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Submit Application HereO Lord Jesus Christ our Savior, the Wisdom, Word and Power of God, true Light from the True Light — Who illumines every human being who believes in Thee, it was Thou Who didst command Thy disciples saying, “Let the children come to Me, for to such belong the Kingdom of God” and it was Thou who didst say, “Whoever receives one such child in My Name receives Me; but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.”
We thank Thee for the gift of the children of our parish, and with Thy help we embrace the sacred responsibility for their care. Send down the grace of Thy Holy Spirit upon us to make us adequate for the continuation of this great work. Steady us in our unwavering commitment, that we might not falter when faced with adversity. Enable us to run the race with endurance both in our joy and commitment.
Protect us from the many temptations that encircle us as we negotiate the Orthodox Christian education of our children. Keep far from us, O Lord, the complaining of the ancient Hebrews in the wilderness that so sorely grieved Thee and banned them from the Promised Land. Inspire us to expect constant challenges in so great a task as the proper upbringing of our youth, and to greet these challenges with faith, devotion, creativity, and calm.
As we nourish our youth grant also that the sense of community, mutual responsibility, and love might grow between all who are co-laboring, especially between our Headmaster, faculty, staff, parents, and supporters.
We sincerely thank Thee, gracious Lord, for providing us all the resources we have needed in these first years — and do now, O Lord, open the windows of heaven in Thy great generosity and provide us in our need all the resources we need to continue and expand Saint Andrew Academy.
Give to Saint Andrew Academy, O Lord, Thy blessing so that in all things needful we might abound and be wholly Thine and bring honor to Thine All-Holy Name, together with that of Thine Unoriginate Father, and Thine All-Holy, Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever, unto ages of ages. Amen.
UPPER SCHOOL
The Upper School at Saint Andrew Academy (grades 7–12) deepens students’ formation through a rigorous classical Christian education. Building on the foundations of the earlier years, students begin to engage great texts, develop disciplined habits of thought, and grow in their ability to reason, articulate, and pursue truth.
At this stage, the focus turns more fully to logic and rhetoric—training students to think clearly, speak persuasively, and write with precision. Across the humanities and sciences, they encounter the richness of the classical tradition, learning to recognize order, seek wisdom, and delight in what is true, good, and beautiful.
Students engage deeply with Great Books, Holy Scripture, mathematics, science, language, the arts, and practical disciplines within the life of the Orthodox Christian worldview. Courses are organized according to developmental stages and are designed to form students intellectually, spiritually, artistically, and physically. Offerings remain subject to staffing and enrollment.
Students begin their encounter with the classical tradition through selections from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and foundational works of Western civilization.
Students survey world history through the lens of Divine Providence, tracing the unfolding story from the ancient world through Christian civilization.
Students study the Old and New Testaments alongside the teachings of the Orthodox Church and the development of a prayerful life.
Students strengthen arithmetic and logical reasoning skills while preparing for formal algebraic study.
Students study equations, functions, and proportional reasoning while developing disciplined problem-solving habits.
Students deepen their understanding of Latin grammar and translation through classical and Christian texts.
Students continue building Spanish reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills while exploring culture and communication.
Students investigate the natural world through observation, experimentation, and scientific inquiry rooted in wonder.
Students explore iconography, sacred symbolism, liturgical design, and artistic craftsmanship within the Orthodox tradition.
Students participate in choral singing and Orthodox chant traditions while developing musical skill and attentive listening.
Students develop foundational writing skills through narration, imitation, grammar, and structured composition.
Students participate in physical training and cooperative activities that cultivate discipline, coordination, and teamwork.
Students read seminal works from the classical and early Christian traditions through Socratic dialogue and discussion.
Students begin the study of Spanish through grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and cultural exploration.
Students deepen their understanding of equations, functions, and advanced mathematical problem-solving.
Students explore proofs, spatial reasoning, and classical constructions as studies in proportion and harmony.
Students examine Scripture alongside Orthodox theology and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
Students study the foundational laws governing motion, matter, and energy through scientific inquiry.
