The Classical Academy offers flexible academic programming which provides quality learning options. Students are guided in achieving academic excellence in an environment that promotes meaningful learning. All programs follow an independent study model with considerable support from credentialed teachers. Student work is assigned on our online learning management system and is reviewed at parent-teacher conferences, which are held approximately every six weeks. Students have a variety of on-campus learning programs to choose from to best fit their needs.

Each year the academics are divided into “units,” which are lesson plans packaged into six or seven-week increments. These units are written by credentialed teachers and provide instruction based on the topics, standards, and goals to be addressed in core curricular areas of language arts, literature, math, science, and history. The units are exclusively designed by The Classical Academy to facilitate teaching at home.

Supplemental lessons are also provided in character education, and often ties are made with art and music. Units are posted to Schoology, our LMS (Learning Management System) one week before the instruction begins, allowing parents the time necessary to plan and prepare for the coming unit of study.

The Classical Academy Curriculum supports students in obtaining mastery of the California Content Standards.  Lessons are adaptable and allow for teacher/parent preference and flexibility in personalizing learning for each child’s unique learning needs. Parents receive prepared lesson plans, answer keys, and accompanying books and resources to teach home lessons. Parent training and support are available throughout the school year.

There are three program options for students:

Track A  meets on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Classes are limited to 20 students per teacher and students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, music, and art. Students have traditional recess and lunch breaks. While at home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students complete assignments in language arts, literature, math, and history. Students are required to follow the school curriculum and work independently with a supervising adult on non-workshop days. Students in A and B Tracks must participate in scheduled parent-teacher conferences at the end of every unit to assess student work.

Track B  is identical to Track A, however, students attend school workshops on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Track C (Grades TK-8) This track is for families who would like more flexibility in their curriculum selection. Students work at home five days per week with the option of enrolling in C’lectives classes. Students are accountable to an Educational Specialist (ES), who is a credentialed teacher. Parents maintain weekly communication with their ES via email, phone, or in person. Scheduled parent/teacher conferences are required at the completion of each unit to assess student work and learning.

C’lectives are supplemental classes designed for students enrolled in C Track; TK – 8th grade. C’lectives provide C Track students with classroom interaction and friendship-building opportunities. Credentialed teachers work with 25 students or less to develop critical thinking skills in core classes, such as history, science, math, writing, and reading. Elective classes such as Art, PE, Spanish, Computers, and STEAM are offered as well. Students may enroll in classes that meet Tuesday through Friday at The Classical Academy campus as well as our Personalized Learning Campus (PLC).  C’lective classes are a year-long commitment with sign-ups in late spring through summer for the following school year.