About St. Mark School and our Mission Statement
St. Mark School is a vital faith and academic community founded in 1889 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, as part of the larger parish community of Saint Mark Catholic Church. St. Mark currently enrolls students from Pre-School through the 8th grade.

The School's Educational Program

St. Mark School strives to provide the best spiritual and academic foundation for its students. Various activities help students to grow in both of these areas.

Philosophy

St. Mark School, a Roman Catholic grade school, guides its students to the realization that responsibility towards God, neighbor, and self comes with the attainment of knowledge. The faculty supports the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of the students. Within each subject area, instructors call the students to perceive, organize, inquire, communicate, and respond to age-appropriate lessons using critical thinking skills. Saint Mark School strives to nurture the achievement of each student and to encourage the development of his or her God-given talents.

Mission

It is the mission of Saint Mark School to provide a superior education based on the teaching of Jesus through His Church. This mission is accomplished by striving to instill Christian values and service, personal responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and strong academic performance.

St Mark History (ppt)

About Our School

  • Average Class Size

    • Pre-School 3yr approx. 15 students
    Pre-School 4yr approx. 18 students
    Grades K-2 approx. 23 (K and Grade 1 have classroom aides)
    Grades 3-5 approx. 26 students
    Grades 6-8 approx. 24 students
    (figures are based upon current enrollment).

  • Total Enrollment in 2006-2007 apporoximately 576

  • Teachers: 39

  • Teaching Assistants: 7

  • Additional Staff Support
    Full-Time Nurse
    Part-Time Guidance Counselor

  • Average faculty teaching experience: 17 years

  • Average faculty tenure at St. Mark: 7 years

  • Faculty holding Bachelor's Degree: 97%

  • Faculty holding Master's Degree: 45%

  • Faculty working towards Master's Degree: 38%

  • School Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Before Care is available from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
    After Care is available from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

  • Accreditation - St. Mark School is approved by the
    Maryland Department of Education
    We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
    And accredited through the Office of the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools of Baltimore.