Episcopal Traditions

Your child will be a part of an inclusive Christian community that honors God and strives for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every human being. This environment fosters a lifelong sense of purpose, belonging and consideration for others.

Your child will grow in self-reflection and decision-making through courses such as Character Education and Ethics. In addition, advocacy programming – led by on-site mental health counselors – is built into the schedule for students in grades 6–12.

Through small-group discussions, your child will develop resilience, learn essential life skills and gain strategies to navigate the challenges that adolescents commonly face.

Your child will be given opportunities to grow spiritually through age-appropriate, biblically based Chapels that are led by faculty, local faith leaders and SES seniors who volunteer. Middle and upper school students can also grow in their servant leadership as readers and acolytes for Chapels, as well as through student-led, faith-focused clubs. 

Students also regularly engage in service projects that stem from our concern for society. Society’s issues are their issues, and they are called to respond to the needs of others.

Parents have the option of joining their children for weekly, before-school Bible studies and a parent group that prays for and serves the school community (known as PIPS).

Families are also invited to participate in events like See You at the Pole, National Day of Prayer and to observe Christian holidays, which are celebrated together as a school community.