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Join us for an Admission Open House at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Munnerlyn Campus!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Munnerlyn Center for Worship & Fine Arts (Campus Map)
8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Parent Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Open House & Tours of Campus
Following the presentation, representatives from all areas of school life will be available to answer questions about ESJ and student Eagle Ambassadors will lead campus tours.
You will receive key information about Episcopal and the admission process during the Parent Presentation.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions! We look forward to working with each of you during the Admission process.
ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Admission & Enrollment Office
admission@esj.org | 904.396.7104
Thank you for thinking of supporting Episcopal through a gift of stock. If you are interested in making a gift through appreciated stock, the instructions are shared below or you may contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org. Please reach out to Lisa Allen once the request has been submitted so she can be looking for your gift.
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Contact Episcopal’s UBS account manager, Franklin Beard franklin.beard@ubs.com, to notify him of the pending transfer.
The financial manager should provide your name, the description of the security, number of shares and the designation of your gift. Your financial manager will need the following details:
UBS Financial Services, DTC #0221, for the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville, account number V5 71786.
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.
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- 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:
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- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
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.
New This Week
The ESJ parent book study will meet Tuesday 10/13 after drop off (8:15 a.m.) in room J214 by the pool observation deck on Jangro Stadium.
Our book is The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. We will be discussing chapters 4 & 5, but you do not need to have read to participate.
Please contact Jim Caserta with any questions jimcaserta@gmail.com or 336-416-8471.
We invite all junior parents to join us for a meeting with the College Counselors on September 17 at 8:15 am in the Busey Boardroom, located on the third floor of the Haskell Center. We will also hold a virtual meeting that evening at 5:30 pm (login details will be sent prior to the meeting).
Join us to connect with the College Counseling team, hear updates from this semester, and learn what’s ahead for the class of 2028. We’ll share key dates, recent highlights, and next steps.
Additionally, please save the date for the College Knowledge: Grade 11 Basics event on December 1 at 6:00 p.m. in Harden Hall, located on the first floor of the Haskell Center. During this session, the counselors will provide an in-depth look into the college search and application process.
Parents are always welcome to reach out to their child’s College Counselor with questions or concerns.
College Counseling is hosting a series of application help opportunities in September and October. Whether your student is knee-deep in their application process or just getting started, their college counselors will be available to assist them and answer questions about applications, self-reported academic records (SSAR), college essays, resumes, and more.
- Drop-in application clinics in the College Counseling / Towers House for seniors to work on their applications with the help of their College Counseling team (and snacks)! Students can come for an hour or stay the whole time!
- Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and
- Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (PSAT day)
- Students should RSVP (must be logged in to their ESJ account) for planning purposes; though drop-ins are welcome!
- ‘Office Hours in the Buck’ every Tuesday and Thursday during each class period from September 8 to October 29. A counselor will be available in the glass pod closest to the nurse’s entrance to assist seniors with any application questions.
ESJ Global Trip: Iceland: June 9-18, 2027
$5,900 – Current 9th-11th Grade Students
The purpose of this science-based trip is to introduce students to the unique and vibrant geology of Iceland and to witness firsthand the active processes of Earth formation, the regional impacts of climate change, environmental challenges, and both blue and green sustainability measures. With the oldest continuously running parliament in the world (established in 930AD), topping the World Index of Gender Equality, and the highest percentage of renewable energy use of any country in the world, there’s much more to discover than geology in this tiny island state in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
During the trip, students will learn more about these features through daily outdoor excursions and by experiencing the local culture, which blends modernity with elves and a heritage harkening back to the Vikings. We will visit some of the youngest landmasses on Earth, witness the impact of a warmer climate on the island’s glaciers, learn about natural hazards in the Westman Islands (dubbed Pompeii of the North), hear about the Sagas that inspired both Tolkien and the Marvel movies, eat rye bread baked in the bubbling mud of the ground, and experience animal life in the form of puffins, horses, and sheep (which outnumber the humans). Amid relaxation in geothermal pools, breathtaking waterfalls, and the tranquility of unspoiled natural wonders, we will soak in a country that inspires imagination in one of the most geologically active places in the world.
Be on the lookout for more information and sign-up links coming after the Global Programs Assembly on September 18!
Marti Baugh
Iceland Program Leader
baughm@esj.org
Reminders
Chapel Dress is required of ALL students on this day.
On September 9, ALL students will attend their first class of the day (3rd period) from 8:05 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (This is NOT a late start). At 9:10 a.m., ALL students will go to Advisory.
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- Cathedral Day (Holy Eucharist)
Students in grades 7, 9, and 12 will get on the bus with their advisor to go to St. John’s Cathedral. All students will stay with their Advisory for the Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral.
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- Seniors will NOT be permitted to drive themselves to the Cathedral. All students must ride the bus to the Cathedral.
- After the service, students will return to campus. Period 4 begins at 11:00 a.m.
- Students will have both Activities period and Lunch periods. The day will end with the final two classes (periods 5 & 6).
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- Chapel at ESJ (Holy Eucharist)
Students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 11 will stay on campus for Chapel/Holy Eucharist all together followed by Spiritual Life activities.
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- After Chapel and the activities in advisory, students will go to their next class. Period 4 begins at 11:00 a.m.
- Students will have both Activities period and Lunch periods. The day will end with the final two classes (periods 5 & 6).
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Whether you’re new to Episcopal or a returning family, we hope you’ll join us on Thursday, September 10, for an opportunity to connect with other parents and kick off the school year together.
Come meet our new families, learn about the Parent Association, and hear from our Social Chairs as they share the exciting events and opportunities they’ve planned throughout the year. It’s a great way to build new friendships, reconnect with familiar faces, and discover how you can be part of our welcoming school community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Gooding Board Room in Bryan Library
September 10, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
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