Webster Elementary will have the honor of offering the very first elementary Armenian Academy world language program in PUSD. The Armenian Academy began in the 2022/23 school year for transitional kindergarteners, kindergarteners and 1st graders and will expand over the next five years through 5th grade. The Armenian Academy will be open to transitional kindergarteners through 2nd graders for the 2023/2024 school year. The language program is an option developed to meet the language interests of the Armenian community of Pasadena and Glendale. It provides one daily Armenian Language Arts class per grade level and the remainder of the student’s instructional day will include classes conducted in English. All language immersion classes will be taught by fully-credentialed, bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching Armenian. Students in the Webster Armenian Academy will also participate in Armenian Dance and Music. Webster Elementary prepares students for the Armenian language program offered at
Blair Middle & High School.
