Annunciation Orthodox School

Annunciation Orthodox School

The School for Hearts and Minds
Location
Houston, 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, light blue, white
Athletics 10 Sports
Mascot Dolphins
Website www.aoshouston.org

Annunciation Orthodox School, or AOS, is a private school located in the Montrose area 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 school.

The school begins with Delphi Class (age three years) and goes through eighth grade. It is close to the museum and performing arts districts, medical center, major universities, libraries, downtown, and zoo. Nationally normed standardized test scores range from the 80s to the 90s, on average.

History

In 1998 Joe Roach, an at-large member of the Houston City Council, promoted a request from AOS to buy one block of Marshall Street from the city so that AOS could acquire the lot to develop a parking lot and a walkway. At the time Roach had a son who was a student at AOS. Area residents argued that the buyout would increase traffic issues and divide their neighborhood. The city committee that approved AOS's request used a study of the area commissioned by AOS as the basis of the approval.[1]

Prior to the release of the film The Golden Compass the school had the book The Golden Compass, originally titled Northern Lights in its native United Kingdom, on its recommended reading list for ten years. After the release of the film, the school removed copies of the book from its library.[2]

In 2014, the school's emblem which appears on all uniforms was changed.

In the Summer of 2016, much of the back side of AOS was torn down and construction began for a new, more improved school as part of a campaign led by the school for many years.

Accreditation and membership

Accreditation

Membership

Activities

The school hosts the Original Greek Festival, a Greek festival held in Greater Houston. The school gives some of the income generated at the event to area charities.[3]

Tuition

John P. McGovern Park in Braeswood Place houses the school's athletic field

As of 2010 the yearly tuition is about $15,800 ($17174.33 when adjusted for inflation).[4]

Notable alumni

After AOS

Alumni have matriculated to the following private schools in the Houston area:

Alumni have matriculated to the following public schools:

Some alumni go on to attend boarding school which include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fleck, Tim. "Vested Interests." Houston Press. Thursday November 19, 1998. Retrieved on February 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ Viren, Sarah. "Does film Compass steer kids in wrong direction?" Houston Chronicle. December 7, 2007. Retrieved on February 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ Shauk, Zain. "Opa! Greek festival likely sets a record." Houston Chronicle. October 10, 2010. Retrieved on February 18, 2013.
  4. ↑ Brick, Michael. "Closing of murder case involving UT grads opens window into shadowy business of marijuana dealing." The Dallas Morning News. September 26, 2010. Retrieved on February 17, 2013.

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