Our children have attended this school for five years and have had the benefit of an excellent education. Low teacher-student ratios and an emphasis on both core subjects as well as computer, art, science, phicical ed. and music helps to educate the whole child. The teaching staff is highly professional
... Read more and committed to getting the best from their students. The administration and board are the weak links in the school- they have made every effort over the last 5 years to hide the fact that the school offers the sanctuary of an Episcopal chapel and Chaplain (welcoming all) and an outstanding Chapel Program that teaches world religions, spirituality and religious tolerance. Some at the top seem to think the school's connection with the Episcopal Church is a liability, so they removed any religious references from the school crest and name. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
I love that this isn't a 'rich kid' school. The head of school, the teachers, staff and student body wants to be have diversity. They enrich every student. It is about giving your child a great education with amazing opportunities without being stuffy or elitist. Your insecure and it is your issue if
... Read more you think otherwise. In these economic times the school has the highest enrollment in the history of the school! No teachers have been let go!! Waterford and other schools are struggling to keep teachers and pay them what they are worth. Thank you for the respect Rowland Hall! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
I attended Rowland Hall for high school and enjoyed the experience immensely. I learned two life lessons there that I only truly realized once leaving school. The first is, academically, I was more prepared for college than almost all other friends I'd made while attending my first year. I was prepared
... Read more not only for the way college is structured, and for the complexity of the materials covered. I actually felt that I wasted time almost, as the first year was basically a long review of what I'd studied all the way back to sophomore, even freshman year. The second lesson I learned, was about myself. Rowland Hall was an enriching experience from the friends I made and teachers I had, to what I learned about myself as a person and with regard to my interests. It was an amazing experience. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/14/09
I have attended Rowland Hall since freshman year and have enjoyed every bit of it. For skeptical parents, Rowland Hall is as hard and challenging as your child makes it. I'm a senior right now and will graduate with 6 AP credits. The work load steadily increases from freshman to senior year and I can
... Read more attest to spending many late nights working on projects and doing homework. The whole system is meant to prepare your child for college and from what I cant tell, after talking to friends returning from college, it works. The college councilors are some of the best in the country and each year, many of the students get accepted to IV League's and other elite schools, myself included. The sports are very competitive for a small school and hard to match in 2A. The teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, and always there to help. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/13/09
I have now been at Rowland Hall-St. Mark's school for one year and I could not be more satisfied. I realize what a privilege it is to be going to a school where everyone truly cares about you. The headmaster holds breakfasts and lunches to help incorporate new students, and to understand how they feel
... Read more and what their opinions are. The teachers truly care about our progress as students, and they couldn't be more understanding! Although the school can be challenging, I realize that it is preparing us for a great future and we are so fortunate to go this school. I would highly recommend this school to anyone that is aspires to achieve a tremendous education and work hard. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/04/08
The teachers are fantastic, and the class sizes are small. Everyone is very nice and polite, it is the best school I have ever been to.
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Posted by a student on 12/13/07
The buildings and layout are very nice. My children have been to both public and private schools (my children have attended RHSM for three years). Public schools are much better for social skills and we're disappointed in the academics at RHSM, perhaps our expectations were too high. But the prices
... Read more they charge are so high that you think you will get the best - not so. RHSM needs to focus on social skills with children as well as faculty. In our experience, RHSM School needs more consistent discipline. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/07
RHSM is a great school for those children who fit in the box. If your child does not, however, there is little support.
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/07
RH has such potential... but too much emphasis seems to be on Mercedes, BMW's and designer clothing. Less emphasis seems to be on teaching these mostly wealthy children respect and the importance of academia.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
My son has attended for two years and loves the school. Teachers-student ratio is low (1 to 18 for fourth grade), and the teachers in each grade work together to present the same curriculum. General academic subjects are well-organized and seem to be at a mid-high level of expectation. Included in
... Read more the curriculum are specialty classes - art, science, chess, chapel, and music - all taught by very qualified teachers. My son loves all the specialty classes. During the winter, the whole school participates in Winter Sports, when kids choose from skiing, swimming, tennis and more activities which they do for six weeks. Parental involvement seems to be good. There is a core group of volunteers and even the working parents seem to attend performances, etc. Community service is encouraged through school sponsored opportunities (e.g., volunteer at the food bank or with Habitat for Humanity). Just a great school! Read less
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Salt Lake Cty schools — Rowland Hall - St Marks School is located at 720 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake Cty UT 84108. 720 Guardsman Way is in the 84108 ZIP code in Salt Lake Cty, UT Rowland Hall - St Marks School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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