St. Philip’s Episcopal School

St. Philip’s was founded in 1953 through the vision and leadership of

Marian Krutulis to provide early childhood education as a preschool and

Kindergarten. As the preschool program developed and matured, School

parents dreamed of adding a full elementary division. In 1979, with the

support of the Church Vestry and the guidance of the Principal, Mary Ellen

Payne, the School expanded by adding one grade per year through Sixth

Grade. The first graduation was celebrated in the spring of 1984.

St. Philip’s Episcopal School is an inclusive community of encouragement,

exploration, and enrichment, where children develop character, integrity,

compassion, and respect as they strive to be the best they can be. Through

exploration, an understanding of one’s individuality and place in today’s

world are discovered and celebrated. A modern and integrated curriculum

that reaches across disciplines and age levels provides our students enrichment

that fosters a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. We provide a nurturing

and supportive environment, surrounding each student with the encouragement

vital to becoming an engaged citizen in a challenging world. Our school is

a starting point that guides, teaches, and creates inspired individuals who

may grow in grace and lead productive and meaningful lives.

A Nurturing School.

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Philip’s Episcopal School, the largest and most expansive outreach of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church,

provides an excellent educational experience, guided by outstanding professionals, in a safe, caring

community. Our mission is to educate each child intellectually, physically and spiritually in an atmosphere

of acceptance and inquiry.

A Faithful Heart.

ADMISSIONS

The school’s admission policies flow from the broad context of the values, traditions, and tenets of

the Episcopal Church. Thus, in addition to academic, developmental, and personal qualifications,

the Admissions Committee may consider a number of other factors. Among them are the following:

• As an Episcopal parish school, we take into consideration whether an applicant’s

family is an established and active member of St. Philip’s Parish.

• As a school that understands the value of family participation, we acknowledge

the importance of admitting those who have brothers and sisters already enrolled

in the school.

• In each class, the school will enroll as equal a number of boys and girls as is possible,

and the maintenance of this balance will be considered in the admission of new students.

• Consistent with the principle of inclusiveness established by the Episcopal Church, the school

incorporates into its constituency children and their families of diverse racial, cultural,

creed, and economic groups.

RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL LIFE

Since its beginning in 1953, St. Philip’s has been committed to

the moral and spiritual development of its students and to the

education of the whole person. There are several ways in which

the values and ideals of the Episcopal Church are fostered

including regular participation in weekly chapel services,

Sacred Studies, and community service and outreach programs.

Imbedded in the culture of the School are clearly defined

standards of loving and responsible behavior that are high-

lighted in themes explored in Chapel and the School’s

Character Education program, and in the ways that adults

and children respect and treat one another.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSSt. Philip’s Episcopal School is the educational outreach arm

of St. Philip’s Church, and the ministries of School and Parish

are integrally united in spirit and purpose. As a faith-based

school, St. Philip’s provides a strong academic program

grounded in the broad and inclusive values, traditions, and

tenets of the Episcopal Church. It is in this context that the

appreciation of the dignity and worth of every member

of the community is nurtured.

• St. Philip’s consistently seeks to develop and to challenge

its students in a loving and supportive environment.

• The School provides a rigorous, traditional academic

program, and produces young scholars who excel

in reading, mathematics, and foreign languages.

• Teachers are dedicated to the formation of the

whole child.

• St. Philip’s program stresses intellectual, aesthetic,

and physical development; social involvement

and accountability; and moral and spiritual

understanding in a God-centered community.

• Students develop confidence and poise as young

public speakers, thespians, artists and musicians through

the School’s wide variety of co-curricular opportunities.

STUDENT LIFEIn addition to the rigorous academics that the students engage

in daily, they have a wide variety of co-curricular activities in

which to participate.

Those interested in leadership opportunities and outreach projects

are particularly attracted to Student Council. Each year Fourth

Grade students vie for executive positions on the Council. The

officers serve for one year, with a particular focus on planning

fundraising events to support their outreach programs.

Fifth Grade students participate in the Honors Choir and

Chorister Program. They also serve as acolytes and chapel

leaders during Wednesday Eucharist services. Fifth Grade

students lead Monday morning flag ceremony and work as

safety patrol during arrival each morning. There are also girls’

and boys’ scouting troops that meet on campus after school.

BEFORE CARE, AFTERCARE, ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER CAMP

A full range of enrichment classes and activities are offered each

trimester. Activities include Ballet, Chess Club, Soccer, Piano, Irish

Dance, Gymnastics, Yoga, Basic Photography, Basketball, Karate,

Spanish, Creative Art Work, Running Club and Tennis. Before

and Aftercare Programs are also offered. Lunch Bunch is an

after school enrichment program offered for Preschool children.

An early morning Math Lab is free and open to all Fourth and Fifth

Grade students, and a free math enrichment program is offered

two days each week for students in Second and Third Grades.

A daily Language Lab is also available before school.

St. Philip’s Episcopal School Summer Camp provides children

with a memorable experience as they embark on new adventures.

FACULTY

St. Philip’s is blessed with an extraordinary and dedicated faculty

and staff who in fundamental ways are the backbone of the

School. A core of distinguished long-serving teachers, 25% of

whom hold advanced degrees, has ensured the continuity and

strength of a curriculum that balances rigorous and traditional

academic preparation with a rich mixture of co-curricular offerings.

The faculty is passionate about teaching and strives to inspire

students to stretch their minds and imaginations, in the context

of an Episcopal ethos that also emphasizes moral and spiritual

development.

ST. PHILIP’S AT A GLANCE

• Founded in 1953

• Class Size Limited to 22 Students

• Two Teachers per Grade

• Faculty, Staff, and Administration: 40

• Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 25%

• Classroom Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1

• Enrollment: Nursery (age three) – 5th Grade

• Foreign Languages: French and Spanish

• Technology/Laptop Program

• Science

• After-School Team Sports

• Art

• Music

• Violin Program for Sr.K–5th Grade

• Chorister Program for 3rd–5th Grade

• Field Trips: St. Augustine, Florida (4th Grade);

Washington D.C. and Williamsburg, VA (5th Grade)

SCHOOLS AFTER ST. PHILIP’S

Saint Philip’s graduates are well prepared to succeed in academically rigorous middle school programs.

Our alumni are accepted to their first-choice schools including Belen Jesuit Preparatory, Carrollton School

of the Sacred Heart, Gulliver Academy, Palmer Trinity, and Ransom Everglades.

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

St. Philip’s Episcopal School is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the

Florida Kindergarten Council. Memberships are held in the National Association of Episcopal Schools,

the National Association of Independent Schools, the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Florida

Kindergarten Council, the Dade Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools, Association for Supervision

and Curriculum Development, the National Council of Teachers of English, the National Council

of Teachers of Science, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Geographic Alliance,

the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce,

and the Diocese of Southeast Florida.

A Life of Greatness.

1121 Andalusia Avenue | Coral Gables, FL 33134

Phone 305.444.6366

St. Philip’s Episcopal School