WCS has been a second home for our daughter from the very begining. We started at PK3 and are now goint to her SENIOR YEAR. The teachers are very good and the fine arts department has an awesome orchestra, with a well know and prestigious director. The academics at WCS are excellent. They boast a nice
... Read more 98% acceptance to college among the graduates.The atletics and fine arts are well developed and diverse.The staff is very good too. Since the extra curricular activities and books are included, the cost is fair. They are going trough massive renovations that will bring WCS well into the 21st century. WCS It is the only reason why we haven't noved away from Miami during this economy...it is well woth it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
As a graduate of WCS myself, and a parent of WCS students, I am thrilled to have my children here. The attention paid to students and their individual needs is unbeatable. It is a safe, nurturing, welcoming environment. The new buildings and campus improvements are wonderful. The school is economically
... Read more diverse, and although giving is encouraged, as funds are needed to make these improvements, it is not pushed or required. My children are happy here, and are getting a great academic education, a great Christian education and the opportunity for Fine Arts and Athletics. Westminster has something to offer everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
We have been at WCS for three years. Westminster puts the Christian back in School. Our family has found a true home at Westminster. My daughter has blossomed since arriving three years ago. The faculty take the time to know each child. The school from Pre-k through 12th grade focuses on the entire
... Read more child. The Fine Arts are not only emphasized but are the best and the school has the awards to prove it. Athletics are part of life and your child will learn the bible. After being at two other private schools in town WCS is $10,000 less than the other two schools and is hands down the best. I challenge anyone to visit the school. You will not want to leave... Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
My children have been at WCS for 6 years. Since the first day I walked into Westminster I was treated like family. It is not a clicky school at all. If you think it is, you have a false perception. I have never been looked down out or excluded from anything. Our families represent a wide variety
... Read more of financial levels and everyone is treated fairly. The teachers and administrators are very approachable and easy to contact. They will address problems and try to be sensitive to all children and their needs. I hope to remain at this school until my children graduate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
Our family just joined WCS this year. We are extremely happy with the pre-school. It is a great environment and we hope to remain at WCS thur 12 grade. It is expensive, but worth every penny! You get what you pay for with personalized attention and small class size. It is nice to be a part of the
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/09
The school premises are good. If you want to join the school, you nees to drive a great car, have a lot of money, and be able to put up with a lot of snobs! discipline is good, curriculum is good,too many activities, if you want your kids to participate in extras, clubs are very expensive. The uniform
... Read more store is the worse since they opened a little store inside the school, tons of children have to tried the uniforms in one fitting room. Not to happy with the school, but it is better than some others. The food...very bad. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/09
Westminster needs qualified educational leadership to help them improve their standards. As the students rise through the grade levels there is a lack of guidance and the high school does not rise to the level needed to help the students be successful. Just throwing busy work at us does not help us
... Read more learn. I cannot tell who is directing and in what direction. The board needs to wake up because they cannot charge high tuition and expect familes to pay for this. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/29/08
We have been at Westminster for over 12 years, we have experienced all campuses, with 3 children and many teachers. Westminster is an average to below average school in all major areas, academics, discipline and teacher acountability. Quality of education and teachers detiriorates as you move up through
... Read more the grades, with the High School being the worst and weakest in all areas including the guidance office. The hopes that came with a new Superintendent have come and gone. Mr Lawrance brought the school out of debt, he is a great bussiness man, but he is not an educator. The Fine Arts Department is strong. Everything is taught from a christian point of view( and they do a great job doing it) but it doesn't show much among the student body, no matter what they say, they are in denial. The school is extremely clickish. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/08
Wcs is a great school. I have a son there. I am happy with the eduaction, smal class set up , but everything at the school is money. If you need any help, pay pay and pay, it is a great school, but be ready to pay even for oxygen!
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/08
Westminster is the only area school will you will find Biblical Christianity, Strong Academics, Superior fine arts and excellent athletics. The school has developed into one of the areas best schools, reversing a downward trend in the 90's. Their is a great family environment present at Westminster.
... Read more The high school begins the year with a weeklong camp called Warrior week. All of my kids have loved their time at westminster, and I would encourage anyone to attend Read less
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