Since our founding in 1972, St. David's (named initially Hale High School) has set its sights on becoming nothing short of the finest school students and teachers can make together. Aristotle thought that teachers and students shared a kind of friendship—the friendship of the master and his apprentice, who are joined in a common pursuit of what is truly good. That idea seems right to me. Not only do our teachers desire good for their students, but they are themselves lifelong students seeking better to know and love all truth. Put another way, and they do not just talk about mountains. Our teachers climb mountains—tall mountains—with their students!
Education by experts and specialists so often makes school seem a kind of drudgery, a thing to be gotten through before real life can begin. This is so opposite to how we think about St. David's. As the poet Hopkins once said, "charged with the grandeur of God." A school in the Episcopal tradition, St. David's, is established to believe that God has created all things and called them "good." Then he went a step further and made us in the "image of God." This means that it is a divinely ordered thing when your child begins to learn about the world. At least, that is what we believe at St. David's.
From Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, the academic curriculum positions the school and its students at the forefront of cutting-edge teaching methods. But what gives St. David is its distinctive quality is the security of its foundation: a firm reliance on the tradition of learning, from its ancient inception to the present.
A fusion of tradition and innovation defines St. David's educational program. We continue to read canonical literature, not only because our students can bring new insights to the text (they can), but because eternal truths never go out of style. We continue to paint and to sing, not only because artists can help engineers solve design problems (they can), but because art and music are beautiful. We continue to study history and government because our world needs bold and creative minds to solve the problems it faces. At St. David's, we at once respect the pervasive influence of tradition and are courageous in our efforts to build upon it.
Through a purposeful and meaningful student activities program, St. David's School can further our mission of cultivating faith, virtue, and knowledge within our students' lives. We encourage curricular and extra-curricular pursuits to help students develop essential life skills such as leadership, service, and honor. Student activities also provide a platform for students to hone their communication skills and form life-long relationships. We believe these unifying, communal moments matter significantly.
At St. David's, our students are encouraged to explore the depths of the Christian faith, and we challenge them to understand the concept of virtue better as they grow, mature, and progress through their school years. Our emphasis on academic excellence ensures students are exposed to a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum supported by small class sizes and individualized attention.
We understand how important it is for parents to learn as much as possible about St. David's School in order to make the best educational decision for your child and your family. We encourage you to start by exploring our website then visit our campus to take a personal tour. We are eager to share with you all the ways St. David's School can help shape your child's future.
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