classical Christian curriculum

The Joy of Partnering with Charleston Classical School 

27 Sep 2024

During her commute to work, Wilson Hill co-founder and former teacher Dr. Marie Owens noticed many children loitering outside during school hours. Perplexed and concerned that so many children regularly skipped classes, she started researching her city’s public schools.  She was shocked at the statistics she found. Her local school system was failing students, and Black students were disproportionately impacted. In 2017, 80% of Black public school students in her city tested lower than their

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Meet Wilson Hill’s 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 

17 Sep 2024

Schools can make lofty claims about their educational philosophy and its long-term impact on students, but the true test of an educational model is the students it produces. That’s why we believe one of the best ways to learn about Wilson Hill Academy is through our graduates.  Above all, our goal is to equip students to live purposefully for the Kingdom of Christ both now and in the future. The way Wilson Hill alumni serve

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Meet Lucy Fujiwara, Don’t Miss These Books 3 

21 Aug 2024

Stories can take us to amazing places, introduce us to fascinating characters and reveal important truths about humanity. Lucy Fujiwara discovered a passion for reading as a young student herself and loves sharing the joy of reading with her students as a teacher. Lucy grew up in the state of Washington, where she developed a love for the outdoors. As an undergraduate, she studied English and classical Christian education at Grove City College in Pennsylvania and

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How to Discern if a Classical Christian Education is Right for Your Children

14 Mar 2024

Choosing an educational model is a weighty decision, and the ever-increasing options can become overwhelming. From brick-and-mortar schools and hybrid models to homeschooling, endless avenues promise to give your child the best education. However, not all educational models are equal, nor do they share the same goals or produce the same results. Despite the perceived incongruity of an ancient educational model thriving in the 21st century, the classical Christian model has experienced a resurgence in

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The Enduring Value of Studying Latin and Greek

8 Feb 2024

Do you know the difference between an entomologist and an etymologist? Wilson Hill Latin and Greek students do, especially since they recently took the National Classical Etymology Exam. The National Classical Etymology Exam tests students on their ability to understand English vocabulary words based on their understanding of Latin and Greek. Students compete with other students across the country, and those who do well on this exam are awarded medals by the National Junior Classical

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Is Virtue a Goal or a Byproduct of Your Classical Christian Curriculum?

12 Dec 2023

Virtue is a commonly touted aspiration of a classical education—for good reason. An education that forms virtuous students is desirable. What happens, though, when we make virtue the goal instead of a natural byproduct of the educational process? Overemphasizing virtue as a measurable outcome can become a dangerous path for classical Christian educators. If we only focus on producing outwardly moral students, we might miss a precious opportunity to impact future generations. More importantly, we

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