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Administration & Board Lucy C. Nazro, Head of School RichâMischinski, Head of Upper School Alice Nezzer, Head of Middle School Sharon Wilson, Head of Lower School Catherine Miller,âChair, Board of Trustees
FEATURES:
St. Andrewâs Lower and Middle School Campus 1112 West 31st Street, Austin,âTexas 78705
Amplifying arts education 4
St. Andrewâs Reaffirms its Commitment to Arts Education by Breaking Ground for a New Fine Arts Complex at the Upper School.
Making Space for Grace
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A Heartwarming Gift Brings a New Chapel to the 31st street Campus.
Servant News: 12
Revisiting Burundi: Two Years Later the SAS Water Well is Built in Africa. Harvest Bowl 7: St. Andrewâs and El Buen Samaritano Win Again. St. Andrewâs Crusader Oak is Named Austinâs 2010 Tree of the Year.
Scholar News: 18
Sparking Scientific Sensibilities: A Look Inside the Success of St. Andrewâs Science Program. Math Philosophy: Developing Each Studentâs Math Potential National Merit & Hispanic Scholar News Classes of 2010 & 2011 Boast a Lengthy List of AP Scholars Upper School Career Day Speakers Latin Banquet 2010 Lower School Chess Club News Upper School Students Finish Among Top Five in Legislative Competition
ArtsâNews: 28
Upper School Performs West Side Story to Soldout Crowds Middle Schoolers Reinvent Time-honored Tale of Itâs a Wonderful Life Sixth Graders Charm Audiences with Two Christmas Classics Art Across All Divisions: A Collage of Student Works
Athletic News: 34
Boysâ Varsity Cross Country Wins Third Consecutive Division I SPC Title Girlsâ Varsity Volleyball Defends Division II SPC Title Middle School Tackle Football Rules the AIPL Middle School Golf Wins Again for the Fourth Season in a Row! Middle School Boyâs Cross Country Is Victorious Lower School 3A Flag Football, 1A Volleyball, and 3A Volleyball Win League Championships Homecoming 2010 in Pictures
St. Andrewâs Upper SchoolâCampus 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin,âTexas 78735 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of St. Andrewâs Episcopal School is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment emphasizing the fulfillment of each studentâs potential. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in esthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, athletic prowess, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves, but also for their community. Diversity Statement of Purpose Diversity at St. Andrewâs is grounded in our identity as a family-based community, a faith-based community, and a learning community. We understand that our strength and resilience as a three-fold community stems from our commitment to: ⢠honor each individualâs unique perspective; ⢠respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God, and; ⢠develop the knowledge, skills, and under- standing necessary to engage with and respond to the needs of an evolving world. CORE VALUES Community Based on trust, traditions, communication, appreciation, and support Spiritual Foundation To develop moral behavior High Expectations Reflected in both the knowledge base and behavior of the faculty, staff, students, parents, and board members Caring, Celebration and Humor Fostered by kindness and collegiality Statement of Non-discrimination St. Andrewâs Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletics, or other programs.
Alumni News: 42
Graduates From All Classes Get Merry in Austin SAS Alumni Take on Current Varsity Teams for Bragging Rights
Development News: 44
Bob Schneider & His Orchestra Rock The Endowment Annual Fund-opoly: The Gameâs Not Over Yet! St. Andrewâs Day 2010: Award Recipients and Honorees
On The Cover: A rendering of the Dell Fine Arts Center at St. Andrewâs Upper School; scheduled completion date is spring 2012.