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 1,010 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.

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.

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.

Post-High School Plans: 2014 2013 2012 2011 College Bound 97% 97% 98% 99% Four-year Colleges 91% 93% 93% 97% Two-year Colleges 6% 4% 5% 2% Missions/Work/Military 3% 3% 2% 1%

2014 College Matriculation Characteristics: • 58% Public / 42% Private • 51% In-state / 49% Out-of-state• 10% of college-bound students chose Christian colleges• 24% of private college-bound students chose Christian colleges

Faculty: 90 full-time / 10 part-time, 65% hold advanced degrees, and 7 with doctorates. Experience: 0 –5 years 56% 6–15 years 32% 16+ years 12%

Financial Aid: $1.6 million awarded to 23% of student body

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1 to 12.8

Accreditation & Membership: Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and member of MOACAC, NACAC, The College Board, NAIS, 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

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.

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 2015: (6 Semesters / Class Size: 183)

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) C = 73–76 (2.000) C- = 70–72 (1.667) D+ = 67–69 (1.333) D = 63–66 (1.000) D- = 60–62 (0.667) F = Below 60 (0.000)

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2014–2015 School ProfileSchool Code: 263121

Head of School - Tom Stoner, EdDAssistant Head of School - Jim Sefrit, EdD Director of Admissions - Peggy Johnson

Director of Guidance - Kathy KariganCollege Counselor - Kate KindbomCollege Counselor - Chrissy Guerra

800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017

314.997.2900 • Fax 314.997.2903

gpa ranges Number of Students4.0+ 41 29%3.9 - 3.7 34 24%3.6 - 3.4 31 22%3.3 - 3.1 37 27%3.0 - 2.8 24 17%2.7 - 2.5 10 7%2.4 - 2.2 3 2%2.1 - 1.9 3 2%

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Standardized Test Scores for the Class of 2014: Statistics are based on the best individual scores.

ACT Data: (155 Tested) Mean score: 25.8 / Median score: 26.0 Middle 50% range: 22-29 Average of top 25%: 31.1 Score Interval Frequency Percentage 30–36 33 21% 26–29 47 30% 22–25 50 32% 18–21 23 15% 1–17 2 1%

SAT Data: (21 Tested) Reading: Mean–577 Median–560 Math: Mean–617 Median–610 Writing: Mean–576 Median–570

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Cocurricular Activities Include:

Faith in Action: Seniors are required to complete 50 hours of community service in order to graduate. These students serve in agencies of their choice throughout St. Louis City and County, including in hospitals, homes for the elderly, special schools, English language schools, urban rehabilitation projects, food pantries, and childcare. In addition to their work, they write three reflective papers on their personal philosophy of community service throughout the year.

National Merit Scholarship Program:

Class of 2014 2 National Merit Scholars 3 Commended ScholarsClass of 2013 3 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended ScholarsClass of 2012 3 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars Class of 2011 1 National Merit Scholar 4 Commended Scholars Class of 2010 6 National Merit Scholars 9 Commended Scholars

Class of 2015 Graduation Requirements: Diploma credits required in each department:

High School College Scholars Diploma Preparatory DiplomaBible 3 3 3English 3 4 4 Fine Arts 1 1 1 Foreign Language 0 2 2History 2 3 3Mathematics 2 3 4Physical Education 1 1 1Practical Arts 1 1 1Science 2 3 3 Electives 7 3 4Total 22 24 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 English: Literature Foreign Language: French IV & V Spanish IV & V History: United States Government & Politics United States History Mathematics: Calculus (AB) Statistics Science: Biology Chemistry Physics (B)

Honors Courses: Honors courses receive an additional half point (.5) added to a grade of “C-” or above.

English: Expository Writing Literature of Western Civilization American Literature Foreign Language: French III and Spanish I, II, and III Mathematics: Algebra II Geometry Precalculus Science: Physics Biology Chemistry History: Western Civilization

EXCEL Courses: Westminster Christian Academy offers the following courses for college credit through Missouri Baptist University: Foreign Language: Spanish III History: U.S. Government and Politics Mathematics: College Algebra Pre-Calculus Statistics

A/V Club Adventure Club Art Club Chapel Band Chess Club Drama Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes French Club

Literary Rogues Math Club Movie Club National Honor Society Peer Counselors Pep Band Scholar Bowl Science & Engineering Club

Spanish Club Spirit Club Student Ambassadors Student & Community Garden Club Student Council Ultimate Frisbee Club

Girls Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Field HockeyGolf Lacrosse

Soccer Softball SwimmingTennis Track Volleyball

Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey

Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling

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