Parental Involvement -- Parental involvement is a central value in the Westminster philosophy. Westminster is fundamentally different from a traditional "school" in that the ultimate responsibility for a child’s education lies in the hands of involved parents. This concept is referred to as "parent-managed education," and is viewed as an extension of home-education. Parents manage their student’s education by overseeing course work, communicating with teachers, and participating in course-related activities and home assignments.
Support for the Home School Family – By providing a menu of courses for students from upper elementary through high school, Westminster Academy offers families the flexibility to tailor a unique educational strategy for each child. We make homeschooling through high school possible for more families. Also, when students are not in class, they have the opportunity to be integrated into the life of the family and cultivate their time management and study skills. The Academy serves students from Christian families who agree with our statement of faith and who are actively raising their children to be faithful followers of Christ.
Academic Excellence – Westminster Academy is committed to academic quality and excellence in all of our offerings and activities. We believe the Lordship of Jesus Christ imposes upon us the obligation to seek and work for excellence in every activity, and therefore will not be satisfied with mediocre teaching or mediocre work.
Christian World View -- Westminster Academy will teach all academic classes from a Christian worldview. All subjects in all academic institutions are taught from some worldview -- humanism, materialism, etc. The foundation of our knowledge is our faith in Jesus Christ, and all events in the sciences, arts, and humanities must be interpreted in light of this understanding.
Character Development -- Because developing a Godly character is vital to the Christian life, Westminster will nurture an environment where Christian love, respect, and behavior is universally expected. To this end, the Academy will clearly define behavioral expectations for students, teachers, and staff, and will readily set consequences for behaviors that conflict with our high standards.
