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  Academics: Curriculum Goals Continued...
Classical training emphasizes Latin and Greek, which are the foundational languages for English and the modern Romance languages which have dominated Western Civilization. Since children learn languages especially well at the youngest ages, Latin and Greek as well as a strong English phonics program are taught from Kindergarten onward. Greek is especially important as a primary biblical language. The goal of grammar training in classical languages is to read classical texts in the original languages, including portions of the Greek New Testament, by the ninth grade. English instruction revolves around phonics training, spelling, grammar, and reading of good children’s literature in the pre-grammar years (K-2). In the grammar school (3rd through 6th), English grammar skills are enhanced through the study of Latin and Greek. Reading and comprehension as well as vocabulary are primarily developed through the reading and analysis of good literature which is a pre-cursor to the Great Books courses in the middle and upper grades. Writing is taught as it was to the ancients, by presenting it progressively in different stages and types which build and interact with each other. Form and content receive equal consideration. Additionally, students learn great writing by emulating the great writers of history. |
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