St. Andrew's RI: Upper School Viewbook

Welcome to St. Andrew

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Welcome to Our Uncommonly Kind Community!

With our verdant campus, historic buildings, and state-of-the-art classroom spaces, St. Andrew’s may look like a typical prep school. And our learning community certainly prepares each of our graduates for college and a lifetime of success beyond our gates.

What sets us apart goes much deeper, though. You’ll find the difference in our far-from-typical history, our uncommonly kind community, and our intensely individualized approach to learning that together have created a school committed to cultivating in our students a deep connection between learning and living a life of purpose.

“When our students graduate, they leave empowered to find success pursuing a wide range of endeavors. But what makes me most proud is that our students leave St. Andrew’s prepared and inspired to make the world a better place.”

DAVID TINAGERO, Head of School

Our Values

Everything we do at St. Andrew’s is rooted in The Chapin Tradition, an ethos embodied by Reverend William Merrick Chapin, who founded our school in 1893 as an orphanage. In our learning community, problem-solving and resilience are valued, and each student’s spirit is developed and celebrated.

What is The Chapin Tradition?

The Chapin Tradition is characterized by an enduring commitment to:

Service: Our students become independent changemakers who seek to better the world around them. We know that acts of service empower students to become more caring, open-minded, and reflective and to develop greater levels of self-confidence and maturity.

Action: Learning here is an active endeavor that demands inquiry and engagement. Our teachers are viewed as facilitators, not purveyors, of knowledge who guide students in how to translate learning into doing.

Inclusion: Students are given the tools and support they need to fully participate in our academic and community life. We expect kindness. Every individual is made welcome and their strengths both celebrated and leveraged to overcome challenges.

OUR HISTORY

In 1893, our founder, Father Chapin, created a school for homeless boys. The School was incorporated in 1896 as St. Andrew’s Industrial School, and it quickly became an almost self-sustaining community, with the boys constructing school buildings and running a laundry and printing press. Over the last 130 years, St. Andrew’s has evolved from an industrial and farm school to a multifaceted residential and college preparatory community. Though much has changed since our school’s humble beginnings, St. Andrew’s mission of helping students who need a tailored approach to teaching and a nurturing, stable environment in which to live and study has remained intact.

“St. Andrew’s is a place where you choose who you want to be, and you just do it. There is nothing stopping you. There are many opportunities. Every student has a chance to shape their own journey. No barriers, only people who can help you.”

Where I can be myself

Jakub

What are the teachers like at St. Andrew’s, and how have they helped you?

The teachers at St. Andrew’s are very helpful. They are not just demanding, but they are also willing to give something of themselves. English is not my first language, and last year I had a few problems with writing, especially because there are so many things to keep in mind. But I was always able to meet with my English teacher, and she would give me advice or some exercises to help me with my writing practice.

How has St. Andrew’s prepared you for your future?

When I was in Poland, it was everybody’s dream to study in an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in high school. When I heard that St. Andrew’s was introducing IB, I was pretty excited. The program gives you a lot of openness—like, you can replace the essay with a journalistic piece or a video piece—but it is still very demanding and challenging. Our college advisor is passionate about colleges. It’s very easy to ask him questions and get the answers that you need.

“The St. Andrew’s community is very tightknit, and you get to know everybody, so you can make great friends. My Polish school was not very diverse, but here there are students from all over the world, and we get to know each other’s perspectives.”

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Barrington Farm School

“During my freshman year, I worked many hours at the community farm next to our school, helping other people and planting plants and getting all the things done on the farm. I think that was my favorite activity so far. I’ve done other volunteering too, like cleaning the beach.”

Learning at St. Andrew’s

Within our intentionally small classes, our teachers provide a bedrock education through deeply personal instruction. Our program builds on unique strengths, shores up individual challenges, and arrives at specific learning strategies that work for each student—not just at St. Andrew’s, but through college, career, and life.

At St. Andrew’s our learners are...

Balanced. We understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance. Our students are active participants in a wide range of campus activities, from playing on sports teams and performing on stage to starting their own clubs and service projects.

Caring. Kindness is big at St. Andrew’s. Our students are taught to use their education to better the world. Service is embedded throughout our program and culminates in the IB Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project in each student’s senior year.

Communicators. Our students are regularly asked to communicate to others the nuanced ideas that they have learned. And not just in English. As part of our global-focused IB curriculum, all students are encouraged to take another language, starting in 6th grade.

Inquirers. Instead of simply memorizing material and facts, St. Andrew’s students learn by doing. They are expected to be active learners—to explore what they are learning, ask questions, and share ideas with their teachers and peers.

Knowledgeable. Learning here is a process and a journey, not simply an end product. While students ultimately emerge from St. Andrew’s with knowledge of a variety of subjects, individual courses focus on in-depth understanding of a topic vs. a surface understanding of many things.

Open-minded. In our classrooms, students are required to seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience of doing so. They bring that understanding to both their academic study and their involvement in local and wider communities.

