AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School
Encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the Demirdjian
.
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School is an Armenian-American
private school
located in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California
, USA. It is financed and run by the Armenian General Benevolent Union
. With 947 students, it is the 2nd largest Armenian private school in the Greater Los Angeles
area. The school was founded in 1976 and has been accredited by WASC
since 1990. Instruction is in Armenian
and English
. In 2006, the AGBU established a satellite high school
in Pasadena
to serve that city's Armenian community.
Demirdjian
Demirdjian , Demirdjyan , is a common surname in Armenia originating from the Turkish word 'Demir', meaning iron. In Turkish demirci means one who works with iron, therefore it can translate to the equivalent English surname 'Smith'...
.
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School is an Armenian-American
Armenian-American
Armenian Americans are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in Armenia. During the United States 2000 Census, 385,488 respondents indicated either full or partial Armenian ancestry...
private school
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
located in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California
Winnetka, Los Angeles, California
Winnetka is a district in the west-central San Fernando Valley in the City of Los Angeles.Winnetka is located next to Canoga Park on the west, Woodland Hills on the south, Chatsworth to the north, and Reseda to the east...
, USA. It is financed and run by the Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian General Benevolent Union
The Armenian General Benevolent Union abbreviated as AGBU, is a non-profit Armenian organization. It was established in Cairo, Egypt in 1906...
. With 947 students, it is the 2nd largest Armenian private school in the Greater Los Angeles
Greater Los Angeles Area
The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is a term used for the Combined Statistical Area sprawled over five counties in the southern part of California, namely Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Ventura County...
area. The school was founded in 1976 and has been accredited by WASC
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
since 1990. Instruction is in Armenian
Armenian language
The Armenian language is an Indo-European language spoken by the Armenian people. It is the official language of the Republic of Armenia as well as in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The language is also widely spoken by Armenian communities in the Armenian diaspora...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. In 2006, the AGBU established a satellite high school
AGBU High School, Pasadena
AGBU Vatche & Tamar manoukian High School is a private Armenian-American school located in Pasadena, California which opened its doors in September 2006. It is owned and operated by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the largest Armenian philanthropic organization in the diaspora that also...
in Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
to serve that city's Armenian community.