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The mission at San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is to be a community that forges character, fosters wisdom and nurtures a lifelong passion for learning.
SLOCA's mission is the central guiding post in all we do at Classical Academy.
From curricular choices, to classroom activities, to interactions on the playground.
Our mission is at the forefront of decisions. The community behind this mission is defined by determination, creativity, and a desire to continue learning together at all times.
We see ourselves as a team serving the sole purpose of capturing the minds and hearts of our children as we prepare them uniquely to be our future leaders.
SLO Classical Academy partners with parents to reach the minds,
hearts and souls of young people through a rich, solid education
and a dynamic, supportive community. Classical Education is a
foreign concept to many in this modern age even though it has been
the method and philosophy of education that has trained many of the
greatest minds for over two millennia. The essence of Classical
Education is multi-faceted. At SLO Classical Academy we view
Classical Education as a method of education that emphasizes the
forging of character, the fostering of wisdom, and the nurturing of
a lifelong love of learning. To accomplish this we apply the tools
of learning that have formed these great minds for so many
years.
One commonly agreed-upon element of classical education is that
a student`s learning progresses through three stages of
theTrivium: grammar, logic/dialectic, and rhetoric.
These stages are loosely divided by developmental levels through
which all children progress. TheTriviumcan also be viewed as
modes for learning any concept. First a child or adult must learn
the grammar or fundamentals of the subject or skill being learned.
After mastering the grammar, the individual is able to fit the
concepts together logically in the logic stage. Lastly, the student
is able to move from the logical ordering of the subject to the
beautiful and winsome expression of the related ideas. A
well-developed mind is able to utilize these learning strategies to
approach any subject, skill, or new idea with confidence that
mastery is attainable through the wise application of
theTrivium. Because the Trivium aligns with the developmental
growth of the individual, a classical education is most fruitful
when it is started early and continued through high school. There
are certain skills, knowledge, and dispositions that require
maturity. Therefore, SLO Classical Academy has developed a Junior
Kindergarten through high school education for developing a
fully-prepared young person. While our full program is the ideal,
we have found that students who join along the path still find
great benefits and are able to thrive.
We recently asked our parents why THEY love SLO Classical
Academy. Top 20 answers are on the board...
1. The quality of time we get to spend with our kidstoday
-while we can!
2. A community of parents who all really care about their kids'
education.
3. No one is a slacker!
4. Small class sizes!
5. Teachers who really care about our kids; teachers who make
each student feel special.
6. Emphasis on character development.
7. Learning alongside our children as we are doing
schoolwork!
8. Creative assignments and excellent curriculum.
9. Superior education.
10. Books the parents love reading as much as the children and
getting an education along with the kids!
11. They encourage creativity and individualizing the
educational experience.
12. Students are studying the same subject matter at different
grade levels, so it stimulates family discussion.
13. The opportunity to learn Latin!
14. Incredible home school support system and training.
15. Not teaching to standardized tests/no grades (until HS) -
just focus on progress and potential.
16. Knowing what my child is being taught in school.
As a parent, my 13-year-old son is responding very well to the unique content and the skillful teachers at SLOCA. Reading and discussing classical works like Don Quixote and so much more is giving our son an educational foundation that will last a lifetime. All our family members are learning and growing along with our son because of the amazing education he is receiving. Conversations in the home are more stimulating for all of us, and we see our son using his brain and following his heart in beautiful ways that trace back to SLOCA. He asks deeper questions; he shows more interest in reading and communicating; and he understands metaphorical thinking. Our family is enriched because our son is enriching us, enjoying ideas, and showing enthusiasm for life and learning. We are grateful for SLOCA and proud of our son's personal, social, and intellectual growth this year, his first year at SLOCA.
- Posted by Parent - Lori Allen
54/12/2013
We are fortunate to be a part of this vibrant, dedicated community. There is such a close knit, inviting group of parents and teachers at this school. We have attended this school for 7 years after being in public school and appreciate the depth and breadth of the meaningful classical education as well as the commitment of the leadership.
- Posted by Parent - Sloca
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