GREEK SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Rev. Athanasios John Pistolis, Priest 233-8531
Mr. Tom Mantekas 244-4414

Principal

Mrs. Georgia Tomaras
269-5900

Teachers

DIDAKTIKO PROSWPIKO
Ka.Maria Lignou
Ka. Elisabet Manteka
Iwanna Sutton
Ka.Tzia Tomara

Mrs.Maria Lignos
Mrs. Elizabeth Madeckas
Joanne Sutton                                                  
Mrs.Gia Tomaras                                                                

 

PROGRAMMA 2007-2008

To Dhmotiko scoleio leitourgei kaqe
Trith 4.10m.m. ewV tiV 6.00m.m. Tetarth 4.00m.m. ewV tiV 5.45m.m.
kai Pempth 4.10m.m. ewV tiV6.00m.m.
Taxh nhpiagwgeiou K5-6 ( Trith 3.15m.m. me 4.20m.m. )
daskala h ka. Tzia Tomara.
Prwth taxh ( Trith 4.10m.m. me 6.00m.m. )
daskala h ka. Iwanna Sutton
Deutera-Trith taxeiV( Trith kai Pempth 4.10m.m. me 6.00)
daskala ka. Tzia Tomara
Tetarth-Pempth-Ekth taxeiV ( Trith kai Pempth 4.10 me 6.00)
daskala ka. Elisabet Manteka
Thn Tetarth thn taxh Ellhnikwn gia AgglofwneV oikogeneieV
4.00m.m. ewV tiV 5.45m.m. didaskei h ka. Elisabet Manteka

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2007-2008
Classes meet Tuesday, from 4:10 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, from 4:00p.m. until 5:45p.m. and Thursday, from 4:10p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten K5 (Tuesday 3:15 p.m. until 4:20 p.m.)
Teacher will be Mrs. Gia Tomaras.
First grade (Tuesday 4:10p.m. until 6.00p.m.)
Teacher will be Mrs.Joann Sutton.
Second-Third grades (Tuesday & Thursday 4:10p.m. until 6:00p.m.)
Teacher will be Mrs.Gia Tomaras.
Fourth-Fifth-sixth grades (Tuesday &Thursday 4:15p.m. until 6:00p.m.) Teacher will be Mrs.Elizabeth Madeckas.
On Wednesday, from 4:00p.m. until 5:45p.m., the class for English speaking students will be taught by Elizabeth Madeckas

 ELLHNIKO SCOLEIO
HMEROLOGIO AKADHMAIKOU ETOUS 2007-2008

Trith 21 Augoustou, oi daskaloi analambanoun uphresia.
Pempth 23 Augoustou, arcizoun ta maqhmata.
Trith 11 Septembriou, agiasmoV tou Ellhnikou scoleiou.
Kuriakh 28 Oktwbriou .Giorth gia thn hmera tou OCI.
Pempth 22 Noembriou , argia.
Kuriakh 16 Dekembriou , kalanta.
Paraskeuh 21 Dekembriou ewV Deutera 8 Ianouariou
diakopeV gia Cristougenna kai thn Prwtocronia.
Tetarth 30 Ianouariou . Giorth Ellhnikwn Grammatwn.
Deutera 10 Martiou. Kaqarh Deutera.
Kuriakh 30 Martiou. Giorth gia thn 25h Martiou.
Paraskeuh 18 Apriliou ewV 28  Apriliou . DiakopeV Pasca.
Trith 13 Maiou.ExetaseiV.
Pempth 15 Maiou. Ekdromh.
Paraskeuh 20 Maiou. Teleutaia hmera akadhmaikou etouV gia to
didaktiko proswpiko.
StiV kakokairieV to Ellhniko Scoleio akolouqei ta Amerikanika
dhmosia Scoleia thV periochV maV.
TiV eggrafeV gia thn scolikh cronia 2008-2009 qa prospaqhsoume
na tiV ecoume prin to teloV Maiou 2008 etsi wste na ecoume mia plhresterh eikona kai na proetoimastoume gia tiV anagkeV thV scolikhV croniaV.

SCHEDULE ACADEMIC YEAR  2007-2008

Tuesday, August 21st, the teaching staff starts work.
Thursday, August 23rd, classes begin.
Tuesday, September 11th, prayer service.
Sunday, October 28th, Greek National Holiday celebration OXI day.
Thursday, November 22nd, fall break.
Sunday, December 16th, Christmas Caroling.
Friday, December 21st thru Monday, January 8th, Christmas & New Year break.
Wednesday, January 30th, Greek Letters Day celebration.
Monday March 10th, Clean Monday.
Sunday March 30th, Greek Independence day celebration.
Friday April 18th thru Monday April 28th Easter break.
Tuesday May 13th, Greek School Graduation.
Thursday, May 15th, Greek School Picnic.
Friday 20th of May, last day of the academic year for the teaching staff.
On bad weather days, the Greek School follows the practice of the public Schools in Greenville.
Registration will take place sometime before the end of May for the School year 2008-2009, so that we will have an idea in preparing needed supplies for the upcoming School year.

 

REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued four times a year.
   1. The end of October.
   2. The end of December.
   3. The end of March.
   4. The end of May
Parents are requested to sign the report cards and return them to the teacher, when the student comes for his or her next lesson. Tests are given depending on the material being studied. Tests are to be signed and returned immediately

PROPER ATTIRE
Students of the Greek school must dress alike for all holiday programs. The girls must wear blue skirt, white blouse and black shoes. The boys must wear blue pants, white shirt and black shoes. For the March 25th celebration, students should dress in their traditional Greek clothing.

REGISTRATION
Registration for all students is $30.00 ($ 15.00 for kindergarten) and must be paid at the time of registration. Registration funds are used to defray the cost of books, pencils, notebooks, and paper, as well as all necessary items for the classroom.

