Mission, Values, and Philosophy
St. Andrew's Mission Statement
To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world.
To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world.
Values
As an independent school and a community of growth and personal responsibility, we believe in the following:
- A lifelong dedication to learning
- Truth, honesty, and integrity
- The dignity of every human being
- The pursuit of excellence in all our endeavors
- The talents and strengths of every individual
- Stewardship of the resources of our school, community, and world
- Service to others
- And we believe that we are called, with God's help, to love our neighbors as ourselves and to seek justice and peace in our world.
Diversity and Inclusivity
St. Andrew’s is a close-knit community of students, parents, and teachers of many faiths, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, St. Andrew’s is inclusive and supportive of the beliefs of others. Diversity is celebrated, and students are accepting, open to befriending people of many backgrounds.
Christian Faith and Episcopal Tradition
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is an educational community that strives to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We express our faith and tradition through our chapel services, our community life, and our focus on both spiritual growth and religious formation. St. Andrew’s began within the walls of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, and we are thankful to have a continuing relationship with the Cathedral.
Honor Code
Principles of honor and integrity are ingrained in the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School experience from pre-K3 through graduation. This Honor Code is the foundation of the St. Andrew’s experience.
South Campus | PK-3 to Grade 4