Principled. A strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities is baked into our curriculum. In our community, we take responsibility for our own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Risk-takers. Our teachers provide ample opportunities for our students to take wise risks, explore fresh interests, and learn from their mistakes. The end result? Our students approach the unfamiliar with confidence and become brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Reflective. Guided by our faculty, students discover and investigate their personal and academic strengths and learn to leverage them to overcome challenges and take their learning to the next level. When students tell us they can’t do something, we remind them: You can’t do it yet.

Thinkers. We don’t just teach students to get the answers right. We teach them to ask the right questions. They learn initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems.

Tailored Teaching, Community Bonds

Our academic excellence is rooted in our highly personalized teaching methods delivered by expert, caring faculty.

Our Teachers

Our expert faculty recognize that each student approaches material in a multitude of ways and at a varied pace. Taking the time to see and truly know each individual student, teachers tailor classroom instruction so that every student is empowered to meet their full potential. Rooted in relationships, our teaching approach considers the whole student and sets goals based on each student’s strengths and barriers, passions and needs.

To ensure all of our students achieve the magical click of comprehension, faculty is available for additional support throughout the school week. At St. Andrew’s, our teachers are always more than willing to help students find their path and meet their goals.

Our Students

Our students come to St. Andrew’s from both public and independent schools in New England, across the United States, and throughout the world. They arrive here searching for new academic adventures, more personal instruction, and greater camaraderie with classmates. Our graduates leave us with both a bedrock education that serves as a foundation for college and a set of personal strategies that equip them for a lifetime of continued learning, adaptation, and intellectual evolution. Just as important, our students take from St. Andrew’s a guiding sense of self—an awareness of their own strengths and passions that they use to chart a confident path forward.

THE TEACHER PERSPECTIVE

“Inquiry-based learning is a key component to the IB program. In a supportive environment, students at St. Andrew’s are encouraged to make their own discoveries, leading to a greater understanding of the material and personal ownership of their learning. Watching these “Aha!” moments in the classroom are some of the most rewarding experiences I have as a teacher at St. Andrew’s.”

Laurie Schirber, Math Teacher

International Baccalaureate Curriculum challenges students to think critically about what they learn, and how they learn.

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Our Curriculum

As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we deliver instruction through this renowned, research-based curriculum framework offered at more than 5,000 schools in 150 countries.

In our Open Access IB program, all St. Andrew’s students in grades six through twelve take IB courses. Students who opt to pursue an IB Diploma, in addition to the St. Andrew’s diploma that all graduates receive, will sit for assessments that are externally marked by the IB governing organization.

What is IB?

IB is an innovative inquiry- and project-based approach to learning designed to develop wellrounded individuals who can respond to today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind. IB Schools share a common philosophy—a dedication to delivering challenging, high-quality education to a diverse range of learners.

Why offer IB at St. Andrew’s?

The IB approach aligns with our 130-year commitment to offering an educational experience that emphasizes not just academic mastery, but the process of achieving it. We ask our students to think critically about why they learn, what they learn, and how they learn.

What does Open Access IB mean?

At St. Andrew’s, the IB curriculum is not just for a select group of students. All students in our school community fully participate in an IB education and are empowered to actively do so. Inherent in the IB approach is the belief that education is enhanced by the creation of affirmative, responsive environments that promote a sense of belonging, safety, selfworth, and whole growth for every student. Within our IB framework, learning is considered from a strength-based perspective—connecting each student’s natural gifts with our personal teaching methods. Both students who need challenge and those who need extra support will find it within our tailored, inclusive IB program.

How does IB support success in college?

The IB curriculum is globally recognized by universities for the holistic and rigorous education it provides. Top universities from around the world have shown how they value the IB’s credentials by building special pathways for IB students; by granting credit or advanced standing for performance on IB exams; or even by providing scholarships for IB students.

IB at St. Andrew’s

In our IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme, each student develops the intellectual habits and curiosity of mind that lead to successful lifelong learning.

Middle Years Programme

Serving students in grades six through ten, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging program that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. Inclusive by design, the MYP benefits students of all interests and academic abilities.

The MYP organizes teaching and learning through eight subject groups: language and literature, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education, design, and language acquisition. Interdisciplinary teaching and learning addresses the developmental needs of students in this age group and prepares them for further academic study and life in an increasingly interconnected world.

In tenth grade, the MYP culminates in a long-term independent personal project that offers students the opportunity to individually demonstrate their skills in self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.

Diploma Programme

This academically challenging but balanced course of study for students in grades eleven and twelve prepares them for success in college and life beyond. Students take courses from six subject groups: sciences, mathematics, language and literature, individuals and societies, the arts, and world languages.

Over two years, students develop both a breadth and depth of knowledge. They are challenged to think critically, rather than simply being able to recall facts. And ultimately, they acquire the type of “soft” skills—such as teamwork, communication, self-motivation, and cultural awareness—that universities look for in applicants.

All juniors and seniors will take IB Diploma Programme courses and write an extended essay their senior year based on in-depth research on a topic that reflects their interests and passions. Students who choose to pursue the IB Diploma will also sit for external assessments supervised by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Veronica

11th Grade

PERSONAL PROJECT

“I made a book about my journey playing basketball, but I made my book in Spanish and in English. I noticed that we don’t really have a lot of books for children in schools that are in both languages, where I can read one section in English, and then look down and it’s in Spanish. So I wanted to bring awareness to that.”

