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Midland Classical Academy Goals

"A Christian Classical Educational Institute"

Christian:

In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Midland Classical Academy seeks to do the following:

• Teach all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with the Scriptures at the center (II Timothy 3:16-17; John 17:17).
• Mentor: Provide a clear and authentic model of the biblical Christian life through our staff and board (Matthew 22:37-4);
• Encourage every student to begin and/or grow in his relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 19:13-15); and learn to serve Him with his entire life (Romans 12:1-2).

Classical:

In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Midland Classical Academy seeks to do the following:

• Emphasize the Classical Trivium; grammar, logic, and rhetoric in all subjects (see definitions below);
• Encourage every student to reach toward his academic potential and to develop the skills correspondent to learning and thinking for oneself.
• Provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to the attainment of the above goals.

Definitions:

Grammar – The fundamental rules of each subject.

Logic – The ordered relationship of particulars in each subject.

Rhetoric – The clear expression of the grammar and logic of each subject.

In order to clarify these three areas, some have proposed the following as an alternate framework:

1. Data Accumulation (Grammar)
2. Analysis (Logic)
3. Decision-making (Logic and Rhetoric)
4. Communication (Rhetoric)

We include this list simply to help those to whom classical education is a new idea. For further understanding please read our supplemental reading list.