Dialectic
Grades 7th and 8th, now begin to develop their own sense of being and search "behind the scenes" to learn more about subjects. They are curious to discover "why" and they enjoy debating. Teachers gently guide this tender age to compare Biblical and World views to increase the student's understanding of our responsibility to answer God's calling and serve His purpose. The classical methodology encourages critical thinking, exploring logic, and learning how to evaluate the subject at hand to form an opinion based on knowledge. Core academics are stressed equally with the discovery of the visual arts to encourage students to "find themselves" and their talents. The Dialectic stage prepares students for the rigor demanded in the Rhetoric stage of studies.
Rhetoric
Grades 9th through 12th, are now coming of age and with that, they are truly discovering themselves and beginning to understand God's calling to serve His purpose.
The Rhetoric stage requires much rigor in all core academics, as students must now support what they believe to be true with facts and not just personal opinions. They must now truly answer the question "why."
Ideas must be supported with research and expressed with a mature understanding of both Biblical and World view as they prepare for the next stage, leading to the level of University.
Students are concerned with what is happening in the world around them and desire to express their thoughts and concerns.
Teachers guide these students to an even greater understanding of the world they live in, by ministering to them and instilling a life-long love for learning.
The goal of the Academy is ultimately to produce integrity-filled adults, ready to face the challenges of today's society, both the known and unknown.
“We know what we are, but not what we may be...”
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