At the heart of the Middle Years and Diploma programmes are four exciting experiences that challenge students to delve deeply into areas of personal passion.

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TOK is one of the most exciting

classes I’ve ever taken. It’s an investigation into knowledge and how it manifests in the humanities, the arts, mathematics, and other spheres. You put on these different lenses to investigate case studies and historical examples and various experiments to understand how to question… Being inquisitive is such an important skill, not just in high school but in college and beyond, and for understanding your role as a global citizen and for understanding your place in the world.”

IB Curriculum: A Closer Look Michael Recent Graduate THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

FOUR CRITICAL COMPONENTS

2.1. Personal Project

What is it?

Completed in the final year of the Middle Years Programme, the Personal Project is a student-centered and age-appropriate practical exploration that connects classroom learning engagement with personal experience. Guided by a faculty member, this long-term project is designed as an independent learning experience rooted in the interests of the student.

What does it look like? Personal projects might include creating an original piece of artwork, designing a fitness program for the community, or chronicling personal family stories. See more examples below.

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

What is it?

A course taken by all students in grades 11 and 12 where they reflect on the nature of knowledge and consider “How do we know what we claim to know?”

What does it look like?

Through games, collaboration, and investigations of real life case studies, students have an opportunity to think critically about knowledge. Unlike other courses, the focus is not on teaching new content but rather on claims and questions about knowledge. Students discuss how knowledge is developed, the controversies and perspectives in the development of knowledge, and the ethical constraints of what we can know.

RECENT PERSONAL PROJECTS: Telling stories through dance; Using strategy and code to beat Pac-Man; Building a hoverboard go-kart; Understanding the limitations of DNA modification; Carving a model boat; Learning how to change engine oil in a car; Writing a dystopian novel; Raising awareness about animal shelters; Studying the impact of global warming on beaches

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m writing about how Lord of the Flies by William Golding is an allegory for certain power structures. Especially tribalism, where there’s a group of people and everyone has to retain the ideals of that tribe, even if those ideals lead to something bad at the end. It’s surprising how much influence tribalism has, even today.”

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I worked with a classmate to run our own bake sale with donated baked goods and drinks. We donated the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I learned that teamwork is very important and that an idea in action can exceed your own expectations!”

3.Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

What is it?

An independent project focused on creativity, activity, or service—or a combination of any of these elements. Over the course of grades 11 and 12, each student will design, engage, and reflect on their CAS Project.

What does it look like?

For a creativity project, a talented musician could learn a particularly difficult piece, or a different style of playing. A valuable activity project could help a student overcome a personal fear, such as rock climbing. Service projects must be beneficial for the community as well as providing a learning opportunity for the student—such as organizing a children’s book drive for a women’s shelter.

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Carson

12th Grade EXTENDED ESSAY

The Extended Essay

What is it?

An independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.

What does it look like?

During their senior year, students complete an independent piece of research on a topic of deep interest, culminating in a long essay. In the process of producing this extended piece of writing, students learn to formulate a research question, engage in a personal exploration of a topic, communicate ideas, and develop a compelling argument. Students are supported throughout the process of researching and writing the extended essay with advice and guidance from a St. Andrew’s faculty member.

See examples of Extended Essay topics below.

RECENT EXTENDED ESSAY TOPICS: How a vegan diet impacts the performance of athletes; A comparison between American and Japanese obstetric practices; The evolution of Chinese drama; The effect of women’s participation in World War II on the U.S. women’s suffrage movement; How emotional support animals help teens with depression in the United States

Where I can try new things

“There are lots of different ways to challenge yourself at St. Andrew’s. Over the time that I’ve been here, I’ve done the musical a few times, and more recently, the play. Theatre is a lot more hard work than you initially think—it takes a lot of time and coordination. It’s a really good feeling when you’re performing, and all that work that you’ve put in pays off.”

Meet

Carson

FROM: Rhode Island

GRADE : 12th, Day Student

ACTIVITIES: Theatre, Squash, Tennis, Pickleball

Carson

“I like that St. Andrew’s is about community. Everyone’s a friend, and there’s no one that I don’t really know on campus. There’s never a spot where I feel really uncomfortable, and there’s always someone you can go to for help. We’re all just one big family.”

What kind of opportunities are there to do things other than academics at St. Andrew’s?

I’ve been getting into racket sports, like pickleball, tennis, and squash, and those are a lot of fun. I’m not actually very skilled in those sports. Before I signed up for tennis my sophomore year, I just didn’t have a sport that was fun, that I could get into. So trying tennis was kind of going out of my comfort zone. But it taught me that sometimes I need to leave that personal bubble and find these new experiences—and maybe I’ll really enjoy them! This is a lesson that St. Andrew’s is always trying to teach us.

What makes the learning experience different at St. Andrew’s?

For one, the teachers at St. Andrew’s are really willing to help. The teachers will take time to help you stay on track if you start feeling like you’re not keeping up or starting to lose momentum. Pushing through until the end of the year and making sure you come out with good grades takes a lot of effort. Having those teachers helping you out is really important.

