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shadow experiences. High schools regularly send representatives to talk to Saint Andrew's students about various high schools. These lectures are an optional visit for 7th graders but mandatory for 8th graders. A day in
October is reserved as a "High School Retreat," where 8th graders spend the entire school day writing/editing résumés and application essays and preparing for interviews.
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Saint Andrew's is, as the entire name states, an
Episcopal school. Chapel is held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Tuesday chapel is exclusively for members of the Lower School, Wednesday's service is for Middle School, and Thursday is for the entire school. Eucharist is held at the first chapel
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Diocese of San Jose Catholic Athletic League - Central Division. The school supports boys and girls Basketball, Volleyball, and flag Football in grades 5-8. Additionally, the school's Physical Education program exposes children to multiple types of sports. In the PE
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Saint Andrew's believes character education is a fundamental piece of the Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight education experience. It is during these formative years that children embrace and develop the core values, or skills for life, they will need throughout their teen and adult years. Good
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In Lower School (PK - 5), the small class sizes allow for individualized attention in the core subjects led by the primary homeroom teacher. Lab time for science is scheduled 1-2 per week. Students also have art, music, physical education, religion, Spanish, technology, and library each week with
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Students begin investigating and shadowing at high schools as early as seventh grade. During eighth grade, students participate in various activities that prepare them for the rigorous high school application process, including mock interviews, application essay writing, and guides for effective
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The school has an extensive Music program. Two concerts, one in the winter and one in the spring, are given every year, and all students take part. In addition to the standard enrichment class, optional programs are available. These include the
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Episcopal School has seen 90% or greater of the matriculating 8th-grade students accepted to top Catholic and Independent Schools. While most students stay in the area, Saint Andrew's graduates have been accepted to top high schools across the country and
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Christianity; for 7th grade, it centers around teachings of different world religions, including lectures from guest speakers and field trips; and for 8th grade, it is an ethics class.
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California Association of Independent Schools accredits the school. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is also a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
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