How to Apply

The Delphi program is designed for children who are three 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. 

Requirements:

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)
• A virtual assessment in January (We will contact you to schedule.)

Please refer to our admission checklist.

Prekindergarten (PK) is designed for children who are four 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. A screening assessment which includes a group visit will be scheduled upon receipt of application. Teacher recommendations are required at this level.

Requirements:

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)
• Teacher Recommendation
• A virtual assessment in January (We will contact you to schedule.)

Please refer to our admission checklist.

Kindergarten at AOS is 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. 

Requirements:

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration open September 8.)
• WPPSI (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.  All CATS testing will be due by January 8, 2021. 
• Teacher Recommendation
• A virtual assessment in January (We will contact you to schedule.)

Please refer to 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).

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. 

Requirements:

1st grade

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

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)

• WPPSI (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.  All CATS testing will be due by January 8, 2021. 

• Teacher recommendation

• A virtual assessment in January (We will contact you to schedule.)

2nd-4th Grade

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)

• 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. All testing must be completed by January 8, 2021.

• ISEE

• Academic record:  Previous and current mid-year report cards

• Teacher recommendation

• A virtual visit and interview for the student during November to January (We will contact you to schedule.)

Please refer to our admission checklist. 

Fifth and sixth 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.

Fifth 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.

Requirements:

5TH GRADE

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)
• ISEE
• Academic record: Previous and current mid-year report cards
• Teacher recommendation
• A virtual visit and interview for the student during November to January (We will contact you to schedule.)
• For applicants with a “C” or below in mathematics or English/Language Arts, AOS requires the WISC (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children).  (This exam must be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service. The evaluation will be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WISC evaluation fee is $300.00. All testing must be completed by January 8, 2021.

6TH-8TH GRADE

• Parent Information Session via Zoom with the Admission Office (Registration opens September 8.)
• ISEE
• Academic record: Previous and current mid-year report cards
• Teacher recommendations for Mathematics and English
• A virtual visit and interview for the student during November to January (We will contact you to schedule.)
• For applicants with a “C” or below in mathematics or English/Language Arts, AOS requires the WISC (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children).  (This exam must be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service. The evaluation will be administered by the Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). The WISC evaluation fee is $300.00. All testing must be completed by January 8, 2021.

Please refer to our admission checklist.