Private | PK-12 | Christian |
Palmetto Bay's Westminster Christian School is a private school. It is coed and Christian affiliated, serving grades PK-12.
This school's average Community Rating, based on 21 reviews, is 4 out of 5 stars.
School highlights:
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0.3 miles | |||
0.6 miles | |||
1.1 miles | |||
Howard Drive Elementary School 1.4 miles |
This is my son's first year at Westminster, and we couldn't be happier. The education he receives is exceptional; his teachers are engaging and creative - yet also challenging. The school has amazing science, math and fine arts departments. Parents are friendly and welcoming - and the children are good kids. There is a lot of parent participation, particularly in the elementary school. Not a morning goes by where you don't see the principal or headmaster roaming the grounds greeting students and parents. I could go on and on... Needless to say, if you are considering WCS for your child, I encourage you to schedule a visit.
im a student at westminster and i love thsi school!the teachers are great and understanding...and we do many charities. We are very christian based and i see no faults in my school
I think this is a great school, academicly and spiritual
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 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.
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 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.
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 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...
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 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.
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 Westminster Family.
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 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.
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 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.
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