Thank you for your interest in Saint Mark’s School. We are accepting applications for preschool however the deadline for K-6 applications has passed. Please contact Dan Hare, Director of Enrollment Management danh@saint-marks.org to inquire about possible elementary openings.
The admissions process begins approximately one year prior to entry. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to attend a parent orientation tour, made by appointment online or through the admissions office. Admissions tours are held from October to February on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am.
Our Preschool has a rolling admissions process. Tours are by appointment and can be scheduled through admissions@saint-marks.org. It is your prerogative to have your child join the tour.
General Requirements
Kindergarten applicants must be five (5) years old by September 1 of the entry year (First grade applicants must be six (6) years old by September 1 and so on). Preschool applicants must be two (2) years, nine (9) months old and potty trained by date of entry.
Kindergarten through sixth grade admissions requirements vary according to grade level but generally include a completed application form, teacher recommendations, and school records.
Parents of preschool applicants must schedule a personal interview with the Lower School Head prior to applications being accepted.
Screening and Testing
Preschool
There is no screening or testing for preschool admission. Applicants must be at least two (2) years, nine (9) months old and potty trained by the date of entry. Please submit a Preschool teacher recommendation form if applicable.
Kindergarten
All applicants for Saint Mark’s kindergarten must be evaluated through a developmental assessment coordinated by Integrated Learning Solutions (ILS) on one of the screening dates offered. You can register online at www.integratedlearningsolutions.org. Applicants will also attend a playdate in February on campus after an application has been received.
Grade 1 – 6
Applicants in first through sixth grade are administered a grade level/skill competency assessment on campus. Screenings for first through sixth grade are held at Saint Mark’s School by appointment only.
Preference
Saint Mark’s School gives preference to siblings of current students, active members of Saint Mark’s Church, and children of alumni – provided that the students meet all age and entrance requirements and that parent obligations have been met.
Tuition Assistance
Please visit the Tuition and Financial Assistance page for information on financing a Saint Mark’s education.
Preschool Admissions Timeline
(Rolling applications beginning October 1, 2017)
October 2017 – January 2018
Admissions Tours
February 2, 2018
Applications Due ($85 Application Fee)
Tuition Assistance (FAST) Application due
February 15, 2018
Letters of Recommendation Due (if applicable)
March 9, 2018
New Enrollment Contracts Offered
March 19, 2018
New Enrollment Contracts Due
Elementary Admissions Timeline
October 2017 – January 2018
Admissions Tours
End of January – February 2018
Screening/Testing for Grades 1-6 Applicants
February 3, 2018
Applications Due ($85 Application Fee)
Tuition Assistance (FAST) Application Due
February 3 & 10, 2018
Kindergarten Playdates
February 15, 2018
Letters of Recommendation Due
Copies of Latest Progress Reports Due
Copies of Standardized Test Scores (if applicable)
March 9, 2018
New Enrollment Contracts Offered
March 19, 2018
New Enrollment Contracts Due
Admission Decisions
Admission decisions will be sent in March, both electronically and via United States Postal Service.
Forms
Common Letter of Recommendation/Teacher Evaluation Form (Preschool)
Common Letter of Recommendation/Teacher Evaluation Form (Kindergarten)
Letter of Recommendation/Teacher Evaluation Form (Grade One through Six)
Letters of recommendation from current teachers and copies of applicants’ most include current progress reports (if available) are due February 15.
Contact our Director of Enrollment Management
