St. Andrew Catholic School
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Parochial
1956
3601 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
8500
St. Andrew School, as a Catholic Institution of Education, strives to promote friendly relations and foster a spirit of understanding among its students. Its educational goal is not only to further the salvation of souls, but also to prepare its students to take their places in today's society for the good of all humanity and the shaping of a better world. In consort with the parents, we aim to educate the whole child spiritually, morally, physically, emotionally, socially, and academically. Because the ultimate purpose of a Catholic school is to pass on the faith, all students who choose to attend a Catholic school in the diocese are expected to attend religion classes that provide
instruction on the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and are expected to be present at religious school functions as part of the total school curriculum.
Our Catholic education seeks to foster personal charity, generosity, and respect for the sacredness of all humanity. The goals for St. Andrew are of two kinds:
• Personal Goals: based on the individual child's needs for adequate physical care, recognition, acceptance, affection, effective use of leisure time, intellectual and cultural development, in a Christian atmosphere of caring and understanding.
• Community Goals: based on the need for peace among nations, justice and charity among religious and ethnic groups.
We strive to attain these goals through the following objectives:
• Foster in the entire school community an understanding of God's love for each individual, a true love of God within the child and an awareness of his or her responsibility within the Church through the celebration of Mass, through daily prayer, and through religious instruction in the Catholic Faith
• Develop in our students an awareness of their Christian social responsibilities to accept all people, to be understanding and caring, and to display fairness in all activities
• Provide opportunities for all students to work for the development of personal relationships, human communication, and Christian witness. Develop leadership through classroom activities, school worship, liturgies, curricular and extracurricular
activities, and service to the community
• Encourage and provide for an effective use of school facilities and as a supplement to our facilities, incorporate municipal and area resources into the students' learning experience
• Develop an appreciation of learning through optional and/or virtual field trips
• Help the students develop the capability of meeting the moral, mental, and physical challenges they will encounter in today's world
• Make effective use of the curriculum, as provided by the Diocesan Office of Education, to provide stimulating academic opportunities
• Develop in our students a true sense of charity, respect for authority, and a love for all God's people
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Active Parishioner and Multiple Child Discount
Our Mission: St. Andrew Catholic School nurtures faith, inspires academic excellence, and leads our students in a life of service beyond self within a safe Catholic community where every child is known and loved.
Our Vision: St. Andrew Catholic School will be renowned for Catholic identity, academic excellence, and community service. Our faculty will strive to help each student cultivate their unique gifts, developing the whole child spiritually, academically, and physically. St. Andrew students will develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with others, and engage in real-world problem solving. They will graduate as self-directed life-long learners and leaders in the work of the Church and society.
Student Honor Code: As a student of St. Andrew Catholic School:
I pledge to be an example of Christ to all those around me through both my words and actions.
I pledge to respect and show kindness and consideration to my fellow students and teachers.
I pledge to use honesty in all situations.
I pledge to always work to the best of my ability.
I will put God and honor above all.
I pledge a life of Faith, Love, and Learning.
I understand my life’s purpose is to know, love, and serve God in this world so that we can be happy forever with Him in heaven.
Our Students are B.R.A.V.E! Be B.R.A.V.E: Bold, Respectful, Altruistic, Virtuous, and Excellent!
Be BOLD! “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.” (1 Chronicles 28:20)
Be RESPECTFUL! “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34)
Be ALTRUISTIC! “He becomes greater I become less.” (John 3:30)
Be VIRTUOUS! “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” (Galatians 5:22)
Be EXCELLENT! “Work at everything you do with all your heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord, not for man.” (Colossians 3:23)
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Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade
Both
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Each Semester
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ARK, MAP
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Beginning in 4th grade, we offer an accelerated math path. Students on this path graduating in 8th grade can earn two high school math credits.
Ignatius Press
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We have a 1:1 iPad program in all grades as well as a computer lab of 30 iMacs.
College Prep, Cultivation of Virtue, STEM
JOI, Choir, Lego, Robotics, Photo, Podcast, Bible Study, Crochet, Board Game, Ecology, Art
Yes
Our students participate in a canned food drive, hunger walk, and various other projects which the students brainstorm and plan.
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Adoration, Examination of Conscious, Group prayer time in class, Group prayer time prior to beginning of school day, Private prayer time, Other
Yes, we offer Rosary club.
Considering we are a K-8 school, we discourage student relationships and use the Virtue=Strength program to educate them on the virtues.
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We use the Virtue=Strength program.
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Cellular phones, iPods, iPads- non school-issued, or smartwatches brought to school must be checked in at the office and placed in the device drawers. The device will be held until the student is dismissed from school property. If a student brings a cell phone or smartwatch to class and does not check it in, it will result in an immediate conduct referral and the device will be confiscated. The parent will have to pick up the device from the office. Disregarding these rules could result in classroom-wide searches of backpacks, purses, desks, and lockers.