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A Day in the Life of St. Andrew's Students

Take a walk through campus - virtually! Scroll down to experience a day in the life of a St. Andrew's student.

8:14 a.m.

Konnor '35 says a final goodbye to her mom before heading inside the Lower School to her Preschool classroom.

8:26 a.m.

The Lower School start time is 8:30 a.m. and students begin their day in their homeroom classroom.

8:38 a.m.

In the main building, the morning sounds like shuffling feet, the click of a locker, and a chorus of "Good Morning!" Middle School students start their days with a division-wide meeting in MacDonald Hall, and Upper School students meet in Lions Court for Morning Meeting.

Click the video below to experience an Upper School Morning Meeting for yourself, and see how James Isaacs, Middle and Upper School Chaplain, announces chapel each week!

10:17 a.m.

Biology students study the natural world using modern technology. Just one example - students program Sphero robots to demonstrate characteristics of life such as sensitivity and response to stimuli.

10:34 a.m.

Lower School students participate in chapel services where they learn about Episcopal values and religious traditions around the world.

11:05 a.m.

Aiden '25 works on an English assignment while enjoying the Horowitz Terrace, one of many outdoor learning areas for students.

With the beautiful fall weather we've been experiencing this year, our students and teachers have often been inspired to take their learning outside. Click the video below for some outdoor learning highlights from Latin 2, Digital Photography, and Mandarin.

11:07 a.m.

Time for a break! Fifth-grade teacher Max Horowitz participates in a friendly game of basketball in the Lower School Outdoor Learning Space.

Nearby, other Lower School students are climbing, crawling, and sliding on the outdoor playground equipment!

11:42 a.m.

Ashley '25 practices her Spanish grammar in Senora Lorraine Martinez Hanley's class.

12:39 p.m.

Ninth-grade students take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy a lunch outside on Izzo Quad. Lunch is provided by SAGE Dining Services and features a hot entree each day in addition to salads, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and a dessert.

2:27 p.m.

Tori '26 begins a piece in her eighth grade art class with Ms. Goodrich. Middle and Upper School students typically have four, one-hour blocks of classes each day in addition to a weekly Chapel, Activity Periods, Advisory, and Office Hours.

Club offerings vary from year to year. Take a walk through the Upper School Club Fair, held earlier this year, to get an idea of what are students are learning about in Activity Period this fall.

3:45 p.m.

Dismissal time! St. Andrew's offers nine shuttle bus routes to and from points in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

4:25 p.m.

After school, Lower School students get the chance to interact with Upper School students, who help them with homework assignments in the library and shoot hoops with them in the Outdoor Learning Space, as part of our Extended Day program.

5:11 p.m.

After school, Upper School students take part in sports practices and competitions. Our athletics program includes 21 sports, with students competing in either the MAC or the ISL leagues.

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