Welcome! Our Mission & Vision

The Mission at Ararat Charter School is our commitment to educate students to their maximum potential in an environment that actively engages students in rigorous and relevant programs, promotes academic excellence and values cultural and linguistic diversity, and creative expression. Developing and nurturing the whole child is the primary objective of all Ararat Charter School programs.

Principal's Monthly Message

Current Month's Highlights

Dear Ararat Charter School Families,

In an effort to further increase home/school communication we are starting “Coffee with the Principal” to be held on the first Friday of every month at 8am @ ACS1.  All parents are welcome to attend this informal gathering.  The purpose of “Coffee with the Principal” is twofold:  To create a forum where parents can get together to build relationships and to hear ideas and suggestions that will improve our school and can be implemented in a collaborative manner. 

I’d like to report that Mr. Jeff Masarjian, Executive Director of the Armenia Tree Project is scheduled to visit ACS on February 8 @ 9am.  We will discuss plans on how ACS and ATP collaboration can continue and strengthen.  Mr. Masarjian will also address our 3rd grade class about the mission and goals of ATP and what students can do to become more eco-friendly.

The Armenian language teachers have organized another parent in-service which will take place on Tuesday, February 21 at 3:30pm at ACS2, all parents are welcome!   If you have questions, concerns or would like to find out more about how instruction in Armenian is taking place please join us!  Flyers will be sent home in the Wednesday folder. 

Ararat Charter School’s first parent technology training will happen on Friday, February 24 at 3:30pm on the ACS1 campus in the multi-purpose room.  Topic:  Internet Safety at Home.  The training will cover the creation of computer user accounts, setting up time limits for games, and setting restrictions on websites and programs.  If you want to gain more control over your child’s computer activities this is the training for you.  More information will be sent home in the Wednesday communication folder.

Thanks to all the parents who have come to me with concerns, questions, ideas, and suggestions.  Communication is the key to understanding and keeping the lines of communication open is important for the success of our school.

Sincerely,

Aida Tatiossian
Principal

•	achieve academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, self-inquiry, and collaboration
•	engage in Fine Arts programs, such as visual and performing arts
•	acquire literacy in information technology
•	demonstrate positive attitudes and acquire appreciation of cultural diversity
•	act with a sense of civic responsibility and demonstrate social consciousness
•	practice good habits of personal fitness and well-being

Our Vision

Our children will....

Ararat Charter School’s Quote of the Month:

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." 

Mahatma Gandhi

FEBRUARY
EVENTS

February 3 
8am ACS1  Coffee with the Principal

February 8
ACS2  Jeff Masarjian, Executive Director of ATP visits

February 9
8am ACS2  Hrag Hamalian, Principal of Valor Academy visits

February 21
3:30pm ACS2  Armenian Studies Parent Inservice

February 24
3:30pm ACS1  Parent Technology Training--Internet Safety

February 28
8am ACS2  Awards Assembly

February 29
8am ACS1  Awards Assembly