Армянская школа "Крузян-Зекарян-Васпуракан" (Сан-Франциско, США)
Шаблон:Universityt Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School (San Francisco)Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School - San Francisco, California Krouzian Zekarian Vasbouragan Armenian School A private, christian, coeducational school. Offers information about the educational institution, staff and committees, programs, calendar, pupil pages and an alumni section. Domain: kzv.org http://www.kzv.org/
KZV is the only full-time Armenian-American school in Northern California. Founded in San Francisco in 1980, KZV is a community-supported school including preschool, elementary and middle school, administered under the auspices of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, KZV meets the academic standards and framework adopted by the California Department of Education for Kindergarten through Eighth grades, and its preschool is a state-licensed pre-kindergarten program. At KZV students are educated through a bilingual curriculum, offering a challenging and competitive academic program, which strives to recognize each student as a unique individual with particular talents and abilities.
KZV Armenian Day School
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KZV is an Armenian community-supported school. The Armenian Studies Program enables students to develop oral and written fluency in the Armenian language, as well as to study Armenian culture and history, and the current status of the Armenian nation in the homeland and in the Diaspora. KZV strives to instill a sense of pride in every student about his Armenian heritage and a desire to perpetuate his rich language and culture. The Armenian Studies department invites Armenian poets, writers, artists, musicians and other Armenians who have attained local or national prominence on a regular basis to visit KZV as guest speakers. The program holds several Armenian language recitation and general knowledge competitions a year. Students participate in Armenian language drama, and perform recitations and songs at holiday assemblies.
Our mission is to serve the Armenian-American community and the broader public by providing a high-quality academic program in which students are educated through a bilingual curriculum, becoming Armenian-Americans confident in their identity, fluent in English and Armenian, appreciative of both their cultures and well-prepared to become productive members of society. Within the safe, nurturing environment of KZV, parents have a partner in raising articulate, well-rounded children, committed to strong values, personal achievement, and progress for their community and humanity.
KZV offers a challenging and competitive academic program in all curricular areas. We strive to recognize each student as a unique individual and to promote a supportive learning environment, fostering creativity and self-esteem. Beyond our high academic standards, we seek to instill a sense of pride and admiration for the Armenian culture, religion, and traditions, and to nurture the values embodied within them, while developing an appreciation for all cultures of the world. Our program adheres to the established academic principles that a bilingual education gives students the precious gift and tool of their national/ethnic language, while building intellectual skills and facility for stronger problem-solving, academic comprehension and social integration. We emphasize how the elements of our culture can be applied to our modern everyday lives. KZV students are taught the ethical and cultural realities and responsibilities that accompany their heritage.
The KZV curriculum meets the academic standards and state framework of the California Department of Education for kindergarten through eighth grades. Alongside the integral subjects of Mathematics, Science, Algebra, English Language and Literature, and Social Studies, students are also provided a uniquely enriching program of Computer Technology, Physical Education, Armenian language, Armenian History, Armenian Identity, as well as Spanish, Music, Art, Health, and Orchestra.
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results for Krouzian Zekarian Vasbouragan Armenian School Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School Students are:
Critical Thinkers Who: apply appropriate strategies to solve problems across the curriculum.
collaborate to achieve a desired outcome.
understand and apply technology effectively and responsibly.
synthesize information from diverse sources.
Culturally Empowered Individuals Who: value their Armenian-American identity, traditions and heritage.
are knowledgeable about Armenian literature, history, religion and culture.
recognize the diversity of other peoples and cultures.
Academically Prepared Life-Long Learners Who: demonstrate proficient English oral and written skills.
read, write and converse in Armenian.
communicate effectively through various modes of expression.
have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a secondary education.
understand that learning is not limited to school grounds.
Socially Responsible Citizens Who: demonstrate Christian values and ethics, guided by the teachings of the
Armenian Apostolic Church.
understand the importance of physical and emotional well-being.
demonstrate fairness, respect, compassion, cooperation and service.
are aware of their obligations to the local and global communities.
Since the first eighth grade graduates left the KZV hearth in 1988, the school has seen its students' academic careers flourish in the years that followed. In order to help gauge student achievement, KZV administers the SAT 9 standardized test to students all students beginning in 1st grade. An analysis of standardized test scores from the academic year 2004-05 shows that 85% of KZV students scored at or above above the national average, and 49% of KZV students are in the top quartile (top 25%) nationally. KZV graduates have been consistently accepted at the most highly regarded secondary schools in the Bay Area, many entering honors and advanced placement courses. The great majority of KZV students go on to become university graduates. Equally important, KZV's students continue to contribute to the community by volunteering at KZV after graduation, becoming active members in community organizations, and continuing to enjoy life-long friendships with their KZV schoolmates. To learn more about KZV alumni and their achievements, click here.
In June, 2003, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges visited KZV as part of their comprehensive accreditation review process and granted the school its highest rating, the maximum six-year, no-review accreditation. The committee commended the school in many areas, recognizing in particular, KZV teachers "for their competence and dedication to providing a quality and balanced educational experience for all students…" and the administration and staff for providing a safe and secure and nurturing learning environment for the students.
The Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School was founded in 1980 under the auspices of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of San Francisco and through the generosity of many visionary individuals. The Elementary School was named in honor of its original benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Krikor Krouzian and Mr. Carl Zekarian. In September of that year 33 students made up the first pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade of the new school. A new grade was added each year. In 1985 a second floor was constructed to make room for the first sixth grade of the new Middle School. It was named for the ancestral homeland, Vasbouragan, of the principal Middle School benefactor, Mr. Hratch Tarpinian.
August, 1978: Ground breaking for first floor and community center construction
September, 1980: 1st day of classes, 33 students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st grades
October, 1985: Completion of 2nd story for middle school students
June, 1996: Fist WASC accreditation (Western Association of Schools and Colleges); 6-year accreditation with 3-year audit
1994: Establishment of full scale student Computer Laboratory
March, 2003: Second WASC accreditation; 6-year accreditation with no 3-year audit
November, 2005: 25th anniversary celebration
The ultimate governance of KZV lies with the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, in Los Angeles. The Prelacy's Board of Regents, Superintendent, Education Council, and Financial Council comprise the central governing bodies of all the Prelacy schools. The Board appoints the local governing bodies, consisting of KZV's Education Committee and Finance Committee, which, together with the Principal, are responsible for formulating policy and establishing and maintaining the sound financial condition of the School. The Board of Regents appoints the Principal who as chief administrator, directs the day to day activities and operations necessary to achieve the School's objectives.
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Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School
KZV is an Armenian community-supported school. The Armenian Studies Program enables students to develop oral and written fluency in the Armenian language, as well as to study Armenian cultural and political history, religion, and the current status of the Armenian nation. KZV strives to instill a sense of pride in every student about his Armenian past and a desire to perpetuate his rich language and culture through his offspring. The Armenian Studies department invites Armenian poets, writers, artists, musicians and other Armenians who have attained local or national prominence on a regular basis to visit KZV as guest speakers. The program holds several Armenian language recitation and general knowledge competitions a year. Students participate in Armenian language drama, recitations and sing at Armenian holiday assemblies, and at the Christmas. Contents [show]
[edit] Founding
The Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School was founded in 1980 under the auspices of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of San Francisco and through the generosity of many visionary individuals. The Elementary School was named in honor of its original benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Krikor Krouzian and Mr. Carl Zekarian. In September of that year 33 students made up the first pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade of the new school. A new grade was added each year. In 1985 a second floor was constructed to make room for the first sixth grade of the new Middle School. It was named for the ancestral homeland, Vasbouragan, of the principal Middle School benefactor, Mr. Hratch Tarpinian. [edit] Organization of the School
The ultimate governance of the School lies with the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Los Angeles. The Board of Regents, Superintendent, Education Council, and Financial Council comprise the central governing bodies of all the Prelacy schools. The local governing bodies, consisting of KZV’s‚ Education and Finance Committees, together with the Principal, are responsible for formulating policy and for establishing and maintaining the sound financial condition of the School. The Board of Regents of the Western Prelacy appoints the Principal who as chief administrator directs the day to day activities and operations necessary to achieve the School's objectives. [edit] Mission Statement
The Prelacy Armenian Schools believe firmly in the importance of education and academic excellence, the development of the national character and the heritage of the Armenian people, language, culture, traditions and religion. Our schools strive to: Provide educational opportunities that will develop positive universal values, academic, social and emotional skills that will guide, prepare and encourage our students to become viable Armenian-American citizens to better serve mankind. Instill students with the Armenian spirit within a wholesome environment in order to ensure their commitment to traditional Armenian values, secure future growth, promote their involvement in the rebuilding process of Armenia and the perpetuation of her independence, based upon the principles of democracy, equality, justice and economic prosperity. [edit] KZV Endowment Fund
SAN FRANCISCO--This November, the Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan (KZV) Armenian School in San Francisco, CA will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
To ensure the continued success and financial stability of the only Armenian American School in Northern California, the Finance Committee of the school has established the KZV Endowment Fund, which has already raised $1.4 million.
For 25 years, KZV has pursued its mission "to provide a first rate, high quality academic education in a safe environment, while also instilling in [the] students a sense of pride in their Armenian identity." The school has consistently produced high scoring students and graduates who have continued their education at some of the country's finest learning institutions.
With the help of the Endowment Fund, the KZV plans on improving and adding to its current programs. Several new programs include Spanish classes for grades 5 through 8, Honors classes for Algebra, and a newly wired school-wide network.
Though the entire San Francisco community has supported the efforts of the school, major donors to the KZV Fund include Henry and Rita Khachaturian ($1 million), Jirair and Serpouhie Sarkissian ($200 thousand), Steve and Louise Krouzian Noroian($150 thousand), and Siroun Bazigian($150 thousand). [edit] External Links
http://www.kzv.org - official site
