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Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School provides a solid, bilingual pre-school through 6th grade elementary education to our students. The faculty, staff, education, finance committees and PTO are dedicated to supporting the School in providing each student with a quality academic curriculum in an environment that supports creativity and positive self esteem.
Our faculty, staff and community is dedicated to:
- Providing a quality elementary education to children in a bilingual environment.
- Prepare tomorrow’s leaders by providing students with a solid educational and moral foundation.
- Nurturing a respect and knowledge of the Armenian culture, history, religion and language.
- Fostering a sense of civic responsibility and pride.
- Fostering a spirit of family and community.
- Keeping a low teacher to student ratio to insure each student gets the attention he or she deserves.
At Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School we provide a dynamic learning environment committed to educational excellence and cultural enrichment which encourages students to discover their unique gifts and talents.
We nurture students in a safe environment that prepares them to thrive academically with self esteem and confidence, built upon the strong foundation of our Armenian culture and old-fashioned values.
We emphasize the development of moral and ethical responsibilities, personal integrity and respect for all people and cultures.
We partner with parents to instill in students a love of learning that transcends the realm of academic excellence and extends to the preparation of students to lead and to serve their community, society and work together toward the creation of a better world.
Preschool
Ari Guiragos Minassian Pre-School (also known as Pre-Kindergarten or Pre-K) is operated by licensed teachers who are bi-lingual in Armenian and English. Pre-K 1 students must be at least 3 years of age. Pre-K 1 curriculum includes Armenian songs, storytime, Armenian and English vocabulary development, recitation, arts and crafts, basic motor movements, and introduction to reading. Pre-K 2 students are usually 4 years of age. Pre-K 2 has a full academic curriculum which includes basic reading, writing and arithmetic, beginning religious instruction, traditional Armenian songs and dance, more complex arts and crafts and introduction to science.
Elementary
Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School elementary classes are from Kindergarten to 6th grades. In addition to adhering to state mandated and local school curriculums, students receive instruction in Armenian language, culture and history, as well as religion. Students participate in various academic and educational programs and competitions throughout Orange County. Class sizes are kept small to encourage student-to student interaction as well as more personalized attention from instructors. All teachers have college degrees, and our Principal has 27 years of administrative experience. The school is Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Languages
English
