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Head of School – Barrett Mosbacker Head of Academic Development – Micah Gall Head Finance & Operations – Todd Fuller Head of Institutional Advancement – Shelley Milligan
Head of Enrollment – Peggy Johnson Head of Student Development – Dani Butler Athletic Director – Cory Snyder
MISSION Westminster Christian Academy honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth, as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life. COMMUNITY Westminster Christian Academy enrolls 975 students in grades 7 through 12 during a two-semester calendar. It is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school serves students from the St. Louis metropolitan area and western Illinois.
College Counselor – Suzanne Goff College Counselor – Lori West
800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 314.997.2900 • Fax 314.997.2903
FINANCIAL AID $1.5 million awarded to 20% of student body STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 11 to 1 ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and member of MOACAC, NACAC, The College Board, Independent Schools of St. Louis, Christian Schools Association of St. Louis, Christian Schools International, and North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 17.3
SCHOOL Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational Christian day school, Westminster provides a comprehensive college preparatory program that develops competence in Bible, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, mathematics, physical education, science, and practical arts. The school seeks to equip students for effective service and leadership by helping them to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
GRADING SYSTEM A+ 98–100 (4.333) A 93–97 (4.000) A- 90–92 (3.667) B+ 87–89 (3.333) B 83–86 (3.000) B- 80–82 (2.667) C+ 77–79 (2.333)
ADMISSION The Admissions Committee evaluates each student on the basis of formal application, previous school records, recommendations, and a personal interview with parents and student. Admissions decisions are based on the applicant’s potential for success in the Westminster program and the Christian testimony of parents and student.
SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES: A student meets with his or her English teacher for a one-on-one conference during his or her freshman and senior years.Together, they review the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s essays so that he or she may revise and improve his or her work.
POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS 2018 2017 2016 2015 2 014 College Bound 97% 98% 100% 99% 97% Four-year Colleges 95% 96% 97% 96% 91% Two-year College 2% 2% 3% 3% 6% Missions Work, Military, 3% 2% 0% 1% 3% Athletic 2018 COLLEGE MATRICULATION CHARACTERISTI CS • 55% Public / 42% Private • 29% In-state / 68% Out-of-state • 19% of college-bound students chose Christian colleges FACULTY 80 full-time, 15 part-time 74% hold advanced degrees, 11 with doctorates. Experience: 0–5 years 18% 6–15 years 44% 16+ years 38%
C 73–76 C- 70–72 D+ 67–69 D 63–66 D- 60–62 F Below 60
(2.000) (1.667) (1.333) (1.000) (0.667) (0.000)
CLASS RANK: As of the 2005-2006 school year, Westminster stopped reporting class rank. Grade point average by year and cumulative grade point average are reported. GPA PROFILE FOR CLASS OF 2018 (6 Semesters / Class Size: 176) 60
57
50
40
40
33 30
25
20
15 9
10
4.0+
3.9–3.7
3.6–3.4
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3.3–3.1
3.0–2.8
2.7–2.5
0
1
2.4–2.2
2.1–1.9
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 Statistics are based on the best individual scores. ACT DATA (173 Tested) Mean score: 26.7 Middle 50% range: 23-31 Average of top 25%: 33.1 Score Interval Frequency Percentage 30–36 66 38% 26–29 35 20% 22–25 43 25% 18–21 25 15% 1–17 4 2% SAT DATA (7 Tested) Mean: 1420 Reading: Mean–74 Math: Mean–690 ATHLETICS Girls Boys Basketball Soccer Baseball Soccer Cheerleading Softball Basketball Swimming Cross Country Swimming Cross Country Tennis Dance Tennis Football Track Field Hockey Track Golf Volleyball Golf Volleyball Hockey Wrestling Lacross Lacrosse
CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Diploma credits required in each department: High School Diploma Bible 3 English 4 Fine Arts 1 Foreign Language 0 History 3 Mathematics 3 Physical Education 1 Practical Arts 1 Science 2 Electives 6 Total 24
College Preparatory 3 4 1 2 3 3 1 1 3 3 24
Scholars Diploma 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 3 4 26
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES AP courses receive an additional point (1.0) added to a grade of “C-” or above.
Fine Arts: Art History Music Theory Studio Art English: Language & Composition Literature Foreign Language: Chinese V French IV and V Spanish IV and V (Language) COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES History: European History Adventure Club Movie Club United States Government & Politics Art Club National Honor Society United States History Audio/Visual Club Peer Counselors Mathematics: Calculus (AB) Bookfest Club Pep Band Calculus (BC) Chapel Band Photography Club Statistics Chess Club Scholar Bowl Science: Biology Chinese Club Scrabble & Tea Chemistry Drama Club Self Defense Club Physics 1 and 2 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Spanish Club French Club Student Ambassadors HONORS COURSES Gaming Club Student Council Honors courses receive an additional half point (.5) added to a History Club Students Educating Each other grade of “C-” or above. The Inklings Club About Diversity (SEED) English: Expository Writing FAITH IN ACTION Literature of Western Civilization Seniors are required to complete 50 hours of community service American Literature in order to graduate. These students serve in agencies of their Foreign Language: Chinese III and IV, French III, choice throughout St. Louis City and County, including in hospitals, Spanish II and III homes for the elderly, special schools, English language schools, Mathematics: Algebra II urban rehabilitation projects, food pantries, and childcare. In Geometry addition to their work, they write three reflective papers on their Precalculus personal philosophy of community service throughout the year. Precalculus with Derivatives Science: Physics 9 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Biology Class of 2018 6 National Merit Scholars Chemistry 4 Commended Scholars History: Western Civilization Class of 2017 2 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars DUAL CREDIT (1818) COURSES Class of 2016 6 National Merit Scholars Westminster Christian Academy offers the following courses for 4 Commended Scholars college credit: Class of 2015 1 National Merit Scholars Business Communications: Entrepreneurship 5 Commended Scholars Marketing Class of 2014 2 National Merit Scholar Foreign Language: Spanish III, Spanish III (H) 3 Commended Scholars History: American Government Mathematics: College Algebra Statistics
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