At its heart, classical education seeks to develop thoughtful, knowledgeable, and virtuous young people by focusing on the pursuit of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.
How do these principles translate into our daily curriculum? Truth, Beauty, and Goodness are not slogans or abstract ideas; these are virtues woven into every subject through examples our scholars can easily grasp and apply to their daily lives:
Truth (Learning how to think):
Encourages students to seek a deep understanding, ask meaningful questions, and develop strong reasoning skills. Scholars learn not just what to think, but how to think.
- For a child, this looks like: Discovering the unchanging laws of math ( 3 + 3 will always be 6 in every language), learning to double-check their facts during a science experiment, or practicing honesty when a game on the playground gets competitive.
Beauty (A deeper appreciation of the world):
Helps students appreciate excellence in literature, art, music, nature, and human achievement, fostering a deeper imagination.
- For a child, this looks like: Enjoying a nature walk around the campus or in the Mary Garden to marvel at the perfect design of a flower; reading a beautifully written story or listening to classical melodies; and even learning to create rhythm with instruments beginning in our early childhood program.
Goodness (Developing character):
Focuses on character development, helping students cultivate responsibility, perseverance, respect, integrity, and a spirit of service.
- For a child, this looks like: Holding the door open for a classmate, cheering on a peer who is struggling, or picking up litter to help care for God’s creation. Our entire discipline structure is based on Virtues: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
Curriculum
- Religion
- Literature
- Grammar and Writing
- History
- Math
- Science
- Latin
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
