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We are a Bay Area independent school community founded on diversity, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. At Mark Day School, each student, faculty and staff member, and parent and guardian is known. There are many ways we celebrate individuality, honor differences, and come together, from twice-weekly all-school assemblies to Kindergarten and 8th grade buddies to parent/guardian gatherings. Learn more about our community from the people who know it best.
I greet my 5th graders at the classroom door each morning with a handshake so they feel seen and welcome; their eagerness to learn fills me with energy for my day. Mark Day is a place that nourishes my intellectual curiosity, professional aspirations, and love of learning in community with others.
Our sons have been able to explore their fullest potential in and out of the classroom at Mark Day School. From Kindergarten to the 8th grade, they have been supported in becoming confident thinkers and community members who are ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Mark Day School provided a supportive, warm community focused on the joy of learning. I value my connections with teachers and peers at Mark Day and attribute much of who I am today to the school!
We feel so lucky to have landed at Mark Day School when our children entered their middle school years. The educational experience is so thoughtful and purposeful - the school sets a high academic bar, but equips students with the full agency and constant support to meet it.
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Amphitheater & Quad
Located in the heart of our campus, our amphitheater and quad are gathering places for our whole community, whether it's twice-weekly morning assembly, recess, or group collaboration.
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Learning Commons
Our two-story Learning Commons houses thousands of books for grades K-8. Its where students learn though storytelling, conduct research using databases, meet published authors, and gather for quiet activities like knitting and puzzles.
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Creativity Lab
In the Creativity Lab, a "cognitive playground" which was inspired by the MIT Media Lab, students are encouraged to bring their imaginations to life. They learn how to safely use a variety of machinery and equipment, learn how to code and design, start over and persevere.
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Digital Media Lab
In the Digital Media Lab, students learn how to use professional equipment and programming such as stage lighting, Adobe Illustrator, iMovie, and more to produce digital creations.
What’s Happening?
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For Mark Day School students, language learning extends far beyond vocabulary and verb conjugation. It encompasses developing cross-cultural literacy: understanding different cultures, communicating across cultural boundaries, and forming meaningful relationships with people whose life experiences differ significantly from their own.
In November 2024, we began a new Pilot Geometry Program for current 8th graders. The course represents an expansion of our commitment to challenging all students, including in mathematics, and is offered in addition to the final year of the two-year algebra program that all 7th and 8th graders complete.
The cyclical nature of gratitude magnifies its positive effects, allowing us to forge stronger relationships grounded in kindness and compassion. This mindset is valuable for everyone—both children and adults. Learn about the benefits of fostering a gratitude practice with your child.