Overview

Westwood Christian Middle and High Schools are concerned with the total person: spiritual, intellectual, physical and social. By actively participating in all areas, each graduate will have excellent preparation to step through any door the Lord opens to a challenging future.
    It is our desire that students, with the encouragement of their parents, work digently and do their best. Graduation may seem far in the future, but perseverance will reap dividends later as students proceed toward graduation.

Spiritual

Daily Bible classes, weekly chapel services and special events focus on developing students spiritually. Curriculum emphasizing Biblical principles helps students form a Biblical world view.

Intellectual

High school students need a broad foundation so that they don't limit their future choices. Substantial coverage of language, mathematics and the sciences gives students an excellent preparation to proceed with confidence to any college.

The College Board recommends that students take at least five solid academic classes each semester in order to be prepared for college and to avoid remedial, non-credit classes. "Be aware that simply meeting graduation requirements might not be enough to prepare you for the rigors of college. Going beyond the minimum will increase your chances of performing successfully at the college level."1 

With so many college-entrance examinations and college applications requiring compositions, WCS has chosen to emphasize long-term development of writing skills. Programed Grammar (grades 7-10) provides students with the grammatical tools necessary to be ready for the college-preparatory writing that will be taught in eleventh and twelfth grades.

Physical

Sports, physical education and Personal Fitness classes provide students with the necessary skills and tools to maintain long-term health.

Social

Colleges are looking for balanced students; being involved in a variety of activities indicates that students have individual goals, long-term commitment and experience. Day-to-day interaction with other students and with teachers provides Westwood Christian School's students many opportunities to develop the social skills necessary to function in social situations. Additionally, special events, community service opportunities, fund raisers and field trips help students work together toward common goals. In-class activities and group projects help students develop leadership skills and a sense of fair play.

¹The College Board's "mission is to connect student to college success and opportunity." The organization is best known for its administrating the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP and AP programs.