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Getting Ready Website
As a reminder, our Getting Ready site will direct you toward everything you need to know about getting ready for the 2023-2024 school year at St. Mark’s.
Dean of Students Office
Family Information Form (FIF) Sent on August 22
The Family Information Form (FIF) was sent electronically to all families on Tuesday, August 22. Please be on the lookout for this. It contains important information and provides the School with all of the appropriate permission forms and contact information for your family. It is required that all families complete the FIF by Friday, September 1.
If you have any questions about the documents or related school policies please contact the Dean of Students' Office at deansoffice@stmarksschool.org.
If you have technical issues filling out the form please contact the St. Mark’s Helpdesk at helpdesk@stmarksschool.org.
Move-In and Orientation Dates
Sept 4 - Student Leaders Arrive (Requires Approval)
Sept 5 - Fall Varsity Athletes Arrive for Preseason (Requires Invitation)
Sept 6 - New Students Arrive
Sept 6-10 - New Student Orientation
Sept 7 - Returning International Students Arrive (requires Approval)
Sept 8 - Returning Students Arrive
Sept 9-10 - Community Weekend
Printable Welcome Week Schedules:
View the registration and orientation map at this link.
As you prepare to return to campus this September, please review the arrival schedule above and plan to return on your scheduled arrival date. All students were asked to fill out the “2023 Arrival and Early/Late Arrival” form via email. If you and your student are requesting early or late arrival, you may do so through the arrival form. Health Forms and the Family Information Form should be submitted prior to arrival on campus.
Item Pickup from OnDemand Storage
Boarding students who stored belongings with OnDemand storage have two options for item pickup. For a flat fee of $50 per student, families can schedule in-room item delivery with OnDemand. This can be done through the OnDemand website; families can leave the room number blank as the dean’s office will share room numbers with OnDemand for families opting in. Alternatively, items can be picked up from Benson Gymnasium by students and their families for no additional charge.
Boarding Room Reminders
Boarding students and their families are encouraged to read the Boarding Student Information section of the Student Handbook, which begins on page 44. Prior to moving in, please review the sections on fire safety, prohibited items, furniture, refrigerators, and room decoration and care. Questions about residential life and policies can be directed to Maggie Caron.
2023-2024 Student Handbook Now Live
The 2023-2024 Student Handbook is now live. You can view the document here.
Academics
Academic Schedules Available Friday, August 25
The Academics Office is excited to announce that 2023-2024 academic schedules will be available on Blackbaud on Friday, August 25. If you have any questions or concerns about your schedule, please contact caseybates@stmarksschool.org. Requests to add or drop a course should wait until the add/drop period, which will run from September 11 through September 22. Please keep in mind that we do not make schedule changes to accommodate a student’s preference to have a certain teacher or free period. More information about the add/drop period will be available as we get closer to the first day of classes.
Global Citizenship
2023-2024 Global Travel Opportunities
We have a robust set of Global Travel Opportunities this coming year. Please be sure to pick up a copy of the Global Opportunities Guide at registration! As always feel free to reach out with any questions.
Technology
Bring Your Own Device
To ensure that all students have equitable access to the tools they need to pursue their studies, St. Mark’s requires each student to have a laptop computer—either a Mac or a Windows PC. Chromebooks and tablet devices are not sufficient as they do not support some desktop applications used in our classes. By ensuring that all students have comparable devices, the school better supports instruction in the classroom, allowing faculty to plan for predictable and reliable access to technological tools throughout the curriculum.
Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Microsoft 365 Installation
St. Mark's offers access to both Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365. Students may use either.
Athletics
Athletics Sign-Up and Varsity Preseason
Athletic Sign-Up
As a reminder, all new and returning students need to select this link for the athletic sign-up. Please read through the options very carefully as you sign up.
When you arrive at St. Mark’s this September, you will have a chance to confirm your fall, winter, and spring sports sign-up. If you have changed your mind or want to discuss your options further, you will have an opportunity to do that at new student registration.
Varsity Preseason
Varsity preseason, beginning Tuesday, September 5, is by invitation only. Preseason is open to those students who have the experience and potential to earn a spot on a varsity team. Students must be invited by the head varsity coach to attend preseason. Please refer to the email invitation sent in late June for more information on preseason.
College Counseling
Dates, Dates, and More Dates!
Class of 2024 (VI Form) - As you plan for the fall, please note that the Saturday class schedule for VI Formers will be slightly different from other forms. So that we can best support students’ application timeline, we will hold class on September 23. Alternatively, our November 11 (Groton Day) class will be optional.
Class of 2024 (VI Form): Parent and Guardian Zoom - On Wednesday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. We will preview the fall term for VI Formers and discuss our policies, procedures, and processes to ensure a calm fall for all. Zoom Link: https://stmarksschool.zoom.us/j/94765973772
Class of 2025 Parents and Guardians: SAT and ACT Prep Classes -
Registration for SAT and ACT Prep Classes for the Fall is now available. Please select this link for further information and registration details. Registration deadline for the fall classes is Sunday, September 17.
Class of 2025 (V Form) and 2026 (IV Form): PSAT Offered Only on Tuesday, October 17 - The PSAT will be offered on Tuesday, October 17. Please note that October 17 is the final day of the Fall Break; classes will not be in session. October 17 is the only day we could offer the PSAT that would not interfere with a St. Mark’s class day or Family Weekend. All students are automatically registered.
Parents' Association
New Parent Reception, September 6
We would like to warmly invite all new parents and guardians to please join us for an intimate reception at the home of Head of School John C. Warren ’74 and Dr. Laura Appell-Warren on September 6, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This reception will welcome new parents and guardians to the St. Mark’s community and is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with other new families. We hope you will join us! A shuttle bus service will be available.
Speaker Series for Parents #1: Understanding the Student Experience
Our very first speaker series for parents and guardians will take place on Tuesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. We will celebrate the arrival of our students on campus and discuss what they will experience in their first few weeks. Head of School John C. Warren ’74 and Parents’ Association Chairs Marisa and Robert Randazzo ’88, P ’24 will begin the presentation. Deans and other administrative leaders will join the discussion. There will be time for a parent Q&A as well. Register here.
Boston Regional Reception, September 28
Head of School John C. Warren ’74 invites you to gather with alumni and parents for an evening reception at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on September 28 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Advancement Office or call 508.786.6279. Register here.
Save the Date: Family Weekend is October 13–14
Parents and guardians, please join us for Family Weekend! Registration information and details about the weekend's programs, advisor, and college counseling conferences, and transportation to away games will follow in the coming weeks.
Health Services
Reminder: Health and Insurance Forms were Due on July 1
In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete both the Health Form and Insurance Form packets ASAP. As a reminder, students cannot come to campus until these are submitted.
Health Forms:
Insurance Forms:
New this year: Insurance enrollment and payment can now be completed online at this link.
If you have any questions regarding the health or insurance forms, please email Leslie Dowst, School Nurse, at lesliedowst@stmarksschool.org. All forms need to be returned via email to lesliedowst@stmarksschool.org or faxed to 508.786.6010.
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