St. James' Viewbook
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st. james’ episcopal schoolE n g a g i n g h e a r t , m i n d , a n d s p i r i t .
Episcopal School, a ministry of
St. James’ Episcopal Church, serves students
of diverse economic, ethnic, racial, and social
backgrounds through an enriching program of
academic rigor within a supportive Christian
environment that emphasizes respect for all of
God’s creation and the value of service to others.
ST. JAMES’
an urban setting, we rejoice in the
gifts and challenges of our diversity.
IN
st. james’ at a glanceGrades
Average class size
Enrollment
Student to adult ratio
Boy to girl ratio
Students on Tuition
Assistance
Classes per grade
Preschool through Grade Six
22
340 students
11:1
1:1
24%
2
RE-INVENTING TRADITION
We continually evaluate the curriculum for relevance, quality of
intellectual content, and intrinsic interest. We take the best of
tradition and build on time-tested teaching techniques, using
recent scientific discoveries about how children learn best.
is an essential skill for children to learn. Through play, children
ages two-and-a-half through five years at St. James’ Preschool
Explore their world
Get along with others
Test their skills and muscles
Develop new ideas and ways to solve problems
Build confidence and endurance
EVERYDAY LIFE AT ST. JAMES’ PRESCHOOL INCLUDES
Art
Block Building
Cooking
Dramatic Play
Early Literacy
Math Awareness
Moral Education
Music
Science
Social Studies
Yoga
PLAY
preschool
The St. James’ Kindergarten program aims to ensure
that students
Enjoy every aspect of school
Develop a love of learning
Demonstrate initiative and self-confidence
Build a strong academic foundation
Understand that they are responsible
for their actions
Learn to interact well with others
Kindergarten classroom has
various areas that accommodate different
activities and learning experiences. There
is a separate Kindergarten play area used
during recess. At lunchtime, we encourage
interaction between students of all ages in
the main play area.
EACH
kindergarten
with our emphasis on strong
intellectual preparation, we help our
students become empathetic, actively
compassionate people who will use their
talents in service to others.
ALONG
language artsLanguage Arts study at St. James’ develops a child’s
reading comprehension and analytical skills, fosters
a love of literature, and encourages lifelong reading.
In the earl y grades, we teach the basic building
blocks of vocabulary, grammar, and spelling with a
phonetic approach. In subsequent grades, we use
a literature-based approach to ensure that each
student acquires strong reading, writing, and verbal
communication skills.
artThe art experience at St. James’ builds
confidence and creativity while introducing
students to a wide variety of concepts and
techniques. Students work with different
media: paint, pastel, pencil, crayon, ink, and
more.
Projects are influenced by cultures around the
world and inspired by master artists such as
Romare Bearden, Harriet Powers, Frida Kahlo,
Georgia O’Keeffe, and Wassily Kandinsky.
WE rejoice and marvel in the
magnificence of God’s creation.
mathematicsAt St. James’, the Everyday Math Program
provides a challenging and balanced curriculum
that emphasizes conceptual understanding while
building a mastery of basic skills and developing
higher-order thinking and critical problem-
solving skills.
Our students learn mathematics first through
informal exposure and then through more formal
and direct instruction. Each grade level builds
on and extends proficiency in numeration,
operations, patterns, fractions, algebra, geometry,
measurement and data collection, and analysis.
an Episcopal parish school, we
are committed to common worship, to
teaching the basics of Christianity and of
the Anglican tradition, to understanding
and respecting all faith traditions, and to
community service.
AS
family’s commitment to the mission
of the school plays a vital role in the education
of our children.
EACH
social studiesOur Social Studies curriculum leads students to
examine the world in an intelligent, critical, and
loving way and to become agents of positive change
when necessary.
We bring history to life by encouraging understanding
of cultural, economic, historical, and social trends.
We also teach topics in anthropology, geography,
sociology, and philosophy.
TEACHERS recognize each student’s
individual gifts and inspire children to do
their best.
scienceThe science program is experiential (hands-on) and
inquiry-based. The program builds on students’
natural curiosity and teaches them the skills they
need to become independent scientists. Students
learn to ask questions, design experiments, and
share their ideas. Our annual science fair is an
integral part of our science program; students
themselves generate all the experiments.
In 2009, we remodeled our science lab with updated
technology, including six ceiling-mounted, multi-
directional computers connected to the Internet, an
LCD projector, and a Sympodium. We also installed
six lab stations with built-in sinks. The lab features
environmentally-friendly materials throughout.
Art
Community Service
Health
Music
Physical Education
Religion
Science
Spanish
Technology
specialty programsEACH CHILD’S SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IS
ENRICHED BY REGULAR STUDY IN
our efforts aim to enhance each student’s confidence,
curiosity, creativity, intellectual integrity, competence, character,
and ability to think critically.
strive to develop an informed, hopeful view of
our roles in the world.
ALL
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student lifeThe After-School Enrichment Program runs
throughout the year and includes classes in
Acting
Arts and Crafts
Basketball
Ceramics
Chess
Computer Animation
Creative Writing
Dance
Flag Football
Hand Bell Choir
Karate
Korean Drumming
Rock-climbing
Soccer
String Orchestra
Video
Volleyball
Yoga
ST. JAMES’ provides before-school care beginning
at 7:30 a.m. and after-school care until 6 p.m. at no extra
cost to families.
EACH student participates in field trips throughout
the year. The cost of these field trips is included in
tuition. The trips range from visits to a local fire station
or aquarium for Kindergartners to overnight trips to
Astrocamp at Idyllwild, Catalina Island, and Sacramento
for older students.
matriculationOur Secondary School Admission process helps families to place their child in a school that best
meets his or her learning profile. We begin work on secondary school choice with families early in
each student’s tenure at St. James’. Throughout each school year, we facilitate workshops for families
in Fourth through Sixth Grade to provide them with the information they need to make an informed
secondary school choice. We meet with Sixth Grade parents every fall, both individually and as a
group, to review the details and timelines of application submission and to discuss school choice. We
also invite Admission Officers from local schools to make presentations to our Sixth Grade students.
Other programs have included an Alumni Forum, a lively event at which St. James’ alumni return to
share their secondary school and college experiences with current families; a Parent Chat at which
we invite Admissions Officials to speak with Fourth and Fifth Grade parents; and an introductory
secondary school admission workshop in the Spring.
ST. JAMES’ GRADUATES HAVE A STRONG RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT AT
SECONDARY SCHOOLS INCLUDING
The Archer School For Girls
Brentwood School
The Buckley School
Campbell Hall
Crossroads School
Flintridge Preparatory School
Harvard-Westlake School
Immaculate Heart High School & Middle School
Marlborough School
Oakwood School
Pilgrim School
Polytechnic School
Westridge School
Windward School
St. James’ Episcopal School625 S. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90005
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