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Altadena, CA
Saint Mark's School
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neighborhood: East Altadena · Telephone: (626) 798-8858 · Website: www.saint-marks.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 66 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Established | 1960 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 10 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 75% |
| - Masters | 13% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Located close to public transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Pick up of students later than 6:00 pm is strongly discouraged. $15.00 per child for each 15 minutes of delay is due immediately to the staff person on duty. Repeated late pick-ups will result in withdrawal of Day Care privileges.
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room | |
| Library |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
California Association Independent School (CAIS); Commission on School of the Episcopal Diocese of L.A. |
Other Memberships
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CAIS; NAIS; all faculty and staff are members of NAEYC |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
"Educating the whole child" is the school's philosophy and Saint Mark's truly lives up to its lofty mission. It's a school and church community with heart and soul. We couldn't ask for a more loving or caring community of teachers, staff and families.
Parent #2
This school has a developmental program, which I appreciate. Very energetic, warm teachers which my child admires. Unique materials that are engaging. Preschool classrooms are a bit small.
Parent #3
It's a great community, but the school is very expensive.
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