Admission

Deciding on a school for your child is one of life’s major decisions, and one that must be made with great care and consideration. No one can argue that the central premise of Brain Development Research is that the early years are critical and pivotal for any child. This in essence means that we must provide as much innovative and cutting edge approaches in our methods of teaching.  But it also means that we should integrate innovation with time honored theories of teaching.

As you contemplate registering/re-registering your child at St. Mark’s Day School, be aware that there are a number of theoretical frameworks that influence our vision for this school. For example, we are launching a partnership with UCLA that will focus on “Classroom Walk Through”. This is a developing theory that examines the atmosphere and vitality of the classroom as a learning environment. It provides support for teachers and students in understanding the dynamics of teacher-student relationships.

 Here are a few favorable results and several significant changes that we are proud of.  These are intended to enhance the overall quality of our school.:

Four offers to the Specialized Public High Schools.

Increased percentage of passes in the State Exams.

Stronger student leadership as demonstrated in Prefects, Class Monitors and Safety Patrol.

The Academic standard of the school is constantly evaluated.

Student deficiencies are caught earlier.

More efficient ways of communicating with families. Read More

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Attendance Policy

• The school gate opens at 7:45 a.m. Only students who are enrolled in early Morning Drop-Off will he allowed to enter the compound before that time. Students will assemble in the courtyard or auditorium between 7:45 am, to 8:00 am. At 8:00 am, they will line up quietly, according to their grades. They would be picked up by their teachers at 8:10 am. Students who arrive after 8:15 am are considered late, and will be required to participate in morning prayers in the auditorium. However, those students will be permitted to go to their classes before Silent Sustained Reading which begins at 8:30 a. Students who arrive after 8:30 am, will he marked late and will not he permitted to go to their classrooms until 8:50 am, after the first period. Please note that lateness will affect your child's school record.

• Students are expected to be at school before the morning assembly, which begins at 8:15 a.m. and before the attendance register is marked. Any student who arrives after 8:15 a.m. is deemed late.

• Regular attendance is required of all students. A student who attends infrequently, risks academic failure as well as promotion to the next grade.

• If a student is ill or absent from school for any reason, the parent is required to call the school before 8:30 am, and a written note sent upon the student's return to school. If a student is ill and out of school for three or more days, a doctor's note is required upon the student's return,

• Students may not leave school without written permission before dismissal, If a student has to leave school before 2:40 p.m., that student must he signed out at the front office by his/her parent or authorized adult.

• During the cold or rainy weather, dismissal will take place in the auditorium. Only students who walk home by themselves will he permitted to exit the building. Students who are picked up by their parents must remain inside the auditorium until their parents come to get them. If a child chooses to go outside to check for his/her parent, that student will not be permitted to re-enter the building, having left the supervision of the teacher. This is a safety measure.

• It is the primary responsibility of the parents to notify the school when a child is absent.

Tuition

The tuition for the year will be $4,850.00 for Nursery to Grade 8.

There is a payment plan of eleven installments (for a total payment of $4,850.00).