Academics
Paris Classical Academy provides a rigorous, Christ-centered education that cultivates wisdom and virtue through the study of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Classical
Derived from the Latin term classicus, “classical” refers to “that which is of the first rank.”
A classical education is divided into age and development-appropriate learning stages called Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric, shaping lifelong learners through rigorous classical education.
Grammar
Grades K-4
Focus: Memorization and absorbing foundational knowledge, much like learning the “grammar” of a language.
Skills: Rote memorization of facts, rules, chants, and rhymes. This includes memorizing multiplication tables, phonics, historical dates, and vocabulary.
Logic
Grades 5-8
Focus: Developing logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Skills: Understanding cause and effect, making connections, and asking “why?”. Students learn to form arguments, detect fallacies, and analyze information they’ve memorized.
Rhetoric
Grades 9-12
Skills: Synthesizing knowledge and logical reasoning to write and speak persuasively. This includes learning the art of public speaking, debate, and persuasive writing.
○ Singapore math
○ Hands – on science
○ Music theory and performance
○ Classical Greek, Latin, High German and Spanish
○ Interdisciplinary humanities
○ Emphasis on precise thinking, elegant writing, and eloquent speaking
○ And lots of fun!