Upper School 7th-12th: Classical Tradition

Classical Tradition

“Classical Education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on the true, the good, and the beautiful by means of the seven liberal arts with Christ as the Logos.”

- Andrew Kern, CiRCE Institute

How it Works at Home

Humanities, Math, and Science classes are taught on both Monday and Wednesday. Other classes are taught either Monday or Wednesday, but not both days.

Teachers utilize Google Classroom for assignments and communication with students. Students are expected to complete all assigned work, though they are free to adjust the schedule for their family's needs. For instance, some students may prefer to complete all of their history reading on Tuesday, rather than spacing them throughout the week. As long as the student is well-prepared for each class day, the home schedule is flexible.

ACADEMIC COURSES

Humanities

Bible
History
Geography
Literature
Composition
Composer Study
Artist Study

Skill-level Mathematics

Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II & Trigonometry

Science

Physical Science & Lab (7th)
Earth Science & Lab (8th)
Biology & Lab (9th)
Physics with Astronomy (10th)
Chemistry (11th)

Foreign Language

Latin (7th & 8th)
Spanish (9th, 10th & 11th)

Art*

Fine Arts (ex. drawing, watercoloring, paper art, etc.)
Common Arts (ex. cooking, sewing, whittling, etc.)
Performing Arts (theater, music, etc.)

Music*

Music Theory
Singing
Group Instruments (ex. handbells, tin whistles, etc.)
Folk Dance and/or Theater

Physical Education (7th-9th)

Group Sports
Recess Games
Conditioning
Health & Nutrition (9th)

*While we endeavor to provide enrichment for all upper school students, depending on class size and scheduling, not all enrichment electives may be offered every year.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

For the 2026-2027 school year, we have partnered with McMurry Univeristy to provide dual enrollment classes for 11th & 12th graders. Please click here for more information.

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