FAQs

Here are a few of the frequently asked questions?

What are the primary reasons that parents send their children to St. Andrew’s?
Strong Academics
Secure Environment
Christian Values

What are school hours at St. Andrew’s?
Pre-Kindergarten: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am
Kindergarten: Daily 9:15 a.m.-- 3:45 p.m.
1st-8th Grade: Daily 9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Are uniforms worn at St. Andrew’s?
No. There is, however, a strictly enforced dress code. The dress code can be found in the student handbook that is distributed each year in the fall.

Is bus transportation available to St. Andrew’s?
Yes. South Washington County School District 833 provides bus transportation to and from school for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, in accordance with district guidelines.

What are the age requirements for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten?
Children who enroll in our Pre-Kindergarten program must be four years old by September 1st of the year they begin school. Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be five years old on September 1st of the year they begin school. Parents seeking early enrollment for their child must have the child tested for early Kindergarten enrollment. Information regarding this testing is available from South Washington County School District 833. The principal in consultation with the Kindergarten teacher will make the final determination on early enrollment.

What impact does a multi-grade classroom have on academic and social development?
A large study conducted in the mid 1990’s showed that students in multi-grade classrooms perform equally as well as students in single grade classrooms. The study also concluded that students in multi-grade rooms had better attitudes towards school, self-concept and personal and social adjustment than students in single grade classrooms (Cognitive and non-cognitive effects of multi-grade classes: A best evidence synthesis, Simon Veenman (1995)).