Lower School Facilities – Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Beaches Campus

Set in beautiful Jacksonville Beach, the Beaches Campus is a special place of learning where students from the beaches community and beyond are set on a trajectory of success and significance. Nestled in a safe, vibrant, neighborhood four blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, students are given endless avenues to learn, love, and lead. From McCormick Hall, with its classrooms and courtyard, to Hope Hall, which houses enrichments, to Hixon Field, an outdoor space which includes playgrounds and an artificial turf playing field, students are afforded every opportunity to move and grow in mind and heart.

Classrooms

Located only four blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the school's spacious learning spaces open into a spacious courtyard in McCormick Hall, providing an intimate, warm environment where students can build friendships and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. In addition to a media center/library which contains thousands of books and Apple computers, our technology also includes iPads, portable laptop carts, a laser cutter, and a 3D Printer! Fourth and fifth-grade students receive an Chromebooks to keep as part of their tuition payment.

McCormick Hall

McCormick Hall contains Pre-K3 through fifth grade classrooms. In the center of the building is an intimate courtyard which allows students to learn together in a welcoming outdoor setting. Every Friday, the student body comes together in the courtyard for a Flag Ceremony. This event is a wonderful opportunity to honor our country, reinforce our school's mission, celebrate birthdays and athletic accomplishments, and hear what is happening in every grade level.

Hope Hall

Completed in 2012, this building houses many of the school's enrichment offerings (Movement, Art, Music, and the new Gym and Performing Arts Center). The Gym allows students to play indoor active games and host our athletic team. The art studio, which also includes a separate kiln room, provides plenty of room for students to create and see their finished works displayed. The music room features a built-in riser for practicing choral songs and many instruments for students to practice and enhance their musical abilities.

Hixon Field

Located behind McCormick Hall, this incredible outdoor space consists of an artificial turf playing field with running track and state-of-the-art playground. This area is used for Physical Education classes, after-school activities, recess, and other community-building activities throughout the year.

St. Mark's Campus

St. Mark’s Campus is a beautiful and unique place. We use our campus as a tool to assist in educating our students. Whether it is a science class learning about plant root systems in our garden, or a one-on-one reading session under the shade of a canopy oak, our students spend time outside throughout the day. Facilities also include an administrative building, 35 classrooms, library, two science labs, Innovation lab, music studio, art studio, all-purpose dining and activities commons building, Early Learning Center, three well-equipped playgrounds, large play field for outdoor activities and physical education. First-time visitors often remark of an incredible feeling of happiness and serenity when walking about on campus. We invite you to come for a tour to feel it for yourself!

360° Virtual Tour

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Classrooms

Located on almost six acres in view of the St. Johns River, the school’s classrooms are open to fresh air outdoors and are connected by covered walkways. All classrooms in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade are equipped with interactive white boards. In addition to an Innovation Lab, our technology also includes iPads, Augmented Realty equipment and portable laptop carts.

McCarty Early Learning Center

As a safe and nurturing place for one and two-year-olds, the McCarty Early Learning Center has five age-appropriate classrooms, a chapel area, the Church Nursery, and a large tree-shaded playground. Accredited by NAEYC, the facilities meet the highest standards for early childhood care. Bright and open, classrooms are filled with toys and centers to encourage growth and development during these special years.

Walton Gardens

Raised bed pesticide-free gardens are located around the campus near walkways for students to observe daily growth. The gardens are even integrated into some service learning projects.

Lori Schiavone Commons

As a large multi-purpose space, the Lori Schiavone Commons hosts musical and drama productions, Wednesday Chapel services, indoor P.E. classes, after-school basketball practices and games, and lunch. The space also accommodates the school’s annual A Vision for Art event and many fundraising spaghetti dinners! It is truly a center of activity for the school.

The Berg Family Playfield

The playfield encompasses the Patty Gordon Basketball Court, the Durkee Track, gaga ball pit, playground equipment, and a large open grass space for P.E. classes and after-school sports.

The Steve Williams Library and Learning Center

The Steve Williams Library and Learning Center includes an expansive selection of books, an interactive Promethean board, green room, and the flexibility for large and small group learning.

The Childress Innovation Lab

Adjacent to the Steve Williams Library and Learning Center, the Childress Innovation Lab is utilized by Pre-K 4 - fifth-grade students for technology-related learning. Students experience robotics, screen and screen-free coding, 3D printing, and more.