Curriculum Highlights: History & Classical Studies
A cornerstone of the Westminster program is its History/Classical Studies curriculum, a six-year, chronological survey of Western civilization. In 3rd through 8th grades, in-depth examination is made of the great civilizations of the West in terms of historical events and personages, daily life, and contributions in social structure and government, science and mathematics, art and architecture, mythology/religion, and literature. These include “cradle of civilization” cultures, with an emphasis on Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; the Middle Ages; the Renaissance; the Age of Exploration; and American history through the Civil War. This in-depth, sequential approach to history provides students not only with a remarkably thorough knowledge of historical facts, but also with a highly enriched context for understanding and appreciating literature, art, architecture, music, and other cultural phenomena. Graduates leave Westminster with a clear understanding of the influence of earlier Western civilizations on the origins of American government, values, and culture.
If you are looking for a diverse and welcoming community where your child's individual potential is recognized, respected, and celebrated, we have limited space available for the current school year. Please contact our admissions office for information about current availability, or apply now.
Applications for the 2026–27 school year are available starting October 1, 2025. For priority consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by February 2026. After that date, applications are considered on a rolling basis depending on space availability.
We invite you to schedule a meeting or campus tour with our admissions director, and to watch these comprehensive videos introducing various aspects of Westminster's program.
