Saint Andrew's School (Saratoga, California)
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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 accredits the school. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
, 342 students are enrolled, and the average class size is approximately 16. Harry V. McKay, Jr. has been the Head of School since 2007.
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 computer
s. 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.
Each classroom is also equipped with an ActivBoard or digital interactive whiteboard.
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.
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independent co-educational day school, which teaches pre-kindergarten to grade eight in Saratoga
Saratoga, California
Saratoga is a city in Santa Clara County, California, USA. It is located on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley, directly west of San Jose, in the San Francisco Bay area. The population was 29,926 at the 2010 census....
, Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County is a county located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 it had a population of 1,781,642. The county seat is San Jose. The highly urbanized Santa Clara Valley within Santa Clara County is also known as Silicon Valley...
, California
California
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. 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
Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real
The Diocese of El Camino Real is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, located in northern and central California. The diocese includes the cities of San Jose , Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo...
. 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 accredits the school. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
, 342 students are enrolled, and the average class size is approximately 16. Harry V. McKay, Jr. has been the Head of School since 2007.
Technology
Technology is integrated throughout the school curriculum; Middle School students use AppleApple Computer
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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 computer
Desktop computer
A desktop computer is a personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a mobile laptop or portable computer. Early desktop computers are designed to lay flat on the desk, while modern towers stand upright...
s. 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.
Each classroom is also equipped with an ActivBoard or digital interactive whiteboard.
Athletics
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.High School Selection and Matriculation
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.