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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
Contact Info
Saint Mark's School
1050 East Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA
91001
www.saint-marks.org
Tel:
(626) 798-8858
Fax:
(626) 798-4180
Director:
Mrs. Annella Lewis
annellal@saint-marks.org
Admissions Director:
Mrs. Joscelle Shen
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our preschool program is designed to provide a friendly, nurturing atmosphere of acceptance, to inspire confidence and a positive self-image. The staff interacts with the children from a developmental...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children spend part of the morning engaged in self-directed play, with a teacher-directed activity as one of the choices. These projects are usually tied in with the current theme of classroom. Th...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:45am - 12:00pm | |
| Wed 8:45am - 12:00pm | |
| Fri 8:45am - 12:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $4,910/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 66 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Optional extended care until 6:00 pm.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), from 12 months before the year a child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
| Application Information | $65.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, members of st. mark's church, children of alumni |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St Mark's
- Chandler
- Mayfield
- Westridge
- Pasadena Christian School St. Philip's Schoo
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