A Fantis Parochial School

195 State Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-0112
Tel: (718)624-0501
Grades: NS - 8 | 173 students
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"The mission of the A. Fantis Parochial School is to provide an outstanding education emphasizing the social development of students within an academically rigorous and innovative environment. The school allows students to develop critical thought as they acquire and organize knowledge. Reading, writing, speaking and thought-provoking skills are stressed throughout the curriculum. A.Fantis Parochial School provides an in-depth education in both the English and Greek languages and prepares students for academic demands in both high school and beyond. The student's personal values and standards are developed under the auspices of the Christian Orthodox Church and Greek cultural tradition. It is the responsibility of all the stakeholders of the school community to encourage and promote high standards of excellence in the areas of academic, social, ethical, religious and moral growth. This is accomplished by creating a nurturing and supportive environment that celebrates and empowers each individual to cultivate a love for learning and to develop an appreciation for the diversity of the school. The school (Pre-Kindergarten3 and 4 year olds, UPK - Grade 8) is organized to provide one-on-one interaction between teacher and student. Small class size is maintained in order to enable teachers to address the individual needs of the students."  AFANTIS IS THE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE!

School Overview:
A Fantis Parochial School
School Membership(s)
Council of Bilingual Education
Religious Affiliation Greek Orthodox
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Programs Supported Mid learnng differences
Year Founded 1963
Student Body
Total Students 173 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform from Grades K through 8th)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Sep. 12
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,500
Tuition Notes Go to website to view special link for tuition.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,325
Acceptance Rate 97%
Admissions Director Eleni Salony
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Dance
Fencing Indoor Soccer
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Enviromental Greek. Drama. Piano and Violin Private Lessons
Latin, Environmental. Newspaper. Chess, Illustrated Art, Greek, Drama Math
Math Team Science
Science Olympiad, Drum Line, Piano, Guitar, Violin

School Notes:

    • "The mission of the A. Fantis Parochial School is to provide an outstanding education emphasizing the social development of students within an academically rigorous and innovative environment.
    • The school allows students to develop critical thought as they acquire and organize knowledge. Reading, writing, speaking and thought-provoking skills are stressed throughout the curriculum. A.Fantis Parochial School provides an in-depth education in both the English and Greek languages and prepares students for academic demands in both high school and beyond.
    • The student's personal values and standards are developed under the auspices of the Christian Orthodox Church and Greek cultural tradition. It is the responsibility of all the stakeholders of the school community to encourage and promote high standards of excellence in the areas of academic, social, ethical, religious and moral growth. This is accomplished by creating a nurturing and supportive environment that celebrates and empowers each individual to cultivate a love for learning and to develop an appreciation for the diversity of the school. The school (Pre-Kindergarten 3 and four year olds, UPK - Grade 8) is organized to provide one-on-one interaction between teacher and student. Small class size is maintained in order to enable teachers to address the individual needs of the students."

    Profile last updated: 09/05/2012

Nearby Schools:

A Fantis Parochial School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
St. Charles Borromeo School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Mary McDowell Friends School
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
The Sterling School
Gr. 2-6 | 0.3 mi. away

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