| Saint Andrew's Episcopal School | |
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| Address | |
| 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, California, Santa Clara County, 95070 United States |
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| Information | |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Head of school | Harry V. McKay, Jr. |
| Grades | Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade |
| Enrollment | 342 |
| Hours in school day | 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Team name | Saints |
| Accreditation(s) | California Association of Independent Schools |
| Alumni | 1500+ |
| Website | www.st-andrews.org |
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is an American independent co-educational day school, which teaches pre-kindergarten to grade eight in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California. The school offers an advanced, comprehensive academic program plus enrichment in the areas of the studio and performing arts, physical education, foreign languages, technology, character development, religion and community service. Although affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Saint Andrews’s welcomes students of all beliefs and includes teaching about all major faiths. It was founded in 1961, as a department of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, in the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real. The school is organized into two divisions: the Lower School (pre-kindergarten–5th grade) and the Middle School (grades 6–8).
The California Association of Independent Schools[1] accredits the school. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
As of 2010[update], 342 students are enrolled, and the average class size is approximately 16. Harry V. McKay, Jr. has been the Head of School since 2007.
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Students have the core classes of math, english, science, social studies, and spanish, as well as several enrichment classes that include art, music, religion, and technology.
Technology is integrated throughout the school curriculum; Middle School students use Apple laptops in all of their classes.
All the campus has wireless internet coverage which is one of the tools used in the Laptop Program. The school also has a computer lab which has thirty desktop computers. Students attend technology class in the lab at least once a week. Each of the Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade) classrooms have two to three desktop computers and each classroom, 3rd through 5th grade has a cart of laptops for students to use in the classroom. Middle Schoolers carry their own laptops.
Each classroom is also equipped with an ActivBoard or digital interactive whiteboard.
The school supports Cross-Country and Track, boys and girls Basketball, boys and girls Volleyball, boys Flag Football and girls Softball. Additionally, the school's Physical Education program exposes children to multiple types of sports. In the PE course, each week students in 6–8 grades participate in the unique Race Across the Country Program. September 14, 2010 announcement about the Race Across the Country, MSN.
Students begin investigating and shadowing at high schools as early as seventh grade. During eighth grade, students participate in a variety of activities that prepare them for the rigorous high school application process including mock interviews, application essay writing and guides for effective shadow experiences.
For more than 30 years Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School has seen 90% or greater of the matriculating 8th grade students accepted to top Catholic and Independent Schools. While most students stay in the area, Saint Andrew's graduates have been accepted to top high schools across the country and internationally as well.
Students from the Class of 2010 will be attending: Archbishop Mitty, Bellarmine College Prep, Los Gatos High School, Notre Dame High School, Presentation High School, Sacred Heart Preparatory, St. Francis High School, Santa Catalina, Saratoga High School, Thacher, Valley Christian High School and Woodside Priory.