ASCENSION OF OUR LORD GREEK SCHOOL

REGISTRATION FOR 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN

Our Greek School offers two programs from September through May:

Youth Greek School
Adult/Adolescent Greek School

YOUTH PROGRAM

TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-15

Welcome to the new academic year (September 2023 – May 2024) of Ascension's Greek School program. The classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 5 – 7:00 pm for children ages 4 to 15. Youth Greek School for 2023-2024 will begin on Tuesday September 12, 2023. Open House and Ice Cream Social will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th.

Ascension Greek School’s mission is to help students of Greek and non-Greek ancestry learn the Greek language and gain a better understanding of Greek culture, history, and Greek Orthodox faith. We believe in the benefits of bilingualism in everyday learning and give our students the opportunity to grow their speaking skills through dialogue and immersion.

Every grade will have 3-4 weeks thematic units to help students expand their vocabulary on a variety of topics and improve their everyday communication. These units will include a printed booklet for students to use in class and at home.

Classes feature a variety of group activities, including educational games, traditional stories, and Greek songs. Every two weeks students participate in a Greek dance class. We have also added new experienced teachers to our team and extra support for students who need it.

Starting this year, Ascension Greek School is following the Syllabus of the Archdiocese of America for Teaching Greek as a Heritage Language, which is designed to help students effectively learn Greek and explore Greek heritage. This syllabus follows the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Ascension Greek School also uses the Ellinopoula digital platform for supplementary online learning.

Upper-level students who wish to participate in Ellinomatheia exams will receive additional practice.

Click HERE to access the calendar for the remaining 2024 classes and make-up sessions

Open House & Ice-Cream Social (in-person): Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
First Day of in-person Classes: September 12, 2023

Click HERE to print Payment Agreement Form; or make payments online HERE by choosing Greek School from the drop down menu.

Youth Greek School News

Congratulations to Agapi Peroulas who received the Ellinomatheia Award A1 this year, after successfully participating in the Ellinomatheia exams last May 2023.

PROGRAM FOR ADULTS/ADOLESCENTS

THURSDAY EVENING GREEK CLASSES FOR ADULTS/ADOLESCENTS

Welcome to the new academic year 2023-2024 of Ascension's Greek School program for Adults and Adolescents. Adult / Adolescent Greek School for 2023-2024 will begin on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with a hybrid offering of in-person classes and Zoom. Open House for the first semester will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14th.

The classes meet on Thursdays and are offered in two semesters (15 weeks each semester):

-- 1st Semester (9/21/23 - 1/18/24)
-- 2nd Semester (2/1/24 - 5/23/24)

There are two levels: (1) Beginners / Advanced Beginners (Thursday, 6:15-7:30 PM); and (2) Intermediate / Advanced (Thursday, 7:45-9:00 PM)

This is a program for those who want to learn or improve their Greek.
This program is hybrid. All classes are taught simultaneously in-person and via Zoom for remote learners. All students can make progress in Greek in a positive and enjoyable environment and a high level of interaction is sustained for both in-person and remote participants.
The focus is on conversational modern Greek and all students are involved in conversation in a variety of social situations in a friendly atmosphere using pictures, role play, hands on activities and games.
The classes are structured according to thematic units and incorporate reference to Greek-orthodox traditions, Greek lifestyle, geography of Greece, Greek news and Greek songs.
The teaching material is provided in digital form at no additional cost. Additional online material will be provided for those who wish to have extra practice at home.

Open House for 1st semester: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Open House for 2nd semester: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• You can register for one or two semesters.

Click Here for First Semester Calendar | Click Here for Second Semester Calendar

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or concerns about tuition fees and registration, please contact our Church Secretary at (847) 482 1200. If you have any questions about our language program, please contact: mariatheod@hotmail.com