The Classical Academy of Naples
Virtus et Sapientia
The curriculum at The Classical Academy is systematic, academically rigorous and values excellence and scholarship. It produces intelligent, literate, curious students who are able to read, write, think, understand, calculate, and solve problems. It trains the mind to collect information then analyze that information and to finally draw conclusions based on that knowledge.
Our aim is to cultivate our students to have a high moral character and a sophisticated intellect.
Our Academy focuses on the Trivium stage of learning described by Susan Wise Bauer in her book The Well-Trained Mind. This model of teaching builds a broad foundation of facts and knowledge within the integration of disciplines (grammar) then discusses the relationship of this information (logic) and finally develops the ability to articulate in a logical and persuasive way that information (rhetoric).
Our three stages of the classical learning known as Trivium are briefly described as:
The grammar stage in grades Kindergarten through 4th is spent supplying the mind with facts and systematically laying the foundation for future knowledge.
The rhetoric stage in grades 9th through 12th equips the student with the ability to express themselves and communicate conclusions and ideas with clarity and wisdom.
Much of our curriculum content is outlined in the Core Knowledge Sequence. The Core Knowledge Foundation was established by E.D. Hirsch and is an excellent Liberal Arts program that provides the specific knowledge necessary for children to be culturally literate.
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Read about the student characteristics and teaching practices used in our classical classroom.
At each grade level students will be exposed to a broad range of historical, scientific, literary, mathematic, art, music and cultural topics that will build on one another. This will prepare the student for later educational success as this knowledge is expanded upon in later levels.
The curriculum centers around the chronological study of history and science. We integrate content subject areas, (i.e. history, geography, politics, science, religion, literature, art, and music etc.) and as we learn about the details of events, topics and people we will also learn about the relationships and connections between them.
Our curriculum systematically teaches skill areas such as English grammar and mechanics, reading, writing, mathematics, speaking, Latin and Greek.
Curriculum Overview
Science
History
Literature
English Program
Questioning Matrix
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The student academic and behavioral standards are high. Virtues such as hard work, respect, honesty and responsibility are essential to our students success.
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