About SAS

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School is a private, coeducational, Episcopal, boarding and day college preparatory school serving 250+ students in grades six through twelve.

Photo of two girls painting at The Res.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is a private, coeducational, Episcopal, day and boarding college preparatory school serving 265+ students in grades six through twelve. Located on a beautifully wooded and historic 550-acre campus high atop the Cumberland Plateau, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee offers students an innovative curriculum presented by a creative and engaged faculty. Dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and thoughtful human beings, at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School students are encouraged to challenge themselves in and out of the classroom while participating in a close-knit and caring community. Students hailing from 15 states and ten countries enjoy small classes, an award winning arts program, numerous sports and recreational opportunities, and access to the facilities of the nearby University of the South. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is located in Sewanee, Tennessee, just off I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga. SAS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is:

  • to be an inclusive Christian community in which the Episcopal heritage is central;
  • to provide superior preparation for college;
  • to provide educational opportunities for those students for whom such experiences might not otherwise be available;
  • to bring all members of the community to a richer spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and aesthetic awareness so that they might lead lives of honor and loving service to God and to others.

Parents as Partners - SASSAFRAS

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School understands that parents want to be partners in their children’s education. Whether your child is a boarding student or day student, the school encourages frequent communication between teachers and parents and students and parents. Our school’s intranet, SASSAFRAS*, is an important component in keeping in touch. The intranet provides up-to-date school news, from college rep visits to sports wrap-ups. Packed with photos, SASSAFRAS will help you to feel like you’re here, even when you can’t be.

Click here to access SASSAFRAS, the internal website for parents and students. (The username "visitor" and a password of "mountain" will give you access to a limited portion of Sassafras.)

*St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Activities, Facts, Resources and Schedules