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At Greek School, our mission is to provide a supportive, engaging and fun environment in which our teachers can systematically introduce students to our Greek language, culture, history, and faith.  We aim to create strong partnerships with our families, our parish, and our community, while developing our childrens’ Modern Greek Language skills, and exposing them to opportunities for oral and written communication, as well as traditional celebrations. 

A Look Ahead…

Parent Orientation Day: Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:30 -11:00 AM.

We encourage all parents and children to attend this day, so that you can meet the teacher, receive important information for the Greek School year ahead, and ask any questions you may have.

First Full Day of Classes: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9:30 AM -1:00 PM. Classes will start every Saturday promptly at 9:30 am and will end at 1 pm.

Zoom Conversational Classes (4th-7th only): We will continue to offer conversational classes through zoom, every Wednesday starting September 25th from 6 pm-6:45 pm

Online Registration is Open for the school year 2024-2025:

Families can start registering for September now! It’s never too early to register and you can help us order our books earlier too! As a reminder, Greek School Tuition is $450 for one child, $800 for two children, and $1100 for three children.

To register, follow the instructions on this link.

Great thanks to Spyro Kapatos for capturing our March 25th event! Link to download the pictures from March 25th can be found here. For the password, please email agreekschool@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

Latest News

Youth & Young Adult Ministry ~ December 2024 Update

December 2, 2024 Posted By: Annunciation Greek School

Merry early Christmas and happy upcoming New Year! We have a lot in store for our Youth and Young Adults over the next two months including a Christmas Special Night with holiday treats, a return to ALTITUDE trampoline park, and a very rare screening of the original, unaltered Star Wars film as…

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All-Age Christmas Movie Night ~ Friday, Dec. 13th @ 7:00pm

November 22, 2024 Posted By: Annunciation Greek School

Join us this December for our Christmas Movie Night! We’ll be serving popcorn and Christmas treats while enjoying some classic Christmas films. This year, we’ll be featuring a compilation of classic holiday specials and short films including: Pluto’s Christmas Tree (1952), A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), How the Grinch Stole…

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About Greek School

Our Greek School has been a long-lasting Saturday program, where children come to learn the Greek Language and get exposed to our Greek history, heritage, and culture.

Our program serves as a way to promote and preserve the Greek language and culture in our parish and the Rochester, NY area where Greek-speaking families exist. 

The curriculum and courses focus on vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and speaking in Greek, and incorporate content from our Greek history, literature, and culture.

The objectives of our programs are:

  • To offer learning opportunities that build our children’s language skills
  • To instill our Greek heritage and culture throughout the children’s participation to Greek School
  • To celebrate our culture and Orthodox faith, and 
  • Create life-long friendships

Benefits of Greek School

Learning the Greek Language

One of the key benefits of the Greek language school program is the opportunity for students to learn and appreciate the Greek language and culture. Whether students come from Greek-speaking backgrounds or not, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach students the Greek language, as well as Greek history, literature, and culture. By learning the Greek language, students can connect with their cultural roots and gain a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of Greece.

Building Life-Long Connections

The program provides a space for students to meet and interact with others who share their cultural background or interest in Greek language and culture. By participating in the program, students can develop a sense of community and belonging, and also learn to promote multiculturalism and diversity in their larger community. Through learning about and appreciating our own culture, we can help to build bridges between different cultural groups and promote understanding, inclusion and belonging.

Exploring and Preserving our Greek Heritage

Through our curriculum, lessons, and exposure to traditional events we help the children explore and connect with their cultural heritage. By learning about the language, history, and traditions of Greece, they can gain a deeper appreciation of their family’s background, and help preserve the Greek language and culture for future generations. 

Learning a Second Language

Learning a second language has been shown to have cognitive benefits, and the Greek language school program is no exception. Studies have shown that learning a second language can improve memory, cognitive function, and even delay the onset of dementia. By learning the Greek language, our students can reap these cognitive benefits and develop a valuable skill that can serve them well in their personal and professional lives. Once in 7th grade in Greek School, students can also opt in to taking the Regents Exam and receive high-school credits!

Expanding Travel Opportunities

If you plan to travel to Greece or other parts of the Greek-speaking world, attending our Greek school can help you better navigate those experiences and proudly communicate with your yiayia, papou, theia and theio!!! Lastly, you will better understand and truly appreciate the places you visit!