My child was enrolled in kindergarden with Ms. Gordon, she is wonderful! But, I too agree that after kindergarden it all goes downhill after that. Some of the teachers not all of them are very unapproachable and not in touch with parents regarding their children. Academically, the level of work is alright.
... Read more There should be classess for children who are a little more advanced than other children. Read less
This is the 2nd year my granddaughter will be attending this school she is now in the kindergarden. Her preschool education was outstanding. The teachers are great, they are patient, caring. Her manners, family values were enhanced a great deal. Academically she soared as a pre-schooler, which has
... Read more made here ready to take on kindergarden. Keep up the good work! Read less
Posted by a other on 09/11/08
I think the school provides a safe caring environment for children however they lack good teachers. The kindergarten teacher Ms. Gordon is the best, she prepares your child for the higher grades but the teachers in the higher grades do nothing to keep it going. Alot of parents hear about St Marks
... Read more when they child are about to enter kindergarten. They enroll them for kindergarten and once kindergarten is over they transfer them to other schools. It is known by parents in the neighborhood and beyond that St marks is only good for Kindergarten after that it is downhill. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/15/08
The teachers are patient and caring. They are very social and in touch with the parents. Communication is never a problem and they are willing to work with you.
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
Due to the poor quality of public schools in the harlem area, I could not put my child in the district schools. Although this school is located in Harlem, it is private and they provide the basic educational needs. The class sizes are small and orderly. However, I do feel that they could raise the level
... Read more of academics up, so that these children would be exposed to more than just the basic education. Compared with other non-urban catholic schools, this school is behind academically, but it does surpass the public schools. There are no extracurricular activities that the students can join. Parent involvement is pretty good when it comes to activites and school events. If you want your child to be in a safe environment; and get a basic education, this school is pretty good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
St Marks has one class per grade with about 30 students in a class--1 teacher, 1 assistant. My child began attending St Mark's in kindergarten. Ms Gordon, the kindergarten teacher has a real gift and is absolutely the best teacher I have ever encountered! It is because of her foundation I believe my
... Read more child is still getting good grades two years later. The school has no parent association and doesn't encourage parent input. I am very pleased with my childs academic ability (especially reading, math, science). The school has a music and art period, but the lack of other extracurricular and organized activities in the afterschool really bothers me. Read less
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New York schools — St Mark The Evangelist School is located at 55 W 138th St, New York NY 10037. 55 W 138th St is in the East Harlem neighborhood and 10037 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for St Mark The Evangelist School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. St Mark The Evangelist School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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