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Who We Are

Address: 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton, Florida, 33434

Main Number: 561.210.2000

Main Fax: 561.210.2007

Web site:www.saintandrews.net

Academic Profile

Mission and Vision

Strategic Plan

Year Founded: 1961 Year Opened: 1962
Interim Head of School: William N. Moseley
Religious Affiliation: Chartered by the Episcopal School Foundation as an Independent School
Education: Coeducational, College Preparatory with Boarding Program (Grades 9-12)
Grades: JK-12, Lower (Grades JK-5), Middle (Grades 6-8), Upper School (Grades 9-12)
Student Population: 1296 - Lower: 459 Middle: 247 Upper: 590 includes approximately 100 boarding students from 25 countries and several states
Campus: Over 81 Acres, situated 5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the climate is tropical, offering year-round warm weather, 20 plus buildings of Bahamian Colonial Design
Faculty Members (Full-time and Part-time): 160
Administrative and Staff Members (Full-time and Part-time): 136
Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:9
Accreditation/Memberships: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, National Association of Episcopal Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Southeastern Association of Boarding Schools, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Council for Religion and Independent Schools, Headmaster's Association, National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls, Educational Records Bureau, College Entrance Examination Board, Secondary School Admissions Test Board, Cum Laude Society, National Association of College Admission Counselors, Southern Association of College Admission Counselors, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, International Baccalaureate Organization, and RoundSquare.

Tuition:

2013-2014

Junior Kindergarten (Pre-K 4)	$19,240
Day Students - Lower School (K-5)	$21,520
Day Students - Middle School (6-8)	$24,275
Day Students - Upper School (9-12)	$26,280
Boarding Students - Upper School (9-12), includes tuition, room and board	$46,600
Matriculation Fee (a one-time fee for new students expect Junior Kindergarten)	$1,000

Financial Aid: $2,730,000 in need-based aid yearly to approximately 15% of the student body

Endowment: $11,000,000

Highlights: Since 2003, approximately $30 million in new plant construction and renovation projects have been completed, including the new $6.5 million Andrews Hall - The Center for Performing Arts, $6.5 million Malnik Family Athletic Center, $3.2 million Schmidt Family Science Center, and $8 million Moabery Early Years Learning Center. The school has also constructed a headmaster's residence and erected a chickee chapel, a symbol of school heritage. The Moabery Early Years Learning Center and renovations of the Nina and Edgar Otto Lower School Campus are LEED Certified, the Moabery Early Years Learning Center LEED for Schools certified at the Gold Level. Saint Andrew’s School has received numerous environmental commendations and in 2011 the school was declared a "Green School of Excellence." Also in 2011, the school completed a new $750,000 track and field (meets IAAF standards) and renovated the Shapiro Family Adventure Gymnasium, adding a new rock climbing wall and dance studio. For 2012, the school has constructed a $1.75 million dollar middle school gymnasium, the Stoops Family Gymnasium. In 2013, Saint Andrew's School is proud to be the host of the Round Square International Conferece with over 1,000 educators and international students attending.

Governing Administration

Interim Head of School:
William. N. Moseley
phone: 561.210.2010
email: william.moseley@saintandrews.net
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Mission & Vision
As an independent school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's mission is to build a community of learners, to provide excellence in education and to nurture each student in mind, body and spirit. Read more
School History

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The Episcopal School Foundation chartered Saint Andrew's School in 1961. The Rev. Hunter Wyatt-Brown, Jr. (Headmaster from 1962-63) and Eugene Curtis, Jr. (Headmaster from 1964-71) led the effort to secure the land and funds necessary to build the school. Many in the community came forward to support the project, most notably Lucy and Alexander Henderson, who gave the majority of the funds needed to start the school.
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Media Press Kit

Please direct all media inquiries to:
Dr. Carlos Barroso
Director of Marketing & Communications
Tel: (561) 210-2064
Fax: (561) 210-2067
email: carlos.barroso@saintandrews.net
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Strategic Plan
We are proud to present the new strategic plan for Saint Andrew's School.

Leaders in Teaching and Learning defines the vision and goals that will guide our school to its 50th anniversary in 2012. It addresses our strategic priorities in a challenging and changing global environment as we stay rooted in our values and mission as an independent school in the Episcopal tradition. We are confident that in implementing this plan Saint Andrew's will continue to be a vital and caring place focused on the education of young people in mind, body and spirit. Read more
Campus Map
Campus Safety Information
Welcome to the Safety Information page for the Saint Andrew's School Community. Please rest assured that Saint Andrew's School has a complete safety and security plan in place to deal with all types of campus emergencies. Read more
Global Initiatives
Honor Code
When a student behaves in a manner that is inconsistent with Saint Andrew's community standards, it is the responsibility of the School to educate the student about inappropriate action. It is our hope that students and their families constructively accept discipline and will recognize that life-long lessons can be learned from mistakes. Our focus is to be constructive with the young people at Saint Andrew's. Read more
School Prayer and Alma Mater

Almighty God, eternal Word, Lord of all your creatures,
look with pleasure on this your work: this school, its students, staff, and teachers.

May we your children know your will; may we obey the calling of your Word; and may we serve, as our own gifts allow, the whole of your Creation.
Strengthen each unique soul; excite each mind with holy fire. Demand our best, and help us meet your call with all our courage. Your worthy children make us be; help us bring honor to our patron Andrew's name, and greater glory to your holy name.
These things we pray through God our Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit: grant Saint Andrew's School success, and each her sons and daughters bless. AMEN
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Student Achievement
Episcopal Identity and Religious Life
As an Episcopal School with strong Christian roots, Saint Andrew's School is proud to host religious and prayer groups on campus including its Community Services and Fellowship Groups and Moms in Touch. Read more
Going Green
Saint Andrew's School would like to update you on some of its "green efforts" and how we are helping to make a difference for our planet. Saint Andrew's School is proud to be a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Energy Star, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Green School Alliance. We are excited that the new Moabery Early Years Learning Center and renovations of the Nina and Edgar Otto Lower School Campus are designed to be LEED Certified, the Moabery Early Years Learning Center LEED for Schools certified at the Gold Level. Read more
School Brand and Graphic Standards

Saint Andrew's graphic standards guidelines provide support for professionals creating communications materials that present a clear and memorable impression of Saint Andrew's School.

The school community is encouraged to follow these guidelines developed by the Advancement Office. For more information, please contact Dr. Carlos Barroso at 561.210.2064 or email carlos.barroso@saintandrews.net.
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Community Service

Saint Andrew's School Guidelines for Community Service Projects and Activities:

The Community Service program at Saint Andrew's has been a tradition of altruism since 1982. Students are required to complete 40 hours of documented service to be performed prior to graduation. The Community Service Board is a student organization that seeks to encourage student and faculty participation in service projects in our community. Members are responsible for
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SAS Alma Mater

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A non-profit, independent, co-educational school for Grades JK - 12, Saint Andrew's School is both a private day and boarding school located in Boca Raton, educating the best students from across Palm Beach County, Florida, the United States, and throughout the world in the Episcopal tradition.

Who We Are

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