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St. David’s ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL • RALEIGH, NC
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FAITH • VIRTUE • KNOWLEDGE
Sept. 27, 2017
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Serving grades Pre-K through 12 with integrated Lower, Middle and Upper School curriculum
Discover ST. DAVID’S St. David’s School is a purposeful blend of a small educational setting, coupled with superior academics, athletics and fine arts programs. Tradition and innovation define the St. David’s educational experience. Our students are encouraged to explore the depths of the Christian faith, are challenged to better understand the concept of virtue as they grow, mature, and progress
Over
620 2017-2018 Enrollment
through school, while simultaneously exposed to a challenging, college preparatory curriculum.
OUR MISSION St. David’s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue, and knowledge.
FAITH, VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE Faith, Virtue, Knowledge – these are the hallmarks of a St. David’s education, and they are what make us unique. We invite you take a closer look and “Discover St. David’s” for yourself.
Dually accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
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CURRICULUM LOWER SCHOOL The Lower School program builds a strong foundation upon which St. David’s students begin their academic journey. Small class sizes, a safe, nurturing environment, and an intentional, experienced faculty build confidence and enthusiasm in their students and instill the values of citizenship in a community that carry through their time at St. David’s. Teachers engage
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Lower School educational field trips each year
and challenge students’ minds and capture the joy and excitement of learning as we meet their individual needs and set them up for success in the Middle and Upper Schools. A combination of fundamental learning, critical thinking, public speaking, creativity and collaboration not only emphasize the core subjects of reading, mathematics and written expression, but also place importance on science and social studies, and the integration of concepts throughout different disciplines, providing the structure for the development of faith, virtue and knowledge.
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Daily Curriculum Reading, language arts, writing, math, science, social studies, PE, and recess
Enrichment Curriculum Daily PE and weekly classes in art, music, library, writing, Spanish (3 times per week), and STEAM
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CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL At St. David’s, we celebrate the Middle School years. Our curriculum harnesses the natural creativity and wonder of the adolescent mind. The warm atmosphere, small classes, and advisory system provide the appropriate combination of individual support, structure, and freedom for all students, to instill a love for the process of learning. Teachers promote free and creative inquiry, hands-on learning, and confident public speaking. Students benefit from diverse opportunities in traditional core subjects, modern and ancient languages, a wide range of STEM and humanities electives, and rich co-curricular offerings. Within this structured and nurturing environment, the faculty cultivates discernment and empowers students to become stewards of their own growth.
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Middle & Upper School students sign the honor pledge, agreeing to uphold the honor code.
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CURRICULUM
UPPER SCHOOL
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At St. David’s, skills cultivated in Middle School grow into habits of excellence in the Upper School, as young men and women apply their talents in pursuit of what is good, both for themselves and for their community. Our teachers are not only experts in their fields; they embody the insatiable intellectual curiosity we seek to kindle in our students. The course of study, rooted in tradition, encourages students to pursue their passion – whether writing and directing an original play, 3D-printing a prosthetic arm in the Innovation Lab, or coding in Java. Our challenging curriculum is possible because our students are supported with small classes, a morning tutorial period, a strong advisory system, and a faculty
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AP courses, with comprehensive curriculum including standard and honors-level classes; AP coursework offered beginning the sophomore year
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percent of faculty school-wide, and nearly
80
percent of Upper School faculty hold advanced degrees
eager to mentor each student. With an annual college acceptance rate of 100 percent, our students have earned admission to selective colleges and universities including Brown, Duke, Emerson, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, Harvard, Wake Forest,
Seniors take Senior
Davidson, Gordon College, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Seminar, a rigorous
Princeton, Vanderbilt, Virginia, NC State,
examination of the
Washington and Lee, Wheaton, UCLA,
distinctions between
Purdue, Syracuse, NYU, Villanova, Boston
moral frameworks
College, the US Military Academy, the
and basic doctrines
US Naval Academy, and others.
of the Christian faith.
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ATHLETICS
St. David’s seeks to equip young men and women to excel in all areas of life. We believe athletics should encourage the positive attributes of sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, dependability, selflessness, loyalty, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic. With a number of head coaches having experience at the collegiate level, both as players and coaches, our athletes are exposed to a wealth of knowledge and competitive training.
