St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School's Mission:
- Provide a high quality Armenian and American education
- Develop a strong Armenian identity in each child
- Promote and nurture the Armenian language and culture
- Develop self-esteem and leadership skills in students
- Create a child-centered, nurturing learning environment that facilitates the students’ success
- Foster an intimate school community that encourages family involvement and connections
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Values:
- The uniqueness of each child
- Armenian culture, tradition and history throughout the curriculum
- Kindness and compassion among all members of our school community
- High academic expectations while supporting the students' social, emotional, and physical well-being
- Personal responsibility, self-reliance, cooperation, and respect for others
- A learning environment that encourages risk, exploration and critical thinking
Our Mission and Values are accomplished by:
- Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where each child is known, cared for, and supported to achieve
- Stimulating the students' natural curiosity about the world and their environment through interactive activities and discussions
- Small class sizes enhance learning with low student to teacher ratio and personal attention
- Providing age appropriate instructional materials and technology to facilitate learning
- Developing curricula that celebrates both Armenian and American culture and history
- Providing school sponsored, social events that foster the relationships of students and families