DEEP DIVE: Beyond the Basics

“In my language and literature class, we’ve been reading books like Persepolis and Crick Crack, which is a book with multiple short stories about immigration. Global issues are an important focus in a lot of our classes. In each class, we take deep dives into different areas of the world and tackle global issues using the skills obtained in each class.”

The St. Andrew’s Experience

Our rotating daily schedule supports student learning and provides opportunities for breaks, community time, and daily check-ins with advisors and teachers. And every week and weekend, both day and residential students take part in a dynamic range of community, extracurricular, academic, and activity offerings.

A Week in the Life

MONDAY

Morning Meeting: To begin our week, our whole community gathers; it is a time for connection, reflection, celebration, and appreciation.

TUESDAY

Renaissance Florence: Juniors and seniors can partake in this evening class that encourages a global and historical perspective and culminates in a weeklong trip to Italy!

WEDNESDAY

Rehearsals: The Drama Club convenes after school to rehearse for our fall and winter performances; these student-driven productions allow our students to bring their artistic visions to fruition.

THURSDAY

Evening Study Hall: Students have access to different spaces on campus afterschool to complete their work, collaborate with their peers, and receive support from teachers in our 24/7 community.

FRIDAY

Competition: Students travel to compete in athletic contests across New England. Fan vans bring students to key games to cheer on our teams.

SATURDAY

A Day Out: Students, boarding and day alike, get off campus over the weekend and take advantage of school-sponsored and independent activities near and far: movies, trips to Providence and Boston, ski trips, ice skating, hiking, laser tag, dining out, performance, museum trips, and more.

SUNDAY

At Home in Barrington: Students prepare for the coming week by running errands in our local community, or taking advantage of the beach and watersports opportunities to rejuvenate for another great week at St. Andrew’s!

Renaissance Florence Trip

Girls Soccer Team

Allison

12th

BOARDING STUDENT

FROM:

MONDAY

7:00 a.m. RISE & SHINE

Pancakes and bacon for breakfast

8:00–9:20 a.m.

A Day in the Life

TUESDAY

8:00–9:20 a.m. DESIGN

James 10th Grader DAY STUDENT

FROM: RHODE ISLAND

DP MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS & APPROACHES

Learn about linear progression and probability distribution

9:20–10:00 a.m. MORNING MEETING

Chapin Talk from a student who is learning sign language

10:00–11:20 a.m. DP PHYSICS LAB

Planning time for our class Rube Goldberg machine

11:20–12:00 p.m. LUNCH

Make-my-own sandwich from the deli bar

12:00–1:15 p.m. DP LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Discussion of women’s rights through the lens of the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God”

1:15 –1:30 p.m. BREAK

Take a quick walk on one of the school’s nature trails

1:30–2:50 p.m. DP TWENTIETH CENTURY TOPICS

Analyzing factors that led to independence movements in the 19th and 20th centuries

2:50–3:00 p.m. ADVISING

Check in and chat with my advisor

3:15–5:15 p.m. SOCCER PRACTICE

Warm-ups, drills, and scrimmage

5:30–6:30 p.m. DINNER WITH MY ROOMMATE

Beef bolognese with garlic bread and a salad

7:00–9:00 p.m. DORM STUDY HALL

Do homework, research colleges

9:00–10:30 p.m. FREE TIME

Grab some cookies that my dorm parent Ms. A. made; play pool and Pac Man in the student center

10:30 p.m. LIGHTS OUT

Work on boat design challenge

9:20–10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY TIME

Check in with my advisor, then attend Student Council meeting

10:00–11:00 a.m. SCIENCE 10

Chemistry lab: Pressure and temperature relationship in gasses

11:00–11:55 a.m. STUDY HALL

Get a jump start on my essay for Language and Literature

12:00–12:30 p.m. LUNCH

Grilled vegetable quesadilla and french fries

12:30–1:30 p.m. MUSIC

Learn some basic guitar chords

1:30–1:50 p.m. BREAK

Grab a snack; catch up with a friend on the quad

1:50–2:00 p.m. ADVISING

Discussion on growth mindset with my advisory group

2:00–2:50 p.m. SAINTS 102 Brainstorm ideas for my personal project

3:15 p.m. AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Rehearsal for the winter musical, “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”

5:30–6:30 p.m. DINNER WITH BOARDING FRIENDS

Tandoori chicken with rice

6:30–8:30 p.m. AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS CLASS

Learn about Native American history at Yosemite; can’t wait for our trip there!

8:30 p.m.

PICKUP

Time to go home

We Meet Students

Where They’re At

Our academic support programs complement and support our IB curriculum, leading learners from uncertainty to engagement using their own interests and instincts as our guide.

Learning Services

Students with mild learning differences, including expressive or receptive language deficits and attention and executive functioning challenges, take the same courses as the rest of our students but also receive additional tailored instruction through small support classes and regular one-on-one sessions with a learning specialist. Additionally, some of our classes use a co-teaching model in order to support differentiated learning needs during class time.

The Wolf Academy at St. Andrew ’ s

Serving Upper School students with complex learning needs, The Wolf Academy at St. Andrew’s employs the highly effective Immersion Model© developed by the Wolf School, a premier K-8 special education private school in Rhode Island.

