Lower School
Learn More about Life in Lower School
At St. Mark's, Lower School is for students who are in 1st through 4th Grade!
1st Grade
Focused learning | Hands-on learning centers | Independence | Listening and speaking skills | Active participation
2nd Grade
Power to make choices | Ownership of learning | Build upon foundational skills | Collaboration | Responsibility
3rd Grade
Self-management skills | Community of learners | Receive grades for the first time | Higher-order thinking | Critical thinking skills
4th Grade
Understanding of self | Real-world application | Evaluating work of self and others | Gaining independence | Learning to advocate for self