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The Episcopal Fund is important because:
- It supports current year operating needs
- It directly impacts all students and teachers in the year the gift is made
- It is the philanthropic foundation of the school
- It gives Episcopal the ability to respond quickly to opportunities and needs that arise each year
Episcopal was built on the generosity of past donors. Let’s do our part so the school can continue to provide students with the best education possible.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.
- November 13 – Application Deadline
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee until early April, after awards have been offered to new families. Please be aware that financial aid may no longer be available at that time.
- January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment
Required Documents:
- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Clarity application webinars that will include open Q&A with families.
Dates and Registration Links:
Tuesday September 30, 2026 6 pm ET
Wednesday October 28, 2026 6 pm ET
Questions?
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- “HELP” button on the Clarity website
- Application and support available in English and Spanish
- Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information
- Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
As a thank-you for your patience and continued partnership, Lands’ End is offering our school community 40% off with code OURTREAT40. The offer ends October 13.
Use the code when shopping through Lands’ End School Outfitters to take advantage of this special offer.
New This Week
Please make plans to attend our Middle School Open House on Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m. Open House, a parent only event, provides an opportunity for parents to meet your child’s current teachers and walk through your child’s schedule.
The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Prior to arrival, please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ and print as needed. Paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available.
We ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. Check-in is not required. If you need assistance upon arrival, please go to the Bryan Library. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, please note Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 2, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
We look forward to seeing you at Middle School Open House on August 27.
The Parents’ Association invites you to a Parent Happy Hour following the Middle School Open House on Wednesday, August 27, from 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. in the Buck Student Center.
Take this opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow Middle School parents, and build new friendships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re new to Episcopal or a returning family, we’d love to see you there. Come enjoy refreshments and great conversation!
Please make plans to attend our Upper School Open House on Thursday, September 3, at 5:30 p.m. Open House, a parent-only event, provides an opportunity for parents to meet your child’s current teachers and walk through your child’s schedule.
Prior to arrival, please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ and print as needed. The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Please note that due to recent renovations, we renumbered most classroom spaces this summer, and many locations have new numbers. Paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available.
We ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. Check-in is not required. If you need assistance upon arrival, please go to the Bryan Library. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 2, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
We look forward to seeing you at Upper School Open House on September 3.
Reminders
Thank you to those seniors who’ve already attended Kickoff!
All seniors must attend one of the remaining sessions offered on:
- Saturday, Aug 8
- Monday, Aug 10
- Saturday, Aug 15
- Saturday, Aug 22
Each session will take place in the Gooding Boardroom (library conference room) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Seniors who have not yet signed up need to complete the Application Kickoff RSVP (available only through the student’s esj.org account) to reserve a seat. Students may change their date through the same link if their plans change.
We look forward to kicking things off with the class of 2027!
About Application Kickoff
Episcopal College Counselors meet with all seniors to ensure a smooth start to the application season and senior year.
We’ll revisit essential tools, including the Common Application and Scoir, ensuring each senior understands the necessary policies, procedures, and requirements.
In addition, seniors will complete important authorization forms, update their college lists, learn about required procedures, and set up individual meetings with their college counselor.
Throughout the year, Episcopal’s College Counselors guide and support seniors with every aspect of the admissions process – from balancing the college list to brainstorming essay responses to reviewing applications and essays prior to submission.
Application Kickoff is one of many programs Episcopal College Counseling hosts each year to ensure that students are well-informed and well-supported.
Parents of seniors are invited to join the College Counselors for an informational meeting on August 25, offered at both 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., in the Busey Boardroom, located on the third floor of the Haskell Center. During these sessions, the counselors will share important information about the application process and timeline, as well as office policies and procedures, and allow ample time for an open forum of Q&A, giving parents the chance to connect with our counselors and ask any questions they may have.
The information from our presentation will be shared after the meetings for any parents who are unable to attend or who would like to revisit the information shared.
Parents are always welcome to reach out to their College Counselor with questions or concerns.
Revolution Prep is offering a practice PSAT/NMSQT exam, free to Episcopal students, on Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9am-12pm ET | live online.
Step 1: Register for the live practice exam and book your score review here:
www.revolutionprep.com/partners/episcopalschoolofjax
Extended time or can’t make the test dates above? Register for a self-proctored exam anytime:
https://www.revolutionprep.com/sat-practice-tests/#self-proctor https://www.revolutionprep.com/act-practice-tests/#self-proctor
Step 2: Take the exam.
Attend the live session or choose a self-proctored option any time.
Step 3: Unlock your student’s testing strategy.
Get instant results and then meet with your Revolution Prep testing expert for 30 minutes to interpret the score report and outline your student’s personalized prep plan.
Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Christina Brownell at (904) 862-2663 or by email at christina.brownell@revolutionprep.com.
The Dad’s Club is open to all Munnerlyn Campus dads. Our first event will be a coffee chat in the Gooding Board Room (located in the Bryan Library) from 7:45am-8:45am on Tuesday, September 1. This will just be a casual connection to get introduced to one another and talk through areas of interest for this year.
Please RSVP to Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com. We hope you can make it.
The time is designed to allow you to drop your child off for school just a few minutes early and still make any 9:00am work calls or meetings. We hope to see you and look forward to connecting over a cup of coffee.
Upon entering campus from the main entrance, follow directions from the Security Team to the Middle School Drop-off area at end of St. Elmo Drive.
Traffic Pattern
- Turn right on St. Elmo Dr.
- At end of St. Elmo Dr. turn right at the stop sign
- Follow the traffic flow through the baseball field parking circle
- Turn right back onto St. Elmo Dr.
- Turn right into the Middle School Drop-off area
- Stay in the right lane, pull close to the curb
- Students exit vehicle on the passenger side only to the sidewalks
- To exit, proceed in right lane, if moving, or use left lane to pull around traffic to exit
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