Academics

Classical Education

Veritas Classical Schools utilize a time-proven method of instruction that is referred to as the classical model of education. This process is divided into the Trivium and the Quadrivium.

Trivium The Trivium serves as the foundation for all education -- providing students with the tools which enable them to think, to understand, and to grasp the relationships between the Creator and His creation, as well as between themselves and the subjects they will study. The three aspects of the Trivium correspond with the three stages of a child’s development, and they are referred to as Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric.		Quadrivium The Quadrivium consists of the study of specific subjects. Since the Quadrivium is analogous to university training, Veritas Schools restrict their teaching to the Trivium.
Grammar The first stage: Early elementary school years Mastery of the first stage is typically accomplished by younger children because of their natural love of learning and relative ease by which they memorize new information. Veritas Classical Grammar school will emphasize student exposure to and comprehension of core knowledge in literature, language, history, geography, cultural literacy, critical thinking, and the fine arts. In addition, the curriculum will incorporate methods developed by Charlotte Mason, including narration, picture study, and nature sketching. Dialectic The second stage: Upper elementary / middle school years In this stage of childhood development many children begin to challenge authority and question what they have been taught. The Dialectic takes advantage of this natural inclination by teaching the student the laws of logic and the rules of proper argumentation as applied to the study of all subjects. Students learn how the truths they are discovering apply to God’s creation and how to think clearly about what they are learning, allowing them to argue for their positions on a plethora of topics. Students learn that disagreement need not be disagreeable and that their opinions must be seasoned with respect rather than rebellion. Rhetoric The third stage: High school years During the final stage of the Trivium, students focus on learning the science of communication and the art of expression. Students focus on mastering language as they learn to present their thoughts in an articulate, well-reasoned, and convincing fashion. Students express their knowledge of subjects through both written compositions and oral presentations. This stage is especially helpful for students studying for the SAT and/or ACT.

Humanities Curricula - History and Language Arts

Veritas Classical Grammar School (Grades K – 4th).

The Veritas Grammar School will emphasize student exposure to and comprehension of core knowledge in literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary, history and geography, and fine arts. 

The Veritas Grammar School curriculum incorporates methods developed by Charlotte Mason, including narration, memorization, picture study, and sketching. Weekly assignments will guide the student and parents in preparation for the next week’s class. 

• Students will be guided by an experienced educator through a comprehensive curriculum. Parents and students will be able to refer to the textbooks throughout the week to complete assignments and move broader and deeper into the material presented in class. 

• The academic program has been created to challenge students to think critically and grow in their knowledge of humanities through reading, projects, the study of Latin root-words and the integration of biblical truth in all subjects. 

•  Elementary students attend class with peers in the same grade level under the supervision of an experienced educator.

•  Humanities & Language Arts classes meet one day per week from 9 am – 2 pm at the respective campus.

•  Students have the opportunity to take an additional math and science on a second day of the week at the Alpharetta campus.

Veritas Classical Preparatory School (Grades 5th – 12th).

In the Veritas Preparatory School all subjects are taught from a distinctively biblical world view. 

• The curriculum integrates history (world and American), literature (classical, American, British), composition, grammar, study skills, logic, and critical thinking. 

• Vocabulary development through Latin and Greek roots culminates in a formalized study of Latin and Greek as languages in high school. 

• Each week, the student will receive an assignment sheet delineating the work required in each subject area. 

• Students will participate in a combined grade level classroom that allows them to interact with peers and promotes classroom discussion and group projects.

• Humanities & Language Arts classes meet one day per week from 9 am – 2 pm at the respective campus. 

• Students have the opportunity to take an additional math and science on a second day of the week at the Alpharetta campus.