Greek Language Program

 

CATHEDRAL GREEK SCHOOL

ΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΚΟ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ

ΓΛΩΣΣΑ	ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΗ	ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΣ

 

ΚΑΛΩΣΟΡΙΣAΤΕ

 

Thank you for your interest in our Greek Language Program. The Cathedral of St. Paul Greek Language Program is the longest running (since 1950) and largest Greek language program on Long Island and is the model on which many other local programs are based. We operate under the supervision of our Principal Mrs. Mary Vlogiantis with the assistance of our Greek School Committee  and Greek School PTA and offer language classes for both children and adults.

Key Highlights of our Youth Greek Language Program:

• NEW for 2024 :  Pre-K and Kindergarten class are now 2 hours and 30 min.
• NEW for 2024 :  Ellinomatheia Class B1 for the The Certificate of Attainment in Greek - Seal of Biliteracy.  2 Hour Class
  
• Monday, Tuesday and Saturday sessions from September to May (see schedule below)
• Classes begin with Pre-K and continue through 6th Grade
• Advanced Conversational and Regents (Comprehensive Exam in Modern Greek) Preparatory courses offered
• Small class sizes ensure students receive personalized instruction. Maximum class size is 8 students for Pre-K and K and 12 students for upper classes but the typical class size is 7 students
• 12 dedicated teachers with an average teaching experience of 15+ years
• Each teacher typically teaches the same grade across all days providing students with the option to come on an alternate day if needed
• Weekly lessons include Computer Lab and Greek Dance as well as Greek cultural, historical and religious activities
  • o At no additional cost to parents children in Grades 1-6 engage in 30 minutes of Greek Dance with a Greek Dance instructor every second week. Kindergarteners learn Greek Dance in their classrooms with their teachers.
  • o Students have access to in class room Chromebooks anbd we as to our dedicted Computer Lab is located on the second floor of the Cassis Educational Building. We have Chrombooks for every class during class and  10 computer terminals that offer students the opportunity to use online resources to assist in learning the Greek language. Children spend approximately 30 minutes every second week for our Computer Lab language sessions, where they will be assisted by a computer lab assistant.
• Students march in the Independence Day Parade and participate in the Archdiocese’s Parathosi Dance Competition as well as many Cathedral celebrations such as March 25th, our Greek Festival, Ohi Day and Christmas Pageant

Our new Advanced conversational Greek Class for teenagers will not just be a next level of Greek language but rather we will focus on spoken Greek with an emphasis on the most typical interactions your child might expect to have with native Greek speakers.  The class will also include an emphasis on Greek culture and matters relevant to contemporary life in Greece.  The class is open to all Greek School Graduates and Regents graduates of any Greek School between the ages of 12 and 17.  A certain level of fluency is expected, and all students will be evaluated.  If you are interested, please contact our Principal for more information.

We also offer beginner, intermediate and advanced Adult Greek Language classes. If you are interested, please contact our Principal for more information.

Youth Greek Language Program 2024-25 Schedule.  Dates and Times of Classes

Grade	Monday	Tuesday	Saturday
Pre K	4:15-6:45pm	4:15-6:45pm	10am-12:30pm
K	4:15-6:45pm	4:15-6:45pm	10am-12:30pm
1	4:15-7:15pm	4:15-7:15pm	10am-1pm
2	4:15-7:15pm	4:15-7:15pm	10am-1pm
3	4:15-7:15pm	4:15-7:15pm	10am-1pm
4	4:15-7:15pm	4:15-7:15pm	10am-1pm
5	4:15-7:15pm	4:15-7:15pm
6		4:15-7:15pm
Ellinomatheia			1pm-2:30pm
Regents		7:30-9:00pm
Adult Class		7:30-9:00pm

 

REGISTRATION

Registration for existing students is conducted during the late spring of the preceding school year. New students may register prior to the commencement of the school year. We encourage students to register as early as possible, as we limit class sizes to ensure that our students have an appropriate amount of teacher time.

• GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR 2024-2025

Additional Information and Resources:

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Rules and Important Information

Online Learning Resources

For additional information, please contact our Principal by email greekschoolprincipal@stpaulhempstead.org or our Cathedral Office (516)483-5700).

About Our Greek School PTA. The Greek School PTA is committed to support our Principal and teachers in  ensuring that our Language Program succeeds in its goals and works to build strong relationships  among parents, teachers and our school, in support of our students.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact greekschoolpta@stpaulhempstead.org.