"All of us who wish to bring forward a renewal of Christian culture in our world should begin on our knees, in prayer, but we must also begin with books in our hands formed in the great tradition of the classical mind."
Bishop James D. Conley
from his recent lecture, Ubi Amor, Ibi Oculus:
The Role of Beauty in the New Evangelization
Bishop James D. Conley
from his recent lecture, Ubi Amor, Ibi Oculus:
The Role of Beauty in the New Evangelization
What is Classical Education?
Properly understood, Classical Education is not only about curriculum or methodology, but recognizes a correct understanding of man and his ultimate end. Classical education aims at forming a student in wisdom and virtue. Although it is the best way to learn the skills for both employment and citizenship, it does not narrowly focus on job skills training or political indoctrination. Rather, classical education aims to pass on the culture of the Christian West to the next generation.
Properly understood, Classical Education is not only about curriculum or methodology, but recognizes a correct understanding of man and his ultimate end. Classical education aims at forming a student in wisdom and virtue. Although it is the best way to learn the skills for both employment and citizenship, it does not narrowly focus on job skills training or political indoctrination. Rather, classical education aims to pass on the culture of the Christian West to the next generation.
TWO-DAY JUNIOR PROGRAM GRADES 1-6
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Grades 1&2
SJCS offers a new two day/week program for children in grades 1 & 2:
-align with our vision of representing what is true, good, and beautiful;
-develop basic skills in phonics, spelling, penmanship, reading, and math;
-foster character development by means of skits, stories, and poetry;
-have a grade 1-2 library of carefully chosen books available for SJCS families;
-align with Catholic teaching;
-be easily managed at home on carry-over days.
We also offer a "little folks" Choir and PE classes to supplement the core curriculum.
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Grades 1&2
SJCS offers a new two day/week program for children in grades 1 & 2:
-align with our vision of representing what is true, good, and beautiful;
-develop basic skills in phonics, spelling, penmanship, reading, and math;
-foster character development by means of skits, stories, and poetry;
-have a grade 1-2 library of carefully chosen books available for SJCS families;
-align with Catholic teaching;
-be easily managed at home on carry-over days.
We also offer a "little folks" Choir and PE classes to supplement the core curriculum.
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- Grades 3-6
SJCS also offers a new two day/week program for children in grades 3 - 6.
We study art, memorize poetry, and learn the rules of grammar and of written composition. Public speaking and social etiquette is practiced in class discussion, drama presentation, and poetry recitation. We delve into the worthy content of fables, myths, good books, and scripture. We learn about history as a great story and about what makes a character good and noble.
SJCS students study math at home along with other subjects that might interest the student. A homeschool facilitator helps families attain their learning objectives.
Our two-day program is carefully organized to offer children a solid foundation in skills and knowledge leading to our four-day program. In other words, what is taught in early years is further developed in later grades.
SJCS also offers a new two day/week program for children in grades 3 - 6.
We study art, memorize poetry, and learn the rules of grammar and of written composition. Public speaking and social etiquette is practiced in class discussion, drama presentation, and poetry recitation. We delve into the worthy content of fables, myths, good books, and scripture. We learn about history as a great story and about what makes a character good and noble.
SJCS students study math at home along with other subjects that might interest the student. A homeschool facilitator helps families attain their learning objectives.
Our two-day program is carefully organized to offer children a solid foundation in skills and knowledge leading to our four-day program. In other words, what is taught in early years is further developed in later grades.
FOUR-DAY SENIOR PROGRAM
- Grades 7-12
Our four-day program, operating on Tuesdays through Fridays, is for students in grades 7-12. This program builds upon the strong foundation developed in the lower grades. We study mathematics, logic, science, history, art, literature, theology, latin or spanish, and physical education. We become involved in Socratic-style discussion focussing on carefully chosen works of great literature – from translated works of ancient Greece and Rome to the great works of English classics. An interdisciplinary composition course offers instruction on essay writing and the art of persuasive speech.
- Grades 7-12
Our four-day program, operating on Tuesdays through Fridays, is for students in grades 7-12. This program builds upon the strong foundation developed in the lower grades. We study mathematics, logic, science, history, art, literature, theology, latin or spanish, and physical education. We become involved in Socratic-style discussion focussing on carefully chosen works of great literature – from translated works of ancient Greece and Rome to the great works of English classics. An interdisciplinary composition course offers instruction on essay writing and the art of persuasive speech.
SJCS RESOURCES AND LIBRARY
READ, READ, READ!
We are growing an extensive library for the junior program. It includes historic novels, classic literature, and picture books relating to various themes being studied - history, art, literature, science. Books are selected according to a unit of study and placed in a "moveable" library which is wheeled into the junior classes every week. Junior students are encouraged to sign out a book or two to foster a love of reading and to supplement the history-literature class.