Our Philosophy
Our Mission
St. George's Episcopal School is an inclusive community, inspiring preschool children to love learning by nurturing each child's mind, body and spirit.
Our Philosophy
St. George's Episcopal School is a private Episcopal school under the auspices of St. George's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas. It is a preschool, serving children from the ages of 18 months through 5 years.
St. George's is a preschool with extended care options to serve working parents. It retains the founding philosophy of a play-based school, with careful attention to the development of each child socially, physically, academically and spiritually. Structure is provided to our days by the use of learning units developed around specific topics. Each teacher creates daily developmentally-appropriate experiences for every child in order to create a lifelong love of learning. These experiences work to promote cooperation and respect within a diverse school community.
The playground is an outdoor classroom where we spend time each day. The playground provides space for exploration, movement, and physical development, as well as teamwork, socialization, experimentation, problem solving, and sharing. Weekly music and dance classes also augment the curriculum and offer each child the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the arts and an awareness of their own creative abilities.
Core Values
Community–
St. George’s seeks to build a sense of community among the children and their families, within the school, and as a part of the larger world. We cherish all people, places, and the natural environment.
Quality –
We strive for excellence at all levels of the school, as demonstrated in the curriculum, teaching, administration, and board oversight. Children at St. George’s receive an enriching early childhood education that fosters a lifetime love of learning.
Nurturing –
We believe children learn best in a positive, caring environment in which their individuality is recognized and embraced. Teachers and staff are warm and respectful towards all children and families in the St. George’s community.
Spiritual Development –
Within an Episcopal framework and grounded by weekly chapel services, we respect all faith traditions. St. George’s celebrates the spirit of God within each child while honoring the religious tradition of each family.
Inclusive –
St. George's is a welcoming community that fosters and respects the dignity of all people, celebrating diverse ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds and perspectives.
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