Middle & Upper School Admissions Packet

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Equipping Students for

EXTRAORDINARY LIVES Westminster Schools of Augusta seeks to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Our educational program is grounded in a biblically-based Christian worldview and distinguished by high academic challenge, character development and cocurricular opportunities.

This is Westminster: laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of excellence.

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CORE VALUES

JESUS CHRIST

We endeavor to place Jesus Christ at the center of everything we do.

MADE IN GOD’S IMAGE

We believe that every person is created in God’s image.

CHRIST-LIKE CHARACTER

We develop students of integrity and honor who embrace and emulate Christ-like character.

EXCELLENCE

We strive toward excellence in academics, arts, athletics and all areas of school life for God’s glory.

EDUCATION FOR INFLUENCE

We positively influence our school, local community and the world.

AT A GLANCE LOWER SCHOOL

BEGINS

ENDS

Pre-K and TK

8 a.m.

Noon

Jr. KinderCubs (Pre-K/TK afternoon enrichment class)

Noon

2 p.m.

Kindergarten

8 a.m.

2 p.m.

Grades 1-5

8 a.m.

2:50 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEGINS

ENDS

Grades 6-8

7:55 a.m.

3:05 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL

BEGINS

ENDS

Grades 9-12

7:50 a.m.

3:15 p.m.

ACCR E DITATION S A I S / S AC S acc red it ation

N U M BE R OF ALU M N I

942

M E MBE R S HIPS

C AM P US SI ZE

34 ac re s

NA I S , Col le ge B oard , E RB, I SM, NAC AC , S AC AC , G I S A , CESA

E N RO L L MENT (2013-14)

605

• L owe r S cho ol ( Pre - K – 5 )

225

• Midd le S cho ol (6 – 8 )

163

• Upp e r S cho ol ( 9 – 1 2 )

217

AVER AGE CL ASS SI ZE S TUDE NT/TE ACH ER R ATIO

1 8 stude nt s

1 1 :1

T U I T I ON ( 2 015 -16 ) Pre -K & TK Ki nde rg arte n Grade s 1 – 5 Grade s 6 – 8 Grade s 9 – 12 Th e ab ove fig ures do not

$6,100 $9,300 $12,300 $13,800 $13,900 include t h e $600 e nro llme nt fee .

F I NA N C I A L A I D Tot al need-ba s ed f i n anc ial aid Ave ra ge f i n anc ial aid awarded Stude nt s rece iv i ng f i n anc ial aid

$781,000 $5,500 27%

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2014-15 HIGHLIGHTS

ACADEMICS • One student earned a perfect score on the 2015 National Greek Exam.

• Four students placed above the 95th percentile in the nation on the 2015 National Spanish Exam.

• 23 students placed in the 95th percentile in the nation on the 2015 National Latin Exam.

• 39 students were named AP Scholars, representing 39 percent of the juniors and seniors. From those 39 students, there were 19 AP Scholars, 10 AP Scholars with Honor and 10 AP Scholars with Distinction.

• One of our two Science Bowl teams placed second in their division at the region tournament.

• Upper School students placed first in three categories at the regional National History Day Competition at Augusta University.

• Two Middle School students earned state recognition in the 2015 Duke Talent Identification Program.

ATHLETICS

• 1st place at state for varsity boys swimming in three individual categories • 1st place at region in boys track in three individual categories • 1st place at region in girls track in two individual categories

• 1st place at state for varsity boys soccer • 1st place at state for varsity girls cross-country (first time in school history) • 1st place at state for varsity girls tennis doubles • 2nd place at state for varsity girls soccer • 1st place at region in boys varsity tennis singles

FINE ARTS • 1st place at state in one act play competition, with 2 students winning Best Performer awards • Tied for 2nd place at state in literary competition • 6 students participated in All-State Chorus • 24 students sang at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina • Second year in a row to have a student’s artwork selected to be in the Southern Teachers Agency calendar.