Twenty-five state championship teams, including 2014 girls track; 2013 boys tennis; 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 girls tennis; 2011 & 2012 volleyball; 2010 & 2014 boys soccer; and 2016 & 2017 boys golf
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athletic teams
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different sports
Middle school, junior varsity and varsity offerings, with eligibility beginning in
6th grade
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Wells Fargo Cup championships for outstanding 2A independent school athletics in North Carolina
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FINE ARTS
Our commitment to the fine arts emanates from our understanding of the important role of the arts in Western history and our understanding of how we reflect our creator’s image. At St. David’s, our award-winning fine arts are fully curricular, with required coursework in the arts in both the Middle and Upper School programs. Through both visual and performing arts, students are able to express themselves freely, thoughtfully, confidently, artistically, and joyfully during their school years. • Fall play and spring musical annually • Award-winning bands and choirs, including four full bands, six choirs, and student-led praise band • Lower School choral music and visual arts programs • Robust visual arts program including media and film production, drawing, painting, graphic design, web design, and photography 10
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bands
choirs
visual art studios
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annual school-wide theater productions
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University of Alabama
Grove City College
Queens University
American University
Hampden-Sydney College
Appalachian State University
Harvard University
Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Auburn University
Haverford College
Babson College
High Point University
Baylor University
Hillsdale College
Belmont University
Imperial College London (UK)
Boston College
Indiana University
Rhodes College University of Richmond Ringling College of Art and Design Roanoke College
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
100
percent annual college acceptance rate, with college counseling beginning freshman year
Boston University
Ithaca College
University of Rochester
Brown University
James Madison University
Rutgers University
Butler University
Johns Hopkins University
University of CaliforniaLos Angeles
University of Kentucky
University of St. Andrews (Scotland)
Campbell University
The King’s College
Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University Cedarville University University of Chicago The Citadel Clemson University
More than
$5.3
million in merit scholarship monies were offered to members of the Class of 2017
College of Charleston University of Connecticut Davidson College Duke University Durham University (UK) East Carolina University Eckerd College University of Edinburgh (UK) Elon University Emerson College Emory University Fashion Institute of Technology
SAT scores averaging over
1200 ACT scores average of
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University of Florida Florida State University Fordham University Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia Gordon College
Kenyon College Loyola University Maryland University of Manchester (UK) University of Maryland Marymount Manhattan College University of Massachusetts McGill University (Canada) Mercer University Meredith College Miami University of Ohio University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi The New School New York University UNC-Asheville UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte
Savannah College of Art and Design Sewanee: The University of the South University of South Carolina University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Syracuse University University of Tennessee University of Texas Texas A&M University Texas Christian University University of Toronto Tulane University United States Naval Academy Vanderbilt University Villanova University University of Virginia Ursinus College
UNC-Greensboro
Virginia Commonwealth University
UNC-Wilmington
Virginia Military Institute
NC Central University
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
NC State University Northeastern University Oberlin College Ohio University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pfeiffer University Princeton University Providence College Purdue University
Wake Forest University University of Washington Washington University in St. Louis Washington and Lee University Western Carolina University Wheaton College College of William and Mary Wofford College
For a complete listing of schools to which St. David’s students have been accepted, please see our website.
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Throughout the year, students participate in hands-on activities around campus, across the country and around the world. All Lower School classes participate in annual educational field trips that are part of the curriculum, as
80
hours of community service required for graduation
do students in grades 7, 8, 9, and 12. The field trips enhance the curriculum by taking students to places that increase their appreciation of history, science, literature and the Bible. The annual eighth grade field trip takes students to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The freshman retreat is an off-campus trip designed as a time of inspiration, fun, and team building. The senior trip to Greece is designed to be a culminating experience where the students walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Many students serve on annual mission trips to Guatemala and Kenya in addition to participating in local and stateside service opportunities each year. From the creek that borders our campus to distant oceans and cities, the world is indeed our classroom!
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CONTACT US The best way to discover St. David’s School is by visiting our campus. We invite you to join us for an Admissions Group Tour and Information Session, where you will have the opportunity to see the campus and classrooms in action, learn more about the outstanding programs, and meet our stellar faculty. For a complete listing of upcoming admissions events and to schedule your visit, or to obtain information regarding the application process, please contact the Admissions Office or visit our website.
Admissions Office 919-782-3331 admissions@sdsw.org www.sdsw.org/admissions
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3400 White Oak Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 • 919-782-3331 • www.sdsw.org