What is the classical difference?
An education centered on truth, goodness and beauty...

A model tailored to how children naturally develop.

Stella Maris Academy follows the Classical School Model, in which children are taught according to their natural progression. Our school offers the first two stages of Classical Education…

The first stage, Grammar, is taught to children from kindergarten to 6th grade. During this stage, teachers focus on fostering a sense of wonder and giving children the vocabulary to express themselves.

The next stage, Logic, which is taught to 7th and 8th graders, focuses on teaching students how to analyze and classify the world around them.

The final stage, Rhetoric, in which students learn to articulately express their thoughts, will be further explored if your child chooses to attend a classical high school.

A Joyfully Catholic Curriculum

Stella Maris Academy is a proudly and devoutly Catholic School. All our teachers follow the Catholic faith and are eager to guide students on the intertwined path of religion and education as they explore the truth, goodness, and beauty of God’s creation.

Math Classes Stratified by Skill, not Grade

Children are tested and placed in math classes according to their skill level, rather than grade. Thus, mathematically gifted students are challenged without overwhelming the rest of the class and will be able to advance to higher math classes in high school, and later college.

Excellent Preparation for Science and Technology

As students grow, modern technology and sciences grow alongside them. Stella Maris is prepared to teach children how to navigate and analyze the scientific world whether for future careers in STEM or simply for a better understanding of God’s creation.

Integration of Music and the Arts

As funding for the arts and humanities is reduced in other schools, students lose essential training in the physical and emotional foundations for academic growth and character development. Classical education’s focus on beauty means students are able to grow holistically. 

In addition to offering art and singing classes, Stella Maris Academy teaches several instruments, including recorder (for the 3rd and 4th grades), violin (for the 5th and 6th grades), and handbells (for the 7th and 8th grades)

We are also partnered with Saint Mary’s Cathedral Choir School, where students can further develop their musical abilities.

Learning the Latin Language

In addition to general benefits of learning a new language, Latin in particular has heavily influenced English and forms the basis of many modern Romance languages, including French, Spanish, and Italian. With a foundation in Latin, children will be better prepared to absorb English vocabulary and learn several commonly used languages.

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