WHAT IS A CLASSICAL EDUCATION?
WHAT IS A CLASSICAL EDUCATION?
Classical Education is based on the Trivium, the three stages of learning every child experiences as they grow. A different teaching style and method is used at each stage, resulting in more knowledgeable, intelligent and articulate students. The three stages represented in the Trivium are Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. Click on each of the three tabs below to learn more.
GRAMMAR | GRADES K-5
During the Grammar stage, children are particularly adept at memorization. Young children learn songs, rhymes, and recite facts with relative ease. Because young children are so eager to memorize and they enjoy non-sensical rhymes (e.g. Dr. Seuss), the Trivium challenges them by providing substantial subject matter for them to memorize.
Throughout each of the Grammar stage years, classically educated children are taught the factual foundation of each subject, using songs, chants, and rhymes to help them enjoy the learning experience.
During the Grammar stage, children are particularly adept at memorization. Young children learn songs, rhymes, and recite facts with relative ease. Because young children are so eager to memorize and they enjoy non-sensical rhymes (e.g. Dr. Seuss), the Trivium challenges them by providing substantial subject matter for them to memorize.
Throughout each of the Grammar stage years, classically educated children are taught the factual foundation of each subject, using songs, chants, and rhymes to help them enjoy the learning experience.
LOGIC | GRADES 6-8
During the middle school years, children begin to think independently and often develop a propensity for argument.
Classical education teaches children in the logic stage to think and analyze critically and to argue well by arranging facts into organized statements. The study of formal logic helps students understand the fundamentals of a good argument. Practice in making written and oral arguments helps to further develop these skills.
During the middle school years, children begin to think independently and often develop a propensity for argument.
Classical education teaches children in the logic stage to think and analyze critically and to argue well by arranging facts into organized statements. The study of formal logic helps students understand the fundamentals of a good argument. Practice in making written and oral arguments helps to further develop these skills.
RHETORIC | GRADES 9-12
Rhetoric is the art of communicating well. Once a student has obtained knowledge of the facts (grammar) and developed the skills necessary to arrange those facts into organized arguments (logic), the student develops the skill of effectively communicating those arguments to others (rhetoric).
Classical education in the rhetoric stage teaches students to think and articulate concepts to others. Each subject has its own rhetoric, and writing papers, researching, and orating are skills required in all subjects.
Rhetoric is the art of communicating well. Once a student has obtained knowledge of the facts (grammar) and developed the skills necessary to arrange those facts into organized arguments (logic), the student develops the skill of effectively communicating those arguments to others (rhetoric).
Classical education in the rhetoric stage teaches students to think and articulate concepts to others. Each subject has its own rhetoric, and writing papers, researching, and orating are skills required in all subjects.
During the Grammar stage, children are particularly adept at memorization. Young children learn songs, rhymes, and recite facts with relative ease. Because young children are so eager to memorize and they enjoy non-sensical rhymes (e.g. Dr. Seuss), the Trivium challenges them by providing substantial subject matter for them to memorize.
Throughout each of the Grammar stage years, classically educated children are taught the factual foundation of each subject, using songs, chants, and rhymes to help them enjoy the learning experience.
Throughout each of the Grammar stage years, classically educated children are taught the factual foundation of each subject, using songs, chants, and rhymes to help them enjoy the learning experience.
During the middle school years, children begin to think independently and often develop a propensity for argument.
Classical education teaches children in the logic stage to think and analyze critically and to argue well by arranging facts into organized statements. The study of formal logic helps students understand the fundamentals of a good argument. Practice in making written and oral arguments helps to further develop these skills.
Classical education teaches children in the logic stage to think and analyze critically and to argue well by arranging facts into organized statements. The study of formal logic helps students understand the fundamentals of a good argument. Practice in making written and oral arguments helps to further develop these skills.
Rhetoric is the art of communicating well. Once a student has obtained knowledge of the facts (grammar) and developed the skills necessary to arrange those facts into organized arguments (logic), the student develops the skill of effectively communicating those arguments to others (rhetoric).
Classical education in the rhetoric stage teaches students to think and articulate concepts to others. Each subject has its own rhetoric, and writing papers, researching, and orating are skills required in all subjects.
Classical education in the rhetoric stage teaches students to think and articulate concepts to others. Each subject has its own rhetoric, and writing papers, researching, and orating are skills required in all subjects.
ABOUT IVY CLASSICAL ACADEMY
ABOUT IVY CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Ivy Classical Academy is a Non-Profit Public Charter School that will offer a Classical Education to students in Autauga County and the surrounding area.
On February 14th, 2020, Ivy Classical Academy was announced as a finalist for The Barney Charter School Initiative, a project of Hillsdale College devoted to the education of young Americans. Through this initiative, Hillsdale College supports the launch of K-12 charter schools. These schools will train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a rigorous, classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.
