Philosophy
The St. Andrew's Philosophy Statement reads:
St. Andrew's Episcopal School endeavors to provide a comprehensive coeducational college preparatory program for grades six through twelve in an environment that embodies the faith and perspective of the Episcopal Church. The school values the educational advantages of a diverse student body composed of a wide spectrum of racial, religious, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds. Middle and Upper School programs are designed to serve students of varied abilities capable of academic achievement in an environment of educational excellence. To promote excellence, St. Andrew's strives to develop a dedicated professional faculty and administration who respect and appreciate students.
St. Andrew's emphasizes a supportive rather than competitive atmosphere, nurturing intellectual, spiritual, moral, aesthetic, and physical growth. The school believes that the development of each individual's intellectual potential, personal integrity, and sense of self-worth encourages each to live a creative and compassionate life. Because St. Andrew's values the benefits of community, the school fosters in all members a desire to live a life of responsibility to each other and to the larger community.
The St. Andrews' tagline is More Than Academic Rigor, referring to the school's "four pillar" approach: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Spiritual Life.
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