Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist secondary school (grades 9-12) located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Andrews Academy's sister school, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, handles students in grades K-8. Collectively, these two schools are known as the University School.

History

Andrews Academy was established in 1922, when Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC), later renamed Andrews University, organized the institution with dedicated faculty. Before 1922, EMC included the elementary and high school grades as part of its institution's course offerings. ^[1] The academy currently occupies a 78,000-square-foot (7,200 m²) building adjacent to the campus of Andrews University.

Governance

Andrews Academy is operated by Andrews University and its Board of Trustees. The Operating Board, made up of representatives of Andrews University and area constituent churches, provides more personalized guidance.[1]

Andrews Academy is internally governed by Cleon E. White, principal. For a list of faculty, see the MISDA page for Andrews Academy.

Accreditation

Andrews Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities and the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement.^[2]

In 1984, the Academy was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a secondary School of Excellence. In 1991, it was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a model drug-free school.

See also

• Seventh-day Adventist Church
• List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
• List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary and elementary schools
• List of Seventh-day Adventist hospitals
• List of Seventh-day Adventist medical schools
• List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools
• Andrews University

External links

• Andrews Academy
• Andrews University

References

1. ^ Rogers, H. E. (compiled by) (May 4, 1909). "Denominational Institutions Table No. 2, Section 1: Educational Institutions". Statistical Report of Seventh-ctay Adventist Conferences, Missions, and Institutions For the Year Ending December 31, 1908 (Takoma Park, Washington, D.C.: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists): 12. http://www.adventistarchives.org/docs/ASR/ASR1908__B.pdf#view=fit. Retrieved July 19, 2011.  The 1908 Seventh-day Adventist Statistical Report lists the grades offered by Emmanuel Missionary College as Grades 7-16, this is the first year the Report includes the grades below the collegiate level. Starting with the 1910 report, EMC included Grades 1-16.
2. ^ Who We Are