Classical Academy Brand  Talking Points 


What is a Classical Academy:

  • Our curriculum, which emphasizes the cultivation of virtue and civic responsibilities, is presented in such a way as to stir each child’s natural appetite for knowledge. A virtue based literature program that builds reading fluency and comprehension skills, journal writing, poetry recitations, music and fine arts appreciation, Latin, chronological connections and timelines in history, class discussions, hands-on science observations, and a rigorous mathematics program are just a few of the unique characteristics of our program.

  • Our priority is to cultivate in our students a lifelong love of learning and virtuous character, within the nurturing context of a 21st Century classical education.



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How to apply:

To apply please visit  www.responsiveed.com or you can call 844-860-9090 so that we may assist you over the phone.




Processing Time (2022-2023 Applications):

  • No applications will be processed until closing of open enrollment

  • After open enrollment processing time is 3-5 business days

  • If seated, you will have 48hrs to accept the seat and move forward with the enrollment process.

  • If waitlisted, they will be notified  by email when a seat becomes available.

  • Direct parents and students to campus for more details or login to their account for their status.




Frequently asked questions and responses:


Are we accredited?

We are accredited By the Texas Education Agency (TEA). 


Grades offered:

Most campus serve grades K-12

  • Check specific campus information in Freshdesk for accuracy


Do you offer summer school:

Summer school varies by campus and is usually only for currently enrolled students. Please call the campus directly for more information.


Do you offer extracurricular: 

Yes, but they vary by campus as they are based on student interest.


How do classical academies compare to  traditional schools?

  • We are a public school.

  • Part of our own Charter School District. 

  • We are TEA (Texas Education Agency) Accredited.

  • We have to follow the same guidelines, including State Testing as public ISD's.


Different:  

  • We have more flexibility on HOW we teach what the state requires.

  • We have a smaller environment which allows more one on one instruction for students. 

  • It's a private school setting, but a tuition free school.


Can I do my work from home?

No, this is a traditional brick and mortar campus and students must attend physically.


Classical Academy Talking Points


What is Classical Academy: ResponsiveEd Classical Academies center on Charlotte Mason’s philosophy that all children are born persons with minds that deserve a rich and generous curriculum. We have developed a fundamental, college-preparatory program based in the classical liberal arts and sciences. While teaching virtuous conduct and offering a generous curriculum, we prioritize the value of respecting and building the child’s dignity as an individual. 

Key Focuses:

  • Classical Education 

  • Character Development

  • Preparation for Higher-Learning

  • Citizenship

Website: https://classicaledu.com/

 

How to apply: To apply please visit https://classicaledu.com/apply/ or you can call 877-791-0669 so that we may assist you over the phone.


Frequently asked questions and responses:


What do Classical Academies offer?

The ResponsiveEd Classical Academies programs are based on the belief that successful students become successful adults. We have formulated our core curriculum to prepare students to succeed in college and beyond. We place an emphasis on American civics, arts, phonics, and other essential programs.

Our school offers:

  • Character Education

  • Phonics

  • Classical Literature

  • Core Knowledge

  • Guided Reading 

  • History and Timelines

  • Arts

  • Handwriting/Cursive

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Academic and Social Clubs

  • Safe Learning Environment

 



How is a Classical Academy different from traditional schools?

The focus on fundamental academic courses is equal to the development of character growth and a strong moral education. Each child is recognized as an individual with unique needs and abilities given the opportunity to flourish. The educational vision recognizes the value of each child as an individual and each parent as their primary educator.  Our priority is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and virtuous character, within the nurturing context of a 21st Century classical education. We prioritize the value of respecting and building the child’s dignity as an individual while offering them an atmosphere which reflects truth, goodness, and beauty.





WHAT IS CLASSICAL  INSTRUCTION?

Classical instruction utilizes numerous methods including Read-Aloud Anthologies, Picture Studies, Narration, Dictation, Recitation and Memorization, Socratic Discussion, and Lectures. Below are brief explanations of these methods.


Read-Aloud Anthologies (Appropriate for students beginning in Kindergarten)—Stories engage young minds in the content of history through well-told narratives read by the teacher.


Picture Studies (Appropriate for students beginning in Kindergarten)—Picture Studies allow students to develop their knowledge sense and sense imagination through their viewing and contemplating images of historical significance.


Guided Discussion (Appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 2rd Grade)—Guided Discussion is a student’s first introduction to critical thinking and content engagement through discovery. Teachers ask questions which require students to think about the content they are reading or listening to and engage in an appropriate conversation about the materials. Questions should be direct and based upon the reading. Unlike Socratic Discussion (see below) which allows for broad discussions about the why and how of an event, the goal of Guided Discussion is discovery of concrete understanding of factual information.


Narration—(Appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade)—Narration is the process wherein a small passage or lecture is read in class and then retold in its essential elements by the students.


Narration is important in developing a student’s habit of attention, i.e. those cognitive, listening, and rhetorical skills essential for learning and retaining complex information. N.B. Narration should also be utilized to conduct Content Review in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.


Dictation (Appropriate for students beginning in 3rd grade)—Dictation trains students to listen to and think about a text while also considering the sentence structure, grammar, and content of a given speech or story. Dictation develops students’ sense perception, i.e. seeing, hearing, saying, and writing while at the same time developing a mastery of primary source documents.


Recitation and Memorization (Appropriate for students beginning in 2nd grade)—Studies prove, unequivocally, the benefits of recitation and memorization by students. It is important for students to learn and recite famous historical speeches, poetry, and writings as an aid to learning.


Socratic Discussion (Appropriate beginning in 4th grade)—In Socratic Discussion (also called Socratic Dialogue) a passage (from the text or primary source) is read by students before class and discussed as a group using a series of questions based upon the reading. Discussions can be teacher or student led, although much practice and maturity is required for students to lead the discussion.


Lectures (Appropriate for students beginning in 3rd Grade)—Lectures are an essential instructional method in teaching history. In history instruction, lectures provide students with an overview of important facts, stories, vocabulary, and concepts which paint a complete picture for the learner.


Timelines and Timeline Journals are absolutely essential in history instruction. Teachers must be very deliberate in the use of timelines in their instruction as they help root students in the time or century of their discussion. Beginning in about 4th Grade, students should start to keep a Timeline Journal which they can use for writing down important dates and events in history. These Journals can be carried with students to their next year’s classes.


Finally a note should be said about differentiated instruction. Classical instruction, by its very nature, is differentiated and a good teacher will be able to employ one or all of the aforementioned methods in helping students learn. Classical education is not about learning voluminous amounts of loosely strewn together abstruse facts. Instead it is about mastery of real content and oftentimes, less is more.




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