Logos Academics
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What is Classical Education?Classical education embraces the concept of educating the whole child and the notion that children are more than their standardized test scores. Classical schools are unique among school choice options for three main reasons – a virtuous education, a content-rich curriculum, and a traditional classroom environment. Classical education is a liberal arts education rooted in ancient history. “Liberal”, in this case, means “free”. Classical education prepares young people to live in freedom and independence, engaging them in the highest matters and the deepest questions of truth, justice, virtue, and beauty. Classical education has five main points: They are grammar, logic, rhetoric (the verbal arts of the trivium), arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy (the mathematical arts of the quadrivium). This approach to education also includes the study of Latin. The classical approach teaches students how to learn and how to think
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What is the difference to Public School Education?Modern education embraces a common core of information that all students verify with standardized tests scores. Classical education focuses on teaching all students the tools necessary for self-education. While public schools form children's minds to be uniform. Classical education is a liberal arts education rooted in ancient history. “Liberal”, in this case, means “free”. Classical education prepares young people to live in freedom and independence, engaging them in the highest matters and the deepest questions of truth, justice, virtue, and beauty.
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Why Classical Education?A classical education creates a well-rounded student with a logical mind and a virtuous heart. It is built upon the best of the Western traditional canon through curriculum and philosophy which acknowledges current understanding of child development and growth.
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What does a classical school look like?Classical schools are rooted in language, with lessons primarily taught through written and spoken words instead of images. A classical classroom emphasizes the teacher's authority, with students following traditional instruction as active participants in the learning process.
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Is my child prepared for Classical Education?We work closely with every child to ensure that they are progressing through the curriculum for academic excellence. As a rule of thumb, the earlier the child begins their journey in the classical education, the more prepared they are and likely to succeed.
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What are the benefits of the Discipleship Model using Classical Education versus Public School Education?Modern education embraces a common core of information that all students verify with standardized tests scores. The Discipleship Model using Classical Education focuses on teaching all students the tools necessary for a higher level of learning and retention. While public schools form children's minds to be uniform. Classical Education uses liberal arts rooted in ancient history to shape the mind of the student to a more productive outcome. The Discipleship Model using Classical Education prepares young minds, to experience academic freedom and independence, engaging them in the highest matters as it pertains to that which correlates to reality that is, the questions of truth, justice, virtue and beauty.
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What is the curriculum?At Logos School, our curriculum combines the discipleship process with classical education. Our curriculum is based on the inerrant, infallible and inspired word of God, with the Logos as its cornerstone.
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How would you describe the curriculum?The seven pillars of our curriculum are: Christian, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Conservatory of Fine Arts, Character training, Charity, and a Children’s Garden. Please read here for an in-depth description of each pillar and how they are reflected in our core subjects.
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Is the curriculum hard?Our curriculum is rigorous compared to others taught at traditional institutions like the public school system and other alternative educational institutions. The curriculum has a focus on the language for critical thinking.
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Why Discipleship Model using Classical Education?A Discipleship Model using Classical Education creates a well-rounded student with a logical mind and a virtuous heart; that is the heart that loves God and its neighbor. It is built upon the best of the Western traditional canon through curriculum and philosophy which acknowledges current understanding of child development and growth.
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What does a Discipleship Institute look like using the Classical Model?Whereas Classical schools are rooted in language with lessons primarily taught through written and spoken words instead of images. A Discipleship Institute model focuses more upon guiding the students heart towards God, that they would love Him with all their heart, soul and might (mind). A discipleship classroom emphasizes the authority of God, the advocacy of Christ and the guidance of the spirit. Believing that as Proverbs 1:7 states, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
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Is my child prepared to be discipled?We believe that the scripture calls every parent to disciple their children. Therefore, the classical model as a tool being used in the discipleship process to assist parents in making disciples of their children would be a great benefit at the earliest stages of a child’s life.
Academic Advantage
Well-Rounded
At our school, we prioritize a classical education that encourages intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. We believe that this approach helps foster well rounded students who are knowledgeable, physically active, and emotionally aware.
Problem Solving
Classical education foster students to think beyond the traditional classroom setting and develop their own strategies to solve problems. This type of education encourages students to think independently and to be confident in their problem solving skills.
Character
Classical education helps to build sound character. We focus on developing our students’ moral and ethical principles, as well as their personal integrity. We instill biblical virtues such as love, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness.
Confidence
Classical education is a great way to build confidence in students. It encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, all of which are essential skills for success in the real world. By teaching students how to think instead of what to think, classical education helps them become more self-reliant and self-confident.
Diversity of Thought
At our school, we strive to create an environment that encourages diversity of thought while maintaining a core belief of the Christian faith. Our classical education model allows students to explore different ideas, topics and perspectives. This encourages creative thinking, critical analysis, and problem solving.
The Arts
Classical education emphasizes the arts and encourages students to explore and appreciate the beauty of the visual and performing arts. The learning and appreciation of the arts and music expand the minds of students to polymath-like thinking and independence.