The Immersion Model© utilizes a team of professionals—special education teacher, speech language pathologist, and occupational therapist—to blend students’ individual speech, language, learning, social, and occupational goals into a robust, personalized academic program. In addition, Wolf Academy students also access the dynamic curricular and extracurricular offerings, enrichments, and social opportunities of the St. Andrew’s School community.

English Language Learner Support

Nearly a fifth of our students speak a native language other than English. While all entering students must demonstrate a baseline level of English proficiency, we do offer support to those who are still mastering the language.

After an initial assessment, we provide those with emerging English proficiency the opportunity to join our English Language Learner program, while concurrently taking their subject courses in English. ELL courses include intensive instruction in English through the use of second language acquisition methodologies designed to develop proficiency in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing of the English language.

THE PARENT PERSPECTIVE

“Far too often, the education system takes a deficit approach for students whose learning style does not fit the “norm.” St. Andrew’s Learning Services is truly remarkable for celebrating that which makes every student unique, and ensuring that tailored support is available so that all learners are reaching their full potential. I am thrilled to report as my son starts 9th grade, that he now happily advocates for himself, while knowing the support is there when he needs it.”

Parent of a Learning Services student

Our Uncommonly Kind Community

Our students come from throughout New England, across the country, and around the world—each bringing fresh perspectives and unique backstories. Here, we unite around certain shared values—academic commitment, empathetic engagement, and respectful curiosity—that bind us all into a cohesive, uncommonly kind culture. Building community and connection is an essential part of the St. Andrew’s experience.

Advisory

At St. Andrew’s, every student is assigned a faculty advisor. This relationship plays a central role in each student’s tailored network of academic and personal support. A student’s advisor is a mentor and sounding board, providing academic and personal guidance and motivating students to become advocates for themselves. Students meet twice each day in small advisory groups comprising students from multiple grades and backgrounds. During advisory time, students converse and connect with their advisor and their peers over a broad range of topics. These may include current events, mental health, social skills, goal setting, and community building. The advisor is also a main contact for families, providing family members with a direct link to the school and offering insight on each student’s progress, challenges, and strengths.

Morning Meeting

Two mornings a week, our entire community gathers for Morning Meeting—it is a time for connection, announcements, reflection, celebration, and appreciation. These gatherings often include a Chapin Talk, an opportunity for students to share their voice on an issue or topic they are passionate about.

St. Andrew’s Traditions

There are many ways we come together as a community throughout the day and year. Here are some of our favorite annual events:

Barrett Pie Race

The one-mile sprint across campus honors alumnus and former teacher Ed Barrett ’31—and is open to all St. Andrew’s students, faculty, staff, and friends. The race’s fastest runners are awarded with—you guessed it—their own pie.

Spirit Week/Olympiad Day

During this week of friendly St. Andrew’s-themed competition, the grades vie against each other in a series of challenges and contests. The week culminates in Olympiad Day, where the classes face off during games, obstacles courses, and tug o’ war.

Senior Mountain Day

Every fall, the entire senior class takes part in a much-anticipated hike to the top of New Hampshire’s Mt. Monadnock together. It’s a steep, rocky five-mile journey there and back—and one that challenges each student differently. The goal (and one that is almost always achieved) is for every student to reach the summit.

Family Weekend

During this annual fall gathering, families are invited to attend classes, meet with their students’ teachers, and take part in a variety of fun family activities.

Holiday Vespers

This celebration of student song and dance pays tribute to the traditions and delights of the winter season.

Commencement

Filled with all the requisite pomp and ceremony, our Commencement weekend is also a fun and joy-filled time for students, families, faculty, and alumni to connect, celebrate achievements, and say farewell to our departing class.

A Second Home, A School Family

Our boarding atmosphere bonds all of our students into a tightly knit learning community.

Our residential students come to St. Andrew’s from across the region and around the world and immediately find welcoming peers and experienced teachers — all of whom work conscientiously to make a challenging transition easier. And in return, our boarders gift our community with fresh perspectives and a national and global perspective that infuses our lessons, conversations, and daily life. Our day students also constitute an integral part of St. Andrew’s lively 24/7 culture. They arrive early for breakfast, stay after dinner to study and socialize, spend time hanging out and sleeping over in our dorms, and come to campus on weekends and holidays to take part in special programming and weekend events.

All St. Andrew’s students benefit profoundly from day and night access to faculty members, from peers who offer diverse perspectives and uncommon kindness, and from extraordinary extracurricular opportunities to go, see, serve, and experience together. This in turn, empowers everyone to rise to greater expectations and meet higher academic standards.

A Home Away from Home

Residential students are housed in one of four dorms on campus, which all include faculty residences, spacious common rooms, study spaces, laundry facilities, and kitchens. Most of our dorm rooms are doubles with a few singles and triples also available. Rooms are fully furnished and ready for our students to make them their own.

Each dorm is headed by dorm parents who foster a safe and fun environment for all residents, helping students develop practical life, social, and community-living skills. Dorm parents also organize regular fun activities and gatherings for residents (midnight pancakes, anyone?). They are aided by student proctors, returning residential students with demonstrated leadership skills who offer mentorship and support to their peers.

