We at St. Mark's Academy understand the importance of community.  Therefore, we seek to offer students the opportunity to build relationships with classmates across the country in as many ways as possible.  In addition to live online interaction with fellow students at weekly leadership seminar meetings, many courses also offer chat capabilities for students enrolled in that course.  Want to start a club?  Go for it!  Each student is assigned a mentor.  Share your idea for a new student organization with your mentor.  Also, look for face-to-face opportunities to meet fellow students and instructors throughout the school year.