TUITION
Tuition is $270.00 ($135.00 for kindergarten) for the school year. The tuition is also the same for students who will be attending the once a week session.

PAYMENT REGULATIONS
Tuition must be paid in advance the whole amount due at registration, as per the decision by the board of our community on 8/9/99. Tuition must be paid preferably by check, made out to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. If for any reason any student drops out or starts late into the school year, the tuition for the entire school year will be due, and there will be no reimbursement or prorating of funds. The costs incurred by the Greek school per student are based on the entire school year.

PARTIES
Parents will provide the party treats when parties occur on the following occasions: Thanksgiving, Greek Letters Day, Apokries, Picnic.

ANNUAL DONORS
Members of our church and the P.T.O.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE TEACHING STAFF
Towards that goal, besides the care, willingness, and special enthusiasm they possess, they must:
Follow and cover carefully the scheduled units of the educational program for their grade level. This will help eliminate gaps in the curriculum coverage as the students progress in higher grades.
To follow faithfully all directives and recommendations of the school Principal.
To complete daily the lesson plan form.
To assess the students on a daily basis and the necessary homework at the designated time sequence.
To prepare report cards on time.
To proceed in accord with other fellow teachers on events and activities. To treat all students equally and politely.
To seek the assistance and cooperation of the Principal.
Lastly to inform parents as to the progress and the actions of their children periodically.

GENERAL GRADING RULES
The final grades will be calculated based on the following outline:
     1. 60% Exams ( grammar, dictation, history, geography, religion, etc..).
     2. 10% Reading Comprehension.
     3. 10% Discussion and listening comprehension.
     4. 10% Homework.
     5. 10% Behavior during school hours.
Letter grade assignment:
     100-93 A =10
     92-85 B =9
     84-77 C= 8
     76-70 D =7
     69- 0 F =6
The students must have their books with them at school. If a student does not have his or her books they will receive the grade of zero for that day or for that assignment.

GRADES OF WRITTEN WORK
The teacher of the Greek school will follow the same rules for grading. For the exercises, exams, dictation during school and for all the assignments that are part of homework the grading will follow the next table of points.
Type of error                 Points subtracted
Grammar,Syntax                        2
Spelling mistake                         1
Intonation, punctuation(5 errors)  1

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS
The teachers do their best for your children, but they need your help. Parents may communicate at any time with teachers, to discuss their children's progress and conduct. Speak to your child about your discussion with the teacher openly but in a positive way.
Stress his/her good comments and in what ways the child needs to improve:
1. To behave courteously towards the teacher and all parties involved in Greek education.
2. To collect their children from school at the designated time and exit. Any delay past 6:10 p.m. should be communicated beforehand to the teacher or school office.
3. To advise the teacher or the school Principal if their child is going to be absent for more than one day or during school programs.
4. Parents should address the school Principal for grievances, the teaching staff, books, homework, methods, of instruction, or whatever else is related to education in the Greek school. . .
5. Arguments between parents and teachers and students or unseemly behavior are to be avoided. Our children learn from our adult actions. Mutual respect between parents and teachers is absolutely necessary.

RESTRICTIONS
1. All types of vandalism are strictly prohibited.
2. The students are not allowed to leave the area of the school. They are not allowed to visit the gymnasium at any time during the hours that Greek school meets.
3. Any type of ball playing is not allowed during Greek school. More importantly the activity of writing on the walls is despicable.
4. None of the students are allowed to leave the building during the hours the Greek school is in session.
5. Foods, drinks, or chewing gum are not allowed in the classrooms.
The parents are asked to discuss the above rules with their children and make them responsible for their actions while in Greek school. Both parents and students must understand that the teaching staff of the Greek school does not bear any responsibility for damage caused as a result of disobedience to above rules and regulations. The parents of students that cause any type of physical damage in the school will be responsible for the repairs and expenses incurred in making those repairs.

DISCIPLINARY RULES
Student's behavior during school has to be exemplary. If problems develop disciplinary .action may include:
    1. Extra homework assigned by the teacher or principal.
    2. Assignment of manual work at school (such as blackboard cleanup, etc..)
    3. Staying over after school for as long as the teacher decides.
    4. Report to the principal.
    5. Other punishment pending decision of the teaching staff, including the possibility of temporary or permanent expulsion from school. Parents will be notified of any disciplinary actions taken by the teacher in correcting the student.

HOMEWORK
The teachers of the Greek school are always willing to do whatever is necessary to fulfill their purpose. However. because the school day is not very long, the children have homework every week. They complete the corresponding lesson that they have to study. If they are absent, they must do the lesson that follows as well, so that they will be able to keep up with their classmates and not fall behind. If they do not understand something they can ask for the teacher's assistance.
Homework should be done as follows:
1. The students must read the lesson they are working on three to five times out loud with proper pronunciation, proper style, and pace, so as to understand the contents well.
2. The students must learn the vocabulary and the word's meaning, and formulate different sentences so as to understand the words well.
3. The students must learn proper spelling of all words.
4. The students must learn the proper grammar both in written and spoken form (verbs, nouns, etc..etc..)
5. The students must write a composition according to their ability (age and class).
6. The students must use the Greek language every day. "Repetition is the mother of learning !"

RULES AND REGULATIONS
ABSENCES: Regular class attendance is essential. Absent students not only fall behind in their lessons, but they tend to keep the entire class behind in its work. A student with 10 absences will have to repeat the same class the following year. A student that comes to class without his or her books and notebooks will not be allowed to attend the class.
The bell rings at 4:10 p.m. The students must enter their classrooms, get their books ready, sharpen their pencils, give their homework to their teacher, etc... Any student arriving after 4:10 p.m. or leaving before 5:45 p.m. will receive the appropriate absence.