Made Possible by the Annual Fund
As a school, we budget for areas like professional development, technology, curriculum, and campus improvements. The Annual Fund bolsters these areas. The entirety of the St. Mark's experience is made possible by this crucial initiative.
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CURRICULUM
Curriculum
STEMscopes by Rice University (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)
A textbook and online program that is the fastest growing STEM curriculum in the nation. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, and this program uses a hands-on model to allow students to collaborate with their peers while they learn more in these ever-growing areas.
Holt McDougal Earth Science (6th Grade)
A textbook and online curriculum program that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and open inquiry. This program includes a large variety of labs that bring earth science to life.
Glencoe iScience for Middle School (6th - 8th Grades)
A textbook and online program that seamlessly transitions to the new science standards with a curriculum that promotes inquiry and real-world problem solving with phenomena and hands-on activities.
Everyday Mathematics (Pre-K - 4th Grade)
A comprehensive mathematics program that spirals to reinforce math concepts as students progress from grade to grade.
McGraw Hill My Math (5th Grade)
A textbook and online program that challenges students to explore math through real-world problems.
McGraw Hill Course 1 (6th Grade Math)
A textbook and online program that makes math real for students. Interactive resources, assessments and differentiated resources challenge students as they explore math.
Glencoe Accelerated Pre-Algebra and Geometry (7th Grade)
A textbook and online program that allows students to explore the concepts of pre-algebra and geometry.
Glencoe Algebra (8th Grade)
A textbook and online program that allows students to explore the concepts of pre-algebra and geometry.
Vista Higher Learning "Discurbre" Spanish (7th & 8th Grades)
A textbook that allows students to discover the Spanish language in a way that is meaningful, age-appropriate, and personalized.
History Alive and Social Studies Alive (Kindergarten - 8th Grade Science)
A textbook and online program that creates a multi-faceted learning experience. Lessons begin with a big idea, called an Essential Question, and incorporate graphic note-taking and group work to aid discovery.
Scientific Spelling (3rd & 4th Grade Language Arts)
A supplemental printed resource to support spelling curriculum. Instruction focuses on spelling patterns, helping students to learn strategies for learning how to spell.
Strategies for Writers and Grammar Usage Mechanics (3rd - 8th Grade Language Arts)
A textbook and online program that helps students learn important writing traits while understanding different audiences and genres.
Vocabulary from Classical Roots (5th - 8th Grade Language Arts)
A textbook that helps students learn how to identify and define multisyllabic Greek- and Latin-based words.
Keyboarding without Tears (Kindergarten - 5th Grades)
A web-based program that teaches the fundamentals of typing, computer navigation, and digital citizenship.
Atlast Curriculum Mappiing (All grades and content areas)
A software system that provides vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment between content areas and grade levels, creating a more seamless learning experience throughout a child's journey at St. Mark's.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology
ACAD subscription for vSphere, 3 years (1)
ACAD vSphere 6 Essentials Kit for 3 hosts (1)
Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses (100)
Adonit Stylus (45)
Air Print Printer (1)
Apple Care for all Apple Devices
AppleTVs (16)
Belkin Keyboard Case (45)
Bretford Power Carts (4)
Chromebooks (3)
Copernicus Education Interactive Easels for Early Childhood Classrooms
Dell Laptops for Lower School teachers and office staff (16)
Dell OptiPlex desktops for office staff (6)
Epson 595wi Brightlink Dual Interactive Projector (19)
Google EDU Licenses (3)
High Speed Fiber cable across our campus
iMac 27"(1)
Interactive Projection systems and mobile carts (5)
iPads 6th Generation (60)
iPad 5th Generation (60)
iPad 4th Generation (1)
iPad Air (40)
iPad Air 2 and Cases (63)
iPad Mini and Cases (68)
iPod Nano (1)
LAN Wireless Card (1)
Lenovo Tiny Computer (1)
Lock N Charge Locker (1)
MacBook Air Computers with Cases (21)
MacBook Air for Student Cart (20)
MacBook Pros (15 inch) in our Computer Lab (23)