THE RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE

“Living at St. Andrew’s as a boarder has taught me how to take care of myself and become more independent. But the best part about living here is the friendships I have built. I’ve learned how to manage responsibilities while still having fun.” Adela, 12th Grade, Czech Republic

Around Campus

Our beautiful 80-acre campus provides plenty of special spaces—indoor and out—for studying, dining, gathering with friends, or enjoying some quiet downtime.

Gardiner Dining Hall: Good Food for All Tastes

Each day, students and faculty gather in Gardiner Dining Hall for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our chefs use fresh local ingredients and world-class culinary techniques to provide healthy, innovative menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Through the shared experience of eating together, we build deeper connections between faculty and students, students in different grades, and boarders and day students.

Gardiner Dining Hall

Rooke Library

McCulloch Center for the Arts

Where I can think globally

“At St. Andrew’s, there are people from all around the world, and from all different states coming into the school and it’s sort of like a utopian society. You have people coming from China, some from Africa, some from Europe. And all these different people seem to treat each other fairly. We get along, and we have a real focus on being a community and getting to know each other better.”

Cooper

“I learned to go into new experiences with a positive mindset, because who knows, it might be the best moment of your life!”

The teachers at St. Andrew’s are all very supportive and they always inspire me to strive to do more. Last year, I got to go to Yosemite! I really the national parks, class I took, and my teacher encouraged me to go on the class trip to the West Coast. It was my first time going to California or anywhere out west, and suddenly, there I was, going out across the United States to see it firsthand. I wasn’t sure if I’d like it, but I had a blast. I learned to go into new experiences with a positive mindset, because who knows, it might be the best moment of your life! And I did it because my teacher got me motivated to do something out of my comfort zone.

“I started rowing in the 9th grade, and it’s been a great experience. Crew is a sport that really makes you understand teamwork—nine people in a boat working together to accomplish something. That’s what the community is like for me at St. Andrew’s.”

How is St. Andrew s helping you move toward your life goals?

After I graduate and go to college, I’d like to do some sort of humanitarian work. One thing that makes St. Andrew’s different is that we talk about global issues and what’s going on in the world now. There’s also a class called Saints 101, where in every class they say “be the change you want to see in the world.” Given the state of the world right now, I definitely want to help in some way. St. Andrew’s helps push me to do good in the future.

IB PERSONAL PROJECT: Leadership Opportunities

“I built a website using WIX, and it was all about how to lead and what you should do to become a leader. In my opinion, everyone is a leader in their own way, and everybody will have some chance to experience leadership in their lifetime. Since I have some knowledge about leadership, I could help others by sharing that knowledge.”

The Arts

At St. Andrew’s School, we believe that the arts are an essential part of the curriculum, as well as the foundation for a well-formed life.

In our robust arts program, which includes courses in the visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and more— students are exposed to and participate in a variety of artistic forms. As a small school, opportunities abound for students to shine. Often, they find talents they did not know they had or develop interests in areas that are new to them.

A Space that Inspires

Our art program is fortunate to be centered in the spacious 20,000-square-foot McCulloch Center for the Arts (MCA). Named for long-time benefactors Sandy and Dotty McCulloch, this Center abounds with activity on a daily basis from Morning Meeting to afternoon practices and drawing classes.

The MCA houses:

> Two spacious classrooms for visual art

> Ceramics studio

> Music classroom with enough space to store instruments, including a grand piano

> Griffiths’ Art Gallery

> Practice rooms

> Black box theatre

> 280-seat Keats Theatre, equipped with full stage and theatrical lighting and sound

> Mac lab for digital arts

Ongoing Arts Programs

Saturdays at RISD

Students can enroll in a variety of non-credit weekend classes at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence’s internationally recognized college for art and design. Students can choose from courses in photography, fashion design, film, jewelry making, and more, taught by working artistteachers who are renowned in their fields.

In-House Experts

Each year, students interested in the visual arts have the opportunity to study and create with a renowned professional artist for two weeks during our Happy White Visiting Artist Residency.

Arts, Music, and Theatre Year-Round

At St. Andrew’s, students interested in the arts might learn to play piano, sing in the annual musical, dance with the dance team, or design a couture dress, just to name a few opportunities. No matter how they engage, students are encouraged to take creative risks in a supportive environment.

There are opportunities throughout the year for students to showcase their talents:

Fall theatre performance

Holiday Vespers

Winter theatre performance

Claire Frye Monologue Competition

DP Visual Arts Exhibit

Spring arts showcase

Arts Honor Show

Revolving student art exhibits in Griffiths’ Art Gallery

THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

“The theatre program at St. Andrew’s is amazing. I was in the winter play—the “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” which was a comedy—and was also in the improv comedy club. It was really fun and all the kids in our play were amazing. I also entered a monologue contest and my teacher helped tutor me as much as I wanted. That’s what the teachers at St. Andrew’s are like. She helped me work on every line and helped me understand the whole picture and every detail of the monologue. I wouldn’t have done well on the monologue contest without her.”

Where I can reach my goals

“At my previous school, I wasn’t the best at math or science. At St. Andrew’s, the way they teach is completely different. We don’t just sit in the classroom and get it right out of the book. In fact, sometimes we don’t use books at all. It’s more on the board or with iPads, computers, or partner projects, so I’m never just doing my own thing; it feels like I’m with the whole classroom doing something together. And now I love math and science. They’re my favorite subjects.”

