Parents’ Role

In grades 3-6, parents are expected to be a Private Tutor by checking homework, helping with preparation and review, and setting up a time management schedule to ensure the completion of each assignment. Some tests may be taken at home under parent supervision. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class. 

In grades 7-10, parents transition to an Educational Supervisor by helping their children develop a study schedule, ensuring assignments are completed, and helping with time management of long-term assignments. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class.

By 11th and 12th grade, courses offered by Westminster mimic that of a pre-college program where independent study skills and disciplined planning for completing homework assignments are necessary. Parents are expected to be an Educational Counselor who is available for guidance when questions arise, but the responsibility for time management, preparation for class, and academic success falls on the student.