About Annunciation Catholic School

Annunciation Catholic School, founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, is a fully accredited, Catholic parish elementary school under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Church of the Annunciation. Our Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 program is staffed by professional lay teachers and serves a diverse student population from the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as other countries.

Annunciation Catholic School and its faculty and staff are dedicated to developing the whole student through a community experience that stresses solid academics, encourages an active faith life, and follows God’s laws. Students are challenged to learn how to respect the dignity of God’s life, to develop themselves according to their God-given talents, to be aware of the truth of God’s love for all, and to live in God’s faith.

To achieve these four life-long ideals – dignity, development, truth, and faith – students at Annunciation Catholic School are challenged to integrate these principles into their daily lives. These ideals are stressed as part of Annunciation’s educational philosophy and are expressed through a lived life of faith by administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians. Each student is expected and challenged to show growth in these four life-long ideals as part of their education at Annunciation Catholic School.

Catholic Identity

The faculty, administration, and priests of Annunciation work together to guide each student as they form their own faith and grow spiritually through the teachings of the Catholic Church. Students are encouraged to celebrate their individuality, as well as their role in our Catholic school community, by preparing for school Masses and prayer services. Students celebrate the seasons of Advent and Lent with daily prayer services and the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Academic Excellence

Annunciation Catholic School provides a strong academic program which focuses on academic excellence and mastery. Teachers create a supportive environment, helping students achieve academic goals through differentiated instruction and research based strategies.

Service

To strengthen our connection with the community, as well as foster the awareness of our Christian responsibility, students are involved in various service projects, which benefit local organizations and charities. Students may also participate in Student Service Council, which engages actively in community service projects and teaches civic responsibility.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Annunciation Catholic School admits students of any race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at our school. Similar policies apply to the school staff. Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policies, or in any school administered program.