WELCOME
Dear Future St. Mark School Families,
Thank you for considering St. Mark School for your child.
We are a Catholic school that welcomes children and families of all faiths who embrace our school’s mission and philosophy. While we pride ourselves on our strong academic programs, our goal is to help our students become active and confident learners who respect themselves, others, and the world around them. Our graduates have the academic and spiritual foundation to become responsible and well informed citizens of the world. St. Mark School is a non-discriminatory school open to all children aged 4.5 through 14.
We encourage you to visit our website at www.stmarkschool.com and our Instagram (@saintmarkvenice) to learn more about our school - both academic and co-curricular programs.
Sincerely,
Tim Bersin Principal, St. Mark School
Enrollment
Faculty & Staff
Student to Teacher
Ratio
Patron
Year Founded
Founded by
Athletics
Sports Leagues
FAST FACTS
168 (2024-2025)
28 (2024-2025)
10:1
Accreditation
Mascot & Slogan
School Colors
Alma Mater
Affiliation
Pastor
Principal
St. Mark the Evangelist
1949
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
20 Teams (11 Boys, 7 Girls, 2 Co-Ed)
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Federal Interscholastic Youth Association (FIYA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)
Lion ~ “The Pride of Venice”
Maroon, Navy & White
“Hail Oh Hail, St, Mark”
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Father Albert van der Woerd
Tim Bersin
FAITH & MISSION
CHURCH FAMILIES - A beloved tradition at St. Mark School, students from each grade year form “Church Families” and attend weekly Mass together providing a sense of connection across grade levels.
LION MASS - St. Mark School Families are invited to attend 10 am Mass on the first Sunday of the month as a school community
ALTAR SERVING - Students who have received their sacraments may serve at the altar for St. Mark masses.
LION TV - Student producers and directors lead our Livestream ministry for our community,
LION CHOIR - Our Choir leads our liturgy each Wednesday and for Lion Mass.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Our music teacher coordinates a Christmas celebration each year to kick off the Christmas season.
THE ATRIUM - A dedicated reflection space and resource center on campus where the St. Mark Community can learn about the intersection of their faith and the world around them.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION (2nd Grade) - Our Catholic second graders make their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion as part of their Religion curriculum.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - The 8th Grade class dramatizes the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus on Holy Thursday.
MEDIA & PERFORMING ARTS
UNLEASHING CREATIVITY.
IGNITING PASSION.
TRANSFORMING STORIES.
AboutOurMedia&PerformingArtsProgram
The Media & Performing Arts Program at St. Mark School creates various opportunities for students to express their creativity, participate in live performances, showcase their talent and learn how to operate high tech music and editing software.
OntheStage
Hands-OnExperience
Student Art Show
Spring Musical
“Lions Got Talent” Show
Christmas Concert
Digital Music Lab with Music Composition Curriculum
Dedicated Music Room with 40 Different Instruments Lion Choir Lion TV
Rock Band Performances
Student produced TV Show (Middle School)
Live Stream Team
100% Student-run Live Stream Production of Masses and School Events (Middle School)
Rock Band After School Program
Dedicated Art Studio
ACADEMICS
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CORE CURRICULUM:
Math (typically one year ahead of standards)
Hands-on Science
Readers/Writers Workshops +
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Publishing Parties
HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION
St. Mark School graduates historically attend the following high schools:
Bishop Montgomery High School
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History/Social Studies
Religion
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Spanish Language Program
Music and Art Education (in dedicated spaces)
Physical Education
1:1 iPad Program in Grades 6-8 | iPad Carts in Grades TK-5
Departmental Middle School Academic Program
ENRICHMENT AND ACTIVITIES:
Participation in CYO & FIYA League Sports
After School Programs & Homework Club
Media & Performing Arts Programs
Music Lab
School Garden & Gardening Club
Lion TV
Student Council (6-8)
Live Stream Team
Lion Olympics
Annual Fall Carnival, Community Movie
Nights & more
STANDARDIZED TESTING
St Mark School uses STAR Renaissance tests to gauge student progress three times per school year.
60% of our students test in the top quartile nationally (76% and above). Based on 2023-24 School Year Data
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ STAR Renaissance Testing benchmark is 10% higher than the LAUSD benchmark.
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OVERNIGHT
FIELD TRIPS
6th Grade:
Outdoor Science Camp (3 Days)
7th Grade:
Catalina Environmental Leadership Camp (3 Days)
8th Grade:
Washington DC & New York City (5 Days)
