About St marks episcopal day school
St. Marks Episcopal Day School: Nurturing Young Minds for a Brighter Future
St. Marks Episcopal Day School is a private, co-educational institution located in Altadena, California. The school was founded in 1961 and has since been providing quality education to students from preschool to eighth grade.
At St. Marks, we believe that every child is unique and has the potential to achieve great things. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students can develop their academic, spiritual, artistic, and athletic abilities.
Academics
Our academic program is designed to challenge students while also providing them with the support they need to succeed. We offer a rigorous curriculum that includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language (Spanish), technology education and physical education.
Our teachers are highly qualified professionals who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping each student reach his or her full potential. They use innovative teaching methods that engage students in the learning process and encourage critical thinking skills.
Spiritual Life
At St. Marks Episcopal Day School we believe that spiritual development is an important part of a child's education. We provide opportunities for our students to explore their faith through daily chapel services led by our chaplain as well as religious studies classes.
We welcome families of all faiths at St.Marks but we do require all families respect our Christian values which include love for God and neighbor; respect for self; respect for others; honesty; responsibility; kindness; forgiveness; courage; perseverance.
Fine Arts
The fine arts program at St.Marks provides opportunities for our students to explore their creativity through music (choir & band), drama/theater productions (K-8th grade) , visual art classes (K-8th grade) . Our Fine Arts department encourages self-expression while also developing skills such as collaboration , communication , problem-solving , critical thinking .
Athletics
Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining good health both physically & mentally . At St.Marks we offer various sports programs including basketball , volleyball , soccer & track/field . Our coaches focus on skill development while also emphasizing teamwork & sportsmanship .
Facilities
Our campus features state-of-the-art facilities including classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards ; computer labs ; science labs ; library/media center ; gymnasium ; playgrounds ; athletic fields .
Community
St.Marks community consists of faculty/staff members who are committed educators dedicated towards creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued . Parents/guardians play an active role in supporting school events/activities throughout the year such as Back-to-School Night , Grandparents' Day etc..
Conclusion
If you're looking for a school that will nurture your child's mind body spirit then look no further than St.Marks Episcopal Day School! With its Four Pillars approach - Academics Spiritual Life Fine Arts Athletics - it provides comprehensive educational experience which prepares children not only academically but socially emotionally too! Contact us today!