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Agia Sophia Academy educates the whole child by providing a rich academic and arts curriculum, grounded in Orthodox Christian values, while fostering love of learning, personal responsibility and respect for each person.
Founded in 2003, we offer wonderful Elementaryand Middle School Education Classical programs utilizing a research-proven blended classroom approach, as well as a Montessori Primary program for Preschoolers/Kindergarten students ages 3-6.
Our core subjects include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History & Geography, Art, Music, and Physical Education, as well as Greek & Latin instruction.
Our low student to teacher ratio allows for hands-on learning and academic excellence.
Please see website for detailed tuition rates. Annual rates are $7,600 for Montessori half day, $11,000 for Montessori full day, $9,700 for Elementary/Middle School. Discounts also available for multi-student families and families of Orthodox Parishes.
Summer Program Cost
$725
Summer Program Cost Notes
$225 per child per week. (Also qualifies for DSH ERDC)
Agia Sophia Academy is an Orthodox Christian Classical school
located in Beaverton, Oregon, across from the Nike campus on Walker
Road.
We offer a Montessori Primary program for
Preschool/Kindergarten students ages 3-6. Montessori is a
method of education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early
1900s, founded on the scientific observation of children`s learning
processes; teaching abstract concepts in a concrete way through the
five senses.The Montessori curriculum is organized into seven
main areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language,
science, history/geography and art. The materials are available to
children on low shelves with each subject area found in a different
part of the room. Each work is designed to be used by hand and
absorbed by the mind, providing a strong kinesthetic approach to
learning from which all children benefit. Children are usually
presented "lessons" individually or in small groups to maximize
their learning potential and teach to each child`s readiness. An
additional benefit is that this affords an opportunity for the
teacher and child to cultivate a strong relationship.
We also offer a Multi-age Classical Education Program
for 1st - 8th Grades: In our Elementary & Middle School
classrooms the focus is on literacy, mathematics, science, history,
geography, and faith. The students then have scheduled times in
other rooms for music, art, languages studies, and physical
education.Our classrooms offer excellent academic resources
and curriculum. The teachers focus on interest-based units,
classroom centers, and individual attention for each
child.Recently, in 2011, ASA added Executive Skills training
school-wide and initiated a Daily 5 structure to the Literacy
Block. All of these techniques have been proven to increase student
interest in learning and help to create life long learners. In
addition to the research that shows the positive academic effects
of a multi-age room, studies also confirm that students benefit
from the blended social structure with increased community
awareness, teamwork, communication and better peer relationships.
This holistic, creative approach will highlight and develop a
lively social awareness through modeling, peer assisted learning
and plenty of room for peer relationships in various
settings.
Faith curriculum: Students in the Montessori,
Elementary, and Middle School programs are taught the Orthodox
Christian faith both directly and indirectly. The curriculum
follows the sequence of important Old Testament stories as well as
the cyclical feasts of the church. Teachers provide a narrative
focus, supplement with picture books, appropriate literature,
activities, bible memory verses, and icons. Students participate in
short prayer services every day as well as attending Liturgy once a
month. Local clergy visit ASA each month and present a faith topic
to the children. In addition to curriculum, children are presented
with the opportunity to embrace faith and Christian life at ASA.
Classroom teachers are Orthodox and integrate faith into the
classroom; problem solving techniques, group dynamics and personal
accountability all reflect moral teaching. (Note:While Agia
Sophia Academy is an Orthodox Christian School, it does admit
students from ALL faith backgrounds. Our student body consists of
about 20% non-Orthodox students and 80% Orthodox students.)
Love and Logic: The Love and Logic program by
Jim Fay and Foster Cline has become the backbone of our discipline
approach at ASA. It is not isolated from our core beliefs but
rather fleshes it out in the way in which discipline issues are
dealt. Children are approached with loving empathy, just as Christ
does with us. Rather than focus on an action-consequence response
to negative behavior, children are helped to see what they are not
doing correctly, take responsibility for their behavior or lack of
it, and plan out how they intend to improve themselves. Each child
learns he or she is loved through patient guidance, toward becoming
a responsible person who thrives when he or she solves the problem
created. With our Love and Logic program, students develop
age-appropriate responsibility, self-concept and demonstrate
character development as they progress though the classes at Agia
Sophia.
Executive Skills Training: Social development,
study skills, and personal responsibility are a big part of our
life here at ASA. One of the ways we help children to develop
in these areas is by incorporating the discussion and teaching of
executive function skills into the classroom. "Executive function
skills enable us to navigate through everyday life by helping us
organize, plan, and mange life tasks. They are the skills
necessary to execute task. Executive function skills can be defined
as frontal lobe functioning responsible for higher-level cognitive
abilities and cognitive control. (Cooper-Kahn & Dietzel,
2008)."
Find out more information by visiting ASA in
person!
Agia Sophia Academy's tuition is approximately $8,715 for private students and $725 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Agia Sophia Academy?
The acceptance rate of Agia Sophia Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
Does Agia Sophia Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Agia Sophia Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Agia Sophia Academy?
The application deadline for Agia Sophia Academy is Mar. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 / Sep. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
55/17/2016
This is a wonderful Christian school located right across the street from the NIKE World Headquarters, under the same roof where St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Christian church exists. Students don't have to be Greek to attend but they do learn many words from this core language of Science and Math. This is a rich learning environment with a loving, respectful, faith-based foundation; all of which I believe are critical for children during their earliest developmental years. I am blessed to have two children attending Agia Sohphia. Every family prioritizes their budget for certain things and may make some choices or sacrifices in doing so. We have chosen this school as a priority to invest in the development and education of our kids. If you are looking for Pre-school thru 5th grade schools, put Agia Sophia Academy at the top of your list and schedule a visit. The experience is exceptional!
- Posted by Parent - rober
55/17/2016
We have two boys at ASA and we are very pleased with the well rounded curriculum our boys get to experience everyday. The teachers are amazing and they are very dedicated the children's success academically, socially and spiritually. The individualized attention our boys get is priceless and the community support is second to none. ASA is an amazing school!
- Posted by Parent - gkaad
57/24/2015
If you have not yet considered & visited ASA, you really must.
Small class sizes (approx 1:13) allow children to excel in their strengths & interests & to get the gentle encouragement & extra help when they need it by providing lots of individual attention.
The PreK/K Montessori program is outstanding, teaching practical life skills, math, reading, science, & fostering a love & appreciation for beauty & desire for learning. These principles are enriched & carried through the successive grades by amazingly talented teachers.
The small size blended Elementary classrooms allow children to develop strong leadership skills as well as allowing friendships across a broad age-range. On standardized tests, ASA student surpass the national average.
Music and PE are provided 3 TIMES A WEEK. The comprehensive music program is taught using the Kolday method, teaching children in depth about music. PE is based on the Brain Dance program which develops both the brain and body in physical movement.
Art is also an important component of the educational program at ASA, provided one afternoon a week to all grades.
Children have foreign language twice a week: PreK-1st grade has Greek; 2nd-5th grade has both Greek and Latin. My children LOVE learning these languages and I am blown away at how easily they are able to speak and even read them at such a young age.
They have recess twice a day. These small breaks really help the kids return to the classroom more focused.
We absolutely LOVE ASA. It has been, and continues to be, an incredible experience for our whole family. I have no hesitation in sending our kids there or recommending that you send yours, too.
- Posted by Parent - minky
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,715
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update
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