MacBook Air Laptops for faculty and staff (25)
MacBook Pro with Cases for Faculty and Staff (2)
Magic Mouse (1)
MooreCo Mobile Cart + Side Wing Shelf (1)
NetwoRk Probe and Scan (1)
New Responsive website design
Osmo Kits (10)
PowerEdge R370 Server (1)
USB SuperDrive (2)
Wireless Access Points Major Upgrade
Wireless Keyboard (2)
Professional Development
Professional Development
ACFTL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo
Advanced Training Institute: Admissions Training
Algebra Readiness for All Students, Denver, CO (MS)
American Choir Directors Association Children’s Choir Conductors Retreat
American Council on the Teaching of Foregign Languages Convention & World Languages Expo
Apple Mac OS X Support Essentials (All)
Art League of Houston Summer Art Classes
Association of Middle Level Education Conference
Beginners Pottery
Beginning Teachers Institute (Independent School Association of the Southwest)
Bounce From A Book: Creative Writing Experiences inspired by quality children’s literature (Rice University School Literacy and Culture Project)
Branching Out
Business Officers and Board Chairs Workshop (Independent School Association of the Southwest)
Children - The Next Generation
Classroom Collaboration with Mimio Board
Classroom Management 101
Code.org | Computer Science in Algebra
Columbia Teachers College Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Project Institute
Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop - Implementing Rigorous Coherent Units of Study in Reading and Writing (EL)
Community Wellness Advocate Training - Parent and Teen Focus
Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT)
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)
Conscious Discipline (Texas Association for the Education of Young Children)
Day of Discovery - Social Studies Alive
Debbie Diller Classroom Organization
Designing a 21st Century Learning Experience for Global Learners of the Future
Differentiated Instruction: An Introduction
Division Heads Conference (Independent School Association of the Southwest)
Dr. Jean’s Rock, Rhyme, Write and Read
Dynamic Physical Education with Dr. Robert Pangrazi
Early Childhood Methodist Conference
Education for Social Innovation Online Course (National Association of Independent Schools)
Episcopal Diocese of Texas Annual Council
Flinn Scientific Lab Safety Certification
Follett Institute: Make the Most of Your Destiny Library Manager
Getting More from Your Lesson with Mimio Board
Google Certified Educator Academy
Google Certified Educator Academy Level 1
Google Drive, Step by Step
Grading for Mastery Online Course
Greg Tang Math Intervention
HAIS Admission Directors Annual Summer Workshop
HANDS: Helping Children with Diabetes (Children's Diabetes Foundation)
Handwriting Without Tears Pre-K Readiness and Writing Workshop
Hearst Foundation Evenings for Educators at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Monet Exhibition
I Can Do It Myself!: Supporting Self-Help and Fine Motor Development in Children 3-6 Years Old
iCore - iPad training
Illustrative Mathematics Learning Summer Academy
Independent School Association of the Southwest Division Heads Conference
Independent School Association of the Southwest Workshops and Conferences
International Forum on Language Teaching
Introduction to Responsive Classroom for Educators
Intune Mobile Device Management Training
Invent to Learn Workshop with Gary Stager
Keyboarding Without Tears Educators Workshop
Kid Builders Motor Skills Curriculum
Lausanne Learning Institute Southwest Conference Maker, STEAM, and Real World Learning
Leading Teacher Conference
Learning Without Tears: Pre-K Readiness & Writing Workshop
Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Celtic Spirituality
Love and Logic by Dr. Jim Fay
Magic Flute Teacher Workshop
Making the Classics Rock! (Rice University School Literacy and Culture Project)
Math Centers to Maximize Minutes and Differentiate (Creative Mathematics)
Math Fact Fluency (Creative Mathematics)
Math Games for Texas State Standards (Creative Mathematics)
Metacognative Strategies (Neuhaus Education Center)
Microsoft Excel- Go Beyond the Basics
Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association Choral Evensong Observation (Washington DC)
Multisensory Grammar (Neuhaus Education)
Music Moves Minds with Rice University
National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas Conference
National Art Educators Association Conferences
National Art Educators Association Convention
National Association of Episcopal Schools Conferences
