At Saint Andrew's School, fifteen is the average class size. Because of the small classes, the teachers know their students well and can be particularly responsive to their stengths and needs. Students carry a minimum of five courses each semester. Some classes are presented in lecture format, others as seminars, most as a combination of formal presentation and discussion. The academic year is divided into two semesters.
Most courses are full-year offerings, but many semester courses are also available.
Honors and Advanced Placement sections are available in most subjects. Written comments are sent to parents at the mid-point of each quarter and formal grade reports are mailed home four times per year. At the end of each semester, a period of several days is set aside for final examinations. These major examinations are an important part of the Upper School academic experience and help our students become well-prepared for the academic demands of college. Our commitment to the education of the whole child at Saint Andrew's is demonstrated by the importance we place on the school's cocurricular programs.