PROFILE FOR CLASS OF 2015 SAT 2015

Combined Average

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

Upper School

1782

Middle 50% 591

Middle 50% 610

Middle 50% 581

AP c o u r s e s (1 8 to ta l) are av aila b le to ju n io r s a nd se niors w ith fa c ulty a pprova l for those w ho e xhibit pa r t i c u l a r s t r e ng th in a su b jec t. Ad d itio n ally, sophomore s ma y ta ke AP World History. All stude nts enr ol l ed in A P c o u r s e s a t We stmin ste r are req u ire d to ta ke the AP e xa ms in M a y.

2015 AP TESTS

# AP Tests Administered

% Scoring 3, 4 or 5

% Scoring 4 or 5

Upper School

168

80

50

2015 ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE | 25.4

2015 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED | $1.68 Million

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS | 1 National Merit Commended Scholar

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES OF STUDY SIXT H GRA DE

SE VE N T H G RA D E

Biblical Studies English Foreign Language

Bible 6 English 6

Bible 7 English 7 Foreign Language Prep

Math

Math Foundations

Prealgebra 7

Social Studies Science Electives

World Civilizations 6 Life Science 6 Physical Education 6 Writing & Research Intermediate Keyboarding Art 6 Band Chorus Drama Study Hall

World Geography 7 Earth Science 7 Physical Education 7 Speech 7 Art 7 Band Chorus 7/8 Robotics Biblical Leadership Study Hall

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EIGHTH GRADE Bible 8 English 8 Foreign Language Prep French 1 Spanish 1 Latin 1 Intro to Algebra Honors Algebra 1 U.S. History 8 Physical Science 8 Physical Education 8 Creative Writing Computer Concepts Art 8 Chorus 7/8 Drama Study Hall

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WEEK • Sixth Grade | Driftwood Educational Center on St. Simon’s Island, GA • Seventh Grade | Toccoa Falls Outdoor Adventure & Team Building

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Eight teams chaired by eighth-grade leaders include: • community service • community announcements student life • ambassador program • lunch duty

• • • •

hall duty recycle duty flag maintenance chapel leadership

• Eighth Grade | Washington, D.C. ADVISORY PROGRAM Small groups of students meet each week with their faculty or staff advisor for mentoring and discussion of relevant issues to Middle School students.

STRATEGIC SCHEDULING • Rotating periods throughout the week • Club meetings during school day • Extra Help sessions before school • Weekly chapel service

Christian Leaders

UPPER SCHOOL COURSES OF STUDY NINTH GRADE

Biblical Studies

Christian Foundations

English

English 9 Honors English 9 French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Latin 1 Latin 2

Foreign Language

Math

Algebra 1 Honors Geometry

Social Studies

World History I

Science

Biology Honors Biology

Physical Education

Strength & Fitness

Fine Arts

TENTH GRADE New Testament Studies

Apologetics Christian Leadership Family Studies World Literature American Literature Honors World Literature AP English Language French 2 Honors French 3 Honors French 3 Honors French 4 Spanish 2 & 3 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 3 Latin 2 Honors Spanish 4 Honors Latin 3 Honors Latin 3 Honors Latin 4 AP Latin Honors Greek 1A Geometry Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Precalculus Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors Precalculus World History II U.S. History AP World History AP U.S. History Christian Leadership Ethics & Issues Advanced Physical Science Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Physics 1

Acting & Interpretation Theatre Production Public Speaking Debate Creative Writing

Technology

ELEVENTH GRADE

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Introduction to Philosophy Christian Leadership Family Studies British Literature AP English Literature Honors French 4 AP French Language & Culture Honors Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Latin Honors Latin 5 Honors Greek 1B

Precalculus AP Calculus AB & BC AP Statistics Government AP U.S. Government Christian Leadership Ethics & Issues Environmental Science Physics AP Chemistry AP Biology

Weight Training Varsity Sports Literary Journal Chorale Advanced Choral Ensemble AP Music Theory Drawing & Painting

