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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.
Citing the values inherent in St. Andrew's Philosophy Statement, the Board of Trustees approved the following Diversity Statement at its May 21, 2007 meeting.
St. Andrew's Diversity Statement
St. Andrew's Episcopal School provides a comprehensive co-educational college preparatory program for grades six through twelve in an inclusive environment that embodies the faith and perspective of the Episcopal Church. The school seeks a broadly diverse community to promote educational excellence. [See complete Philosophy Statement, above]
To achieve this educational excellence at St. Andrew's, we strive for a diverse learning environment. We nurture daily interactions among people with varied interests, abilities, and backgrounds. These interactions broaden perspectives, promote the acceptance of differences, and encourage critical thinking and complex problem solving skills among all members of our community. We send our students into a culturally interrelated and complex world with the confidence that they will have the personal and intellectual skills to succeed.
St. Andrew's is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. To ensure this environment, we assess attitudes and behaviors within our school culture on an ongoing basis, addressing issues of equity and inclusion in all aspects of the school's policies, programs, and practices. The school expects an appreciation of, respect for, and commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion from all.
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