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The Classical Academies of Saint Therese is a joyfully Catholiic K-8 grade school and Chesterton Academy High School.
Located in the scenic beauty of Vernon, NJ, our academies enjoy picturesque twenty-six acres, large bright classrooms, and daily Sacraments at the Saint Francis de Sales Parish.
Here students will discover their potential through an authentically Catholic, classical and creative arts education, wihich educates the whole person: mind, body, and soul, and culitvates wisdeom and vritue.
Through the humanities-theology, philosophy, logic, latin and rhetoric, and the creative arts-performing and visual, children become seekers of truth, lovers of learning, and discoverers of who they are created to be.
School Motto: Cultivating the whole person through a classical and creative arts education.
Fully inspired by the words of St. Therese, "I can nourish myself
on nothing but truth", our Academy founded in 2013, has
grown to beand now our Chesterton Academy
High School, continues to thrive in excellence while
mainining a welcoming environment. Through a classical curriculum,
Socratic discussion, and proper guidance from knowledgeable
instructors, our students are given the proper tools to reach their
fullest potential while discerning their vocation that God is
calling them to. It is a constant nurturing of the body and soul,
which must be fed equally in order for every person to achieve
wisdom and knowledge of self. From the youngest of students to the
oldest we offer age appropriate lessons in the Trivium: grammar
(Latin), logic and rhetoric, the Quadrivium: arithmetic, astronomy,
geometry, music, as well as the sciences, and the fine and
performing arts. More importantly, all of our classes reflect the
liturgy and we attend daily Mass together. Students at our academy
become more like family, no matter what their faith or background.
All students can benefit from a classical education.
Our High School - The Chesterton Academy of Saint
Therese is an honors college prepartory that is part of
the Chesterton Schools Network. Chesterton Graduates receive
automatic scholarships from many private institutions as we are
recognized as an esteemed advanced education. Check out
www.chestertonacademytherese.com to learn more.
Fully accredited by the National Association of
Private, Catholic, and Inependent Schools our graduates
have all gone on to higher learning or serve our country in the
military.
We are proud to say that our academy is also a testing center
for a new college entrance exam called the Classic Learning Test,
www.CLTexam.com, where students who have received
a liberal arts education are offered an alternative to the SAT's
and ACT's. Many colleges accept this exam and more are being added
each day.
Come Grow with Us!
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Sara 2016 - Published author and Social Media Manager for Merlin Corporation
Gavin 2016 - Military Service Navy
Celia 2018 - University of Mary graduate - Teacher
Mary Grace - Academic Scholarship - Benedictine College Graduate - Teacher of History
Therese - Academic and Honors Scholarships - Liberty University
Hannah - Academic and Honors Scholarships - Franciscan University
My children attend this school and are very happy. They are shown understanding, and caring in every situation. The academics are challenging and creative. I would recommend this school to all.
- Posted by Parent - Susan Lynn
51/10/2025
Our daughter has been attending STCA for the past two years. Our experience has been very positive for a variety of reasons. Every child is valued as an individual, not a number. They learn respect and traditional values. STCA is the only school in the area that offers a true classical education. As a parent, I am confident each day our daughter is in a safe environment, completely free of modern neo-ideologies being shoved down her throat. Teachers are supportive and provide rigorous curriculum to challenge students. Nurturing the whole child is the focus of STCA, through the arts, faith, and truth. I would not hesitate for a moment in giving the gift of a "real" education to any child.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of Middle School Student at STCA
57/15/2023
I have had 3 children in STCA, 2 of whom have gone on to college and 1 who is already in grad school (1 still in elementary). Both of the older two say the same thing STCA made humanities in college a breeze! The discussion in the classroom, logic, and rhetoric taught them so many skills. I love how faith isn`t a separate subject- it is woven through the day in every aspect of how the kids and teachers act with each other.
- Posted by Parent - Dorothy Hernandez
52/12/2020
STCA has allowed me to teach with a conscience. I can talk about the influence of faith in every subject. We are not restricted to teaching "for the test". Instead, our classrooms are a wonderland! We go outside for all subjects, holding lectures, exploring the grounds, collecting samples and playing every day. This school has allowed me to teach the way children learn! Asking them questions and helping them find the answers. Students blossom here!
- Posted by Teacher - GM
55/13/2017
My child has been to a couple of schools throughout her middle school years and St. Therese Classical Academy is by far THE BEST education she has gotten! There is no comparison to the level of care, love and commitment each of the teachers and the administration has given to my daughter. She wants to learn, she loves to learn and this is testament to St. Therese Classical Academy. We are not religious and we are not required to be in order to enroll at STCA. What is taught is common sense humanity; treat others the way you want to be treated, period! We are so happy to find St. Therese Classical Academy and look forward to witnessing our daughter's continuing academic growth through the school's classical, fun and top of the line education. We highly recommend this school!!
- Posted by Parent - parent of 1st year student at stca
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