School type High school Founded 1922 Grades 9–12 | Motto He restores my soul Principal Jeannie Leiterman Mascot Cardinal | |
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Andrews Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist secondary school (grades 9–12) located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Andrews Academy's sister school, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, handles students in grades K-8. Collectively, these two schools are known as the University School. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.
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History
Andrews Academy was established in 1922, when Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC), later renamed Andrews University, organized the institution with dedicated faculty. Before 1922, EMC included the elementary and high school grades as part of its institution's course offerings. The academy currently occupies a 78,000-square-foot (7,200 m2) building adjacent to the campus of Andrews University.
Governance
Andrews Academy is operated by Andrews University and its Board of Trustees. The Operating Board, made up of representatives of Andrews University and area constituent churches, provides more personalized guidance.
Andrews Academy is internally governed by Jeannie Leiterman, interim principal. For a list of faculty, see the MISDA page for Andrews Academy.
Academics
The required curriculum includes classes in the following subject areas: Religion, English, Oral Communications, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Health, Computer Applications, Fine Arts, and Electives.
Spiritual aspects
All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.
Athletics
The Academy offers the following sports:
Accreditation
Andrews Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities and the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement.
In 1984, the Academy was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a secondary School of Excellence. In 1991, it was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a model drug-free school.