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“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up."

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

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Academics.

Providence Classical Academy teaches according to the Trivium, the classical method of education.

GRAMMAR             DIALECTIC             RHETORIC

The Trivium
Classical education follows the medieval model of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, corresponding with the developmental stages of childhood. These three phases of classical education are known as the TRIVIUM.Our curriculum includes ancient and modern history, classical literature, math and the sciences, the history of art and music, and Latin studies.
 

Grammar: K — 6th Grade
Every academic subject has its own grammar—the basic building blocks and facts that must be learned. At the grammar stage a child’s mind is a lot like a sponge, and memorization comes easily and enjoyably.

Dialectic/Logic: 7th — 9th Grade
In the junior high years, we emphasize connections and interrelations. We study the why and how of each subject. The study of formal logic (fallacies and syllogisms) comes here, and the art of debate begins to emerge.

Rhetoric: 10th — 12th Grade
High school students are interested in presenting themselves well, so we take advantage of this stage by teaching them how to express their ideas most effectively—through beautiful, respectful, creative, and persuasive speech and writing.

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