15800 Yonge Street, Aurora Ontario, Canada L4G 3H7 Tel. 905-727-3178 Fax. 905-841-6911 www.sac.on.ca
Kevin McHenry, Head of School Michael Paluch, Deputy Head of School Courtenay Shrimpton, Deputy Head of School
2022-2023 SCHOOL PROFILE
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St. Andrew’s College is an independent boarding and day school for boys from Grade 5 to university entrance. Established in 1899, the School is dedicated to “the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen,” and seeks to accomplish this by teaching students to live and learn with others in a purposeful, orderly, and caring community.
Enrolment
The College
The College has been authorized to grant Ontario Ministry of Education credits and is accredited by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the Conference of Independent Schools (CIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). St. Andrew’s College was one of the first laptoptablet schools in Canada. Important Notes Class Load In completing the required 30 credits, St. Andrew’s students enrol in eight full-year courses in Grades 9 and 10; seven or eight in Grade 11; and six or seven in Grade 12. Five courses are permitted if a Grade 12 student has accelerated in his academics and/or has significant leadership and co-curricular roles and responsibilities. All full-year courses include 110 hours of classroom work. The Arts & Athletics The visual and performing arts are a central part of co-curricular life for students at St. Andrew’s College. Many boys elect to take advanced classes in music, art, and drama. These electives involve extensive out-of-class participation, including the College’s An Andrean Christmas concert, the annual school play, the CIS Music Festival, Focus Festival of the Arts, and the Cadet Inspection featuring the Pipes & Drums. There is a two-term athletic requirement for all students, although many students participate in all three terms, and teams in 22 varsity sports participate in the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA). Arts Co-Curricular Plus (ACPlus) ACPlus is a program built into our school schedule that allows Upper School students to participate in a wide variety of activities that allow them to explore their interests, develop their passions, and broaden their experiences. Students may choose one or two activities each term in a wide array of programming ranging from art and music to communication and coding.
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659 boys, Grades 5-12 262 boarders, 397 day boys
Faculty
Full-time: 77 Percent with advanced degrees: 38% Faculty/student ratio: 1:9
University Counselling Tel. 905-727-3178 Fax. 905-727-1908
Head Mrs. Teri Groves ext. 284 teri.groves@sac.on.ca Associate Head Ms. Tanya McCormick ext. 275 tanya.mccormick@sac.on.ca Admin. Assistant Mrs. Nikki McDaniel ext. 240 nikki.mcdaniel@sac.on.ca
Curriculum Our curriculum meets the guidelines set forth by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and our graduates earn the 30-credit Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Classes are enriched to provide enhanced eligibility for a wide range of limited enrolment programs at universities. Subjects coded ‘P’ are dedicated Grade 11 or 12 AP classes. All ‘P’ coded courses at St. Andrew’s College have received approval following the AP course audits. Subjects coded ‘U’ are university preparatory (honours) level. Five ‘e’ coded courses are offered through online correspondence. The Extended French Certificate includes seven courses offered in French instruction. Each Ontario course concludes with a summative evaluation that accounts for not less than 30 per cent of the final grade. The passing grade is 50 per cent. Grade 12 Core Courses – Honours / AP English
English – Honours & AP The Writer’s Craft
Social Sciences/ Humanities
World Geography – AP Canadian & World Issues Canadian History American History - AP Economics – Honours & AP Canadian & International Law Canadian & World Politics Challenge & Change in Society Comparative Politics - AP Philosophy Research – Capstone AP Seminar – Capstone AP
Languages
French Extended French – AP German - AP Spanish
Mathematics Calculus & Vectors Calculus – AP Advanced Functions Data Management Statistics - AP Sciences Biology – Honours & AP Chemistry – Honours & AP Physics Computer Science - AP Earth & Space Science
Grade Distribution Chart for 2021-2022 (as of June 2022) Percentage
Letter Grade
Class of 2022 Class size 104
Class of 2023 Grade 12 Class size 124
Class of 2024 Grade 11 Class size 132
Class of 2025 Grade 10 Class size 111
%
%
%
%
95-100
A+
15
17
9
7
90-94
A+
28
22
31
29
85-89
A
23
28
27
26
80-84
A-
22
21
14
20
77-79
B+
4
5
4
11
74-76
B
4
2
6
4
70-73
B-
2
1
5
2
67-69
C+
2
2
2
0
64-66
C
0
1
0
0
60-63
C-
0
0
1
1
<60
<C-
0
0
1
0
Advanced Placement St. Andrew’s College is a member of the Council of AP Schools in Ontario (CAPSON). In 2022, 50% of students in the Class of 2022 and 46% of the Class of 2023 wrote at least one AP exam: 90% of the 225 exams written in 21 subjects were scored 3 or higher; 44% of students taking AP exams earned scholar status. In September 2015, St. Andrew’s College introduced the two-year AP Capstone program. 4-year AP Record % of total AP students with scores of 3+
2019
2020
2021
2022
91
98
98
90
Class of 2023 (124 students) Percentages of the Class of 2023 in Lead Academic Grade 12 Programs AP Capstone 25%
≥ Two AP Courses
Bilingual Stream
≥ Two Sciences
Business Leadership
Robotics & Engineering
21%
33%
30%
20%
52%
Advanced Placement Classes - Enrolment (2022-2023) Biology 30
Computer Science-P (Grade 11) Geography 35 8
Research 21
Calculus (AB & BC) 26
English Language (Grade 11) 21
German 2
Seminar (Grade 11) 21
Chemistry 22
English Literature 21
Macroeconomics 47
Statistics 27
Computer Science-A 35
French Language 19
Microeconomics (Grade 11) 42
U.S. History (Grade 11) 10
Andrean Diploma with Honour All graduating students are eligible for the Andrean Diploma with Honour, which measures excellence in five areas: academics, athletics, councils, leadership, and volunteerism. Students with an average score of ≥3.0 receive this award. Leadership St. Andrew’s College has a Prefect system of senior student leadership. Twelve students have been elected for the current academic year. Other senior leadership positions include Cadet Commanding Officer (1), Pipe Major (1), Drum Major (1), Heads of House (8), and positions on the following councils: Outreach, Community Service, Academic, Arts, Athletic, Andrean Life, Competition & Spirit, Library Advisory, Writing & Publications, Social Justice, Student-Led Groups/Peer Tutors, and Jack.org. St. Andrew’s Graduates - Acceptances by University (last four years) Ontario Universities (63%) five most popular universities
Other Canadian Universities (13%) three most popular universities
American Colleges (21%) 10 most popular colleges
Queen’s University University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University
Dalhousie University McGill University University of British Columbia
Cornell University New York University Stanford University The University of Chicago The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Michigan - Ann Arbor University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California
International Universities (3%) 10 most popular universities King’s College London Imperial College London Queen’s University Belfast Royal Holloway, University of London The University of Edinburgh University College London University of Exeter University of Southampton University of St Andrews University of Warwick