How to Apply

The Delphi program is a differentiated, developmentally appropriate program designed for children who are three years of age by July 15. The Delphi program is the first entry point at Annunciation Orthodox School 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. We require children to be toilet trained before the first day of school. A screening assessment, which includes a group visit, will be scheduled upon receipt of application. Teacher recommendations are not required at this level.

For a complete list of items required for the application, please see our admission checklist.

Prekindergarten (PK) is a developmentally appropriate program designed for children who are four years of age by July 15. PK is the second entry point at Annunciation Orthodox School with approximately 16 qualified applicants admitted. Each of the three classes has 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. A screening assessment which includes a group visit will be scheduled upon receipt of application. Teacher recommendations are not required at this level.

For a complete list of items required for the application, please see our admission checklist.

Kindergarten is a developmentally appropriate academic program designed for children who are five years of age by July 15. Kindergarten is the third entry point at Annunciation Orthodox School with approximately 12 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. AOS requires the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) as part of our cognitive assessment, and we require that the evaluation be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WPPSI evaluation fee is $290.00.

For a complete list of items required for the application, please see our admission checklist.

First through fourth grades at Annunciation Orthodox School 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).

Openings in 1st-4th grades are determined by attrition. 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. Applicants for 1st grade must be 6 years of age by September 1 and have successfully completed a full-day academic Kindergarten program. 
 

additional requirements

1st grade

• WPPSI-IV (must be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). Evaluation fee is $290.00.)

• Teacher recommendations

2nd-4th Grade

• WPPSI-V (must be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). Evaluation fee is $290.00.)

• ISEE

• Teacher recommendations

Teacher Recommendation

Parents should not view the completed recommendation. Parents should download the teacher recommendation form from the admission portal and send it to your child’s current teacher. The teacher should return the completed form to the AOS Admission Office by February 1.
 

For a complete list of items required for the application, please see our admission checklist.

 

Fifth and sixth grade are the main entry points for middle school with approximately 12 to 16 qualified candidates admitted. Openings in 7th and 8th grade are determined by attrition. Class sizes are approximately 17 to 18 students per class.

Middle school at Annunciation Orthodox School comprises of 5th-8th grade. Fifth grade is a well-designed transition into the remaining 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. Eighth grade prepares students 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.

Additional requirements

• ISEE
• OLSAT (AOS does not administer the OLSAT.)
• Teacher recommendations
• For applicants with a grade of “C” or below in mathematics or English/language arts, AOS requires the WISC-V. (This exam must be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service. WISC-V evaluation fee is $290.00.)
• After the application is completed, the Admission Office will schedule an interview and visit for the applicant.

Teacher Recommendations
5th Grade

• Only one teacher recommendation is required.
• Parents should not view the completed recommendation.
• Parents should download the teacher recommendation form from the admission portal and send it to their child’s current teacher. The teacher should return the completed forms to the AOS Admission Office by February 1.

6th-8th Grade

• Parents should not view the completed recommendation.
• Parents should download the teacher recommendation forms for English and math from the admission portal and send them to their child’s current math and English teachers. Teachers should return the completed forms to the AOS Admission Office by February 1.

For a complete list of items required for the application, please see our admission checklist.