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Westminster Catawba Christian School approaches every area of life from a biblical worldview, and nowhere is this more critically foundational than in the design of the curriculum. Students receive a comprehensive education which includes biblical studies at every grade level along with science, math, language arts, social studies, and enrichments in art, music, foreign language, physical education, and library. Reading and math are at the core of elementary school academics, while middle and high school students select from a number of honors and Advanced Placement classes.
High academic standards begin with a selective admissions process, and are maintained throughout the grades in a developmentally appropriate program designed to foster self-confidence, a love of learning, and the discovery of individual capabilities. Academic awards, honor rolls, and other incentives such as membership in the National Honor Society are offered to motivate students toward excellence. Students in middle and high school are also required to maintain an acceptable level of academic achievement in order to participate in interscholastic athletics.
Pre-K through 5th Grade (Westminster Campus)
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A warm, caring environment with well-trained, experienced teachers and assistants
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Opportunities for both individual and social growth and learning
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Emphasis on foundational skills
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Early education curriculum designed to teach the whole child using age appropriate activities
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A phonics-based reading curriculum that incorporates sight reading skills
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Hands-on, concrete exercises used to teach numeric concepts in math
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Field trips directly related to subject content that enhance and broaden the educational experience
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Three chapel services providing age appropriate messages for K3 - K4, K5 - 2nd and 3rd - 5th
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Transitional support and orientation for students moving from 5th to 6th grade
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The fifth grade students attend a three day program at Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie every fall
Grades 6 through 12 (Catawba Campus)
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Special orientations are given both to rising sixth and ninth graders in preparation for the significant transition to middle and high school
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Home Room advisors are assigned at each grade level to lead, monitor, and guide students through their WCCS experience
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Students attend chapel every Friday
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Special accommodations are made for students with learning or other disabilities
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Students are given the opportunity to participate in honors and AP classes
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Graduation requirements are based on a college preparatory curriculum
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Extra curricular activities include Student Council, National Honor Society, Beta Club, special interest clubs, interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, pep band, jazz band, chorus, drama, mock trial, Model United Nations, mission trips, and service projects
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Special events during the year include Spirit Week, Homecoming, Refuel (spiritual emphasis week), Class Retreats, Missions Week, Junior Senior Prom, and Graduation
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