The Founding Board worked with the Alabama Public Charter School Commission, New Schools for Alabama, and Barney Charter School Initiative to gain State approval to begin enrolling K-6 students in the Fall of 2022.
On February 14th, 2020, Ivy Classical Academy was announced as a finalist for The Barney Charter School Initiative, a project of Hillsdale College devoted to the education of young Americans. Through this initiative, Hillsdale College supports the launch of K-12 charter schools. These schools will train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a rigorous, classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.
The Founding Board worked with the Alabama Public Charter School Commission, New Schools for Alabama, and Barney Charter School Initiative to gain State approval to begin enrolling K-6 students in the Fall of 2022.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
ENROLLMENT
Ivy Classical Academy is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter school. All Autauga area students are eligible to attend, with seats filled through a lottery system.
GRADES K-6
The inaugural school year will launch in Fall 2022. Initially, the school will only enroll grades K-6, but each subsequent year a grade will be added until Ivy Classical Academy becomes K-12.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on traditional learning, virtuous living, and civic responsibility.
Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on traditional learning, virtuous living, and civic responsibility.
ENROLLMENT
Ivy Classical Academy is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter school. All Prattville area students are eligible to attend, with seats filled through a lottery system.
Ivy Classical Academy is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter school. All Prattville area students are eligible to attend, with seats filled through a lottery system.
GRADES K-6
The inaugural school year will launch in Fall 2021. Initially, the school will only enroll grades K-6, but each subsequent year a grade will be added until Ivy Classical Academy becomes K-12.
The inaugural school year will launch in Fall 2021. Initially, the school will only enroll grades K-6, but each subsequent year a grade will be added until Ivy Classical Academy becomes K-12.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores, increased energy, a higher intake of vitamins and minerals, and even a healthier body weight.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, especially for low-income students, as the program ensures that every student has the nutrition they need throughout the day.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores, increased energy, a higher intake of vitamins and minerals, and even a healthier body weight.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
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FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, especially for low-income students, as the program ensures that every student has the nutrition they need throughout the day.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores, increased energy, a higher intake of vitamins and minerals, and even a healthier body weight.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, especially for low-income students, as the program ensures that every student has the nutrition they need throughout the day.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores, increased energy, a higher intake of vitamins and minerals, and even a healthier body weight.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
WEEKLY MENU
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCH
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, especially for low-income students, as the program ensures that every student has the nutrition they need throughout the day.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
APPLY HERE
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KEEPING CHILDREN ACTIVE
Whether enjoying recess or organized team sports, keeping active has been shown to improve health, fitness and academic performance in children, while also relieving stress and teaching important lessons like conflict resolution, good sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance.
PARENTAL CONSENT
Play is a natural part of childhood. It’s how children explore new ideas and make sense of their world. Watch any toddler and you’ll notice curiosity, problem-solving and imagination at work non-stop. But what happens when play disappears?
For the last few decades, school system in the U.S. have shifted focus toward test scores, with many schools cutting down on recess in order to spend more time in the classroom. However, recess should not be viewed as a break from learning. Instead, it is a vital part of the learning process.
When children have the chance to play, they engage in social and emotional learning, including teamwork and conflict resolution. They become better communicators. This period of rest and play has cognitive benefits. It actually solidifies connections between ideas and increases divergent thinking.
Play has classroom benefits as well. It reduces off-task disruptions and increases academic achievement. On the surface, play isn’t serious. It’s fun. It’s goofy. But it’s also the foundation for life-long learning and creative thinking.
For the last few decades, school system in the U.S. have shifted focus toward test scores, with many schools cutting down on recess in order to spend more time in the classroom. However, recess should not be viewed as a break from learning. Instead, it is a vital part of the learning process.
When children have the chance to play, they engage in social and emotional learning, including teamwork and conflict resolution. They become better communicators. This period of rest and play has cognitive benefits. It actually solidifies connections between ideas and increases divergent thinking.
Play has classroom benefits as well. It reduces off-task disruptions and increases academic achievement. On the surface, play isn’t serious. It’s fun. It’s goofy. But it’s also the foundation for life-long learning and creative thinking.
Individual sports foster mental strength, and increased resilience. Children who partake in individual sports learn to motivate themselves by working through challenging training sessions or dips in performance and results.
Individual sports also allow for independence and can be a great fit for a child who doesn't like to rely on someone else's skills to perform well.
Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Individual sports also allow for independence and can be a great fit for a child who doesn't like to rely on someone else's skills to perform well.
Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Children who play team sports show increased cooperation and teamwork and foster a sense of community. There's also a sense of shared responsibility for the outcome, which means that having a bad day isn't the end of the world.
Teammates learn to support each other through good games and bad, something that builds character and virtue, win lose or draw. Research also shows that athletes have improved performance in a group, so playing team sports can encourage a child to give his or her best effort for their teammates.
