Saint Andrew's School (California)
| Saint Andrew's Episcopal School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
13601 Saratoga Avenue , , 95070 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°16′18″N 122°00′57″W / 37.2718°N 122.0158°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private, Independent |
| Religious affiliation | Christian |
| Denomination | Episcopal |
| Patron saint | St. Andrew |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Rector | Maly Hughes |
| Head of school | Khadija A. Fredericks |
| Grades | Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade |
| Age | 4 to 14 |
| Average class size | 13 |
| Hours in school day | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Color | Navy blue |
| Slogan | Wholehearted education in the heart of Silicon Valley |
| Sports | B/G Basketball, B/G Volleyball, Track, Cross Country, B Flag Football |
| Mascot | The lion |
| Team name | The Pride |
| Accreditation | California Association of Independent Schools |
| Publication | Saint Andrew's Magazine |
| Communities served | Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View |
| Affiliation | National Association of Independent Schools |
| Alumni | 1500+ |
| Website | www.st-andrews.org |
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is an independent co-educational day school, which teaches pre-kindergarten to grade eight in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California.
Although affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Saint Andrews's welcomes students of all beliefs and includes teaching about all major faiths. It was founded in 1961, as a ministry of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, in the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real. The school is organized into two divisions: the Lower School (pre-kindergarten–5th grade) and the Middle School (grades 6–8).
The California Association of Independent Schools[1] accredits the school. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is also a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
As of August 2024, 420 students are enrolled, and the average class size is 18. Khadija A. Fredericks is the Head of the School.
Courses
In Lower School (PK - 5), the small class sizes allow for individualized attention in the core subjects led by the primary homeroom teacher. Lab time for science is scheduled 1-2 per week. Students also have art, music, physical education, religion, Spanish, technology, and library each week with specialist instructors.
In Middle School, students have the core classes of Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish, as well as specialist classes that include art, music, religion, physical education, and technology. Starting in middle school, two levels of Math are offered, with the regular level culminating in Algebra and the advanced level culminating in Geometry.
Character
Saint Andrew's believes character education is a fundamental piece of the Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight education experience. It is during these formative years that children embrace and develop the core values, or skills for life, they will need throughout their teen and adult years. Good character is modeled, discussed, and taught during advisories, in the classroom, in chapel, and all around campus. The [2] Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship) serve as the school's character education curriculum.
Athletics
Saint Andrew's is a member of the Diocese of San Jose Catholic Athletic League - Central Division. The school supports boys and girls Basketball, Volleyball, and flag Football in grades 5-8. Additionally, the school's Physical Education program exposes children to multiple types of sports. In the PE course, each week students in grades 6-8 participate in the unique Race Across the Country Program.
References
- ^ "Home". caisca.org.
- ^ CHARACTER COUNTS! Archived 2015-02-13 at the Wayback Machine