Chamlian Armenian School
Private school in Glendale, California
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Chamlian Armenian School (Armenian: Շամլեան Ազգային Վարժարան) is an Armenian elementary school in Glendale, California.[1] Chamlian Armenian School teaches grades from kindergarten through 8.[2][3]
| Chamlian Armenian School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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444 Lowel Ave Glendale , CA 91214 | |
| Information | |
| Other names | Vahan and Anoush Chamlian Armenian School |
| School type | Private |
Religious affiliation | 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 |
History
The school was launched as an Armenian school in 1975. In 1983, it was purchased by husband and wife Vahan and Anoush Chamlian[1] and renamed to Chamlian Armenian School.[4] The school has been fully accredited by WASC since 1983.[5][6]
Initially the school was offered from 1st to 4th grade. In 1985, the school expanded to 8th grade.[7]
In 1991, Vazken Madenlian was appointed as the principal.[8]
In 2011, the school got approval for the addition of a gymnasium.[7][9] In 2018, kindergarten was also added.[6]
In 2014, it won approval from the City of Glendale to expand from 500 to 700 students.[10]
Talin P. Kargodorian was appointed to principal in 2014, replacing Vazken Madenlian.[8][11]
In February 2023, announced the purchase of church and property across the street and plans on expansion of the school.[2] 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.[12]
In April 2026, governor candidate Tony Thurmond visited the school.[citation needed]
School
The classes are taught in English except for the Armenian Language, Armenian History, and Religion classes. It has about 670-700 students.[10][13]
The school is governed by the Board of Regents of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.[11]
