Christian, Classical Education...

There are so many facets to this thing we call Christian, classical education. How do we unpack it? How do we describe it to others in the Roanoke Valley? How do we demonstrate its significance in the lives of Faith Christian School students and their families?

As the Director of Admissions, I have the joy of introducing many families not only to our unique model of education but also to the men and women who will come alongside your children and teach them, pray with them, mentor them, and love them. There are so many distinctive components of our school—far too many to share in a short tour. It is my hope that our blog, written by our faculty, administration, board, students, and parents, will provide a deeper look into our model of education, our traditions, and student life. I invite you to come along for a journey through Faith. Our goal is to post a couple of times a month, so please check back periodically to gain a greater insight into Faith Christian School.

- Cathi Weber, Director of Admissions

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One step at a time, starting in kindergarten, students ascend to the pinnacle of a classical education: the Senior Thesis presentation and defense, which inspires confidence and prepares for other challenging ascents ahead.

 

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Rhetoric, as a classical educational course, develops confidence and competence in public speaking as well as providing opportunity for students to learn time-tested categories for unpacking and organizing truth.

 

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The intentional use of the Five Common Topics leads to deep and thought-provoking conversations and provide students with endless opportunities to think and reason on their own—one of the goals of a Classical education.

 

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In Classical education, Slow Looking is more than a skill for art class. It develops the process that prepares students for deeply and thoroughly understanding whatever they are faced with, exploring solutions, and solving problems.

 

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Phonograms at Faith Christian School in Roanoke, Virginia: The building blocks of reading and spelling in classical education

In classical education, phonograms provides a clear-cut, sequential, multi-sensory approach to learning to read. This primary component of a comprehensive phonics program makes learning the English language simple and effective.

 

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At Faith Christian School, student support is handled by teachers, staff, and parents who deeply know and understand each student's unique needs. Together, student support seeks to move every student towards independence and success in the classroom, which better prepares them for life.

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In this blog, we explore the reasons we emphasize good literature—classical literature—and our teachers provide the tools needed for students to read deeply and carefully, mining good literature for the treasures they contain.

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In this blog by India Delp, our PE instructor, you'll learn more about Motor Lab, a program offered at Faith Christian School to help students to develop and integrate their body systems to better focus academically as well as in sports.

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How can we ensure information sticks with students much longer than the time it takes them to complete the assessment? The answer is narration, which asks the student to remember all the details of the story and communicate them aloud.

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A Love of the Beautiful: Nature Studies

How can we teach our students to glorify and enjoy God? Are they old enough to really enjoy Him? New blog post from our Nature Studies teacher and designated insect inspector, Brynn Sowder.

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Dimensions Singapore Math: Inspiring students

Dimensions Math inspires students to wonder and think deeply, to ask good questions, and to take responsibility for their own learning.

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CCE: Are we making a difference in the lives of our students?

Are we making a difference in the lives of our students? Read on to hear what our graduates consistently tell us.

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