LEXINGTON, Mass.—The Armenian Sisters’ Academy (ASA) of Lexington this week announced that the Board of Trustees of the prestigious New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEAS&C) has elected the school to institutional membership and granted accreditation. This accreditation recognizes that the school has met all evaluation standards during the extensive and comprehensive review process, and is a tribute to the school’s well rounded and high educational quality.
A statement by the Commission on Independent Schools’ reads, “The commission commends the Armenian Sisters for their presence, support and ministry, the faculty and staff for their care and concern for the students, and the parents for their loyalty to, and affection for the school, the entire school community for its determination and success in perpetuating the Armenian culture and language.”
In this Armenian American environment, students benefit by building a strong foundation based on the traditions, history, and depth of Armenian culture, while celebrating and growing through the diversity of American society with fellow classmates. Students establish a physical, social, and spiritual foundation by being part of this environment.
Upon recommendation from the commission, the Armenian Sisters’ Academy will further develop and implement ongoing strategic plans for the school. This will serve as a positive influence as ASA continues to develop in the years ahead.
Sr. Cecile Keghiayan, the principal of ASA, confirmed that “the accreditation solidified the past 30 years of serving the Armenian community by the sisters and highly qualified teachers, who have dedicated themselves year after year to ensuring the development of the total child—spiritually, intellectually, personally, emotionally, and socially.”
Mayda Melkonian, the vice-principal of ASA, said, “We are committed to ensuring that the students leave ASA as ethical young men and women who thrive for the best and possess the integrity to become responsible citizens.”
The Armenian Sisters’ Academy is located at 20 Pelham Rd. in Lexington. It is operated by the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. The Lexington campus was established in 1982 and serves students ranging from Pre-K through middle school. It provides a quality private education at an affordable price. Located in two buildings on a picturesque setting, the school offers students a rich mixture of high caliber academic programs, knowledge, and awareness of Armenian culture and history. It is a nurturing environment shaped by strong family values and Christian beliefs.
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