Here is a list of team sports that Ivy Classical Academy is hoping to offer:
Baseball | Basketball | Volleyball | Soccer | Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Teammates learn to support each other through good games and bad, something that builds character and virtue, win lose or draw. Research also shows that athletes have improved performance in a group, so playing team sports can encourage a child to give his or her best effort for their teammates.
Here is a list of team sports that Ivy Classical Academy is hoping to offer:
Baseball | Basketball | Volleyball | Soccer | Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
RECESS AND SPORTS
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
Eating a healthy breakfast before starting the school day is linked to improved concentration, better test scores, increased energy, a higher intake of vitamins and minerals, and even a healthier body weight.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
Breakfast is especially important for young students whose brains use up about half of the body's energy.
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, especially for low-income students, as the program ensures that every student has the nutrition they need throughout the day.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
KEEPING CHILDREN ACTIVE
Whether enjoying recess or organized team sports, keeping active has been shown to improve health, fitness and academic performance in children, while also relieving stress and teaching important lessons like conflict resolution, good sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance.
PARENT CONSENT FORM
Play is a natural part of childhood. It’s how children explore new ideas and make sense of their world. Watch any toddler and you’ll notice curiosity, problem-solving and imagination at work non-stop. But what happens when play disappears?
For the last few decades, school system in the U.S. have shifted focus toward test scores, with many schools cutting down on recess in order to spend more time in the classroom. However, recess should not be viewed as a break from learning. Instead, it is a vital part of the learning process.
When children have the chance to play, they engage in social and emotional learning, including teamwork and conflict resolution. They become better communicators. This period of rest and play has cognitive benefits. It actually solidifies connections between ideas and increases divergent thinking.
Play has classroom benefits as well. It reduces off-task disruptions and increases academic achievement. On the surface, play isn’t serious. It’s fun. It’s goofy. But it’s also the foundation for life-long learning and creative thinking.
For the last few decades, school system in the U.S. have shifted focus toward test scores, with many schools cutting down on recess in order to spend more time in the classroom. However, recess should not be viewed as a break from learning. Instead, it is a vital part of the learning process.
When children have the chance to play, they engage in social and emotional learning, including teamwork and conflict resolution. They become better communicators. This period of rest and play has cognitive benefits. It actually solidifies connections between ideas and increases divergent thinking.
Play has classroom benefits as well. It reduces off-task disruptions and increases academic achievement. On the surface, play isn’t serious. It’s fun. It’s goofy. But it’s also the foundation for life-long learning and creative thinking.
Individual sports foster mental strength, and increased resilience. Children who partake in individual sports learn to motivate themselves by working through challenging training sessions or dips in performance and results.
Individual sports also allow for independence and can be a great fit for a child who doesn't like to rely on someone else's skills to perform well.
Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Individual sports also allow for independence and can be a great fit for a child who doesn't like to rely on someone else's skills to perform well.
Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Children who play team sports show increased cooperation and teamwork and foster a sense of community. There's also a sense of shared responsibility for the outcome, which means that having a bad day isn't the end of the world.
Teammates learn to support each other through good games and bad, something that builds character and virtue, win lose or draw. Research also shows that athletes have improved performance in a group, so playing team sports can encourage a child to give his or her best effort for their teammates.
Here is a list of team sports that Ivy Classical Academy is hoping to offer:
Baseball | Basketball | Volleyball | Soccer | Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
Teammates learn to support each other through good games and bad, something that builds character and virtue, win lose or draw. Research also shows that athletes have improved performance in a group, so playing team sports can encourage a child to give his or her best effort for their teammates.
Here is a list of team sports that Ivy Classical Academy is hoping to offer:
Baseball | Basketball | Volleyball | Soccer | Tennis | Golf | Swimming | Track & Field
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Deciding upon which school to send your children will echo throughout their lifetime. Classical Education is a proven method, rooted in Ancient Greece and Rome, that has taught countless of the World's greatest thinkers, leaders and civic heroes.
Where we send our children to learn in preparation for college, work and life is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. To better equip you to make this decision, please review the additional resources below regarding Charter Schools and the Classical Education method.
Where we send our children to learn in preparation for college, work and life is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. To better equip you to make this decision, please review the additional resources below regarding Charter Schools and the Classical Education method.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
CLASSICAL EDUCATION
IVY CLASSICAL ACADEMY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Deciding upon which school to send your children will echo throughout their lifetime. Classical Education is a proven method, rooted in Ancient Greece and Rome, that has taught countless of the World's greatest thinkers, leaders and civic heroes.
Where we send our children to learn in preparation for college, work and life is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. To better equip you to make this decision, please review the additional resources below regarding Charter Schools and the Classical Education method.
Where we send our children to learn in preparation for college, work and life is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. To better equip you to make this decision, please review the additional resources below regarding Charter Schools and the Classical Education method.
