Annunciation Orthodox School

Annunciation Orthodox School
The School for Hearts and Minds
Location
Texas, United States
Information
Type	Independent
Religious affiliation(s)	Greek Orthodox
Established	1970
Head of School	Mark Kelly
Faculty	38 (Middle School) 38 (Lower School)
Enrollment	673
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Navy and White
Athletics	8 Sports
Mascot	Dolphins
Website	www.aoshouston.org

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.

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.

Accreditation and membership

Accreditation

• Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

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 School
• Duchesne Academy
• Emery/Weiner School
• Episcopal High School
• Houston Christian High School
• John Cooper School
• Kinkaid School
• School of the Woods
• Second Baptist School
• St. Agnes Academy
• St. John's School
• St. Pius X School
• St. Thomas High School
• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Alumni have matriculated to the following Houston ISD public schools:

• Bellaire High School
• Carnegie Vanguard High School
• DeBakey High School
• High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
• Lamar High School
• Memorial High School

In addition, some alumni go on to attend boarding school which include:

• Choate Rosemary Hall
• Dana Hall School
• Deerfield Academy
• Northfield Mount Hermon School
• Phillips Academy Andover
• Phillips Exeter Academy
• St. George's School
• St. Stephen's School
• Taft School

References

• Annunciation Orthodox School

External links

• Annunciation Orthodox School official web site