St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Maryland)
| St. Andrew's Episcopal School | |
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| Location | |
| Potomac, Maryland, USA | |
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| School type | Private |
| Motto | Auctus Mentis Spiritusque (The Increase of Mind and Spirit) |
| Denomination | Episcopal |
| Established | 1978 |
| Headmaster | Robert Kosasky |
| Chaplain | Patty Alexander |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Enrollment | 527 |
| Campus size | 19.2 acres (78,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Team name | Lions |
| Newspaper | The Mane News |
| Website | http://www.saes.org |
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is a coeducational college preparatory independent school for preschool through grade twelve, located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Grades 4-12 are located on the Postoak Road Campus at 8804 Postoak Road in Potomac, MD. The Potomac Village Campus (Lower School campus), for preschool through grade 3, is located at 10033 River Road in Potomac, MD. St. Andrew's balanced program challenges and support students, encouraging development of their full potential.[1]
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[edit] General information
As of 2011, Total enrollment is 527, with an average of 12 students per class and a student to faculty ratio of 6:1.
St. Andrew's has a vibrant exchange program, having participated in many different homestay programs throughout the world. Every winter a contingent from South Africa comes and stays with current students, educating the school about their culture and doing fundraising in the area for their program, which was founded by a St. Andrew's faculty member. [1] In the spring, a dozen students from a sister school in Honduras stay and take classes.
- Ethnicities
- African American: 6%
- Asian American: 3%,
- Caucasian: 76%
- International: 4%
- Latino/Hispanic: 4%
- Middle Eastern: 1%
- Multiracial: 3%
- Native American: 1%
- No Declaration: .2%
- Religious background
- Episcopal: 30%
- Jewish: 12%
- Other Protestant Denominations: 25%
- Roman Catholic: 20%
- Other: 7%
- No Declaration: .004%
[edit] Philosophy
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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.
[edit] Campus
In September 1998, the community dedicated the 19.2-acre (78,000 m2) campus in Potomac, Maryland and cut the ribbons on a 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) brand-new main building. St. Andrew’s Upper, Middle, and Intermediate Schools are located on a 20-acre campus in the suburban residential community of Potomac, approximately 15 miles from the District of Columbia
The land, once historic Clagett Farm and later the campus of Harker Preparatory School, occupies one of the highest points in Potomac. The original farmhouse was preserved and is used for administrative offices. No evidence has ever been found to substantiate stories that the farm was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Next to this house is scenic Bruder Garden (at right).
Classrooms include four state-of-the-art Upper School laboratories and prep rooms, plus rooms outfitted for Middle School science.
MacDonald Hall, a multi-purpose theater/assembly/lunch space, features a stage and light/sound booth. There are two studios for the visual arts, including ceramics wheels and a kiln, and a darkroom.
The gymnasium, inherited from Harker Prep, serves as the basketball court and the location for all-school chapel. Facilities in a second athletic building, also inherited from Harker Prep, include a weight room and a dance studio that doubles as a wrestling room.
There are two full fields, Hope Field and Brumbaugh Field, used for softball, baseball, lacrosse and soccer, as well as four tennis courts. In summer 2008, these fields were covered with synthetic FieldTurf, which allow more use in all weather and lowered maintenance costs.
A two-story library houses 14,000 volumes, an audio-visual classroom and several computer research stations, and is staffed by three librarians.
[edit] Extra-curricular
Every year there are opportunities for trips abroad through different academic departments. Recent destinations have included Greece & Turkey, Honduras, and South Africa. [2]
Clubs: Each week there is a designated period during the school day when students can participate in clubs of their choice. Some recent clubs have been: Recycling Club, Improv Club, Car Enthusiasts Club, Student Government Board, Model UN, and Roar Spirit Club. The Mane News is the school newspaper that students can write for.
Other: Students have many opportunities to perform on stage through school plays, art assemblies, a jazz/rock show, and a talent show.
[edit] Athletics
St. Andrew's is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAC) for boys and the Independent School League (ISL) for girls. The school has won MAC titles in Soccer (2000), Cross Country (2003), Lacrosse (2001), Golf (2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010), and Track and Field (2009). Titles in the ISL have been won in Soccer (2001), Lacrosse (2005 & 2007), Cross Country (2006) and Basketball (2010). The boy's Cross Country team has won their division at the state level in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009. The girls have won in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay.
- Joe Jacobi, Olympic gold medalist in whitewater canoeing.
- Whitney Cummings, Actress and Comedian
[edit] References
- ^ "Maryland Briefing". Washington Post. 2008-02-29. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/28/AR2008022803924_2.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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