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Simsbury, Connecticut, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Offering a large and diverse program in an intimate, small-school setting, Westminster is a community where people know, understand and care about each other. Students balance a rigorous academic schedule which includes college-preparatory, honors and 23 AP offerings with broad and deep athletic, artistic and extracurricular programs. In addition to the outstanding involvement to which students eagerly commit themselves, family-style meals, student-led assembly and chapel, and numerous opportunities for leadership and teamwork instill a strong sense of character. Virtute et Numine (By Grit and Grace).
995 Hopmeadow Street, P.O. Box 337Simsbury, Connecticut, USA 06070 (860) 408-3000
Director of Admissions: Miles Bailey Admissions Phone:(860) 408-3060Fax:860-408-3001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.westminster-school.org
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Department Director: Sistare Bill
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 56
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Saturday Classes: Most or All
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 23
Notable Achievements: An 85,000 sq. foot academic center, Small class sizes, averaging 12 students, APs, honors, advanced independent studies
Department Director: Tony Griffith
Number of Dorms: 6
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 3
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Dress Code: Formal
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Summary: From the small stage to the big screen, from the school playing field to the professional leagues, Westminster artists and athletes excel beyond the classroom. Westminster alumni consistently go on to create and perform in college, many leading teams and organizations. Alumni are staring in television and movies, playing D1 and professional sports.
Arts Department Director: David Chrzanowski
Athletics Department Director: Tim Joncas ’00
Summary: The College Counseling Office is staffed by a team of dedicated and experienced counselors, who are supported by an actively involved faculty. The individualized work of the counselors is enhanced by an impressive office facility, the latest college search processes and technology, and online and print resources every family needs when making college decisions. 96% of recent graduates have been accepted to the “Most Competitive” and “Highly Competitive” schools, 70% to the top category, according to Barron's.
Department Director: Greg Williams
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Westminster provided me with a strong foundation: class six days/week, sports all 3 terms, dress code, small classes, high standards and a college prep mentality, you have to be ready to go every day.
-D. Bradley, Class of 2000,
The life of a Westminster student is demanding. Students attack this workload with grit and grace. Today, I often work with the lessons of grit and grace that I learned at Westminster.
-B. Smith, Class of 2006, Boston College '10
There was no chance to deny living up to your potential at Westminster.. I am very thankful that my teachers never let me be anything less than the most I could be..
-P. Fulkerson, Class of 1991,
Department Director: Kathleen Devaney
Horizons at Westminster is part of a national network of school programs. Our objective is to build a “bridge” from one academic year to the next. This relationship with books and numbers forms an essential life-long connection with school and learning.
Registration Deadline: N/A Tuition: $ Financial Aid Available: More Details
July 10, 2018 to August 11, 2018
The Westminster Interactive Summer Experience (WISE) are online, tutorial-style classes run by Westminster faculty over a two-week period. They are meant to challenge and stimulate students, wherever they are, during the summer gap time.
Registration Deadline: July 01, 2018 Financial Aid Available: More Details
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