About St. George's

Message from William W. Taylor, School President

Welcome to the website for St. George's Independent School, a coeducational school with campuses in Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville, Tennessee. We hope that browsing our site will give you a glimpse of what makes a St. George's education truly unique.

Founded in 1959 by parishioners of St. George's Episcopal Church, we began as a small, coeducational, independent day school. In the mid-1990's we embarked on a capital campaign to open two new, separately incorporated schools–a new middle/upper school in Collierville and a second elementary school in Memphis. Today all three campuses share the same mission of being schools of excellence that prepare students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution through dedication to high academic achievement and the development of moral character reinforced by Judeo-Christian values.

Relationships are a key component of the St. George's experience. The coeducational environment helps the development of positive relationships with the opposite gender. Mentoring relationships between teachers and students, partnerships between home and school, and connections among all three campuses are evident. Our school is characterized by a personalized approach to education and by faculty members who see their jobs as a form of ministry.

Our philosophy is student-centered. Rigorous academics are balanced by the recognition that students may excel and learn in many areas, whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, in the art studio, or on the stage. "Balance" is a word used frequently at St. George's because it recalls for us the need to nurture students' bodies and souls, as well as their minds.

Our student body reflects many different religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Regular chapel services, religion classes, community service projects, and character education give students opportunities to grow spiritually and reinforce the dignity of every human being. At St. George's we operate on the belief that everyone is a child of God. As such, we believe that each student has God-given gifts and talents that are waiting to be discovered, refined, and shared.

A website is one way to experience a school, but it only gives a small taste of the true character of our campuses. We invite you to visit us in person to gain a better feel for St. George's Independent School. One alumna stated once, "St. George's becomes a way of life." We believe you'll see what this means by visiting any one of our campuses. Come see how good a school can be!

Sincerely,

William W. Taylor
School President

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