Student support
Committed to Healthy Development, Rooted in Neuroscience
Student Support at Westminster is holistic and wellness-oriented. Our entire community of students benefits from a school culture that prioritizes healthy growth in all areas of life—academic, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical. Every teacher, coach, club sponsor, and administrator is part of the circle of care that surrounds each of our students. On-campus experts, including learning strategists, counselors, chaplains, nurses, and more, stay up to date with the latest research to ensure we’re meeting the needs of all our learners, from pre-first through senior year.
Academic Development
Leveraging strategies rooted in neuroscientific research, the learning support team seeks to maximize every student's capacity to become a confident, curious, and self-motivated learner. Classroom teachers, grade chairs, advisors, and learning strategists work as a coordinated team to encourage every student to go further in their learning. Initiatives like study hall for student athletes and post-exam reviews across the Middle School are designed so all of our students can meet their highest aspirations, regardless of personal learning style. Our learning support team is committed to understanding student learning profiles and collaborating with teachers and families to promote positive educational outcomes.
Social-Emotional Development
Westminster works to give students essential tools for understanding and managing their emotions at every age. Counselors, teachers, coaches, and administrators collaborate to ensure that each student is seen and known, supporting students through their challenges and celebrating their successes. Robust social-emotional programming in every division equips students with the tools to explore their goals, navigate relationships, and address the challenges of everyday life.
Spiritual Development
Chaplains in each division are an important resource for students of all faiths. Through both faith-based curriculum and experiences outside of the classroom, we seek to surround students with love and support as they explore the world and connect with their own spirituality and faith.
Physical Development
Westminster integrates care for students’ physical health into our wellness program. A registered dietician ensures allergy-friendly cafeteria offerings. The Physical Education program offers the movement experiences and health information to put students on a path to lifelong wellness. Athletic trainers support student athletes in a variety of ways from providing strength conditioning coaching to implementing a comprehensive care program when a student athlete receives a concussion. Nurses working in all divisions help manage both minor injuries and chronic conditions and partner with students, faculty, and parents to raise awareness of health issues.