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Kel C.

Words cannot describe how blessed we feel to find this school. We were skeptical about religious private schools when we were nervously shopping for preschools as overprotective first time parents who took years to conceive. We toured about a dozen preschools since our firstborn was still in my belly, ranging from downtown LA where we worked to the east side. We decided on St Mark's because it is the only school that didn't give me the gut feeling that they just want to make money. It was also the only school we toured where the preschool kids looked so happy. I recalled a couple of kids even tried to hug my very pregnant belly when they saw me seating in the back observing the class. This was pre-covid time of course. First of all, this is NOT a for profit private school. They really care about the quality of education and the overall well being of children. Based on personal experience, the educators here always try to do what's best for the kids instead of what's best for themselves or the parents (even if it means risking offending the parents). I have many personal stories I can share where the preschool teachers have forever earned my respect in situations where they risked their own interest to do what's best for my kid. Simply put, they don't kiss your ass and give you lip service to interfere with what's in your kids' best interest. Yes, they truly care about your kids and what they will become in life later on. Second, leadership leadership leadership! The school (both the elementary school and preschool) are led by great leaders. I'm not a natural leader myself, so I respect those who can lead. The people in charge here are also receptive to listen to feedbacks, unlike what I have heard from parents from public schools. There is a very low turnover rate from what I have observed. Pretty much most here have worked at St Mark's long term (many for decades). It is also not uncommon to hear from current teachers and staff that their own kids have graduated from St Mark's. This should tell you a lot about the leadership and environment here. PRESCHOOL: I was skeptical at how academic it is, as I was looking at play-based and outdoor preschools. I almost decided not to send my kid here because I worried about burdening my then two years old with excessive learning. I'm glad I didn't give up my spot. The staff here makes learning fun at a a young age to stimulate their curious minds. My then toddler quickly learned the alphabets, numbers, colors, days of the week, months of the year on songs from singing. By the time he was 4 and after two years of St Mark's he had became a little learning machine who is excited about learning and thinks learning is fun. Not to mention they only hire good people. Most if not all teachers/aides here have worked long term (some for decades) and have sent their own kids here. This should tell you a lot about the organization if staff remain the same over the years and people come back to work after their own kids graduated from St Mark's. Note that covid has made it a little more difficult for preschoolers for a wide variety of reasons. So if your kid is starting preschool during covid time (which my youngest is), do expect longer adjustment period. This will be true no matter where you go. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Two words, respect and leadership. My oldest who is 6 came home telling me just this week that he was excited to start his leadership class. He said the leadership class will teach him to become leaders, learn to help others and be kind. He is only 6, and they got him and his friends excited about learning to become leaders! How amazing is that. Not to mention my kid is an introvert. If you want your kids to become well rounded individuals who will always try to do the right thing, respect others, enjoy learning, and have a desire to lead, this is the place for you. If you prefer to shelter your kids, this may not be the place for your family. But if you care about your kids becoming decent human beings, you can't go wrong coming here. I've also read the negative reviews posted below. It's unfortunate, but I have personally experienced a totally different experience. I have personally interacted with the teachers/staff being criticized in the negative posts over the past few years, and I respectfully disagree with the posters. I respect everyone here at St Marks including all the teachers, aides and even the preschool cook. They are pretty strict about who they let in (hiring wise) and it's really a family environment where everyone supports one another. I would recommend this school to anyone who values respect and decency.

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The best school in the neighborhood! My two kids go here in this private school and it it worth every penny.

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