2025-2026 Greek School Registration

Registration 2025-2026,

Dear Parents of Pythagoras Greek School,

We hope you are all doing well. With the guidance of the School Board, the Parish Council at St. Demetrios and we have come to the following arrangements for the Greek School for fall 2024-25.

1. Pythagoras Greek School (PGS): In-person Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm – 6:30pm for classes (Pre-School), Pre-K, K, and 1st – 6th grades. Students will enroll in a google classroom should there be a need for remote learning. The PGS program also includes the Ellinomatheia Course for 7th, 8th & 9th grade students from 4:30-6:30 pm ONLY on Wednesdays. This course will prepare students for the A2 Ellinomatheia exam. Greek Dance lessons will begin in late September.

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2. Pythagoras Saturday Greek School (PSGS): In-person on Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:30 pm for classes (Pre-School) Pre-K, K, and 1st – 6th grades. Students will all enroll in a google classroom should there be a need for remote learning. There will be no lunch on Saturdays. A brief snack (10min) will be given in the classrooms. Greek Dance lessons will begin in late September.

STEPS FOR ENROLLMENT

Please follow the steps below for enrollment. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at pythagorasgreekschool@gmail.com.

Step 1:

Fulfill the 2024 St. Demetrios Stewardship commitment. Minimum of $550 is required.

If 2024 Stewardship has not been fulfilled, please go to our St. Demetrios Stewardship Page. ACH (automatic checking account withdrawals) ends July 15th of each year.

Visit the church office or mail to 893 Church Road Elmhurst, IL 60126. Cash, check, or credit card is accepted for Stewardship.

Step 2: Student Enrollment

For new students: New Student Admission Form

For returning students: Please refer to email sent to you from TADS. Please email pythgorasgreekschool@gmail.com if you have not received this email.

Step 3: Once admission or reenrollment is completed, a Tuition Agreement will be emailed to you from TADS to submit the remaining tuition balance. https://www.tads.com.

The options are:

1. Create the installment agreement in TADS by September 1st (to avoid a late fee)

2.Pay remaining tuition in-full in TADS before September 1st and receive $50 off tuition (per family). (A small fee will be incurred in TADS if making a one-time payment with checking account, a 3% surcharge will be incurred if using credit card).

Please be advised that a student will not be considered fully enrolled in the program unless all steps are completed. An email will be sent to you with further instructions regarding specific arrival and dismissal procedures prior to the start of classes along with the Back-to-School Plan & Guidelines.

We urge you to enroll sooner than later so we can prepare for the fall with adequate staffing and classroom preparations.

If you are having problems accessing any of these sites, please let us know and we will assist you promptly. pythagorasgreekschool@gmail.com

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR PGS : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th at 4:30PM

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR PSGS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 9:00AM

2024-25 TUITION

PGS Monday/Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm

$975 per student Grades Pre-K to 6th grade

PSGS Saturday 9:00am -12:30pm

$975per student Grades Pre-K to 6th grade

Ellinomatheia Wednesdays:4:30 – 6:30pm (Grades 7, 8, 9)

$750 per student

Supply/Textbook Fee: $100 per student

Activity Fee: $30 per family

Graduation Fee for 6th grade graduates: $35

At the time of registration TADS will prompt you to submit a $150 non-refundable registration deposit along with the $100 supply/textbook fee and $30 Activity fee per family. If you are enrolling a 6th grader, a $35 cap and gown fee will also be applied.

There is a $25 discount for each additional child enrolled in the family. Enroll prior to June 30th, 2024 to receive an additional $50 credit for family.

School Supply Link

SCHOOL CALENDARS 2024-2025

Pythagoras Greek School (PGS – Mondays & Wednesdays)
Pythagoras Saturday Greek School (PSGS )

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

TADS Information
2024-25 Student & Parent Handbook (coming soon)

PYTHAGORAS PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

The PTO’s main mission is to support the Pythagoras Greek School by helping to maintain communication and cooperation among parents, teachers and administrators. The PTO also raises funds for supplemental educational materials and learning tools. They also organize cultural and recreational programs and activities that encourage and promote Hellenism. The PTO has general meetings on a monthly basis and encourages and welcomes all parents to attend and participate in our organization and support our programs and events. The PTO has general meetings on a monthly basis and encourages and welcomes all parents to attend and participate in our organization and support our programs and events.

PTO BOARD (2023-2024) New Elections will be held in September for the 2024-25 School year.

President (M/W & Saturday) Theophannie Theodore

Vice-President (M/W – PGS) Kelly Tsioupros

Vice-President (Sat. – PSGS) Anna Maria Aneziris

Treasurer (PGS & PSGS) Elaine Alex

The Key Benefits of Sending Your Child to PCA:

Academic, spiritual, and cultural enrichment
Fostering life-long friendships
Top-notch education
Safe and nurturing environment
Low student-to-teacher ratio

Admission Application

Pythagoras Children’s Academy is accepting applications for the 2024–2025 school year. Parents/guardians can submit the admissions application online or by mail. An application fee is due at the time that the application is submitted.

By submitting your completed application prior to March 24, 2024, you will be eligible for the early bird discount of $200 on the 2024-2025 school year tuition. An application will be considered complete if:

(a) all forms are completed,

(b) the application fee is paid,

(c) arrangements for your 2024 stewardship commitment are satisfied with the Church office (ACH, paid in full, or Stewardship letter from Orthodox home Parish confirming you are a steward in good standing for the 2024 calendar year).

Once your application is complete, it will be forwarded to the School Board for admissions review, and you will be promptly notified of acceptance status.

Please note:

Tuition and registration forms are due before the school year begins.
If your application is not complete by March 24, 2024, the early discount will not apply.

The PCA welcomes people from all different backgrounds to their school and seeks students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds as well. Admissions and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Have questions regarding admission?

Please call us at (630) 834-0477 or email atagaris@pythagoraschildrensacademy.org.

Stewardship

Admission to PCA requires annual stewardship to the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst, IL or other Orthodox Church. Become a steward today by filling out the commitment card available below. All dues must be paid prior to the school year. If you are a steward at another Orthodox Church, we require a Stewardship letter from your Orthodox home Parish confirming you are a steward in good standing for the 2024 calendar year.