Computer Programming Java Programming AP Computer Science

Sculpture Advanced Studio Art AP Studio Art* (2D & 3D Design and Drawing)

Yearbook Yearbook Editor

UPPER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS TRIPS • Freshman Retreat | welcome new students and establish class bonding • Junior College Trip | students visit several colleges and learn about the college admissions process

STRATEGIC SCHEDULING • • • •

Rotating periods FLEX period Teacher office hours Weekly chapel service

ADVISORY PROGRAM Small groups of students meet each week with their faculty or staff advisor for mentoring and discussion of relevant issues to our students.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Students are equipped to lead aspects of school life via: • Student Leadership Team (SLT) • School Committee & Teams • Community Service

• Class Officers • Club Officers • Honor Council

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PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

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Westminster graduates understand the times and know what they should do. They seek Jesus Christ and follow His lead. With Christian minds they critically think about the world in which they live and work. They serve and influence their community and the world.

Westminster graduates move from the classroom to the athletic field and fine arts center with ease. They enjoy life, are not afraid to work hard and others seek their company. They listen carefully and communicate effectively. They appreciate beauty and the complexity of God’s creation.

Westminster graduates work well with others but are unafraid to chart their own course.

They value the insights and gifts of others and contribute to the strength of a team. Their relationships are marked by grace and mercy. They are willing to take risks because they are confident in God’s calling and purposes.

Westminster graduates do the right thing even when no one is looking and even at personal cost. They live with integrity, act responsibly and respect others and God’s gift of creation. In light of eternity, they pursue justice with wisdom and humility.

Westminster graduates, knowing they have not yet arrived, always seek improvement and strive to finish well. They are inspired lifelong learners who find solutions by asking good questions. They diligently hone their skills and effectively manage time. In all things they pursue excellence for God’s glory.

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 2010-2015 Agnes Scott College Aiken Technical College Anderson University Appalachian State University Armstrong Atlantic State University Asheville-Buncombe Culinary Institute Auburn University Augusta University (GRU, ASU) Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Bob Jones University Boston University Brenau University Brewton-Parker College Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catawba College Centre College Clark-Atlanta University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of Coastal Georgia College of William & Mary Columbus State University Converse College Covenant College Davidson College Duke University East Georgia College - Augusta Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emmanuel College Emory University Erskine College Fairmont State University (WV) Fashion Institute of Technology

Flagler College (FL) Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Full Sail University Furman University Gainesville State College Gardner-Webb University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia College and State University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Military College Georgia Southern University Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia State University Gettysburg College Gordon College Hampden-Sydney Harvard University High Point University Hofstra University Huntington University Jacksonville University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kennesaw State University Lee University Liberty University Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Manhattanville College (NY) Mercer University Mississippi State University Mount Saint Mary’s University New Mexico Military Institute New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northland International University Oglethorpe University

Old Dominion Oxford College of Emory Pace University - New York Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg Pepperdine University Point Park University (PA) Pratt Institute Presbyterian College Purdue University Queens University (Charlotte) Roanoke College Samford University Savannah College of Art & Design Sewanee: The University of the South Shorter University Skidmore College Southern Methodist University (TX) Southern Wesleyan University Spelman College St. John’s College St. Louis University Taylor University (IN) Temple University The American Academy of Dramatic Arts The American Musical and Dramatic Academy The Citadel The King’s College (NY) Toccoa Falls College Tri-County Technical College Tulane University University of Alabama University of Alabama - Birmingham University of California - Davis University of California - Irvine University of California - Merced University of California - Riverside University of California - Santa Cruz University of Colorado - Boulder University of Denver

University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at Chicago University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Mississippi University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Charlotte University of North Georgia University of North Georgia Cumming University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of South Carolina Aiken University of Tennessee University of Virginia University of Washington University of West Georgia Valdosta State University Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Wellesley College (MA) Wesleyan College (Macon) West Virginia University West Virginia University Institute of Technology Wheaton College (IL) Winthrop University Wofford College Young Harris College Indicates Matriculation

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