What is a Classical Education?

“Freedom is lost gradually from an uninterested, uninformed, and uninvolved people.”

               –Thomas Jefferson

A K-12 classical education is the way students used to be taught in the United States. It is based on a traditional, time-tested liberal arts and science curriculum with instruction in moral character and civic virtue. Classical education is community based. It forms graduates that are not only prepared for their future professional and personal aspirations, but also develops the student’s humanity which is essential for good government and true happiness.

Curriculum. The humanities and sciences are equally important. The curriculum highlights include Singapore Math, Natural and Physical Science, phonics-based English and Language Arts, Grammar composition, Philosophy, foreign language and Latin, History and Geography, Art, and Music.

Character. Classical education stresses the moral development of the student. It begins by instilling and then reinforcing good habits and continues with a robust examination of moral philosophy. A school culture of moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline, and studiousness among both students and faculty.

Civics. A civic tradition based on human equality allowing for our common liberty and mutual pursuit of excellence. Study and understanding of America’s founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. What does it mean to be a good citizen?