Augustine Classical Academy
We envision a school whose students see the world as God does, and who are equipped to bring glory to Him throughout their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Isn’t this classical education thing more than a bit elitist? How is that Biblical? Go
- The world is full of “reform” ideas that get turned into schools or get unleashed on schools and soon end up in the trash heap. What assurance do you have that you will get it right? Go
- Why do classical schools put an emphasis on Latin? I don't get it. Go
- ACA does not follow a Regents curriculum. Isn’t this a liability? Go
- Why have only half-day Kindergarten? Isn’t this contrary to popular wisdom? Go
- I have read some about classical education and was concerned about the emphasis on rote memorization. Where is the creativity? Go
- My child is in a contemporary school and has not been educated classically so far. How will he fare in a classical context? Go
- How do your seniors make out with college admissions? Where are they moving on to? Go
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Fall 2020 Re-opening update 2/13/20
July 13, 2020
Fall Opening Update 7/11/2020 Dear ACA Families, This past Wednesday Gov. Cuomo finally announced the timeline for the regulations for opening this fall. The new regs will be released on Monday and schools will have a few weeks to put together plans and submit them to the State for approval by Aug 1st. Interestingly, his […]
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Gen Z Blues
November 15, 2019
Recently I have been reading a book full of wisdom about the nature of the current rising generation of kids (Gen Z) and effective strategies for reaching them. A very timely subject given the ever-increasing rise in the number of children who are walking away from the faith of their youth. Polls show that as […]
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Salt and Light
September 27, 2018
Salt and light. Most of us have encountered the idea that the government schools are a critical mission field and that our kids, growing up in God fearing homes should be “salt and light” in those dark halls. For years I struggled with responding to this call. Having worked in public schools I knew full […]
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The Table and the Tree
May 18, 2018
I have had a tree in my life since I was 5 years old. I first encountered my American Chestnut tree as a rotting stump and a great source of creepy crawly things. The giant had shaded our pre-Independence home and had succumbed to a European tree disease. Its story was my first awareness of […]