Classical
Classical education is a conscious return to the ancient goal of education: teaching children to think and learn for themselves by imparting to them the tools of learning. At its heart, it is a liberal arts education founded on the history, philosophy, culture, and languages of Western civilization. By utilizing proven methods and curriculum, classical education seeks to enable students to become critical thinkers and able communicators and to equip them with the tools of learning which they can use to master any subject throughout their lives.
The early grades place an emphasis on core knowledge in each subject, intensive reading instruction, writing skills development and mastery of the language arts. As students mature into middle and high school the focus shifts to critical thinking, effective communication, and the analysis of ideas through the study of "great books."
The liberal arts approach at Paideia Academy goes far beyond the vocational, technical, and professional training of most contemporary education. Classical education addresses the heart and soul of a student as well as the mind. The whole person is shaped as students interact with the great thinkers and writers of our past. It is an education that cultivates the timeless virtues of truth, goodness, beauty, wisdom and eloquence. It is an education that gives students a foundation and a passion for life-long learning.