Inspiring Community
Visionary Leadership
At St. Andrew’s, we encourage students to live lives of
responsibility to each other and to the larger community.
Active service and reflection are crucial parts of the Upper School curriculum, bringing our students together as they apply their academic skills to solve real world problems. In the grade 9 Service Learning course, all students learn more about diversity and our common humanity as they volunteer with Washington, D.C., nonprofit organizations. Students in grades 10–12 can fulfill their service requirements by developing a social entrepreneurship enterprise through the International Development class, or participating in service trips to Chicago, Haiti, or marine research sites. All seniors complete an individual three-week service project at the close of the year.
30
Upper School students attending diversity conferences annually
18%
of 2019 graduates recruited for college athletic programs, including 10% for D1 programs
100%
of students completing independent projects, ranging from scholarly research to service to artistic works to entrepreneurial endeavors
51
CTTL Student Research Fellows contributing to original Mind, Brain, and Education Science research since 2013
“This year as a senior our daughter is taking International Development, which mixes anthropology, business, economics, humanitarian relief, and history into a single class. Seeing her deeply engaged in this multidiscipline program is refreshing. When we talked about the legal issues facing her proposed business, at the dinner table, I was deeply impressed. This is stellar education and preparation for students who will be better prepared for the working world.”
10%
of St. Andrew’s graduates enroll in elite programs in architecture, art and design, or music
Upper School Curricular Highlights
ALLAN FREEDMAN, PARENT
OUR RESEARCH-INFORMED SCHEDULE 8:30 A.M. – 3:15 P.M. Each Wednesday begins with all-school assembly or Time By Design, which students can use to pursue individual passions, deeper learning, or personal well-being.
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leadership opportunities, including Student Government, mentoring younger grades on campus, captaining sports teams, and running student clubs
GRADES 9–12
Morning Meeting Academic Block Academic Block Study Hall or Office Hours Academic Block Lunch and Advisory Academic Block
Students meet for clubs or leave early for athletic competitions without missing valuable academic time.
Academic Block or Tues./Thurs. Activity Athletic teams practice from 3:30–5:45 p.m.
Students have time each day to meet with teachers, work on projects, and collaborate with peers. Having only four or five 65-minute academic classes per day reduces homework load and cognitive transitions, leading to deeper learning.
OUR MISSION
A coed, college preparatory day school | Age 2 to Grade 12 8804 Postoak Road Potomac, MD 20854
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To know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service