Our Surroundings

The Saratoga Independent School Anderson Campus is located on 60 beautiful acres that are rich with discovery and opportunity. Woven into the curriculum are chances for students to explore and conduct research on the varied terrain of the school grounds. For example, in science class students might plant tulip bulbs in a variety of locations to study the effects of the environment on growth. They may learn to track animal prints when studying local wildlife, or learn how to locate vegetation used for cooking, decorating or healing. During recess and aftercare fun abounds in the two play areas. Sledding down the big hill is a favorite recess activity. The expansive fields are used for physical education classes, after-school activities and summer programs. Soccer, snowshoeing, kickball, kite flying and treasure hunts are among the many ways students discover nature and play games in the large outdoor spaces. And with feeders, flowers and trees found throughout the campus, students are particularly fond of spotting birds and butterflies.