Our day students come from communities across the mountain and down in the valley, some from as far as Chattanooga. No matter where they live or when they enroll, they quickly find themselves with new friends and feeling right at home on our campus.
Like most students in middle and upper school, day students spend the school day on campus and often return in the evenings for school events. They also spend time on campus during the weekends, participating in activities that have been planned. From bonfires to sunset hikes, from capture the flag in the gym to organizing a pick-up soccer game, or just watching a movie or shooting pool in the Student Union, day students like to join in–and add to–the weekend fun on campus.
Day students often invite boarding students home for weekend sleepovers or even to spend a holiday break. Likewise, many day students have traveled to another state or country to visit a boarding student friend. With day-parent and house-parent permissions, day students can even spend the night in the dorm with a boarding buddy!
Our day students’ lives are enriched by the diversity of cultures they interact with each day, with peers from North Carolina to the Netherlands. Learning about different languages, traditions, and experiences broadens their perspectives and leads to cherished lifelong friendships.
Why SAS?
- Opportunity to take classes at the University of the South
- Climb and mountain bike at our NEW Outdoor Adventure Complex
- A safe and peaceful 550-acre campus that is ideal for focused and experiential learning
- Small classes with individual academic attention
- Leadership opportunities such as being selected as a senior proctor, a member of the honor council, conduct council, or the curriculum committee
- Dedicated college counselor who knows your child and their future aspirations
- Make global friendships