AT THE HEART OF OUR CURRICULUM:
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
St. Mark offers a comprehensive course of study designed to implement our mission of education. At the heart of our curriculum is the study of our Catholic faith. Our Religion curriculum follows that of the General Catechetical Directory. In all other areas of the curriculum, Saint Mark aligns itself with the Standard Course of Study as outlined by the State of North Carolina. Main curriculum courses include Religious Education, STEM, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Computer, Foreign Language, and Physical Education.

Elective Classes
Spanish Computer Physical Education Art Music Library |
In addition, Guidance classes are provided bi-weekly. Additional electives at the Elementary level are offered as follows:
STEM (Learning Enrichment Activities Program) is provided for grades 1-5. Bi-weekly for 1st and 2nd grade, Band is offered beginning in the 4th grade. Band includes classes and group lessons in their instrument. |
SIXTH GRADE – A combination of required and optional electives complete the Middle school curriculum. Dance is offered on a quarterly basis to all grade level as an additional elective.
Required Physical Education |
Band: This class will continue to develop musicianship skills and instrumental techniques Chorus: This is a performance based class. Students will be performing in multiple school Intro to Musical Theater: This course is replacing General Music to satisfy student interest in Art Applications: Students will be exposed to various art elements such as color theory, design Intro to STEM: STEM will be a project based learning environment that will promote creative |
SEVENTH GRADE – A combination of required and optional electives complete the Middle school curriculum. Dance is offered on a quarterly basis to all grade level as an additional elective.
Required Healthful Living |
Band: This class will continue to develop musicianship skills and instrumental techniques Chorus: This is a performance based class. Students will be performing in multiple school Art Applications: Students will be exposed to various art elements such as color theory, design Yearbook I: This introductory course explores the fundamentals of yearbook design. Students Multimedia: This class will focus on the use of broadcasting tools and communication. STEM: STEM will be a project based learning environment that will promote creative solutions to |
EIGHTH GRADE – A combination of required and optional electives complete the Middle school curriculum. Dance is offered on a quarterly basis to all grade level as an additional elective.
Required Healthful Living |
Band: This class will continue to develop musicianship skills and instrumental techniques Chorus: This is a performance based class. Students will be performing in multiple school Yearbook II : This course picks up from Yearbook I, which covered the fundamentals of Art Applications: Students will be exposed to various art elements such as color theory, design Applied Technology: this class will delve into multiple computer coding languages, such as Iron Lions: An advanced physical education class focusing on fitness and higher-level team |
Fine Arts
“Engaging in the Arts can spark the imagination in a way that can change a child’s life forever, revealing God-given talent or new artistic worlds to conquer.” At St. Mark, we offer band, visual arts, music, choir, dance, and musical theater to stimulate creativity and imagination. Student artwork – including ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and drawings – is displayed in the hallways throughout the year. Middle school students are given the ability to schedule one-on-one musical help and practice.
Clubs and Activities
St. Mark engages students by offering a wide variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including, but not limited to: Lego Club, Girls on the Run, Math Counts, Let Me Run, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Spanish Club, Science Olympiad, Student Council, Chess Club, Accelerated Reader, Yearbook, Band, Choir, Junior Achievement, Alter Servers, and Musical Theater.
Learning Support
The Learning Support Program of the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools is a regional program established in each of our nine schools: St. Matthews, Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Ann, St. Gabriel, St. Mark, Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, Christ the King, St. Patrick, and Charlotte Catholic High School. The Learning Support Program was created for the purpose of addressing the individual learning needs of our students. At St. Mark there are three Learning Support teachers, who are certified and experienced in working with specific learning needs.
The Mission of the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools’ Learning Support Program is to recognize and facilitate a successful learning environment for each student experiencing learning differences in the classroom.
Guidance and Counseling
The guidance and counseling program at St. Mark follows the belief that the school experience is a developmental process. Our counselors assist in fulfilling our mission statement by helping all students set and meet goals academically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. The St. Mark guidance and counseling program offers classroom guidance, group guidance, and counseling support for individual students. Guidance classes are provided on a bi-weekly basis to grades K-5, and on a weekly basis to grades 6-8.
After School Enrichment Program
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) has designed an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) that provides a safe, supervised, child-centered environment for students in grades K-8, for a small fee. The program includes snacks, recreation and games, arts and crafts, holiday parties, and programs from outside groups. It also provides assistance and time to complete homework and school projects. ASEP runs from dismissal until 6:00 p.m on days school is in session. Registration forms are available on the MACS website and at the school.