Photo Gallery Day In the Life

8:14 a.m. Konnor ’35 says goodbye to her mom before heading to her preschool classroom. 8:26 a.m. Lower School students are dropped off in Peters Circle each morning before heading to their homeroom classrooms.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

of St. Andrew’s students

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.

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.

11:07 a.m. Time for a brain break! Fifth-grade teacher Max Horowitz participates in a friendly game of basketball in the Lower School Outdoor Learning Space. 11:42 a.m. Ashley ’25 practices her Spanish grammar in Señora Lorraine Martinez Hanley’s class.

12:39 p.m. Ninth-grade students take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy lunch outside on Izzo Quad. Lunch is provided by SAGE Dining Services and features a hot entrée 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.

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. 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 ISL leagues.