ACADEMICS

Early Childhood

At St. Andrew’s, our Early Childhood branch focuses on hands-on learning with a developmentally responsive curriculum from 3 years old to Kindergarten. Our teachers use many different instructional methods to meet the needs of our students. We believe in a learner-centered approach and focus on the different learning styles that our students possess. Our program provides a balance of core academic subjects, enrichment classes, and many community service learning opportunities. We believe each of these lay the foundation for preparing our students for the 21st century.

  • SPANISH INSTRUCTION
    Spanish instruction beginning in Pre-Primer.

  • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
    Religious education grounded in the Montessori method beginning in Pre-Primer.

  • LIBRARY VISITS
    Weekly library visits and read-alouds beginning with our Pre-Primers.

  • VARIETY OF PROGRAMS
    Introduction of PE, Art, and Music in Pre-Primer with the addition of Technology starting in Kindergarten.

Lower School

The journey of a St. Andrew’s education continues through the Lower School, where students are continuing to develop higher level thinking skills, problem-solving, and moving out of a self-contained classroom for their core academic classes. Our core academic program prepares students to be articulate in their written and verbal communication through exemplary language arts, math, and science programs.  All students experience a robust Fine Arts and Enrichment program that fine-tunes students’ abilities to interpret new concepts and apply new skills. Lower School students attend a weekly religion class, as well as once-weekly Chapel and once-weekly Morning Prayer.  Our teachers focus on the different learning styles of our students, and work daily to prepare them for the Middle School Program.

  • BRONCO BANK
    A functioning branch of Amarillo National Bank.

  • SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE
    A fun spelling bee for our 3rd-5th grade students.

  • LIBRARY VISITS
    Weekly library visits and book studies.

  • FACULTY SPECIALISTS
    Reading/Writing and Math specialists as faculty.

  • VARIETY OF PROGRAMS
    Extra-curricular activities such as Math Quest, Chess, & Battle of the Books.

  • NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
    National Elementary Honor Society.

Middle School

The journey of a St. Andrew’s education culminates in the Middle School where students are continuing to develop higher level thinking and problem solving skills.  We provide exemplary curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students including Language Arts and Writing Lab, individualized Math placement, Science, and Engineering.  Students graduate from St. Andrew’s with high school credits including Biology, Algebra, World Geography, and Spanish 1 & 2. Our Middle School students continue to receive religion classes and attend Chapel twice a week as well.  Our teachers focus on the different learning styles of our students, and work daily to prepare them for high school and beyond.

  • HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
    Five high school credit hours can be earned by our 8th graders in Biology, Algebra I, World Geography, Spanish 1, and Spanish 2.

  • CLASS TRIPS
    All middle school students participate annually in a grade-level specific class trip. Past locations include DC, New York City, and Heifer International.

  • DIGITAL INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Mentored by faculty, students have this option to explore courses not typically offered at St. Andrew’s.

  • CHALLENGING COMPETITIONS

    Middle School Students participate annually in BETA Club.

  • CHAPEL
    Middle school students participate in Leadership roles in Chapel twice a week.

  • HONOR SOCIETY
    Qualifying Middle School Students apply and are chosen for the NJHS.