Mission & Core Values
Austin Classical School exists to glorify Jesus Christ by co-laboring with families to cultivate wise, virtuous, and humble students through an excellent classical, Christian education.
We believe apart from God we are incapable of any good work. We esteem the family’s vital role in the academic and spiritual formation of their children. We value excellence and simplicity.
Our Mission and Core Values govern every facet of the school’s life. Our aim is twofold: first, to communicate a certain body of knowledge; and second, to cultivate a certain kind of person- the kind of person who joyfully and faithfully lives out his earthly vocation, and ultimately, is at home in God’s Kingdom.
Schedule
Note: For Logic students, approximately 1 hour of homework is assigned on Wednesday evenings.
School of Logic: 5th – 8th Grades
The School of Logic (5th – 8th grades) takes the foundational knowledge gained in the Grammar stage and expounds on it. Students in this phase are naturally argumentative and are beginning to ask difficult questions about their world. Analysis and critical reasoning are the chief mental acts of this stage. Developmentally, logic students learn best through debate and discussion.
Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | |
History | Ancient History | Medieval History | Modern History | U.S. History Capstone: National History Day Project |
Christian Studies | Old Testament Survey | New Testament Survey | ||
English Language & Literature |
Ancient Literature | Medieval Literature | Modern Literature | American Literature |
Math |
Dimensions Level 5 | Math In Focus: Course 1 |
Math In Focus: Course 2 |
Pre-Algebra |
Algebra 1 | ||||
Science | Anatomy & Physiology |
Chemistry & Physics |
General Science | Physical Science |
Latin | Latin A | Latin B | Latin 1A* | Latin 1B* |
Fine Arts | Choir | Shakespearean Theater |
Art, Theater, or Choir |
Art, Theater, or Choir |
Additional Electives | Dance & Decorum I | Dance & Decorum II | ||
Athletics | Athletics are offered throughout the year. For more information, please visit our Athletics page. |
*If completed at ACS, Latin 1A and Latin 2A combine to count for 1 full credit of Rhetoric Latin.
School of Rhetoric: 9th – 12th Grades
This stage is the culmination of the Trivium. The student of rhetoric takes the foundational knowledge gained in grammar school, the analytical skills of the logic stage and begins producing and defending his/her own ideas. Thesis defense and eloquent written and oral communication are the hallmarks of the rhetoric stage.
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | |
History 3 credits |
Ancient History | Medieval & Renaissance History |
U.S. History in Global Context |
& Hermeneutics |
Christian Studies 2 credits |
Development of Christian Doctrine & Church History I |
Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
Applied Exegesis & Church History II |
Apologetics & Ethics |
English Language & Literature 4 credits |
Ancient Literature | Medieval & Renaissance History |
Modern Literature | Senior Thesis |
Math 3 credits |
Algebra I | Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus or Discrete Mathematics |
Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus or Discrete Mathematics |
Calculus or Probability & Statistics |
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Science 3 credits |
Biology | Chemistry | Physics I | Physics II |
Latin 2 credits |
Latin I or Latin II |
Latin Honors Sequence or Spanish & Cross-Cultural Ministry Honors Sequence |
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Classical Leadership 3.5 credits |
Intermediate Logic | Classical Rhetoric & Composition |
Principles of Leadership |
Introduction to Philosophy |
Government & Economics 2 credits |
Constitutional Government Economics |
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Fine Arts 1 credit |
Studio Art I, Theater I, or Choir |
Studio Art II, Theater II, or Choir |
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Additional Electives 1.5 credits |
ACS offers a variety of additional elective courses, such as Personal Finance, Creative Writing, and others. Students may take additional years of Fine Arts courses to fulfill this requirement, or they may elect to complete honors courses. | |||
Athletics 1 credit |
Students earn the equivalent of 1 credit by playing a sport or taking other approved physical education courses. Athletics are offered throughout the year. For more information, please visit our Athletics page. |