Parents share their reasons for choosing Annunciation School...

Alumnae:

"Our family has a long tradition at Annunciation starting with my father In the 1930’s and continuing through today.  As a former student and current parent I believe that Annunciation provides a solid academic education while also providing the necessary tools for the development of the whole person.  I look forward to maintaining this fine tradition that our family has been very fortunate to experience."

Parents of Graduates:

"Fifteen years ago when we started looking for schools for our children,  my husband and I began by interviewing principals and checking out “basic skills” test scores.  We wanted our children to succeed.  We were looking for a positive environment where our children could thrive socially.  What we found was a little jewel in South Minneapolis called Annunciation.

What began as “school” for our first-born developed into a long love affair for our entire family.  Annunciation School educates the whole child.  What I mean by this is very simple, at Annunciation every child is very special and at some point every child shines.  Confidence is the word.  Our four children are very different from each other, but at Annunciation they all thrived.  Today two of our children are in fine colleges and our two youngest are finishing up at Annunciation.  Children at Annunciation like themselves and look upon themselves as part of the solution.  They are eager to do well; they are excited to take the next step.  We feel lucky to have found such a wholesome, well-rounded school with the emphasis on education as well as development of conscience."

Non-Parish Members:

"Our decision to attend Annunciation School was based on many concerns and priorities, but three of the most important features were (and still are):

  1. The K-8 grade setting allows our children to travel to and attend school together on the same schedule.  This may seem to be only an issue of convenience, but for us it goes beyond that.  It simplifies all our lives and provides opportunities that would not be available if the kids were  in two or three different schools.

  2. The academic and creative opportunities offered in a small, supportive environment.  With only two classes at each grade level, the children get to know and work with all the other kids their age and develop more confidence because of the “familiarity factor.”  This is not accomplished as easily in a larger school setting."

  3. "The atmosphere of respect throughout the school (by students, staff and administration), respect for self, for others, for property and for the world around us.  The students are taught (often by them modeling of the older students) to understand how their behavior affects others and are held accountable for their actions."

Transfer Students:

"Five years ago we transferred our children to Annunciation School.  We are fortunate to live in a community with so many options.  Annunciation provides our three children with an environment that feels secure and respectful and therefore ignites their desire to learn.  Children are encouraged to strive to do their best.  Some words I would use to describe our experience with this community are: friendly, accepting, fun, comfortable, creative, responsible and enriching.

Annunciation gave our daughter a sense of belonging she did not get at a bigger elementary school.  We came to Annunciation because our daughter was slipping through the cracks unnoticed at the school she attended.  She was a well-behaved average student.  At Annunciation, she became one of fifty fourth graders and was no longer invisible.  She began to excel because her talents were noticed and encouraged.  The fact that there were only fifty fourth graders gave all the children a chance to be great at something, i.e., the sports teams do not require tryouts, and each child is needed to be able to form a team.  I believe Annunciation changed by daughter’s academic life by improving the way she felt about her abilities as a student.  Annunciation makes our family feel like we live in a small town instead of a huge city."