More than an education...
...Lessons that last a lifetime
Saint Philip the Apostle School is located in Camp Springs, Maryland in the Archdiocese of Washington. We are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and a member of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). Our mission is to promote the development of the whole child in a Catholic community. Using a variety of approaches, we provide tools for spiritual growth and intellectual advancement. Students are encouraged to share their talents and blessings with everyone they encounter. This mission is enhanced by parental support of our school and students.
Our programs educate youth from pre-Kindergarten 3 through grade 8 on a beautiful, quiet campus located just minutes from the Branch Avenue Metro Station and the Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility (formerly Andrews Air Force Base). We offer a challenging academic curriculum taught by dedicated teachers and staff with an emphasis on the Christian virtues of honesty, courage, fairness, self-discipline and responsibility.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Saint Philip the Apostle School opened on September 19, 1960, with approximately 90 students in grades 1 and 2. At that time, the classes were held at La Reine High School in Suitland, MD. In September 1962, the present building was built and the school expanded up through 6th grade. By September 1964, the building was completed and grades 7 and 8 were opened.
Kindergarten opened in September 1986. As enrollment continued to grow, a new wing was built in 1996 which housed grades 6, 7 and 8. Our pre-Kindergarten four-year-old program began in September 1997 and the pre-Kindergarten three-year-old program opened in September 2007. In 2010-2011, Saint Philip the Apostle School will celebrate 50 golden years of educating the hearts and minds of our youth.
For more information on the curriculum and polices of Saint Philip the Apostle School visit the HANDBOOK.
