At TAOSN, every student learns at a pace tailored to their individual needs, allowing them to progress as far and as fast – or as carefully as needed – to achieve true mastery. Our program combines rigorous academics with collaborative and real-world experiences to form the whole student: mind, body, and character.
Level-by-Level
Primary Level K-2nd Grade
- Focus: Wonder & Foundation: A joyful, hands-on introduction to classical Christian education through play, discovery, and modeling.
- Courses: Math, Phonics-based Language Arts, Bible, Literature, History, Science, Latin
Grammar Level 3rd-6th Grade
- Focus: Knowledge & Memory: Laying the foundation of knowledge through memorization, recitation, and joyful learning.
- Courses: Math, Language Arts & Composition, Bible, Latin, and Omnibus combining: History, Literature, Geography, and Science.
Logic Level 7th-8th Grade
- Focus: Questions & Reasoning: Training students to ask good questions and reason through arguments.
- Courses: Math, Christian Studies, Church History, Logic & Critical Thinking, Omnibus, Integration with Literature, Latin & Spanish, and Science.
Rhetoric Level 9th-12th Grade
- Focus: Wisdom & Expression: The capstone of classical learning: wisdom expressed with beauty and truth.
- Courses:
- Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (personalized pace based on readiness and mastery)
- Bible, Theology & Worldview: Systematic theology, apologetics, biblical worldview applied to literature/politics/culture
- Omnibus: American Studies, Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Great Books. Combines literature, theology, philosophy, history with composition
- Classical Rhetoric: Art of persuasive speech, delivery, expression. Apologetics and junior thesis (20–30-page paper with oral defense)
- Foreign Language: Spanish I-IV
- Science: Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Biology. All courses include laboratory experience.
- Economics & Personal Finance: Christiaan stewardship, economic theory, life management.
- Fundamentals of Professionalism: Career and calling preparation, resume writing, communication, internships, mentorships.
Highlights include:
- Personalized Core Instruction: Math and language arts tailored to each student’s strengths and growth areas.
- Collaborative Learning: All subjects designed to foster community and teamwork.
- Modern-Day Home Economics: with practical life application.
- Art: Art fosters creativity and exploration of different mediums
- Music: provides practical instrument instruction, such as keyboarding or guitar.
- Physical Education: strength and endurance focused activities that promote physical and spiritual growth.
- STEM & Strategy: Science, technology, engineering, and strategy games like chess to sharpen critical thinking.
