Class Offerings
Thank you for your interest in our 2023-2024 academic year. We are delighted to offer a selection of subjects that will be taught in the spirit of classical education: in a liturgical format and at a pace that lends itself to mastery. This is an overview of classes offered. For a full description of classes, goals and objectives, and class fees, please request the Family Handbook.
Note: All classes are taught on Fridays unless indicated.
Note: All classes are taught on Fridays unless indicated.
Early Learners (ages 3-5)
The Gentle + Classical Preschool 2nd edition was designed with your child's development and natural rhythms in mind. It was created for parents who want to provide structure, focus on character development and faith, and add intention into their child's preschool years. Through the use of scripture-based stories, fables, and gentle and beautiful picture books, our young learners will grow together in the virtues of patience, good manners, and perseverance; develop listening and oral language skills; and deepen their memorization skills.
A time for fellowship, snacks and free play is part of each day too!
Lower Grammar Level (K-3)
Song School Latin 1
Target Age: Song School Latin 1 is offered to 2nd and 3rd graders; advanced first-grade students may be eligible. Students must be able to read.
Description: Did you know there is a Latin program that matches the energy, developmental level, and fun-loving nature of your youngest students? Song School Latin does just that. Tailored for young children up through 1st or 2nd grade, this delightfully gentle introduction to Latin offers lessons that are peppered with songs, enjoyable vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and engaging activities. Children will love learning Latin!
An Gentle+Classical Introduction to poetry, literature and art
Description: Guided by Gentle+Classical Press--through the use of scripture, fables with maxims, and picture book studies, coupled with a gentle introduction to classical art, nature and poetry, our young learners will grow together in virtue, develop listening and oral language skills, and deepen their memorization skills.
The introduction of poetry provides opportunity for further beauty of words and images, developing virtue, vocabulary growth and writing practice. Our goal is to bolster the moral imagination with a store of rich and varied images.
A time for fellowship, snack and gross motor activity is part of each day, too!
Children’s Theater
Target Age: Kindergarten through 4th grade
Description: Offered in the afternoons of the second semester, this is an opportunity for your budding thespians to shine! Working with the instructor and fellow students, your young learner will help script, block and perform one to two simple dramatizations of fairy tales or fables. The goal? To build the moral imagination, grow in confidence and improve memorization skills, public speaking abilities and teamwork.
Poetry and Pastries
Wednesday Afternoons
Target Age: Kindergarten through 1st/2nd grade
Description: Let us take the timidity out of poetry and introduce your youngest learners to the wonder of well-formed words through a year-long survey of topical or seasonal poems and poetry types (nonsense poetry, haiku, ballad, etc) A light snack, accompanied by a craft, adds joy and builds expectation to poetry time.
Upper Grammar Level (3-6)
Hands-on Science or Art Unit
Target Age: 3rd through 6th grade
Description: Introduce your children to Artistic Pursuits, starting with the earliest examples of art known to the human race and work your way up through the Romans! Second semester, your learner will enjoy a hands-on science unit!
Famous Men of Rome
Roman Lifestyle and History!
Target Age: Based on enrollment, two versions of this class will be taught back to back targeting students 2nd-5th grade and 6th-8/9th grade respectively.
Description: Using Memoria Press's popular text Famous Men of Rome students will discover an era abundant in action and drama. The rise and fall of Rome is an incredible story and all students--young or old--should study it for its impact, which is far-reaching. Together we will make connections to geography, Scripture, government, technology, literature, architecture and Latin. Students in this class will engage in several hands-on projects and enrichment days (togas anyone?!) and complete their very own "history pocketbook" right in class! Learning the four primary Latin prayers of our program will also occur during classtime.
Latina Christiana: Building a foundation
Target Age: Latina Christiana is the ideal text for beginners, grades 4 & up.
Description: This is a two year, grammar-first course of study that allows students time to master the basic components of Latin. It also provides a strong foundation in grammar, one of the primary reasons Latin has been taught to children. This course focuses on pronunciation, conjugating verbs, declining nouns, vocabulary building, and translating simple sentences. It also focuses on speaking Latin through learning songs and prayers.
Dialectic Level (6-9)
First Form Latin
Target Age: Ideal for all beginners, grades 7 & up, or is a great followup to Latina Christiana at any age.
Description: First Form’s grammar-first approach focuses on grammar forms and vocabulary because these are the skills suitable for the grammar stage student. All beginners—regardless of age—are in the grammar stage of learning. Syntax (how to use the grammar) and translation are logic and rhetoric stage skills, respectively, and may overwhelm the student unless introduced at a slow, gentle pace and taught for mastery.
The uniqueness of the Forms Series lies in two features: (2) Commitment to the trivium model of teaching grammar systematically in order to facilitate retention and understanding, and (2) extensive workbook exercises to ensure skills mastery.
High school students may earn credit for this class. Please inquire.