Students cultivate practical competencies including craftsmanship, stewardship, etiquette, and everyday problem-solving.
Students practice persuasive speaking, formal debate, and logical argumentation in the classical rhetorical tradition.
Students participate in simulated courtroom proceedings while exploring justice, ethics, and civic responsibility.
Students engage film as a storytelling medium exploring narrative, symbolism, virtue, and moral imagination.
Students refine essay writing, rhetoric, analytical structure, and persuasive argumentation.
Students engage advanced readings from theologians, philosophers, and literary masters through seminar-style discussion.
Students study functions, trigonometry, and advanced algebraic concepts in preparation for calculus.
Students study limits, derivatives, and integrals while applying mathematics to motion and change in the natural world.
Students investigate atomic structure, chemical reactions, and laboratory experimentation as studies of creation’s order.
Students write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction while exploring storytelling as a reflection of truth.
Students learn cooking, nutrition, and hospitality through practical meal preparation and shared table traditions.
Students develop budgeting, organization, digital literacy, and vocational awareness for thoughtful modern living.
Students engage in physical training that promotes endurance, teamwork, discipline, and stewardship of the body.
Students learn the meaning, symbolism, and theology of Orthodox icons while practicing simplified icon drawing and painting techniques.
Students explore illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, icon borders, and liturgical artistic traditions connected to worship and Church history.
Students study proportion, shading, perspective, and composition through nature, architecture, and sacred imagery.
Students create handcrafted works including mosaics, candles, bookbinding, and liturgical decorations.
Students illustrate stories from Scripture, saints’ lives, and classical literature through visual narrative projects.
Below is the proposed Upper School schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year. Courses meet according to a rotating weekly structure designed to balance rigorous academic study, sacred arts, physical formation, and practical disciplines.
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | Pre-Algebra | Science | Pre-Algebra | Science | Pre-Algebra |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | History | Visual Art & Storytelling | History | Visual Art & Storytelling | History |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Latin II | Choir & Chant | Latin II | Choir & Chant | Latin II |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Bible | Writing | Bible | Writing | Bible |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Great Books | Study Skills / PE | Great Books | Study Skills / PE | Great Books |
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | Spanish II | Science | Spanish II | Science | Spanish II |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | History | Visual Art & Storytelling | History | Visual Art & Storytelling | History |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Algebra I | Choir & Chant | Algebra I | Choir & Chant | Algebra I |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Bible | Writing & Composition | Bible | Writing & Composition | Bible |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Intro to Great Books | Study Skills / PE | Intro to Great Books | Study Skills / PE | Intro to Great Books |
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | Great Books I | Writing & Composition | Great Books I | Writing & Composition | Great Books I |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | Spanish I | Speech & Debate | Spanish I | Mock Trial | Spanish I |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Bible & Catechesis | Choir / Storytelling | Bible & Catechesis | Choir / Storytelling | Bible & Catechesis |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Geometry | Performing Arts | Geometry | Performing Arts | Geometry |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Intro Physics | Common Arts | Intro Physics | Common Arts | Intro Physics |
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | GB I | Writing & Composition | GB I | Writing & Composition | GB I |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | Algebra II | Speech & Debate | Algebra II | Mock Trial | Algebra II |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Bible & Catechesis | Choir / Storytelling | Bible & Catechesis | Choir / Storytelling | Bible & Catechesis |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Spanish II | Performing Arts | Spanish II | Performing Arts | Spanish II |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Intro Physics | Common Arts | Intro Physics | Common Arts | Intro Physics |
