Welcome to the website for Agape Academy of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Agape Academy of Saint Sophia is to nurture a preschool child’s whole body, mind, and soul within an Orthodox Christian context.
Agape Academy of Saint Sophia is the first Orthodox preschool in the northwestern suburbs. Families with pre-school aged children are offered a preschool education in a faith-based family setting that will inspire all Orthodox Christians to grow and develop a positive self concept.
Our Goal:
To educate children of age 3 and 4 year olds in a program that provides an academic learning environment and the opportunity to learn the Orthodox Christian Faith. The Agape Academy of St. Sophia prays to allow each child to “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18
Curriculum and Activities
Calendar-teach time, numbers, tally marks, group numbers, seasons, holidays, and weather.
Letter Work –teach letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and letter formation.
English and Greek Language- build comprehension and writing skills through listening to stories and writing.
Math Workshop– use hands-on manipulatives and games to develop and reinforce number sense.
Science –touch upon sciences as they relate to the letter and topics of the week.
Religious Education –infuse Orthodox Christian teachings as they relate to the curriculum with an emphasis on the Orthodox Church calendar year. Prayers and hymns will be learned in both Greek and English.
Small Motor –work on writing letters and numbers, coloring, gluing, and cutting.
Large Motor –able to ride bikes, use parachute, play outdoor activities, and more.
Social Skills- students work and share together for certain lessons and projects. Saints are used as examples of how to treat each other and the world around us.
Schedule Includes:
Arrival: Prayer, morning attendance, calendar.
Circle Time – Children learn to be part of a classroom family and develop skills to participate effectively in a group. Includes story telling, music, and games.
Choice Time - Children freely decide on one of the interest areas they wish to experience. Choices include drama, reading, sensory station, art, discovery center, building, and math manipulatives.
Come and See - Teaching of the Orthodox Faith using the Holy Bible, feast days, and Saint’s lives.
Tuition:
Parishioner (10% discount) -
$140.00/month
$1,260.00/annually
Non parishioner -
$154.00/month
$1,386/annually
Above Tuition is for the 2011 and 2012 school years.
Payment options are available.
Payment is due on the 1st class session of each month.
Our Program:
2 Days a Week
9am – 12pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Age 3 and 4 years old
(Children must be toilet trained)
For further information or questions, please contact:
Agape Academy Committee
Maria Kroll
Eilena Athans
Betty Bajana-Sbarounis
847-888-2822
agapeacademystsophia@yahoo.com
- Agape Academy of St. Sophia complies with all state and local governing bodies including DCFS and the City of Elgin -
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