Private school in Glendale, CA
| Chamlian Armenian School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 444 Lowel Ave Glendale, CA 91214 | |
| Information | |
| Other names | Vahan and Anoush Chamlian Armenian School |
| School type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Established | 1975 |
| Founders | Vahan and Anoush Chamlian |
| School district | Glendale Unified School District |
| Principal | Talin P. Kargodorian |
| Enrollment | 670-700 |
| Website | www |
Chamlian Armenian School (Armenian: Շամլեան Ազգային Վարժարան) is an Armenian elementary school in Glendale, California. Chamlian Armenian School teaches grades from kindergarten through 8.
History
The school was launched as an Armenian school in 1975. In 1983, it was purchased by husband and wife Vahan and Anoush Chamlian and renamed to Chamlian Armenian School. The school has been fully accredited by WASC since 1983.
Initially the school was offered from 1st to 4th grade. In 1985, the school expanded to 8th grade.
In 1991, Vazken Madenlian was appointed as the principal.
In 2011, the school got approval for the addition of a gymnasium. In 2018, kindergarten was also added.
In 2014, it won approval from the City of Glendale to expand from 500 to 700 students.
Talin P. Kargodorian was appointed to principal in 2014, replacing Vazken Madenlian.
In February 2023, announced the purchase of church and property across the street and plans on expansion of the school. In the same month the school also received a donation of $1.5 million from Baghdassarian Family, who will become the benefactors of pre-school to be built in the newly purchased property.
School
The classes are taught in English except for the Armenian Language, Armenian History, and Religion classes. It has about 670-700 students.
The school is governed by the Board of Regents of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
External links
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References
- ^ "Chamlian School Mourns Passing of Vahan Chamlian". Asbarez.com. August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chamlian School Announces Expansion After Purchase of Nearby Property". Asbarez.com. February 23, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Chamlian Armenian School Fares Well at Los Angeles County Science Fair". Crescenta Valley Weekly. April 11, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Vahan Chamlian, Benefactor of Eponymous Armenian School, Passes Away". Asbarez.com. August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Obituary Vahan Chamlian". dignitymemorial.com. August 2022.
- ^ "School History". www.chamlian.org. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Zoning Timeline of Chamlian Armenian School". Montrose-La Crescenta, CA Patch. May 31, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Talin Kargodorian Appointed Chamlian School Principal". Asbarez.com. May 1, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Chamlian Gymnasium Approved by City Council". Montrose-La Crescenta, CA Patch. June 1, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Corrigan, Kelly (April 17, 2014). "Chamlian wins approval to increase enrollment". Glendale News-Press. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chamlian students take a walk to commemorate 101st anniversary of Armenian Genocide". Glendale News-Press. April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Baghdassarian Family Donates $1.5 Million to Chamlian's New Pre-School". Asbarez.com. February 23, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- "Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School to Mark 45th Anniversary". Asbarez.com. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
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