Our Mission

St. George's Independent School is an Episcopal school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, preparing students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution in an inclusive learning community that nurtures outstanding academic achievement, relationships, leadership and character reinforced by Judeo-Christian values.

What ties the untamed potential of our youngest students to the uncommon polish of our graduates? What links your daughter's childhood dreams with your grown-up hopes, or connects the wonder of your son's innate gifts with the full range of talents he can cultivate through discipline and devotion? A St. George's education.

The way we weave it all together is what sets your child apart.

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academic mastery ~ intellectual acuity

We offer a time-tested, traditional curriculum, alongside the brightest advances in active learning—so your child investigates Roman culture by reading mythology and learning Latin, and also by building an intricate computer model of ancient Herculaneum. A St. George’s education encompasses both the study of classic concepts and an apprenticeship in intrepid thinking.

vigorous scholarship ~ personal mentorships

A St. George’s teacher demonstrates mastery of her craft each day. We invest time in our students by teaching, tutoring, counseling, advising, staying late for games, arriving early for rehearsals, meeting with parents, bonding with families, and registering as powerful influences in the community.

core values ~ multiple perspectives

At St. George’s, we believe that every person is a child of God, that loving thy neighbor means loving all neighbors, that compassion is your child’s divine instinct, and developing it our sacred mission. We welcome families of all faith traditions into an atmosphere of genuine respect, mutual understanding, and real friendship.

transformative diversity ~ enduring commonality

SGIS students come from all corners of greater Memphis, from many backgrounds and every walk of life. And yet our students discover that they are more alike than different. Here, we foster friendships, challenge stereotypes, and instill a will to know and be known that enriches your child’s life.

careful reflection ~ healthy risks

A St. George’s student learns to practice self-discipline—to weigh his words and predict the consequences of his actions. At the same time, we urge our students to step past their comfort zones, to try out for the new team or take the tougher class. The result strikes a balance between good sense and ambitious goals.

deep focus ~ wide horizons

Here, your child can play volleyball for a coach who emphasizes sportsmanship as well as final scores. Or sculpt a bust alongside an artist-in-residence. She can camp in a cave, hike a snowy mountain footpath, and paint a watercolor of Reelfoot Lake with a brush dipped in its waves. She can achieve athletic feats, take artistic flights, and develop a spirit of adventure—all through St. George’s.

2018-2023 Strategic Plan

Our Philosophy

As an Episcopal School, St. George’s welcomes and respects all religious, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our community recognizes and values the dignity of each person. We affirm differences as sources of strength that create a culture of transformative diversity, building upon shared experiences that deepen our humanity and enhance the intellectual, social, spiritual and moral development of all students. We believe that valuing diversity and inclusion is sacred and living this value transforms our institution, our people and the greater community.

St. George's is a community of learners who believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. It is a place to find not only knowledge, but also the skills necessary for this lifetime of learning.

St. George's believes in a holistic approach to education. Thus, in preparing students for high academic challenges, it is a place where one also finds an emphasis on spiritual, physical, and social development. It is a place where mind, body, and spirit grow as one.

St. George's highly esteems truth and honor. An honor code supports an environment where compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, perseverance, work, and faith thrive.

St. George's values the development of individual character. Thus, it is a place for exploration and learning about others and oneself.

St. George's believes in fostering positive relationships between girls and boys, women and men. We value the coeducational nature of our school and provide ample opportunities for both male and female students, faculty, and administrators to excel.

St. George's believes that students have multiple talents and abilities. It is a place where students' unique gifts are recognized and nurtured and doors are opened to diverse fields of expression, creativity, and appreciation through a curriculum of core subject areas and varied co-curricular programs.

St. George's believes in the mutual support of home, school, and community in the development of young women and men. St. George's endeavors to create and provide collaborative opportunities to enrich the educational development of its students and its own role as a part of the greater community. Likewise, civic service is a prominent element of our educational program.

St. George's also believes it must take a leadership role in the conservation of environmental resources. As good stewards of these resources, St. George's will uphold the principles of sustainable design and continue its history of environmental education to promote these values within its student body.

St. George's believes in preparing young women and men to seize their futures with confidence and passion as they go forward to make meaningful contributions to our community and the world.