Our Students

Annunciation Catholic School is an ethnically and economically diverse community. Our students come from the greater DC area and all over the globe, including European, Asian, Central and South American, and African nations. Approximately 34 percent of our students are African-American; 30 percent Caucasian; 15 percent are Hispanic or Latino; 11 percent are multi-racial; and 4 percent are Asian. The Annunciation student population is 72 percent Catholic.

Student Dress Code

All students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 are expected to come to school in complete uniform according to the grade-level requirements. Each student is expected to express pride and self-respect along with consideration for others by keeping his or her uniform, including shoes, clean and in good condition at all times.

Pre-Kindergarten Girls and Boys - Annunciation Gym Uniform

Girl’s School Uniform (Grades K-8)

Boy’s School Uniform (Grades K-8)

Girl’s and Boy’s School Shoes

NON-ATHLETIC low cut, low heel, lace up or slip on black, brown or navy - no boots, athletic shoes, or sandals allowed.

Girl’s and Boy’s Gym Uniform (Grades K-8)

Additional Uniform Regulations

“Free Dress” Code

Student Support

Before Care and Extended Day Program

The Before Care and Extended Day Program is offered for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 from 7:30-8 A.M. and from 3-6 P.M. to accommodate the work schedules of our parents/guardians. On half-day dismissals, the afternoon program runs from 12:30-6 P.M. There is no Extended Day before holidays / long-weekends. There is an extra fee charged for these services. The before school program is on a “drop-in” basis. Board games, art supplies, and books are offered for the students. For the Extended Day program, parents/guardians may choose either a two or three hour program for their child/children.  This program has a scheduled snack time, supervised homework time, gym and/or outdoor play time, and quiet time for listening to and reading books.  On Fridays, special activities are offered. Some examples are: talent shows, egg drop contest, paper airplane contests, spelling bees, and improv comedy games.

Field Trips

Educational field trips for all grade levels are planned throughout the year. Transportation is provided by chartered buses. Supervision is provided by teachers and approved parent/guardian volunteers. Some of our traditional field trips are Gettysburg, Skyline Caverns, and the Pumpkin Patch.

Food Services

Annunciation students bring their lunch and eat in their homerooms. Parents/guardians may order 2% milk in September for the school year. On Thursdays, Pizza Day, students may purchase a slice of pizza and a soda. All students have a mid-morning snack time.

Health Service

The school secretary takes care of all minor injuries and the dispensing of prescription medicine, only with the written permission of the parent/guardian. In the case of serious accidents requiring hospital care, the child is taken to the nearest hospital, either Sibley Memorial Hospital or Georgetown Hospital and met there by his or her parents/guardians. No hospital care may be given without the parent’s/guardian’s consent.

Guidance and Resource

There is a Guidance Counselor and a Resource Teacher on staff at Annunciation. The Guidance Counselor provides counseling to individuals and groups regarding situational and developmental issues. The Counselor also offers extra classes in study skills and time management and is available to work with parents/guardians and to offer outside referrals for additional therapy. The Resource Teacher meets with students and groups of students who require extra academic help. The Resource Teacher is the testing chair for Archdiocesan standardized tests and for ACCESS for ELL’s at Annunciation. Our Resources Teacher consults with teachers on reading needs and initiatives.

Transportation

Annunciation students walk, come by public transportation, or are driven to school by parents/guardians. Dismissal and car pickup are supervised by teachers and the Safety Patrol.