Established in 1979 and located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., St. Mark's Episcopal School is an independent and co-educational parish day school. It provides education to more than 500 students in prekindergarten through grade eight. The school s staff helps students in their intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual development. It offers academic programs in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school s facilities include science classroom, library and media center, health suite, faculty room and gymnasium. The school offers various recreational courses in writing, civics, economics, scientific research, Spanish, French and band. It also provides students with technology, Christian and physical education. The school offers various art, music, athletics, science and after-school care programs. The school is approved by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and affiliated with the St. Marks Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Southeast Florida.