Annunciation Orthodox School
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Annunciation Orthodox School, or AOS, is a private school
located in Houston
, Texas
, United States
, established in 1970.
Annunciation Orthodox School began as a ministry of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Over the years it has grown from one early childhood class to a school averaging 670 students. AOS is a co-educational, family-oriented school.
The school begins with Delphi Class (age three years) and goes through eighth grade. The AOS curriculum is stimulating, innovative, student-centered and based on the principles of motivation, hard work, and creativity within a nurturing Christian environment. With its close proximity to the museum and performing arts districts, medical center, major universities, libraries, downtown, and zoo, the acquisition of knowledge occurs outside, as well as inside, the classroom. Regardless of the learning activity, the highly qualified faculty is dedicated to challenging the minds of the students and inspiring creative thought. Nationally normed standardized test scores range from the 80s to the 90s, on average, validating the school's academic program and teaching methods. Through this foundation, AOS lays the groundwork for high school and beyond.
Alumni have matriculated to the following Houston ISD public schools:
In addition, some alumni go on to attend boarding school which include:
Private school
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located in Houston
Houston, Texas
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, Texas
Texas
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, United States
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, established in 1970.
Annunciation Orthodox School began as a ministry of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Over the years it has grown from one early childhood class to a school averaging 670 students. AOS is a co-educational, family-oriented school.
The school begins with Delphi Class (age three years) and goes through eighth grade. The AOS curriculum is stimulating, innovative, student-centered and based on the principles of motivation, hard work, and creativity within a nurturing Christian environment. With its close proximity to the museum and performing arts districts, medical center, major universities, libraries, downtown, and zoo, the acquisition of knowledge occurs outside, as well as inside, the classroom. Regardless of the learning activity, the highly qualified faculty is dedicated to challenging the minds of the students and inspiring creative thought. Nationally normed standardized test scores range from the 80s to the 90s, on average, validating the school's academic program and teaching methods. Through this foundation, AOS lays the groundwork for high school and beyond.
Mission statement
Annunciation Orthodox School, having grown from a ministry of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, celebrates the diverse and individual qualities of all children and their families. AOS provides a superior education in a secure and stimulating Christian environment which encourages the individual child to achieve academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical excellence, and to become a responsible member of our society.Membership
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Houston Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)
- Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC)
- National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC)
After AOS
Alumni have matriculated to the following private schools in the Houston area:- Awty International SchoolAwty International School-Information:The Awty School was founded in 1956 as a pre-school by Mrs. Kathleen Awty. The incorporation of an Upper School in 1975 changed the school into a college preparatory school which merged with the French School of Houston and became the Awty International School in 1984...
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Alumni have matriculated to the following Houston ISD public schools:
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- DeBakey High SchoolDeBakey High School for Health ProfessionsMichael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions is a medical secondary school located in the Third Ward area of Houston, Texas, United States....
- High School for the Performing and Visual ArtsHigh School for the Performing and Visual ArtsThe High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a secondary school located at 4001 Stanford Street in the Montrose district of Houston, Texas. The school is a part of the Houston Independent School District....
- Lamar High School
- Memorial High SchoolMemorial High School (Hedwig Village, Texas)Memorial High School is a secondary school located at 935 Echo Lane in Hedwig Village, Texas, United States.Memorial serves students in portions of the Memorial and Spring Branch regions of Houston and several enclaves within the portions...
In addition, some alumni go on to attend boarding school which include:
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- Northfield Mount Hermon School
- Phillips Academy Andover
- Phillips Exeter AcademyPhillips Exeter AcademyPhillips Exeter Academy is a private secondary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the United States.Exeter is noted for its application of Harkness education, a system based on a conference format of teacher and student interaction, similar to the Socratic method of learning through asking...
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