Freedom for Christ-Centered Academics

We believe Scripture is the foundation on which all knowledge is built. Therefore, our curriculum is first and foremost Bible-centered. The Bible is the beginning of every inquiry and the final determiner of truth. Through much prayer and diligent study of the curriculum options available, we chose classical education for our curriculum tool. It provides a way to educationally apply the mandates of God's Word to seek true knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

Classical Christian education encompasses all levels of learning. Latin is introduced in elementary school and continues through high school. Shurley Grammar is taught through eighth grade. Our math curriculum uses Saxon materials and Physics is available to high school students. Veritas History begins at the elementary level and expands in high school as students read and study more original texts such as The Federalist Papers. At the secondary level, rhetoric begins in 11th grade and the English curriculum relies on reading great works. The Bible remains central to every subject area and its truth coordinates them all.

Classical Christian education utilizes developmentally appropriate methods to teach students how to think instead of merely what to think. It offers intellectual development, academic achievement and moral stability by using a three-fold methodology (the Trivium) consisting of three stages:

grammar or knowledge (K-6th) focusing on basic facts
dialectic or understanding (7-9th grades) using the basics to answer questions
rhetoric or wisdom (10-12th grades), preparing students to apply what they have learned

In the Grammar Stage students are taught the basic rules of various subjects—math, science, history, Bible and music. This stage is often taught using rhymes, songs and other tools to memorize Bible passages, historical events, math facts, principles of science, writing basics, etc.

In the Dialectic Stage the focus shifts from merely knowing facts to analyzing information and asking questions. Middle schoolers are eager to challenge ideas and exercise their newly developing reasoning abilities. Information is processed through the lens of God's Word as students becoming skilled in

defining terms precisely
making well-structured arguments
organizing thoughts
identifying and avoiding logical fallacies

By the time students reach the Rhetoric Stage, they are thinking biblically and applying biblical precepts to every life situation. Minds have been primed to evaluate and defend data, ideas and values. Students clearly express their thoughts in written and oral form. Bible course work changes to focus on sharing and defending the faith (apologetics). Students are beginning to master the principles of persuasion and the art of formulating an appeal. They are defending against manipulative efforts of others using clear and eloquent expressions of thought.

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Spiritual Academic Student Life About Us		Freedom for Christ-Centered Academics We believe Scripture is the foundation on which all knowledge is built. Therefore, our curriculum is first and foremost Bible-centered. The Bible is the beginning of every inquiry and the final determiner of truth. Through much prayer and diligent study of the curriculum options available, we chose classical education for our curriculum tool. It provides a way to educationally apply the mandates of God's Word to seek true knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Classical Christian education encompasses all levels of learning. Latin is introduced in elementary school and continues through high school. Shurley Grammar is taught through eighth grade. Our math curriculum uses Saxon materials and Physics is available to high school students. Veritas History begins at the elementary level and expands in high school as students read and study more original texts such as The Federalist Papers. At the secondary level, rhetoric begins in 11th grade and the English curriculum relies on reading great works. The Bible remains central to every subject area and its truth coordinates them all. Classical Christian education utilizes developmentally appropriate methods to teach students how to think instead of merely what to think. It offers intellectual development, academic achievement and moral stability by using a three-fold methodology (the Trivium) consisting of three stages: grammar or knowledge (K-6th) focusing on basic facts dialectic or understanding (7-9th grades) using the basics to answer questions rhetoric or wisdom (10-12th grades), preparing students to apply what they have learned In the Grammar Stage students are taught the basic rules of various subjects—math, science, history, Bible and music. This stage is often taught using rhymes, songs and other tools to memorize Bible passages, historical events, math facts, principles of science, writing basics, etc. In the Dialectic Stage the focus shifts from merely knowing facts to analyzing information and asking questions. Middle schoolers are eager to challenge ideas and exercise their newly developing reasoning abilities. Information is processed through the lens of God's Word as students becoming skilled in defining terms precisely making well-structured arguments organizing thoughts identifying and avoiding logical fallacies By the time students reach the Rhetoric Stage, they are thinking biblically and applying biblical precepts to every life situation. Minds have been primed to evaluate and defend data, ideas and values. Students clearly express their thoughts in written and oral form. Bible course work changes to focus on sharing and defending the faith (apologetics). Students are beginning to master the principles of persuasion and the art of formulating an appeal. They are defending against manipulative efforts of others using clear and eloquent expressions of thought.