US History-based Writing Lessons (IEW)
Wednesday afternoons
Target Age: Middle school
Description: Students will learn time-tested methods to efficiently and confidently compose 9 common types of essays as well as supplementary material to expand their vocabulary and hone their public speaking skills. Instruction consists of studying American history-themed source texts from a Christian perspective, researching historical events and individuals, creating original essays based on these subjects, editing, and presenting finished works in front of classmates. This course is perfect for the inexperienced and unmotivated as much as it is for the eager budding writer.
Theater Arts: Shakespearean Drama
Target Age: 5th through 12th grade
Description: Parents will thrill to see their children rise to the challenge of staging and performing an abridged but faithful version of one of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest!
From casting to blocking to theatre production and design—your student gets to experience it all! If they don’t like to be on stage, there is still a role for them in set design, as master of props, stage management and more.
Rhetoric Stage (9-12)
Latin Translation
Target Age: Best suited for First Form Latin "graduates" or motivated high school students with previous Latin experience.
Description: Using selections from Lingua Angelica and drawing from a small variety of other sources, students will thrill to put their grammar and vocabulary to use through translating ancient texts. Together we will focus on fine-tuning our skills in deciphering declensions and conjugations and using our Latin dictionaries!
Advanced US History-based Writing (IEW)
Target Age: 9th - 12th grade
Description: Students will learn to sharpen their writing skills by gaining proficiency in more advanced types of essays and styles of writing, including research papers, thesis statements, persuasive essays, and more. Instruction will consist of lectures and reading sources on American history from a biblical worldview, researching historical events and individuals, creating original essays based on these subjects, editing, presentation of finished works, and weekly grading by the instructor. This intensive course is designed for, but not limited to, students with at least one year of IEW experience. Discipline and perseverance are requirements as this class will challenge your learner through the intersection of history and composition.
High school students may earn credit for this class. Please inquire.
Theater Arts: William Shakespeare's The Tempest
Target Age: 5th through 12th grade
Description: Parents will thrill to see their children rise to the challenge of staging and performing an abridged but faithful version of one of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest!
From casting to blocking to theatre production and design—your student gets to experience it all! If they don’t like to be on stage, there is still a role for them in set design, as master of props, stage management and more.
High school students may earn credit for this class.
Introduction to Drawing
(Wednesday afternoons)
Target Age: 9-12 grades
Description: Our God is the first creator; He is omnificent (all creative). Let us go forth and be creative and delight in beauty and order. We will start at the beginning, honing in on basic drawing skills (line contour, shading, grid drawing, perspective, portraits, and more). Over time we will see our diligence, patience, and practice improve our work weekly and develop pleasing final art pieces. We will also study famous artists and their works and touch on some art history, hopefully lending to some good dialogue. In addition, we will create our own sketchbooks and work in them throughout the course, with art prompts and studies. This drawing class is for both the beginner and the adept, as each project starts at the basics but can push and challenge those who need it. As we create together through this course, let us constantly meditate on Phil. 4:8
The Gentle + Classical Preschool 2nd edition was designed with your child's development and natural rhythms in mind. It was created for parents who want to provide structure, focus on character development and faith, and add intention into their child's preschool years. Through the use of scripture-based stories, fables, and gentle and beautiful picture books, our young learners will grow together in the virtues of patience, good manners, and perseverance; develop listening and oral language skills; and deepen their memorization skills.
A time for fellowship, snacks and free play is part of each day too!
Lower Grammar Level (K-3)
Song School Latin 1
Target Age: Song School Latin 1 is offered to 2nd and 3rd graders; advanced first-grade students may be eligible. Students must be able to read.
Description: Did you know there is a Latin program that matches the energy, developmental level, and fun-loving nature of your youngest students? Song School Latin does just that. Tailored for young children up through 1st or 2nd grade, this delightfully gentle introduction to Latin offers lessons that are peppered with songs, enjoyable vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and engaging activities. Children will love learning Latin!
An Gentle+Classical Introduction to poetry, literature and art
Description: Guided by Gentle+Classical Press--through the use of scripture, fables with maxims, and picture book studies, coupled with a gentle introduction to classical art, nature and poetry, our young learners will grow together in virtue, develop listening and oral language skills, and deepen their memorization skills.
The introduction of poetry provides opportunity for further beauty of words and images, developing virtue, vocabulary growth and writing practice. Our goal is to bolster the moral imagination with a store of rich and varied images.
A time for fellowship, snack and gross motor activity is part of each day, too!
Children’s Theater
Target Age: Kindergarten through 4th grade
Description: Offered in the afternoons of the second semester, this is an opportunity for your budding thespians to shine! Working with the instructor and fellow students, your young learner will help script, block and perform one to two simple dramatizations of fairy tales or fables. The goal? To build the moral imagination, grow in confidence and improve memorization skills, public speaking abilities and teamwork.
Poetry and Pastries
Wednesday Afternoons
Target Age: Kindergarten through 1st/2nd grade
Description: Let us take the timidity out of poetry and introduce your youngest learners to the wonder of well-formed words through a year-long survey of topical or seasonal poems and poetry types (nonsense poetry, haiku, ballad, etc) A light snack, accompanied by a craft, adds joy and builds expectation to poetry time.
