Education > Lower School
We believe students learn best through active learning and positive reinforcement.
Our teachers use a multi-sensory, evidence-based curriculum that goes beyond standards. We assess and appreciate each child's strengths, challenges, individual interests and gifts.
Small group instruction, with one lead teacher and one assistant teacher, allows students to strengthen reading skills and encourages each child to become an independent, respectful, and productive member of the school community.
Student to teacher ratio
Years of Spanish
Acre waterfront campus
in the heart of Fort Lauderdale
Saint Mark’s provides a safe and loving environment every day and to me that is priceless. Our children thrived at Saint Mark’s, and we are truly thankful for all the teachers and administrators that helped mold them into the individuals they are today.
Carrie Tidwell, parent of 2 Alums
The quality of teachers and families is what separates Saint Mark’s from any other school. The education is first class – where our children are pushed to reach their fullest potential, think “outside the box” and learn to become good citizens.
Lucia Roppolo, Saint Mark’s parent
Education > Lower SCHOOL
Each child. Each day.
Our lower school provides a supportive community and a sense of belonging that helps children master reading, writing, mathematics and social-emotional skills. Our students are very proud to be Saint Mark's Lions!
Our curriculum is thorough, rigorous and rooted in best practices. Classroom instruction is student-centered, project-based and personalized. Our students explore information, make meaningful connections and solve problems both collaboratively and independently.
We celebrate successes and perseverance. Saint Mark's is a safe place to fail, learn and try again. These essential life skills and habits begin in Lower School, continue through Middle School and benefit students well after their time at Saint Mark's ends. We are developing our future leaders!
Graduates accepted
top choice high school
Enrichments
(Spanish, STEM, Music, Art, PE., Media Center, Computers, Religion and Chapel)
Faculty with Masters or above
Saint Mark's has a 90-minute literacy block that focuses on goals for each student's individual reading needs.
Featuring: Stephanie Russo-Bishoff, Head of Lower School
Students have the opportunity to take on leadership in many forms at Saint Mark’s – from Student Council, to being an athletic team captain to reading in chapel in front of the entire school - leadership skills are a part of the daily fabric of Saint Mark’s.
Faculty
Our teachers are masters of their craft and love what they do. This translates into a warm, nurturing classroom where your child is recognized for his or her uniqueness. Our teachers encourage their students to find their voice and the confidence that follows. Highly trained teachers instill empathy, compassion and help students develop social and emotional skills, creating a truly safe community of learners.
