Annunciation Greek Orthodox Greek School

F.A.Q.

Who can attend the Greek School program, and what are the requirements?

Annunciation Greek Orthodox parish members and/or non-member families can enroll any of their children who are attending NY State K-12 school.  Children can enroll when they are in 1st grade of NY State school.

How long does the Greek School program last, and what is the typical schedule?

Greek School starts in mid-September and ends in late May, right before the Greek Festival. Classes meet every Saturday morning 9:30 am – 1 pm.

What resources and materials are used in the Greek School program, and how can students access them?

Each class has its own structure, materials and resources – both in-person and online -, and each teacher provides guidance and support to the students. Structure, materials and resources are taken from multiple sources to ensure diversity of thought and ease of use based on the student’s language level.

What are the extracurricular activities or events associated with the Greek School program?

We offer several events, activities, field trips and surprises for our students.  Event examples include the Christmas Pageant, the Apokriatiko Dance, 25th of March Celebration, Greek Dancing Practices, Trip to local Greek shops where kids are encouraged to converse in Greek, our Annual Field Trip to Seabreeze and so many more fun things!

How is progress and proficiency assessed in the Greek School program, and are there any certification or testing options available?

Each class has baseline metrics outlined. Report cards are provided to the parents twice a year, and a Regents exam can be taken in 7th Grade to receive high-school credit.

How can parents and families support their children’s learning in the Greek School program, and are there any resources or strategies available?

The best strategy and approach is to speak Greek at home as much as possible. Assisting your children with Greek School homework is also very important, and ensuring that the kids arrive at school on time and attend any virtual classes regularly. Ellinopoula and YouTube have some wonderful resources to offer listening in the Greek language and we can provide resource examples. Any exposure to other members of your family who might be speaking Greek is also a great opportunity to learn from them (e.g. yiayias/papous, theias/theios etc)  We understand that some parents might not speak the language, so please reach out to the Greek School Directors or your child’s teacher to discuss specifically about the support you can provide.

What are the opportunities for alumni of the Greek School program to stay involved and engaged with the program and the Greek community more broadly?

We often encourage our Greek School graduates to come back and help in our classrooms and/or with events. A few of our teachers also attended Greek School when they were young, and came back to teach as adults. If you or your adult child(ren) is interested in volunteering to our Greek School program, please reach out to the Greek School Directors.