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | GB III | Chemistry | GB III | Chemistry | GB III |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | Algebra II / Pre-Calculus | Speech & Debate | Algebra II / Pre-Calculus | Mock Trial | Algebra II / Pre-Calculus |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Bible & Catechesis | Choir & Chant / PE | Bible & Catechesis | Choir & Chant / PE | Bible & Catechesis |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Spanish II | Performing Arts / Cooking & Tech Skills | Spanish II | Performing Arts / Cooking & Tech Skills | Spanish II |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Creative Writing | Photography / Film Studies | Creative Writing | Photography / Film Studies | Creative Writing |
| Period | Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthros • 8:00–8:30 AM | ||||||
| Period 1 | 8:35–9:55 | GB III | Chemistry | GB III | Chemistry | GB III |
| Period 2 | 10:00–10:55 | Pre-Calculus / Calculus | Speech & Debate | Pre-Calculus / Calculus | Mock Trial | Pre-Calculus / Calculus |
| Period 3 | 11:00–11:55 | Bible & Catechesis | Choir & Chant / PE | Bible & Catechesis | Choir & Chant / PE | Bible & Catechesis |
| Lunch • 12:00–12:50 PM | ||||||
| Period 4 | 1:00–1:55 | Spanish II | Performing Arts / Cooking & Tech Skills | Spanish II | Performing Arts / Cooking & Tech Skills | Spanish II |
| Period 5 | 2:00–2:55 | Creative Writing | Photography / Film Studies | Creative Writing | Photography / Film Studies | Creative Writing |
Iliad
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Hesiod, Theogany (selections)
Aeschylus, Agamemnon, Libation Berears
Sophocles, Oedipus the King, Antigone
Herodotus, War for Greek Freedom (selections)
Thucydides, Justice, Power and Human Nature (selections)
Plato, Euthyphro
Plato, Phaedrus
Plato, Crito
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Aristotle, Nic. Ethics
Lucretius, on the Nature of Things (selections)
Ovid, Metamorpheses (selections)
Virgil, Aeneid
Cicero, On Duties
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of John
The History of the Medieval World, Susan Wise Bauer
The History of the Renaissance World, Susan Wise Bauer
History of the Church, Eusebius of Caesarea
On the Incarnation, St Athanasius of Alexandria
Five Theological Oration (On God and Christ), St Gregory the Theologian
Confessions, St Augustine of Hippo
Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius
Beowulf
Song of Roland
On Loving God, Bernard of Clairvaux
Journey of the Mind of God, Bonaventure
The Triads, St Gregory Palamas
The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri
Canterbury Tales, Geoffory Chaucer The Prince, Machiavelli
Hamlet, William Shakespeare
The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity
City of God, St Augustine of Hippo
Hildebrandlied
Ascetical Works, St Basil the Great
Rule for Monasteries, St Benedict of Nursia
Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Venerable Bede
Mystagogy of the Holy Spirit, St Photius the Great
Proslogion, Anslem
On the Eternality of the World, Thomas Aquinas
Magna Carta
Exodus, The Bible
Leviathan,Thomas Hobbes
Patriarcha, Robert Filmer
2nd Treatise on Government, Locke
The Norton Anthology of American Literature
A Jonathan Edwards Reader
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville
The Portal, Edmund Burke
The U.S. Constitution – A Reader Edited by the Hillsdale College Politics Faculty
Montesquieu
Supreme Court Cases
Evangeline & Other Poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
The Way of a Pilgrim translated by R. M. French
Up from Slavery, Booker T. Washington
A Testament of Hope: Essential Writings and Speeches, Martin Luther King, Jr. [selections]
New Testament (Thesalonians-Jude)- The Bible
On Ephesians, Saint John Chrysostom
Milton, Paradise Lost
Hume, Treatise of Human Nature [selections]
Descartes, Discourse on Method [selections]
Bacon, Novum Organum [selections]
Darwin, Origin of Species
Freud, Ego and Id, Civilization and its Discontents [selections]
Nietszche, Beyond Good and Evil [selections]
Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment
Dostoyevsky, Brothers Karamazov
CS Lewis, Abolition of Man
Pascal, Pensees [selections]
St. Nektarios, Saint of our Century
Kant, Prolegomena, Foundations of Metaphysics [selections]
Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit [selections]
Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling
Chesterton, Orthodoxy
Chesterton, Everlasting Man [selections]
Seraphim Rose, Nihilism
Seraphim Rose, Survival Course
Fr. John Strickland, Age of Utopia
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