Academics
Academics
Upper School: Gr. 9-12
St. Andrew’s Upper School creates opportunities for growth and personal discovery in the realm of academics and character.
At St. Andrew’s, we encourage students to live lives of responsibility to each other and to the larger community. Active service and reflection are crucial parts of the Upper School curriculum, bringing our students together as they apply their academic skills to solve real world problems.
In the grade 9 Service Learning course, all students learn more about diversity and our common humanity as they volunteer with Washington, D.C., nonprofit organizations. Students in grades 10–12 can fulfill their service requirements by developing a social entrepreneurship enterprise through the International Development class, or participating in service trips to Chicago, Haiti, or marine research sites. All seniors complete an individual three-week service project at the close of the year.
In the grade 9 Service Learning course, all students learn more about diversity and our common humanity as they volunteer with Washington, D.C., nonprofit organizations. Students in grades 10–12 can fulfill their service requirements by developing a social entrepreneurship enterprise through the International Development class, or participating in service trips to Chicago, Haiti, or marine research sites. All seniors complete an individual three-week service project at the close of the year.
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Ginger Cobb, Head of Upper School
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Here are some of the things St. Andrew's students have to look forward to:
- Demanding classes including AP and Honors classes.
- The opportunity to be challenged academically, but not overwhelmed by workload or external pressures.
- Extensive college counseling that strives to find the perfect fit for each of our students.
- Challenging athletic practices and games.
- Performing arts opportunities (acting, technical theatre, intrumental and vocal music, and dance).
- Variety of choices in art classes.
- Participating in Class Cup Competitions that enhance school spirit.
- Wide variety of club offerings and the opportunity to create your own.
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Upper School students rise to the challenge of developing their research, writing, and public speaking skills through several extensive projects. -
Art and science, business and culture, technology and service—learning at St. Andrew’s spans disciplines and skills. -
College counseling at St. Andrew’s is a comprehensive four-year process managed by two college counselors. Our highly individualized program helps each student find the right fit.
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Upper School students attending diversity conferences annually -
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leadership opportunities, including mentoring younger grades, and captaining sports teams
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of St. Andrew’s graduates enroll in elite architecture, art and design, or music programs
ALLAN FREEDMAN, PARENT
“This year as a senior our daughter is taking International Development, which mixes anthropology, business, economics, humanitarian relief, and history into a single class. Seeing her deeply engaged in this multidiscipline program is refreshing. When we talked about the legal issues facing her proposed business, at the dinner table, I was deeply impressed. This is stellar education and preparation for students who will be better prepared for the working world.”
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Preschool (Age 2) through Grade 12
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.