When it comes to your kid's education, you want to make sure they are getting the very best. Although all schools strive to provide a worthy education for their students, the fact of the matter is that some institutions and some methods are of a higher quality than others. Catholic classical education is a time-honored and proven system that produces reliable results. More and more parents are turning to this option to ensure their children get the quality learning they deserve. In 2022, according to National Catholic Educational Association enrollment results, there was a 3.8% nationwide increase in Catholic elementary and secondary enrollment. Let's look at the threefold approach of classical education.
Grammar Stage
The Grammar stage is considered to be from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade. During this stage of classical education, a child will be given foundational knowledge in all subjects. They learn the grammar of English, Latin, history, math, science, and the Catechesis. There is a strong focus on memorization, which is foundational to other subjects they will be learning in the higher stages.
Logic Stage
The Logic stage is from 5th to 8th grade. This is when a child naturally starts to think for themselves, so this stage of learning focuses on helping children think at a deep level about various topics. This stage introduces the concepts of debate, which can help a student understand the why of a topic rather than just the rote facts.
Rhetoric Stage
The Rhetoric stage is from 9th to 12th grade. At this stage in a child's education, they will focus on being able to write and speak about what they know and what they believe. There is a strong focus on public speaking, persuasive writing, debate, and apologetics. This stage prepares a student to continue their education at the college level.
Catholic classical education is truly the best of both worlds. Children receive an education based on the most time-honored educational method while also getting a firm foundation built on religious values. If you would like to learn more about this process and how your little one can thrive at our institution, please contact our administration here at Regina Pacis Academy.
