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Holistic, classical, and Christ-centered

Students move through the classical stages of learning with teachers who know them well. Chapel, music, art, and physical education round out a whole-person formation.

Holistic Academics

Along the classical path

Students move through the stages of the classical trivium, with immersive, formative learning that integrates intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth at every step.

I

Grammar School · K–5

Grammar

Building a foundation of knowledge, language, and wonder while young minds love to gather and remember.

Taught by Gabrielle Sheldon

II

Upper School · 6–12

Logic

Learning to reason well, ask good questions, and test ideas against truth.

Taught by Nathan Collins

III

Upper School · 6–12

Rhetoric

Speaking and writing with wisdom and grace, ready to carry the Gospel into the world.

Taught by Nathan Collins

1:6 – 1:12Teacher-to-student ratio we aim for, so every student is known
K–12Grammar School (K–5) and Upper School Logic & Rhetoric (6–12)
35 creditsRequired to graduate, as set in the school handbook

In the Classroom

Hands-on, relational learning

A student in safety gloves gasps at a glowing blue experiment in science class

Education here is immersive and formative. It aims at what students love and imagine as much as what they know. Bible study, prayer, and worship are part of the school day, and Christian truth is woven through every subject.

We favor hands-on, experiential learning with real books and materials. Technology is used as a tool when it serves the lesson, never as the center of the classroom.

Upper School students sit for the Classic Learning Test (CLT), including the CLT10 and the CLT college entrance exam.

Programs

Chapel, music, art, and gym

These programs are part of the school week for our students, and several are open to homeschool families.

Weekly

Chapel

Worship, Scripture, and teaching together as a school, led by our chaplain, Pastor Victor Collins.

Homeschool co-op

Music & Art

Our homeschool music class co-op, taught by Jess Spangler. Students learn to make beautiful things to the glory of God.

Fall semester registration opens each summer. Contact us to save a spot.

Students playing tug-of-war on the grass during gym class

Physical education

Gym

Games, fitness, and teamwork with Kathy Newcombe, caring for the body as part of whole-person formation.

Homeschool co-op

Art

A Christian art class for children that nurtures creativity while teaching biblical themes. Students learn technique and make beautiful things to the glory of God.

Monthly

Student chapel

A school chapel service, usually on a Wednesday morning from 8:00 to 8:30, with time for worship, Scripture, and reflection together. See the calendar for dates.

See chapel dates

Sign up

Join a class

Homeschool families can sign up for music, art, gym, and chapel. Registration for each fall semester opens in the summer.

Ask about openings

For Homeschool Families

The parts you can't do alone

Keep teaching at home and join us for chapel, music, art, and gym. Your children learn and worship alongside our students while you stay at the helm.

Ask about homeschool electives →