Curriculum · Methodology · Subjects
The Academy's course of study balances traditional academic rigor with the classical liberal arts and Christian intellectual formation.
The Academy uses established, academically credible curricula selected for their intellectual depth and consistency with our mission. Instruction is delivered through a combination of structured coursework, direct parent instruction, and outside enrichment as appropriate to each subject and grade level.
A comprehensive academic program covering Bible, language arts, mathematics, science, history, and enrichment subjects. Instruction is delivered through carefully selected Christian curricula, with structured coursework, assignments, and formal assessment across grade levels.
Systematic phonics in the early grades, followed by structured grammar, composition, spelling, vocabulary, and literature at each subsequent level. Regular reading of classic and age-appropriate texts.
Sequential, mastery-based instruction from arithmetic through algebra and beyond. Regular drill, cumulative review, and application-based problem solving.
Faith-integrated science instruction emphasizing observation, classification, and the coherence of the natural order. Elementary emphasis on discovery and wonder progresses to more rigorous middle and secondary study.
Narrative-driven history study integrating primary sources, geography, and a biblical worldview. Chronological progression through American and world history.
Daily Scripture reading, catechetical instruction, memorization, and worship. Christian doctrine and practice are integrated across all subjects rather than confined to a single class.
Russian language instruction — reading, writing, and speaking — supported by classical and contemporary Russian children's literature. Cultural literacy in Russian and Ukrainian heritage is cultivated alongside language study.
Supplemental instruction in music, the arts, and physical activity as appropriate to the ages and interests of each student.
Days follow a consistent schedule with defined subjects, blocks of study, and clear expectations for completion and quality of work.
Students advance in each subject upon demonstrated proficiency, not by seat time alone. Deficiencies are addressed before advancement.
Students write regularly across subjects and are expected to articulate ideas clearly in conversation and formal recitation.
Wide, substantive reading is central. Students read history, literature, Scripture, and biography — both assigned and independent.
Formal assessments and cumulative examinations measure progress and identify areas requiring further work before advancement.
Habits of attention, orderly work, respect, and diligence are cultivated as deliberately as any academic subject.
The Academy operates on a traditional academic calendar spanning August through May, with holiday breaks aligned to family and religious observances. A minimum of 180 instructional days is completed each academic year in accordance with South Carolina statutory requirements.