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Academics
Experiential Learning Course Registration - Now open!
Course registration for 2023-2024 St. Mark's Saturday fall courses is now open! IV and V Form students will have two weeks to register for their electives. Registration must be completed by Friday, August 11. III and VI Form students will participate in core programming and do not need to enroll. Please review the course guide and contact Jillian Nicks, director of experiential learning, if you have any questions.
Summer Reading
Dear St. Mark’s Families,
We believe strongly in the goal of maintaining intellectual engagement in the summertime. Our standard advice to students is not to preview material and study ahead for upcoming courses. In some cases, it may be necessary to pursue enrichment and reinforce topics covered in the previous year. We hope that all students will prioritize reading widely and pursuing activities rooted in curiosity. Summer is an ideal time for interests that students may not have enough time and space to explore during the school year, and to pick up new ideas and projects. Ultimately, this is the foundation upon which we build a community of lifelong learners.
At St. Mark’s, we are committed to doing the work of creating a more just, global society. Our students are learning every day how to navigate our complex world, and we look forward to unpacking many challenging issues together this fall in thoughtful dialogue. We offer this curated list of required and elective resources to our students to push them to consider how they might contribute to these conversations and also find a selection or two (or 10) to add to their own bookshelves or e-readers this summer. Please note that we do not have an all-school required read this year, but rather a few required selections that align with commonly taught courses—The Global Seminar and U.S. History (all levels).
Here’s to a healthy and productive summer. We wish you happy learning!
Sincerely,
The Academics Office
College Counseling
Dates, Dates, and More Dates!
Class of 2025 (V Form) - Reminder: the Standardized Testing webinar with Academic Approach is on August 14. Information and registration information can be found here.
Class of 2024 (VI Form) - As you plan for the fall, please note that the Saturday class schedule for VI Formers will be slightly different from other forms. So that we can best support students’ application timeline, we will hold class on September 23. Alternatively, our November 11 (Groton Day) class will be optional.
Class of 2024 (VI Form) Parent and Guardian Zoom - On Wednesday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. We will preview the fall term for VI Formers and discuss our policies, procedures, and processes to ensure a calm fall for all. Zoom link to follow.
Class of 2025 (V Form) and 2026 (IV Form) - The PSAT will be offered on Tuesday, October 17. Please note that October 17 is the final day of the Fall Break; classes will not be in session. October 17 is the only day we could offer the PSAT that would not interfere with a St. Mark’s class day or Family Weekend.
Business Office
E&R - The Campus Laundry Service
For the 2023-2024 academic year, E&R – The Campus Laundry, which is proudly celebrating over 100 years in service and over 15 years at St. Mark’s School, will once again partner with the School to provide professional laundry services to all interested students.
E&R offers three efficient and practical programs: Premium Plan, Look Sharp Plan (the most popular), and Just the Basics Plan. All plans include weekly cleaning of personal bed and bath linens.
Let E&R provide your student with 80 to 100 valuable extra hours each school year with its weekly on-campus laundry and dry-cleaning service. We recommend that you consider one of E&R’s plans, which are currently available at discounted rates. Additional details are provided in this brochure or go to www.thecampuslaundry.com. E&R makes it easy to register your student via their website or by calling 800.243.7789. Register before August 15, 2023, for their early registration discount.
Over the years, E&R – The Campus Laundry has demonstrated a proven track record of providing reliable, professional, and top-quality service to our students, so they can make the most of their time on campus.
Health Services
Reminder: Health & Insurance Forms were Due on July 1
In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete both the Health Form and Insurance Form packets ASAP.
Health Forms:
If you have any questions over the summer regarding the Health Forms Packet, please email Leslie Dowst, School Nurse, at lesliedowst@stmarksschool.org. All forms need to be returned via email to lesliedowst@stmarksschool.org or faxed to 508.786.6010.
Insurance Forms:
New this year: Insurance enrollment and payment can now be completed online at this link.
If you have any questions regarding the Insurance Forms Packet, please email Brian Pontius at brianpontius@stmarksschool.org.
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