FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions

When is the first day of school? Are there other important dates?

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Lower School: New Parent Orientation

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Lower School: Meet Your Teacher Munnerlyn Campus: New Student Orientation

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

First day of school for all students, all campuses

Where do I find information online?

My ESJ is our password-protected portal on the Episcopal website (esj.org/myesj) where we store and communicate information intended only for current Episcopal parents, students, faculty, and staff.

When are student health forms due?

All student health data must be completed and submitted through Magnus Health System by August 1. Please schedule doctor appointments early to ensure forms are complete prior to this date. Parents can access Magnus via the New Parent Portal on My ESJ.

How does my child schedule their courses (Middle and Upper School)?

Middle and Upper School parents will receive a “next steps” email following enrollment detailing the course placement and selection process.

When will student schedules and advisory/homeroom assignments be available?

Lower School homeroom assignments will be posted on My ESJ just before the start of school. Parents will receive an email notification when homeroom assignments are posted.

Middle and Upper School advisory and schedules will also be posted on My ESJ just before the start of school.

Are there summer learning requirements for students?

Summer learning is recommended for rising ELP 1 - grade 2 students and required for students in grades 3 through 12. Grade-specific lists will be shared via My ESJ in early summer. Simply login and select the grade(s) pertaining to your child(ren).

Summer reading books are available from online retailers, and for Middle and Upper School students, at the Campus Store located on Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus.

What is the student dress code?

Dress code policies for each academic division are outlined in the respective handbooks located on My ESJ.

What options are there to participate in athletics?

Lower School students participate in competitive athletics beginning in the third grade as part of the North Florida Independent School Athletic Conference (NFISAC).

Middle and Upper School students are able to participate in any of the 19 sports offered on the Munnerlyn Campus. Middle School sports are no-cut while Upper School sports offer at least one no-cut sport each season. Prior to participating on a team, students must submit the required FHSAA forms through Magnus. Check the Episcopal Insider (weekly parent email on Fridays) and the Dean’s Details (weekly student email on weekends) for dates and times for team tryout information.

How do I register my Lower School child for after school activities?

Sign-ups for after school activities are offered three times a school year via email and in the Episcopal Insider email via a link to My ESJ.

How does my student get involved in clubs and activities on the Munnerlyn Campus?

The Munnerlyn Campus offers more than 100 on-campus student groups and organizations. Student groups are activity, interest, or community service based and allow Middle and Upper School students to develop personally while building relationships with others. Students should attend the student groups fair in the fall to find a good fit for their personal needs and interests.

Does my child need school supplies?

Early Learning Program and Pre-K supply lists are available in My ESJ. Kindergarten - fifth grade school supplies are included in tuition.

Middle and Upper School students may purchase textbooks and supplies from the Campus Store.

An email about pre-ordering textbooks from the Campus Store will be sent in early summer. Supply lists for Middle School will be posted in My ESJ and available through the Campus Store.

Upper School teachers will communicate supply needs the first week of school.