-
Q
How big is the Intermediate School?
-
A
For the 2012-2013 school year, approximately 70 students make-up the Intermediate School (Grades 4 - 6). We have two sections of 4th grade, one section of 5th grade, and two sections of 6th grade, with capacity for 19 in each section.
-
Q
What should I expect during my tour and interview at St. Andrew’s?
-
A
For applicants to Grades 4 & 5, the tour and interview are conducted with the parent(s). For applicants to Grade 6, both the student and the parent(s) are required to tour and interview.
Your tour, which begins in the Admission Office, will be led by a St. Andrew’s staff member, parent, or student, and will last about 40 minutes. You will see the entire campus, view classes in action, see classrooms, and have an opportunity to ask questions about all facets of life at St. Andrew’s. Your tour guide will bring you back to the Admission Office.
If you are interviewing for Grades 4 or 5, you will then spend about 40 minutes with an Associate Director of Admission, who will ask questions designed to help us learn more about your child. This is a great time for you to bring up any questions or concerns you may have.
If you are interviewing for Grade 6, your interviewer will spend 20 minutes or so in private conversation first with the student and then another 20 minutes or so privately with the parent(s). In getting to know more about the applicant, your interviewer will ask about academic interests, athletic activities, and outside hobbies. This is a great time for students and parents alike to bring up any questions or concerns you may have.
-
Q
What should I do if there is bad weather on the day of my tour, interview, or student visit?
-
A
Please call the school at 301-983-4730 or check this website for information on weather-related closings or delayed openings.
On 2-hr delayed openings, all shadow visits, tours, and interviews scheduled before noon are cancelled.
-
Q
Can students spend a shadow day at St. Andrew’s?
-
A
Applicants to Grades 4 and 5 are required to spend a morning visiting St. Andrew's on specifically designated days in the grade to which they have applied. Visits to Grades 4 and 5 begin in October and typically run 8:15 - 10:15 AM.
Applicants to Grade 6 are invited to spend a morning visiting St. Andrew's on specifically designated days in the grade to which they have applied. These optional visits, which begin in October, may only be scheduled once the application and fee have been submitted. Visits to Grade 6 typically run 8:15 - 10:15 AM.
-
Q
What are the school day hours for Intermediate School students?
-
A
Grades 4 - 5 - 8:25 AM - 3:15 PM
Grade 6 - 8:25 AM - 3:25 PM
(Please read about extended day options in the next FAQ.)
-
Q
Is there morning or afternoon extended care for Intermediate School students?
-
A
Morning Extended Day (at the Postoak Campus) is offered for Intermediate School students from 7:30 to 8:00 am. Afternoon Extended Day (at the Postoak Campus) is available for all Intermediate School students until 6:00 pm. It can be used daily or as needed.
-
Q
Is there a school uniform or dress code for the Intermediate School?
-
A
Yes. Students in Intermediate School are required to wear the official St. Andrew’s uniform, which may be purchased through March Uniform or Lands’ End. For more information, read the Intermediate School Dress Code Policy.
-
Q
Is there shuttle bus service to the Postoak Campus?
-
A
Yes. St. Andrew’s is pleased to provide shuttle bus service to and from points in Northwest Washington, DC; Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Kensington, Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Rockville, MD; and Northern Virginia. Fees for the 2012-2013 shuttle service are $1,990 for round trip, with the choice of using the regular or late afternoon bus, and $1,550 for one-way. For the bus schedule including times and stops, please click here. Please note that the schedule and fees could be adjusted for the 2012-2013 school year.
-
Q
What is your median class size?
-
A
Lower School (Preschool - Grade 3) = 10
Intermediate School (Grades 4-6) = 11
Middle and Upper School (Grades 7-12) = 13
-
Q
By what date are admission decisions made? By what date are financial aid decisions made?
-
A
Decision letters will be mailed this year on Friday, March 1, 2013. Financial Aid decisions are also mailed on Friday, March 1, 2013.
-
Q
What is St. Andrew's looking for in an applicant?
-
A
St. Andrew's seeks students who have demonstrated academic ability, intellectual curiosity, motivation and the desire to contribute to the community. The Admission Committee carefully considers a student's school record (if applicable), teacher recommendation(s), interview, and performance on required testing. Admission decisions are made on the basis of a candidate's individual strengths and talents and on his or her potential to be successful and fulfilled at St. Andrew's.