the procedures for snack and lunch?For the morning snack, on a rotating basis, parents provide a peanut-free snack for the class (approximately twice a month). Lunch is brought from home. A pizza lunch is offered each month.The afternoon snack is peanut-free and is provided by the [...]

How Much Is Tuition?How much is tuition?Tuition and Fee Schedule 2019/2020

What are the age requirements for entry?What are the age requirements for entry?Candidates for the three-year-old class must be three by October 31. Candidates for the four-year-old class must be four by October 31. Children may enroll in the Junior-Kindergarten class if they are turning five by December 31. (Younger four-year-olds may be moved to [...]

Do You Offer Extended Care?Do You Offer Extended Care?Extended care is available for an additional fee. Before-School-Care is available from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. After-School-Care for the three-year-olds is available from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. After-School-Care for the four-year-olds is available from 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Is The Griffin Academy a “feeder” school ?Is The Griffin Academy a “feeder” school for Westminster School?The Griffin Academy provides an exceptionally high-quality, nurturing learning environment for preschool-aged children. This developmentally tailored program is delivered by a well-qualified, loving staff, who are dedicated to providing the best possible all-around experience for the children in their [...]

Why should I send my child to The Griffin Academy?Why should I send my child to The Griffin Academy?The Griffin Academy provides an exceptionally high-quality, nurturing learning environment for preschool-aged children. This developmentally tailored program is delivered by a well-qualified, loving staff, who are dedicated to providing the best possible all-around experience for the children [...]

Are There Special Requirements?Are there special requirements for admission to Westminster school?Admission to kindergarten is based on birth date, order of application, and readiness testing. For grades 1-7, admission is based on order of application, the results of a qualifying exam, a writing sample, teacher evaluation, and an interview with parents and child. Westminster School [...]

Why Should I Pay For Private Schooling?Why should I pay to send my child to a private K-8 school?The years from age 3 to 14 are the most formative in a person’s life. Character, attitude, sense of self, work ethic, and expectations of life’s possibilities are all shaped during this crucial span from infancy to [...]

Are You Full?Are you full? What are the provisions for new registrants? How much is tuition?Most grades usually have some openings for new applicants. Registration is limited to 18 students (16 in kindergarten) per class (2 classes per grade). Tuition for 2013-2014 is $19,152 or less (depending on grade level), well below the median for [...]