Why ESD | Why Choose The Episcopal School of Dallas

I am The Episcopal School of Dallas and I am igniting lives of purpose. - ESD Manifesto

The Episcopal School of Dallas is an academic community where excellence is the standard. Our college preparatory curriculum, led by a nationally-recognized faculty, is complemented by a full array of artistic and athletic programs, daily worship, experiences in the outdoors, and myriad opportunities to lead and serve others.

Here, students have access to transformative experiences that foster the pursuit of academic excellence within a strong, supportive community that recognizes individual talents and develops the moral compass of each student. ESD’s unparalleled balance of rigor and nurture inspires students to maximize their potential and live a life of purpose.

Our Founding Tenets

The Founding Tenets of The Episcopal School of Dallas were created simultaneously with the original Mission Statement. These Tenets enable the faculty, staff, and students to work and study in a faith-centered environment and prepare our students for lives of purpose and service.

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An ESD Education

The Hallmarks of an ESD Education

The Episcopal School of Dallas offers an array of transformative experiences that foster the pursuit of academic excellence within a strong, supportive community that recognizes individual talents and develops the moral compass of each student towards confidence in self and appreciation and respect for others.

The Hallmarks of an ESD Education paint the portrait of an ESD Student/Graduate/Faculty and Staff Member. They are:

Explore Our Curriculum and Programs

Lower School,
Ages 3 - Grade 4

Middle School,
Grades 5 - 8

Upper School,
Grades 9 - 12

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Our History

The Episcopal School of Dallas was founded in 1974 by The Reverend Canon Stephen B. Swann and community leaders.

On the first day of school ever, Father Swann, two teachers, and 11 seventh graders traveled to Galveston. As they sat around a campfire, they spoke of the importance of community, honor, and integrity. The traditions that began that day - of outdoor education, community, and equality around the campfire - continue today. The founding belief that every child is made in the image of a loving God remains paramount to all that we do.

In the video below, Father Swann discusses ESD's beginning. Sitting around him in All Saints Chapel are students who are children of alumni.

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