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Westminster School to Hold "First Look" Program

Westminster School is hosting a “First Look” admissions program May 15 at 7 p.m. for families interested in fall 2015 enrollment.

During this informal program, prospective students and their parents will tour the school’s 85,000-square-foot academic center, meet teachers and students, and explore academic and extracurricular programs.  The school is known for its small class sizes, strong sense of community, easy student access to teachers for one-on-one interaction, and array of student leadership opportunities.

Westminster is a diverse community of 390 students, two-thirds boarding and one-third day, who represent 26 states and 20 countries.

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The school’s rigorous academic program includes 23 AP offerings; class sizes averaging 12 students or fewer; a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1; and honors, elective and independent study courses. The expansive academic program is complemented by extensive athletic, arts and extracurricular opportunities. Westminster annually awards $4.4 million in need-based financial aid.

Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to call the Admissions Office at (860) 408-3060 to RSVP or to obtain additional information, or visit www.westminster-school.org/firstlook. Westminster School is located at 995 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.

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