Why classical education?

The primary goal of classical education is to educate the whole student: to inform his mind and soul. Classical education embraces tradition. It slows down; allows time for thought, delight, and wonder. It is less geared towards “arriving” or producing a student capable of performing one task for the good of society. Its pedagogy is more focused on cultivating a person capable of thinking well, speaking well, and persuading others of truth. Classical instruction offers its students beauty through quality models or types students work with to develop and hone skill.  Students of this tradition remain lifelong learners, never tiring of delighting in what God has created on this earth. 

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​​​​What specific subject areas do you cover during the school year?

• Language Arts (writing, rhetoric, grammar, public speaking)

• History (geography)

 

What if I choose The Core, will my student fall behind in sessions?

No. Although the student will miss the rich conversation and pursuits of Wednesday's sessions, the program is ordered in such a way that students will not fall behind. Studies will need to be completed at home on Wednesdays with parent guidance as needed.

 

What does the three hour block look like?

One hundred eighty minutes of discussion, conversation, review, reading, writing, delighting, exploring, and thinking! Our first session, approximately seventy-five minutes, will begin with grammar and move into writing. Next we will focus on our literature study for roughly thirty minutes. Our final session will use the remainder of the time to study geography. 

 

What curriculum will you be using?

For the 2026/2027 school year The Attic Academy will be utilizing: Circe Institute's Lost Tools of Writing for persuasive writing, rhetoric, and public speaking, various sources for grammar, four literature studies (TBD), and a world geography literature based curriculum written by The Attic Academy. 

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What supplies/books/curriculum will my student need?

​The Attic Academy provides quality supplies like colored pencils, pens, paper, erasers, pencils, and watercolors. Beyond this, each student will need:

• Student book corresponding with writing curriculum

• Student book corresponding with grammar curriculum

• One 9x12 spiral bound 80lb paper drawing book

• Copies of literature selections (four books)

• One 1" binder with five tabs

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What literature can I expect my student(s) to read?

The Attic Academy chooses quality, rich, timeless literature. Examples include: The Holy Bible, and works from: Kenneth Grahame, J. R. R. Tolkien, Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, Genevieve Foster, and Roger Lancelyn Green. 

 

What should my student complete when home?

Most of the student's work will be completed in session at The Attic Academy. To help foster in-session discussion, students will need to complete the following at home on Mondays and Fridays (or Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for The Core).

• Literature reading

• Grammar assignments

• Writing assignments

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How do I pay for my student's fees and tuition?

The Attic Academy accepts Zelle, check, or cash. We have also partnered with Step Up For Students and accept payment directly through the Education Market Assistant platform.

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Who will be in your home during instruction hours?

Rebecca (founder of The Attic Academy, head tutor, and homeowner) and the students. 

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What is your property like?

Our home sits on five acres and is gated and fenced. Gate access is granted with a code. Our home is updated, clean, and organized.

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