Upper Grammar Level (3-6)
Hands-on Science or Art Unit
Target Age: 3rd through 6th grade
Description: Introduce your children to Artistic Pursuits, starting with the earliest examples of art known to the human race and work your way up through the Romans! Second semester, your learner will enjoy a hands-on science unit!
Famous Men of Rome
Roman Lifestyle and History!
Target Age: Based on enrollment, two versions of this class will be taught back to back targeting students 2nd-5th grade and 6th-8/9th grade respectively.
Description: Using Memoria Press's popular text Famous Men of Rome students will discover an era abundant in action and drama. The rise and fall of Rome is an incredible story and all students--young or old--should study it for its impact, which is far-reaching. Together we will make connections to geography, Scripture, government, technology, literature, architecture and Latin. Students in this class will engage in several hands-on projects and enrichment days (togas anyone?!) and complete their very own "history pocketbook" right in class! Learning the four primary Latin prayers of our program will also occur during classtime.
Latina Christiana: Building a foundation
Target Age: Latina Christiana is the ideal text for beginners, grades 4 & up.
Description: This is a two year, grammar-first course of study that allows students time to master the basic components of Latin. It also provides a strong foundation in grammar, one of the primary reasons Latin has been taught to children. This course focuses on pronunciation, conjugating verbs, declining nouns, vocabulary building, and translating simple sentences. It also focuses on speaking Latin through learning songs and prayers.
Dialectic Level (6-9)
First Form Latin
Target Age: Ideal for all beginners, grades 7 & up, or is a great followup to Latina Christiana at any age.
Description: First Form’s grammar-first approach focuses on grammar forms and vocabulary because these are the skills suitable for the grammar stage student. All beginners—regardless of age—are in the grammar stage of learning. Syntax (how to use the grammar) and translation are logic and rhetoric stage skills, respectively, and may overwhelm the student unless introduced at a slow, gentle pace and taught for mastery.
The uniqueness of the Forms Series lies in two features: (2) Commitment to the trivium model of teaching grammar systematically in order to facilitate retention and understanding, and (2) extensive workbook exercises to ensure skills mastery.
High school students may earn credit for this class. Please inquire.
US History-based Writing Lessons (IEW)
Wednesday afternoons
Target Age: Middle school
Description: Students will learn time-tested methods to efficiently and confidently compose 9 common types of essays as well as supplementary material to expand their vocabulary and hone their public speaking skills. Instruction consists of studying American history-themed source texts from a Christian perspective, researching historical events and individuals, creating original essays based on these subjects, editing, and presenting finished works in front of classmates. This course is perfect for the inexperienced and unmotivated as much as it is for the eager budding writer.
Theater Arts: Shakespearean Drama
Target Age: 5th through 12th grade
Description: Parents will thrill to see their children rise to the challenge of staging and performing an abridged but faithful version of one of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest!
From casting to blocking to theatre production and design—your student gets to experience it all! If they don’t like to be on stage, there is still a role for them in set design, as master of props, stage management and more.
Rhetoric Stage (9-12)
Latin Translation
Target Age: Best suited for First Form Latin "graduates" or motivated high school students with previous Latin experience.
Description: Using selections from Lingua Angelica and drawing from a small variety of other sources, students will thrill to put their grammar and vocabulary to use through translating ancient texts. Together we will focus on fine-tuning our skills in deciphering declensions and conjugations and using our Latin dictionaries!
Advanced US History-based Writing (IEW)
Target Age: 9th - 12th grade
Description: Students will learn to sharpen their writing skills by gaining proficiency in more advanced types of essays and styles of writing, including research papers, thesis statements, persuasive essays, and more. Instruction will consist of lectures and reading sources on American history from a biblical worldview, researching historical events and individuals, creating original essays based on these subjects, editing, presentation of finished works, and weekly grading by the instructor. This intensive course is designed for, but not limited to, students with at least one year of IEW experience. Discipline and perseverance are requirements as this class will challenge your learner through the intersection of history and composition.
High school students may earn credit for this class. Please inquire.
Theater Arts: William Shakespeare's The Tempest
Target Age: 5th through 12th grade
Description: Parents will thrill to see their children rise to the challenge of staging and performing an abridged but faithful version of one of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest!
From casting to blocking to theatre production and design—your student gets to experience it all! If they don’t like to be on stage, there is still a role for them in set design, as master of props, stage management and more.
High school students may earn credit for this class.
Introduction to Drawing
(Wednesday afternoons)
Target Age: 9-12 grades
Description: Our God is the first creator; He is omnificent (all creative). Let us go forth and be creative and delight in beauty and order. We will start at the beginning, honing in on basic drawing skills (line contour, shading, grid drawing, perspective, portraits, and more). Over time we will see our diligence, patience, and practice improve our work weekly and develop pleasing final art pieces. We will also study famous artists and their works and touch on some art history, hopefully lending to some good dialogue. In addition, we will create our own sketchbooks and work in them throughout the course, with art prompts and studies. This drawing class is for both the beginner and the adept, as each project starts at the basics but can push and challenge those who need it. As we create together through this course, let us constantly meditate on Phil. 4:8
