"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
As in the other SJCS classrooms, we place a strong emphasis on our choral program and the formative influence music has on the development of young children. We seek what is true, good, and beautiful. Academically, The grade 1/2 program primarily focuses on learning the skills necessary for future learning. Homeschooling families enjoy the support and guidance in these important basics.
Our program offers the following:
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
GRADES 1 - 2
As in the other SJCS classrooms, we place a strong emphasis on our choral program and the formative influence music has on the development of young children. We seek what is true, good, and beautiful. Academically, The grade 1/2 program primarily focuses on learning the skills necessary for future learning. Homeschooling families enjoy the support and guidance in these important basics.
Our program offers the following:
- Little Lamb Choir and music instruction in the Ward Method
- teaching of phonics, spelling, penmanship (print and cursive), and reading;
- A physical education program in a large gymnasium
- read-aloud stories to introduce the lives of the saints, literature, and social science topics.
- a library of carefully chosen books available for grade 1/2 students to borrow;
- our online classroom page (available to registered students) so carry-over days are easily managed.
- A homeschool facilitator to help families attain their learning objectives*.
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GRADES 3 - 6
Having acquired the basic tools of reading and handwriting, the grade 3-6 classes have more formal studies at SJCS. Our grade 3 to grade 6 students continue their study of choral music in the Junior Choir and are introduced to new subjects: English grammar, history, good literature, geography, and science. Writing skills are taught and practiced across the curricular subjects. We place strong emphasis on communication skills, particularly in composition and public speaking. We also emphasize the importance of beautiful cursive penmanship. Students practice daily recitation to memorize their catechism questions & answers and memorize several poems throughout the year. Homeschooling families have found the schola to be a wonderful support to their studies at home.
Our program offers the following:
*Families follow a math program of their choice at home with the guidance of our facilitator.
Having acquired the basic tools of reading and handwriting, the grade 3-6 classes have more formal studies at SJCS. Our grade 3 to grade 6 students continue their study of choral music in the Junior Choir and are introduced to new subjects: English grammar, history, good literature, geography, and science. Writing skills are taught and practiced across the curricular subjects. We place strong emphasis on communication skills, particularly in composition and public speaking. We also emphasize the importance of beautiful cursive penmanship. Students practice daily recitation to memorize their catechism questions & answers and memorize several poems throughout the year. Homeschooling families have found the schola to be a wonderful support to their studies at home.
Our program offers the following:
- a Junior Choir class with solfege instruction and singing two part harmonies
- a large gymnasium for PE classes and the practice of good sportsmanship
- a junior library with an extensive collection of books to support our program.
- after-school supervision until 4:50pm
- an online classroom with homework page and resources for SJCS students to support carry-over days at home.
- A homeschool facilitator to help families attain their learning objectives*.
*Families follow a math program of their choice at home with the guidance of our facilitator.
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 supports the homeschooling family by building upon the strong foundation developed in the lower grades. We study mathematics, logic, science, history, art, literature, theology, Latin, and physical education. We become involved in Socratic-style discussion focusing 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.
Our high school students, via SJCS courses, acquire all the credits they need to earn the Alberta High School diploma. Our courses meet or exceed the required outcomes for accreditation. Our students are very well prepared for academic challenges of post-secondary education.
GRADES 7 - 12
Our four-day program, operating on Tuesdays through Fridays, is for students in grades 7-12. This program supports the homeschooling family by building upon the strong foundation developed in the lower grades. We study mathematics, logic, science, history, art, literature, theology, Latin, and physical education. We become involved in Socratic-style discussion focusing 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.
Our high school students, via SJCS courses, acquire all the credits they need to earn the Alberta High School diploma. Our courses meet or exceed the required outcomes for accreditation. Our students are very well prepared for academic challenges of post-secondary education.
