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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.
My students exceed my expectations, especially when they demonstrate how much they care about learning about my culture and the Spanish language. I’ve experienced a “learning exchange” at our school because I learn from students and colleagues on a daily basis.
I’ve loved the 9 years my kids (and family) have spent at Mark Day. I’m grateful that my kids have gotten the best possible education in a caring and fun environment and I’ll never forget being part of the South Africa delegation.
The best decision my parents ever made was sending me to Mark Day School. I joined in 5th grade and I remember being awed with the intellectual curiosity that my classmates and faculty exhibited. High school and college seemed easy after the foundation I developed at Mark Day!
We love the compassionate, caring, and thoughtful teachers at this school who really take the time to get to know each child. To us, Mark Day School is not just a school but a community that works together to nurture active, curious learners.
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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.