 | Academics Academics Welcome A major principle of the mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has always been to create a learning environment in which all of our children can develop their full potential in terms of intellectual understanding, athletic prowess, and moral and spiritual character. It is our hope that the valuable lessons learned on our campuses will serve our students well beyond their years at St. Andrew’s.
We strive to teach values and develop character; to insure the mastery of essential skills; to provide for enrichment in all instructional areas; to develop an appreciation for the fine arts; to develop motor skills, physical fitness, and good sportsmanship; to instill a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, and self-respect; and to develop a concern for others through community service.
In 2007, the entire faculty of went through an exercise called ‘The Picture of the Graduate.’ We spent a day discussing the attributes, attitudes, skills, and knowledge we want our graduates to have when they leave St. Andrew’s. In addition to the characterstics honored by the four graduate distinctions achieveable by seniors—Scholar, Artist, Athlete, Servant—the results below describe in detail the ideal St. Andrew's graduate and the essence of a St. Andrew’s education, grades 1-12.
The ideal St. Andrew’s graduate …
Has these attitudes and attributes:
• She is compassionate and caring.
• He is open-minded and tolerant.
• She is optimistic and confident.
• He possesses a sense of humor.
• She is curious.
• He is independent and self-motivated.
• She is responsible and hard-working.
• He perseveres and is resilient.
• She possesses integrity and a strong moral compass.
• He is humble and respectful.
• She is self-aware and balanced.
• He is engaged with the world.
Has these skills:
• She thinks critically and creatively, and she solves problems.
• He knows how to learn independently.
• She communicates effectively.
• He is organized and manages time well.
• She reads critically and writes skillfully.
• He can compute and reason mathematically.
• She uses technology effectively.
• He has skills to maintain health and fitness.
• She has strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• He has life skills which enable him to apply what he knows.
Acquires this knowledge:
• He has studied world and U.S. history, acquiring perspective and cultural awareness as well as facts.
• She has learned about systems of government, uses of power, and current events.
• He has studied geography.
• She has read western and world literature that exposes her to a range of cultures and perspectives.
• He understands the English language and speaks and writes with fluency and clarity.
• She knows the scientific method, and scientific discovery excites her.
• He has studied biology, chemistry and physics, and he understands what it means to be a good steward of our environment.
• She has studied mathematics. She understands the beauty of its structure and has acquired proficiency with modern calculations and operations.
• He has learned a second language and has studied its culture.
• She appreciates the fine arts. She has studied art, music, and drama, and she has participated in their expression.
• He has studied the Bible and read other fundamental texts of world religions.
• She uses technology with competence.
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Class of 2010 College Choices Members of the Class of 2010 have chosen to attend the following colleges and universities.
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Austin College
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Texas A&M University (6)
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| Boston College |
Texas A&M University - Blinn Team |
| Brandeis University |
Texas A&M University, Galveston |
| California Lutheran University |
Texas Christian University (5)
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| Colorado College |
Texas Lutheran University |
| Duke University |
Texas Tech University (5)
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Emory University (2)
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The University of Arizona |
| Georgia Institute of Technology |
The University of Texas, Austin (5)
The University of Texas, Plan II
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Goucher College (2)
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The University of Texas, San Antonio |
| High Point University |
Trinity University |
Kenyon College (2)
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Tufts University |
| Louisiana State University |
Tulane University |
| Mills College |
United States Military Academy |
| Occidental College |
University of California at Los Angeles (2)
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| Old Dominion University |
University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Pomona College |
University of Denver (3)
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| Princeton University |
University of Essex |
| Reed College |
University of Georgia |
| Rhodes College |
University of Mississippi |
| Rice University |
University of Massachusetts |
| Saint Louis University, Madrid |
University of Oklahoma |
| Sarah Lawrence College |
University of Pennsylvania |
| Schreiner University |
University of Redlands |
| Sewanee: The University of the South |
University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
| Southern Methodist University |
Vassar College
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Southwestern University (3)
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| St. Edward's University |
Washington and Lee University |
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| | | Q. | Where do St. Andrew's students go to college? | | A. | Our students go to schools in-state and out-of-state, in places as nearby as Tennessee and as far away as California. Our goal is to guide students towards academic institutions where they can grow and be challenged both in and out of the classroom. Since our first senior class graduated in 2002, our students have continued to be accepted to a diverse range of colleges and universities across the country and abroad.
College Acceptances and Choices
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| Q. | How many AP courses do you offer and in what subjects? | | A. | We are currently offering the following AP courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, European History, Latin Vergil, Music Theory, Spanish Language, Statistics, and Studio Art. Students may not take more than three AP courses in a year.
In May 2009, St. Andrew's Episcopal School students prepared for AP exams in the following areas: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Latin Literature, Latin Vergil, Music Theory, Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, and United States History. In 2009, 85% of students who took AP tests passed with a 3, 4, or 5. |
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| Q. | If I've already taken the equivalent of Latin II or Spanish II or
math through Geometry in middle school, does that mean I only have to
take one year of a foreign language or math at the Upper School? | | A. | No. In math, students must take 3 math credits in grades 9-12 (the
credits must include courses at or above the level of Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II). Therefore a student who took Algebra I and
Geometry in middle school would have to pursue Algebra II and two other
math courses while enrolled at St. Andrew's Upper School. In foreign
language, students must earn 3 foreign language credits in grades 9-12.
There are two ways to fulfill this requirement: 1) students may take 3
sequential years of the same language, beginning in grade 9, or 2) 2
sequential years of a second language after successful completion of
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College Counseling Fast Facts College Acceptances for Classes 2002-2009
National Merit and Advanced Placement Scholar Information:
Since 2006, 21% of seniors were recognized by the National Merit Corporation, 5% were honored as semifinalists, and 15% were recognized by The College Board AP Program.
SAT Statistics: Listed below are St. Andrew’s averages compared with those reported by the College Board, by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and by the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the Eanes School District.
• Critical Reading: SAS 622 / National Average 502 / NAIS Average 589 / AISD Average 502 / Eanes Average 588
• Mathematics: SAS 617 / National Average 515 / NAIS Average 600 / AISD Average 526 / Eanes Average 615
• Writing: SAS 610 / National Average 494 / NAIS Average 592 / AISD Average 488 / Eanes Average 571
Current Ratio of College Counselors to seniors: 1 to 10 or less
Merit Scholarship monies awarded to members of the Class of 2009: $4.2 million
Average GPA of a St. Andrew's graduate in their first semester of their first year of college: 3.3
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