Academics
High School
Signature Programs
Westminster’s signature programs allow students to discover and develop their gifts, while equipping them with essential skills for college and beyond. Students can work with their counselors to select from seven signature programs based on their interests and college aspirations: AP Capstone, Biomedical, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Fine Arts, Mass Media, or Science Research. Additionally, students engaged in these programs can apply for Westminster's Emerald Scholars program, tailored for those seeking academic rigor and enrichment in their studies.
AP Capstone
Two-year program
AP Seminar and AP Research courses seek to develop students' critical thinking skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing and presenting. Students who pass both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as four other AP exams, will graduate with the AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.
AP Seminar and AP Research courses seek to develop students' critical thinking skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing and presenting. Students who pass both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as four other AP exams, will graduate with the AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.
Biomedical Science
Three-year program
The Biomedical Science program allows students to take an investigative approach to real and current medical issues. Working with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to real world problems. Our professional partners are an integral part of student success and provide mentorship throughout the program.
The Biomedical Science program allows students to take an investigative approach to real and current medical issues. Working with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to real world problems. Our professional partners are an integral part of student success and provide mentorship throughout the program.
Engineering
Four-year program
Westminster’s Engineering Program focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to develop students' ability to collaborate, think creatively, communicate effectively, and to work independently to solve problems while introducing them to the engineering field. Students also compete annually in robotics contests and have won State competitions and have received several World bids.
Westminster’s Engineering Program focuses on a rigorous, project-based curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to develop students' ability to collaborate, think creatively, communicate effectively, and to work independently to solve problems while introducing them to the engineering field. Students also compete annually in robotics contests and have won State competitions and have received several World bids.
Entrepreneurship
Three-year program
The Entrepreneurship program is designed to bridge real-world business trends with foundational principles and methods that are commensurate with the industry. This robust curriculum prepares students for college courses and the business world at large. Students demonstrate their personal growth and entrepreneurial mind through the design and development of their own business venture which is presented at Westminster's Entrepreneurial Showcase.
The Entrepreneurship program is designed to bridge real-world business trends with foundational principles and methods that are commensurate with the industry. This robust curriculum prepares students for college courses and the business world at large. Students demonstrate their personal growth and entrepreneurial mind through the design and development of their own business venture which is presented at Westminster's Entrepreneurial Showcase.
Fine Arts
Four-year program
The Fine Arts program is for students who are passionate about performing or visual arts. Dance, music, theatre, and 2D Art and 3D Art represent a form of thinking and a way of knowing that is based on human imagination and judgment. They actively involve learners as creators, organizers, observers, and evaluators.
The Fine Arts program is for students who are passionate about performing or visual arts. Dance, music, theatre, and 2D Art and 3D Art represent a form of thinking and a way of knowing that is based on human imagination and judgment. They actively involve learners as creators, organizers, observers, and evaluators.
Mass Media
Three-year program
The Mass Media program explores the methodologies of journalism, broadcasting, public relations and marketing research. Courses explore the importance and practice of responsible, professional and ethical communication in a digital age, while infusing the latest advancements in the industry.
The Mass Media program explores the methodologies of journalism, broadcasting, public relations and marketing research. Courses explore the importance and practice of responsible, professional and ethical communication in a digital age, while infusing the latest advancements in the industry.
Science Research
Three-year program
The award-winning Science Research Program is intended for high school students who are highly self-motivated, curious, and scientifically minded. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to engage in science as a process, become innovators, develop communication skills, work with scientific mentors, and participate in competitions.
As a part of the program, students will develop skills necessary to be successful in scientific research, be able to identify good experimental design from poor ones, and become aware of the need for scientific advancement for the good of mankind.
The award-winning Science Research Program is intended for high school students who are highly self-motivated, curious, and scientifically minded. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to engage in science as a process, become innovators, develop communication skills, work with scientific mentors, and participate in competitions.
As a part of the program, students will develop skills necessary to be successful in scientific research, be able to identify good experimental design from poor ones, and become aware of the need for scientific advancement for the good of mankind.
The program has sent over 40 students to the State Science Fair and 11 to the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.