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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
On Friday, October 2, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for parents of students in grades 7-12. These individual ten-minute conferences with each of your child’s teachers are designed to discuss student progress and learning and are for parents only. We do not offer supervision for students/children during the conferences and request that you make other arrangements.
Conferences for grade 6 will also be held on Friday, October 2. Sixth grade parents will receive an email from their child’s teachers regarding their conference schedule.
Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule:
| Session 1 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | |
| Session 2 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Session 3 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Registration for conferences for grades 7-12 is not required. Parents choose which session(s) to participate in and follow the procedure below.
Prior to arriving on campus for conferences, retrieve your child’s schedule through the Parent Portal of My ESJ. Middle School parents, please refer to Q1 electives for conferences.
On conference day,
- Please wear your ESJ parent name tag.
- Proceed to one of the reception tables located in the lobby of Haskell Center for Science and Student Life or the Semmes Gym. Check in by scanning the QR code and to receive a map of teacher locations.
- Faculty will be organized by department in Harden Hall, the Semmes Gym, and the Alumni Gym. Each teacher will have a table and a designated waiting area.
- It is at your discretion as to which teachers to conference with and the sequence of those conferences.
- To meet with all of your child’s teachers, arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the end of the session is recommended.
Given that this day has been set aside to provide conference opportunities, teachers will be unable to offer alternative make-up dates or appointments to individuals who miss this date.
Classes for all students will reconvene at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, October 5.
Reminders
September 29 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Busey Board Room & Roof Deck
Top floor of the Haskell Building
Join us for an evening with fellow ESJ dads featuring complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, and heavy appetizers. Head of School Adam Greene will kick off the evening with a brief “State of the School” update before we head to the roof deck to enjoy the river views, grab a drink, and connect with other dads.
This is typically one of our best-attended events of the year, with 50–100 dads joining us. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, please email Dads Club Chair Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.
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.
Refresh your historical timeline with The Entire American Revolution in 40 Minutes or Less and satisfy your curiosity if you have ever wondered What Happened After Once Upon a Time in the inaugural Middle School One-Act Festival on Thursday, October 1 starting at 5 PM in the Sikes Theatre!
These two one-act plays will be presented by a talented ensemble of 45 MS actors and five student technicians under the direction of Mrs. Langdon Zimmer. Please note that seating is limited and no late entry is permitted due to the configuration of the Sikes Theatre.
The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) invites students to attend its annual Haunted House “Lost in the Woods”, on Friday, October 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Photo House. The event is the Society’s biggest fundraiser each year and helps to fund our service projects throughout the year including Deck the Chairs and Refugee Christmas. Admission is $5.00; cash is preferred but Venmo is accepted.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is looking to connect our current juniors and seniors with local businesses and organizations for summer internship opportunities.
Hosting an Episcopal student is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a young person to your industry, provide meaningful hands-on experience, and help them begin exploring potential career paths.
If your organization would like to learn more about the program, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org for additional details.
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.
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