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Welcome New Families

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find helpful information and links to resources to begin answering your questions about being part of the Westminster community. Please check back often as information will be updated through the summer.

Placement Tests

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

  • Math Placement Test: Incoming Grades 6 - 8

    All students entering Grades 6 - 8 must take the math placement test before their schedule can be created.

    Option 1:
    Date: April 26, 2025
    Time: 8 a.m. 
    Location: Learning Commons

    Check In: 7:30 a.m. at the high school concourse (Enter security guard gate on 6855 SW 152 St. You may park around the circular driveway.)

    Option 2:
    Date: May 1, 2025
    Time: 3 p.m. 
    Location: Learning Commons

    Check In: 2:30 p.m. at the high school concourse (Enter security guard gate on 6855 SW 152 St. You may park around the circular driveway.)

    Test Format: For middle school math placement, a paper/pencil test will be administered. 
     
    Test Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
     
    Incoming Students in Grades 7 and 8 Only: Please bring a calculator for the placement test. Scientific or basic calculators are acceptable. We do not allow graphing calculators. 

  • Language Arts Placement Test: Incoming Grade 9

    Please make arrangements to attend one of the following mandatory event:

    Option 1:
    Date: April 26, 2025
    Time: 8 a.m. 
    Location: TIDE Building

    Check In: 7:30 a.m. at the high school concourse (Enter security guard gate on 6855 SW 152 St. You may park around the circular driveway.)

    Option 2:
    Date: May 1, 2025
    Time: 3 p.m. 
    Location: TIDE Building

    Check In: 2:30 p.m. at the high school concourse (Enter security guard gate on 6855 SW 152 St. You may park around the circular driveway.)

     
    Test Format: For incoming high school online language arts test, computers will be provided.
     
    Test Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

High School

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • High School Course Selection

    In the spring of 2025, your designated High School counselor will reach out to you via email to schedule an initial meeting to discuss electives and schedule options.

    If you are a new Westminster student, please submit your official final transcript to Mrs. Katie Newcomm via email by June 30, 2025. New students may not attend Warrior Week or begin classes until transcripts have been submitted.

  • Warrior Week (High School Only)

    Warrior Week will take place from August 11-15, 2025.  Attendance is mandatory, and all high school students must attend. Please plan accordingly.

    Warrior Week information (packing list, waiver forms, parent volunteer information, etc) will be available on mYWCS in the summer.

  • Computer Purchase and Technical Support (Grades 3-12)

    Students in grades 3-12 are required to have a Westminster-issued computer for the school year. We will communicate with you once the computers are ready for pick-up in the summer.

    For tech related questions, please email techsupport@wcsmiami.org

    Once logged in to myWCS, tech support is available year-round by submitting an IT ticket request. Click here for instructions.

  • Athletic Participation Requirements (Middle and High School)

    All middle and high school students interested in participating in a sport must have athletic clearance, which includes a sports physical, in order to try out.

    Clearances are only valid for one year. Please provide the forms in the summer of 2025.

    Click here to view the athletic clearance procedures for grades 6-12. Please have your doctor sign the EL2 form.

  • Fine Arts Auditions

    For Fine Arts auditions, the appropriate department will contact you in the upcoming months.

Middle School

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

Elementary

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

Schoolwide

List of 2 frequently asked questions.

  • Health Forms for New Students

    Due June 30, 2025

    Health Forms for all new students must be uploaded via myWCS Parent Portal by June 30. The upload option will be available in May 2025.

    Please do not email them or drop them off at school.

    The Florida Department of Health requires that all newly enrolled students submit valid and current health forms in order to attend a new school.
    • DH 680 (Florida Certification of Immunization)
    • DH 3040 (State of Florida School Entry Health Exam)
    Both forms are provided by your family physician or pediatrician, and signed by them.

  • Final Transcripts (Required)

    Due June 30, 2025

    All elementary students entering grades 1-5 are required to email final 2024-25 grades to Mrs. Sherry Medder. 

    All middle school students entering grades 6-8 are required to email final 2024-25 grades to Mrs. Vicki Kaplan. 

    All high school students will be required to email final 2024-25 grades to Mrs. Katie Newcomm.

    Please note that schedules and class placements will not be released without the final transcripts.

General Information

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • myWCS Parent Portal

    As a new Westminster parent, myWCS is the key to unlock the answers to your many questions and is your best connection to the Westminster community. Watch this brief two-minute tutorial on how to best navigate myWCS, your parent portal. Click the image to begin. 
     
