Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School Potomac “SAES “

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

A co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS, you must be joking. It isn't even in the same league. Only a handful of St. Andrew's students would be accepted to either of those two schools.

The pp is referring to it being episcopal as well.

[Anonymous]

No need to insult St. Andrew’s students. They do very well in college admissions. Look at the 2024 class. And great school and culture. The poster who regularly has a bone to pick with the school has posted once again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

I imagine this might be a trend for many schools now that things have normalized more in the public system post-COVID?

[Anonymous]

I went there for a few years (after getting kicked out of another private school) and genuinely 1/3 of the students there had been "asked to leave" or kicked out of other schools. I thought my parents sent me to some autistic school or something.

I do not think the quality of education justifies the tuition at all. The campus is tiny too. It's also not easy to get a high GPA. So it's really not worth it.

[Anonymous]

I got asked to leave Sidwell before attending SAES btw. But we had people who got kicked out of st.albans and gds too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

There was no enrollment issue. The school is fully, fully enrolled for 2024-2025. There was some attrition, which is actually a trend among DMV private schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went there for a few years (after getting kicked out of another private school) and genuinely 1/3 of the students there had been "asked to leave" or kicked out of other schools. I thought my parents sent me to some autistic school or something.

I do not think the quality of education justifies the tuition at all. The campus is tiny too. It's also not easy to get a high GPA. So it's really not worth it.

You think a high GPA should be easier to get? The school is rigorous, and there are no more transfers at SAES than at peer schools. Many of the transferring families are looking for an inclusive culture that prioritizes student wellbeing -- something they didn't find at their old school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

A co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS, you must be joking. It isn't even in the same league. Only a handful of St. Andrew's students would be accepted to either of those two schools.

Yes, it's absolutely true that SAES was established to be a more inclusive, co-ed alternative high school to the Cathedral schools. At the same time that a couple of co-ed Episcopal elementary schools were also established regionally -- for the same reason and by some of the same people. Most of the SAES students would fit in fine at the Cathedral schools and are completing comparably challenging course loads, regardless of what the persistent troll says. The difference is that SOME wouldn't and don't.

Having a good mix of abilities and ambitions is actually beneficial to all the kids, in my opinion. It's a joyful place because of its diversity and balance. My college-aged child is carrying a 4.0 at one of the most selective colleges in the country thanks to the education received at St. Andrew's. We're so grateful!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

If you are a member of AIMS and a responsible professional, you shouldn’t be on this forum discussing the applications of another member school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

If you are a member of AIMS and a responsible professional, you shouldn’t be on this forum discussing the applications of another member school.

They aren’t because they are making it up. SAES applications increased last year as they did at virtually school. There is a long term upward trend post covid. Enrollment is the same as it has been for the last several years. People should stop reading these things because the amount of incorrect information posted about every school on this forum is very high. My kids attend two different schools and the stuff posted about these two schools is almost always inconsistent with reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

If you are a member of AIMS and a responsible professional, you shouldn’t be on this forum discussing the applications of another member school.

They aren’t because they are making it up. SAES applications increased last year as they did at virtually school. There is a long term upward trend post covid. Enrollment is the same as it has been for the last several years. People should stop reading these things because the amount of incorrect information posted about every school on this forum is very high. My kids attend two different schools and the stuff posted about these two schools is almost always inconsistent with reality.

This. MCPS is still a sh*t show post covid. Applications at the MD private schools are up across the board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

If you are a member of AIMS and a responsible professional, you shouldn’t be on this forum discussing the applications of another member school.

But yet, here I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rising 12th grade parent here. Applications for St. Andrews continue to rise, to record levels again this year, so the increases for the last 4 years were not a Covid blip. The school was founded in the 1970s to provide a co-ed alternative to St. Albans and NCS and, IMHO, is now realizing its potential.

Pros: My DC has greatly benefited from the high quality of teaching in the Upper School. As parents, we are also impressed by the extremely low level of faculty turnover in the Upper School - other private schools we have attended have had high levels of turnover (and blamed it on a nationwide shortage of teachers). Not a problem here, likely due to the focus on faculty professional development (with an in-house, world class program). The US Admin. team is also commendable - they communicate well, are responsive to questions and concerns, handle disciplinary issues appropriately and value community. We love how the US recognizes excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. It's always a pleasure to be a part of any activity at this school.

Cons: From our perspective, the extra-curricular activities are uneven. The US thrives in lacrosse and basketball but lacks a dedicated theater for performing arts (they use a multi-purpose room), a dedicated pool for their swim team, a dedicated coach for the robotics team, and an adequate coaching for the tennis team (but new coaches start in 2024). There may be other issues. Only one of these has been an issue for us. We know from experience that no one school is perfect and are very happy overall.

Via my school, I am part of AIMS and know SPECIFICALLY, that St. Andrews had an enrollment issue this year with fewer applications than expected. Please stop lying when the truth can be verified elsewhere. Admissions people talk at these conferences and we all compare notes, especially with schools that are within our geographic region.

If you are a member of AIMS and a responsible professional, you shouldn’t be on this forum discussing the applications of another member school.

They aren’t because they are making it up. SAES applications increased last year as they did at virtually school. There is a long term upward trend post covid. Enrollment is the same as it has been for the last several years. People should stop reading these things because the amount of incorrect information posted about every school on this forum is very high. My kids attend two different schools and the stuff posted about these two schools is almost always inconsistent with reality.

Then you should also go away. Just FYI, you sound really dumb. People likely talk badly about you once you leave the room.

[Anonymous]

SAES for Lower School is wonderful. Just make sure to go to Upper School elsewhere.