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A Fantis Greek Orthodox Parochial School

195 State Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-0112 -

School Notes Overview:

"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."...

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School Overview:

	A Fantis Greek Orthodox Parochial School
Religious Affiliation	Greek Orthodox
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported	none
Year Founded	1963
County	Kings County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	155 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	36%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 18 students
	Pre-K - 36 students
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 9 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 12 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	28%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	3
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform from Grades K through 8th)
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	181 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,000
Tuition Notes	Go to website to view special link for tuition.
% on Financial Aid	1%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,000
Acceptance Rate	90%
Head of School	Dr. Alice B. Farkouh
Admissions Director	Renata Mavrogeorgos
Admissions Associate	Erin Hennings
Sport
Total Sports Offered	2
	Sports
	Basketball	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	Enviromental	Greek. Drama. Piano and Violin Private Lessons
	Latin, Environmental. Newspaper. Chess, Illustrated Art, Greek, Drama	Math
	Science

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: 07/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11201)	School Zip (11201)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	47,746 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	32%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$56,293	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	41% / 59%