National Conference of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
National Council of Teachers of English National Conferences
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
Neuhaus Education Center, Educator Classes
Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE) National Conference
Organization, Anti-procrastination, and essential compensatory skills for learning differences
Organizing Space, Time, and Resources for Your Best Year Ever in Grades K-8
PGC Basketball Clinic
Pine Crest School Summer Innovation Institute
Pre-K Readiness and Writing Workshop
Presbyterian Weekday Ministries Conference
Project Zero - Artful Thinking and Learning / Visit ISA
Projecting Possibilities for Writers - Designing Units of Study
Reading and Writing Workshop Basics
Reading and Writing Workshop: Basics and Beyond
Reading Readiness (Neuhaus Education Center)
Ready! Set! Grow! Fantastic Futures for Children
Red Cross / CPR / First Aid Instructor/AED Training
Religious Liberty: An American Experience (Houston Baptist University)
Religious Liberty: An American Experiment
Responsive Classroom for Elementary Educators
Rhymers become readers: The importance of nursery rhymes in the first three years (Rice University School Literacy and Culture Project)
Rice OWL (Oral & Written Language) Lab Observation
Rice University Early Learning Summit
Rice University Early Literacy Academy Cohort
Rice University STEM management certification
Ride the STEM Wave
School Literacy and Culture, Rice University Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center)
Scientific Spelling + PLUS (Neuhaus Education Center)
Smithsonian Folkways Certification Course in World Music Pedagogy
Society of Health and Phyiscal Educations America National Convention and Expo
Society of Health and Physical Educators Conference
Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools Biennial Conference
Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools: Early Learning Conference
Staff Development for Educators Conference for Second and Third Grade Teachers
STEM in the Science Classroom (Rice University)
STEMscopes 2.0 (Rice University )
Stories as Standards
Strategies in Action: Reading and Writing Methods and Content
Summer Core Technology Workshop
Summer Institute by for Social and Emotional Learning
Teaching Tolerance, Social Justice Teaching 101
Tech Fest 2014 & 2015 (Second Baptist School)
Tech Tools in the Math Classroom
Testing to Learn Workshop with Annie Murphy Paul
Texas Association of Health, PE, Recreation and Dance Annual Convention
Texas Computer Education Association Campus Technology Specialist Academy
Texas Computer Education Association Convention and Exposition
Texas Computer Education Association: Tots and Technology Conference
Texas Council for Social Studies Conference
Texas High School Athletic Directors Association (THSADA) State Conferences
Texas Instruments / T3 Professional Development Summit
Texas Library Association Annual Conferences
Texas Ministry Conference
Texas Music Educators Association Convention 2015-2017
Texas STEM Conference 2018
The Bill of Rights Institute: Congress and the Constitution
The Building Blocks of Building Blocks
The Enrollment Management Annual Conference
The Houston Administrative Assistants Conference
The Science of How We Learn: Engaging Memory, Motivation, Mindsets, Making and Mastery
Thriving Ministries Initiative (Virginia Theological Seminary)
Total Physical Response Storytelling - new techniques in the Comprehensible Input Language Classroom
TX Computer Education Association Conference
Unexpected Underachievement
What’s New in Children’s Literature
What’s New in Young Adult Literature
What's New in Children's Literature
What's NEW in Children's Literature, and Strategies for Using it in Your Program
Writers in Schools 2nd Annual Teachers, Write
Writers in the Schools Workshops for Educators and Fall Writing Festival
Yearbook Advisor Spring Forum
You Light Up My World Discovery - Early Childhood Conference
Campus Improvements
Campus Improvements
Andrews Religion Classroom Renovations
Classroom & Office Renovations
Covered Walkway to the G Building
COVID-19 Campus Improvements and Upgrades
Directional Signage across campus
FLIK Dining Facility Upgrades
Front Parking Lot Fence
Guest Reception Room Improvements
Gym and Flex Space renovation – over 10,000 square feet
Library Renovation Project
Lower School Library Renovations
Playground Improvements & Renovations
Remediation for Water Damage (Hurricane Harvey)
Security systems Upgrades & Improvements