     
    Once you are logged in, you will find important information and communications all year long! Be sure to check for updates often to view announcements, deadlines and registration links for the upcoming school year!  

  • School Supplies

    School supplies lists for preschool, elementary and middle school are available in myWCS under the Resources Board. High school lists will be available soon. 

  • Summer Reading

    Summer reading is required for middle and high school students, and strongly encouraged for elementary students.

    Please check the myWCS parent portal for summer reading lists and assignments at a later date.

  • School Uniforms

     
     
     


  • Transportation Services

    Westminster provides a morning bus service with the following pick-up schedule and locations:

    6:55 a.m. - Salvadore Park
    (1120 Andalusia Ave) – next to tennis courts

    7:10 a.m. - Merrie Christmas Park
    (4355 SW 42 Ave)

    7:25 a.m. - Dante Fascell Park
    (8700 SW 57 Ave)

    $500 per student/per semester
    For more information or to sign up for bus services, please contact Casey Jones at cjones@wcsmiami.org.

  • Summer Camp

    Summer camp information is available on the Westminster website. Camp is a great opportunity for incoming students to be on campus, make new friends, meet some of our awesome teachers and counselors, and get acclimated with our campus!

Learn How to Sign Up for Text or Email Notifications

Upcoming Events

List of 5 events.

Important Contacts

Administrators

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Angela Castano

    Mrs. Angela Castano 

    Director of Admission and Enrollment Management
    305-233-2030, Ext. 1246
    Rice University - Bachelor's Degree, Arts in History and Spanish
  • Photo of Angela Spivak-Lopez

    Mrs. Angela "Angie" Spivak-Lopez 

    Director of Fine Arts
    Ext. 1282
    University of Miami - Bachelor of Music
  • Photo of Ben Warren

    Mr. Ben Warren 

    Athletic Director
    Ext. 1212
    University of Miami - Bachelor's Degree, Finance
    University of Glasgow - PGDip, Educational Studies
    University of Mississippi - M.B.A.
  • Photo of Jennifer Pino

    Mrs. Jennifer Pino 

    Director of Student Life
    Ext. 1324
  • Photo of John Bishop

    Mr. John Bishop 

    Director of Spiritual Formation
    Ext. 1257
    Gardner-Webb University - BS
    The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master Of Divinity
  • Photo of Omar Valerio

    Mr. Omar Valerio 

    CIO/CTO/IT Director/ESports Director
    Ext. 1276
    Barry University - Specialist's Degree, Network/Software Engineer

Campus Resources

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Sherry Medder

    Mrs. Sherry Medder 

    ES Administrative Assistant
    Ext. 1210
  • Photo of Vicki Kaplan

    Mrs. Vicki Kaplan 

    MS Administrative Assistant
    Ext. 1275
  • Photo of Evelyn Escobar

    Mrs. Evelyn Escobar 

    HS Administrative Assistant
    Ext. 1207
    Bachelors - Business Administration

Business Office

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Stephanie Bogie

    Mrs. Stephanie Bogie 

    Accounts Payable Specialist
    Ext. 1225
  • Photo of Leyma Matozinho

    Mrs. Leyma Matozinho 

    Student Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist
    Ext. 1251

College Counseling Center

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Leonor Belaval

    Mrs. Leonor Belaval 

    Director of College Counseling
    Ext. 1270
    Barry University - Master's Degree, Educational Leadership
    Florida International University - Bachelor's Degree, Education
  • Photo of Jessie Bayag

    Mrs. Jessie Bayag 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Ext. 1226
  • Photo of Mia Suarez

    Mrs. Mia Suarez 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Ext. 1317
    Florida International University - Educational Specialist/ EdS
    Saint Thomas University - Master's Degree
    Spring Hill College - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Olga Brown

    Mrs. Olga Brown 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Ext. 1243
    University of Kansas - Master's in Science
    Caldwell University - Bachelor's in Science
  • Photo of Cristina Perez-Medrano

    Mrs. Cristina Perez-Medrano 05

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Ext. 1280
    Florida International University - Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
  • Photo of Katie Newcomm

    Mrs. Katie Newcomm 

    HS Registrar
    Ext. 1281
    Florida State University - Bachelor's Degree, Child Development and Social Work

6855 S.W. 152 Street,
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Main: 305.233.2030
Admission: 305.233.4027
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.