What is the structure of the school day?What is the structure of the school day?The students participate in group activities and individual activities through exploration centers and teacher direction. The daily schedule is flexible, though comforting and fun daily routines are observed.

What Enrichment Classes Are Offered?What Enrichment Classes Are Offered?Enrichment classes include art, Fit kids, French, music and movement, and science.

Do the children take field trips?Do the children take field trips?Field trips (approximately one trip per month) are scheduled throughout the year. Westminster School buses will be used to transport the children.

How long has your school been established?How long has your school been established?Westminster School was established in 1962. It is a fully accredited member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of Independent Education (IE) an association of independent schools of greater [...]

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 [...]