How to Apply

The Delphi program is designed for children who are 3 years of age by July 15.  The Delphi program is the first entry point at AOS with approximately 32 qualified applicants admitted. There are two classes consisting of approximately 16 students, a teacher, and a full-time assistant.

Admission decisions are based on the child’s development in a variety of areas including social and emotional maturity and overall readiness for our Delphi program. 

The application requirements for Delphi are listed below. You can also refer to our admission checklist.
 

Required materials for application

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)
• Birth certificate
• Application Fee ($100)

Prekindergarten (PK) is designed for children who are 4 years of age by July 15. PK is the second entry point at AOS with approximately 16-18 qualified applicants admitted. The three classes have approximately 18 students per class, a teacher, and a full-time assistant. 

Admission decisions are based on the child’s development in a variety of areas including social and emotional maturity and overall readiness for our PK program in addition to a teacher recommendation and an on-campus evaluation.

The application requirements for PK are listed below. You can also refer to our admission checklist.
 

Required materials for application

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)
• Birth certificate
• Teacher recommendation
• Application Fee ($100)

Kindergarten at AOS is designed for children who are 5 years of age by July 15. Kindergarten is the third entry point at Annunciation Orthodox School with approximately 12-14 qualified applicants admitted. Each of the three classes has approximately 18-20 students per class, a teacher, and a full-time assistant. 

Admission decisions are based on the child’s development in a variety of areas including social and emotional maturity and overall readiness for our Kindergarten program in addition to the WPPSI-IV results, a teacher recommendation, and an on-campus evaluation.

The application requirements for Kindergarten are listed below. You can also refer to our admission checklist.
 

Required materials for application

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)
• WPPSI- IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence). The evaluation will be administered and scheduled by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WPPSI evaluation fee is $300.00 and paid directly to CATS. All CATS testing is due by December 17, 2021. 
• Birth certificate
• Teacher recommendation
• Application Fee ($100)

1st through 4th grades at AOS include an average of 60 children in each grade level with approximately 18-20 students per class. Academic support staff assist each classroom teacher(s).

Attrition determines openings in 1st-4th grades. Admission decisions are based on the child’s overall development including social and emotional maturity, character, self-discipline, and preparedness for our lower school program. 

The application requirements for each grade are listed below. You can also refer to our admission checklist.

1st grade | required materials for application

Applicants for 1st grade must be 6 years of age by September 1 and have successfully completed a full-day academic Kindergarten program.

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)
• WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence). The evaluation will be administered and scheduled by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WPPSI evaluation fee is $300.00 and paid directly to CATS. All CATS testing is due by December 17, 2021. 
• Birth certificate
• Report cards (final previous year & current mid-year)
• Teacher recommendation
• Application Fee ($100)

2nd-4th Grade | required materials for application

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)

• WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children). The evaluation will be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WISC evaluation fee is $300.00 and paid directly to CATS. All CATS testing must be completed by December 17, 2021.

• ISEE (must be completed by January 30, 2022)

• Report cards (final previous year & current mid-year)
• Birth certificate
• Teacher recommendation
• Application Fee ($100)

5th and 6th grade are the main entry points for middle school with approximately 12 to 16 qualified candidates admitted. Attrition determines the openings in 7th and 8th grade. Class sizes are approximately 17 to 18 students per class.

5th grade is a well-designed transition into the middle school years. Our middle school programs support the development of character and ethics, independent and collaborative learning, as well as navigating the challenges of adolescence. Our students are prepared for high school and beyond.

Admission decisions are based on the candidate’s overall development including social and emotional maturity, character, cognitive ability, self-discipline, and preparedness for our middle school program.

The application requirements for each grade are listed below. You can also refer to our admission checklist.

5TH GRADE | required materials for application

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)

• ISEE (must be completed by January 30, 2022)

• Report cards (final previous year & current mid-year)
  • For applicants with a “C” or below in mathematics or English/language arts, AOS requires the WISC-V. The evaluation will be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WISC evaluation fee is $300.00 and paid directly to CATS. All CATS testing must be completed by December 17, 2021.
• Birth certificate
• Teacher recommendation
• Application Fee ($100)

6TH-8TH GRADE

• Campus tour (parents only)
• Completed application
• Evaluation (to be scheduled upon receipt of the application)

• ISEE (must be completed by January 30, 2022)

• Report cards (final previous year & current mid-year)
  • For applicants with a “C” or below in mathematics or English/language arts, AOS requires the WISC-V. See information above about WISC test administration, due dates, and cost. For applicants with a “C” or below in mathematics or English/language arts, AOS requires the WISC-V. The evaluation will be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WISC evaluation fee is $300.00 and paid directly to CATS. All CATS testing must be completed by December 17, 2021.
• Birth certificate
• Teacher recommendations for English and math
• Application Fee ($100)