Saint Mark Catholic School Profile 2007 - 2008
    Saint Mark Catholic School leads the way in expansion for the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools into North Mecklenburg County. Saint Mark opened in August 2003. The campus serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade.This beautiful new facility contains a chapel, media center, gym, cafeteria, and labs for computers, science, music and art classes.      

Student Enrollment

Grades: K thru 8

Total: 698

Girls: 341 Boys: 353

Student to Teacher Ratio: 24:1

      

Faculty

Principal

Assistant Principal

39 Full-time Teachers

7 Part-time Teachers

12 Teacher Assistants

2 Counselor

2 Learning Support

1 Full-time School Nurse
 
 

Areas of Study

All students receive instruction in Religious Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Physical Education.

Expanded Programs
with Specialist Instructors

Computer
Art
Music
Band (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades)
Dance
Spanish
Counseling
Library
Learning Support Program for students with identified needs
Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee)

     

School Year

The MACS elementary school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks, each with 4 1/2 week interim reporting periods. and 9 week reporting periods.

A school day is from 8:15 am until 2:45 pm. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00 am daily.

An after-school enrichment program is offered from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on school days. Registration is required and space is limited. There is a fee for this program. After school care is not available on early dismissal days.

 
 
 

Clubs and Activities

Student Council
Yearbook
Junior Achievement
Accelerated Reader
Art Club
Math Superstars
Math Club
Math Counts
Student Newspaper
DARE
Chess Club
Scouts - Boy/Girl
Kids In Touch
Safety Patrol
Spanish Club

      

Parent Organizations

Parent-Teacher Organization PTO
Athletic Association
Moms In Touch
School Liaison Team

School Traditions

Spelling Bees
Field Day
Geography Bee
Book Fair
Catholic Schools Week
Bingo
May Crowning
Diabetes Walk
Trivia Night
Carols in the Courtyard
Living Rosary

     

Athletics

Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Golf
Cross Country
Tennis
Softball/Baseball
Cheerleading