Middle Division

Westminster Middle Division is characterized by active learning and high academic standards. Teachers focus on the three main goals for their students: to think critically and creatively to solve problems, to develop the ability to work with others, and to develop the self-discipline needed to complete assignments in a timely and responsible manner. Westminster graduates are known for their confidence in expressing their opinions, their creative problem solving, their excellent writing skills, and their ability to think well, work hard, and work well with others.

SIXTH GRADE

EXPANDING RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPANDING RESPONSIBILITIES

SEVENTH GRADE

DEVELOPING CRITICAL THOUGHT

DEVELOPING CRITICAL THOUGHT

Developing independent and critical thinking skills is a primary goal of the seventh grade curriculum. Through instruction and assessment in all subject areas, students are encouraged to move beyond merely internalizing specific answers. They are urged to think, to formulate their own ideas, and to test their hypotheses. Seventh graders participate in many small group discussions and are encouraged to verbalize their thinking, to listen respectfully to the ideas of others, and to take stands on issues.

EIGHTH GRADE

COMMUNICATING CONFIDENTLY

COMMUNICATING CONFIDENTLY

By eighth grade, students at Westminster School are far along in achieving the goals of the Middle Division -- to think critically, to be responsible, and to work productively with others. Eighth grade teachers focus their efforts to challenge students academically, to expose them to various working groups, and to guide them to be leaders in the school. Students are challenged to develop a strong sense of self and to defend their beliefs confidently.

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

Classes end at 3:30 p.m. each day, but teachers are available to work with students in their classrooms until 4:30 p.m. every day except Thursdays. During this time, students are able to receive extra help or make up work they missed during an absence.

Students participating in sports or drama productions also often meet after school.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for graduation from Westminster School are based on a student’s satisfactory progress, as defined by the school’s evaluation procedure, in both grades and effort each year the student is in middle school. In addition, during his or her eighth grade year each student must satisfactorily complete four comprehensive projects illustrating the student’s ability to work hard, think well, and work well with others. These required projects are the Magazine Publication, the Identity Book, The Greatest Country essay, and the Business Project.

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