Veronica

Why did you decide to board at St. Andrew’s?

I started St. Andrew’s in the sixth grade as a day student, but this year, I’m a boarder. A big reason for the change is that I play basketball. I play on the girls Prep Team, so since I’ll be on campus, I can have time to practice and I can do homework. I’ll just be there instead of having to drive down all the time for practice. That’s a big thing. I’ve never lived away from home. Now I’m settling in, making my room homey, spending time with my friends, and making sure I get good grades.

How does St. Andrew’s support your passion as a basketball player?

St. Andrew’s advocates a lot for their athletes. We have games and events that bring in colleges and recruiters. The coaches are so supportive; they’ve even helped me apply to basketball programs by recording my performance during games.

What are some ways that St. Andrew’s has supported you academically, too?

The teachers here really want to make sure that you’re engaged and that you do as well as you can. If you’re having an issue, they’ll make sure that you understand the subject. When I took coding and there was a task I just didn’t understand, the teacher sat down with me every day for 30 minutes before class for a whole week, so I could understand that one task. He took time out of his own schedule to help me. It’s the same with writing—the teacher really pushes us, and he gives writing workshops after school if we need extra help.

PERSONAL CHALLENGE: Trying Something New

“You can choose different activities throughout the year, such as dance, music, or art. If you try it and you don’t like it, you can always try something else. I took dance this year— that was something new! It really helped me in basketball too—stretching before practice, learning choreography, and balancing my footwork.”

Athletics

The athletic program at St. Andrew’s School focuses on the growth of each student with an emphasis on teamwork, developing skills, and building self-confidence.

We train top athletes while also ensuring that they are wellrounded in their studies and other interests. Each year, several of our student athletes go on to play competitively at the college level.

Our intramural and club sports, fitness center, and athletics facilities are open to all. For outdoors adventurers, we have a ropes course, beautiful forested walking and running trails, and the nearby Barrington Beach for kayaking, swimming, and kiteboarding.

Athletic Facilities

Our students are fortunate to have top-notch athletic facilities including:

> Two gymnasiums totaling 29,000 sq. feet

> A state-of-the-art fitness center with training circuits and free weights

> Six tennis courts equipped with outdoor lights

> New squash facility with four courts

> Outdoor basketball court

> Three athletic fields

> An adventure ropes course

> Dance and yoga studio

Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports

FALL

Boys V. Soccer Girls V. Soccer Tennis

Pickleball

WINTER

Boys Prep Basketball Boys V. Basketball Boys J.V. Basketball

SPRING

Boys V. Lacrosse Girls V. Lacrosse Boys V. Tennis

Girls V. Tennis

Crew Squash Bike Club

Boys V. Cross Country Girls V. Cross Country

Girls Prep Basketball Girls V. Basketball Girls J.V. Basketball

Badminton Squash Ski Club

Boys V. Golf Girls V. Golf Pickleball Crew

Squash Bike Club Intramural Soccer

Wolf Squash Center

Our new 5,600-square-foot squash center includes four courts, two locker rooms, viewing areas, and our athletic trainer’s office—and offers three-season athletics opportunities for recreational and competitive play.

Ropes Course

Our on-campus adventure course facilitates opportunities throughout the year for students in all grades to work on their teamwork and leadership skills.

THE COACH PERSPECTIVE

“Our athletics program offers opportunities for all of our students to be a part of a team, which teaches valuable life skills and provides leadership opportunities. Whether playing on a high-level soccer team with future college players or on a boys junior varsity basketball team for pure enjoyment, our program gets everyone involved. We have support from the entire community who come out to cheer on the Saints!” Coach Mike Hart, Director of Athletics

Clubs & Activities

Beyond the Classroom

Our co-curricular program complements our academic program by offering students myriad opportunities to explore their interests, develop passions, and engage meaningfully with faculty and peers.

Activities and clubs meet both after school and during the school day. Many are student-run and change from year to year depending on student interest and initiative. Recent activities and clubs have included:

American Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling Club (AMMMC)

Board Game Club Chess Club Cinema Club Drama Club

Dance Club

Hear Me, Hear You (diversity and equity club)

National Arts Honor Society

National Honor Society

Open Art Studio

Prom Committee

Rock Climbing Club

Spirit Squad

STAMP (St. Andrew’s Mentoring Program)

Student Council

SADD

Tabletop Gaming

Yearbook

Where I can explore my interests

“I’m really interested in activism, particularly women’s rights, and general human rights. I’m in the Hear Me, Hear You club. We meet every other Thursday morning and we talk about relevant issues in society, either specifically in the St. Andrew’s community, in our country, or in the world. We talk about privilege in society, or women’s rights, or other important topics. It’s a place where we can learn more about these subjects by asking questions free from judgment. We can also give our opinions and voice how we’re feeling.”

Meet Ruby

FROM: Rhode Island

GRADE: 11th, Day Student

ACTIVITIES: Theatre; Writing; Hear Me, Hear You (diversity and equity club); Volunteering at a local arts camp

IB PERSONAL PROJECT: Worked with a women’s shelter to create a “welcome home” basket, providing household necessities for women moving into a new home.

