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,” specifically “a work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in
any language.” More broadly, “classical” refers to any work in literature, philosophy, theology, music, or art that has “stood the test of time” and has been judged historically and traditionally to be “excellent and authoritative” by Western scholars. “Classical” also refers to the classical languages Latin and Greek, the classical pedagogy known as “the Socratic Method,” and the classical absolutes of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.
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.
Collaborative
“Collaborative” refers to the following: Teachers and parents collaborate to implement the school’s curriculum on a five-day
schedule comprised of three on-campus and two off-campus days. Teachers provide off-campus homework, and parents ensure its completion before the next on-campus day.
Curriculum
○ 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!