Where I can discover new opportunities

“St. Andrew’s offers a lot of different activities throughout the year. The teachers support you and love to see you try new things.”

Mackenzie

How did you have the opportunity to get involved in so many clubs and activities at St. Andrew’s?

St. Andrew’s offers a lot of different activities during different times of the year. I feel like all the teachers want you to participate and to see you try new things. And that made it a very welcoming atmosphere for me. And the opportunities were always available to me. If I wanted to do something, I just needed to sign up for it. I was also an athlete— I did cross country in the fall and crew in the spring. I think I did a great job in cross country. When I started off, I was kind of slow. But I just ran every day with the team and gradually, I improved my speed by ten minutes. I may not do a seven-minute mile, but last May, I did do a half marathon. I could never have imagined myself doing that a year before.

How has St. Andrew’s helped you get ready for college?

This fall, I’m going to UC San Diego. I will probably do a double major: economics and business. St. Andrew’s is a place where you can definitely learn a lot over the four years to get ready for college. It might seem small, but it has everything you need. One way that St. Andrew’s helped me prepare is helping me to figure out how to study every day and learn to manage my own time.

ACADEMIC PROJECT:

Real-Life Physics

“At the end of the semester, our physics class built a huge Rube Goldberg machine together, using only the materials available in the classroom. It had more than ten sections and took up the whole room. It was really interesting trying out the different physics principles and to see them play out in real life.”

Beyond St. Andrew’s

Using a highly personal approach, St. Andrew’s college placement counselor works closely with students and families to successfully navigate the college application process. Considering the interests, abilities, and desires of the students, as well as input from teachers and parents, we help each student research colleges and universities. Our goal is placement at a best-fit, topchoice college or university where each St. Andrew’s graduate will continue to thrive.

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Finding the right college is an important journey to self-discovery, and we are committed to providing the tools and resources our students need to make it a fulfilling one.

College Acceptances

Here’s a partial list of where our recent graduates are attending college:

Adelphi University

Babson College

Bard College

Barry University

Bentley University

Binghamton University

Boston University

Brandeis University

Bridgewater State University Bryant University Clark University Clarkson University Colgate University College of Charleston Community College of Rhode Island

Davidson College

Drew University

Eastern Nazarene College

Eckerd College

Elmira College

Emerson College

Goucher College

Haverford College

Hofstra University Ithaca College

Keene State College

Lasell University

Marist College

Mercyhurst University Merrimack College

New York University

Northeastern University

Pennsylvania State University

Pratt Institute

Providence College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhode Island College Roger Williams University

Salve Regina University Smith College

Southeastern University Springfield College Syracuse University Tufts University Union College (NY) University of California-San

Diego University of Connecticut University of Maine University of MassachusettsDartmouth University of New Orleans University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of Vermont Washington University Wheaton College (MA) Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Postgraduate Year

The St. Andrew’s School postgraduate program is designed to provide students with an additional year to build upon their strengths and to grow and develop their skills and confidence before entering college.

A Competitive Advantage

Some students seek a postgraduate year to take additional coursework and solidify their study skills, while others may see benefit in an additional year of high school athletics. All students in the program gain an additional year of skill-building and maturation, which makes students more competitive in the college admissions process and better prepared for the rigors of college.

The selection of courses is tailored to each postgraduate’s needs and goals. Postgraduate students works closely with the program director, their academic advisor, and, for our studentathletes, their sport coaches and athletic director.

Syracuse University Partnership

In partnership with Syracuse University’s Project Advance Program, each postgraduate student takes a college-level writing course, called Practices of Academic Writing, taught by a St. Andrew’s faculty member using Syracuse University’s curriculum. In this course, students have the opportunity to experience the expectations and challenges of college academics while still in high school— and will receive college credit upon the course’s successful completion.

Internship Program

Each postgraduate student is required to take part in an internship during the spring semester, an experience that provides students with essential real-world skills that complement their classroom work and support their success beyond St. Andrew’s. Postgraduate faculty work with each student to place them in a best-fit internship.

Where I can find my path

“The postgrad program at St. Andrew’s helped me prepare for college life. During my PG year, I was also able to take part in an engineering internship with New England Boatworks. As a result, I was better prepared for college courses and my career path.”

Join Our Learning Community

We seek to enroll students from a variety of backgrounds, whose unique perspectives enrich life at the school. The admission process at St. Andrew’s is designed to give students ample opportunities to learn about our programs and connect with current faculty, staff, and students.

Financial Aid

We recognize that not all families interested in St. Andrew’s School may be able to afford the full cost of tuition. Sixty-two percent of our students receive need-based financial aid. Financial Aid decisions will only be made after a student has applied to and been accepted to St. Andrew’s School and all necessary financial aid paperwork has been received. Please note that St. Andrew’s cannot guarantee funding to all applicants who qualify.

Learn More

Please fill out our brief inquiry form at standrews-ri.org (choose the Inquire button) or scan the QR code to go directly there. An admission counselor will be in touch once your form is submitted—and will walk you through the admission process personally.

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