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Saint George Classical Academy is excited to partner with homeschooling families by offering elective classes in the areas of theater, music and mathematics. In time, we expect to grow our selections to include high school sciences, and languages. Our teachers bring tremendous experience and expertise in their fields. Please read more about our math teacher Mrs. Michelle Grasso, our music teacher Mr. Christopher Hartford, and our theater teacher Mrs. Tess McKinley on the “Who We Are” section of our website. Please click HERE to explore our À La Carte course offerings for the coming year and to register for classes.

We are thrilled to introduce Michelle Grasso as a Saint George Classical Academy teacher. Mrs. Grasso will teach our Early Learning Program (pre-K) on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. She will also offer high school math classes through our A La Carte program on Wednesdays and Fridays. Stay tuned for more information about our A La Carte program. Michelle has been deeply passionate about mathematics for many years and is thrilled to bring her expertise to Saint George Classical Academy. Born in Sri Lanka, she completed her high school education there before pursuing advanced studies in the United States. She holds a [...]

Dear Friends, The school continues to take shape. This week our dear friend Rick fixed the front door, our friend Liz laid the floor in our Early Learning (pre-K) space and Juliana’s teacher friends from her time as a principal in Hamilton-Wenham came to organize the classroom library. Many more have been organizing and cleaning! We are incredibly blessed by the beautiful books we have acquired, and we continue to collect art books and field guides. Glory to God for all things! We have lots of plans to get you into our space this summer! Would you like to see the [...]

Last week we received an incredible donation of school furniture and books. With the help of volunteers, we were able to move everything into our new space in Boxford, and on Monday we started painting. Over the next two weeks, we will continue preparing classrooms in order to be able to tour families and friends by the middle of July. It is miraculous how the school has been blessed each step of this journey.

We are excited to offer a Middle School cohort spanning grades six and seven starting this September. Mrs. Tess McKinley will lead this cohort through our curriculum grounded in ancient civilizations. Below is a small taste of our Middle School curriculum which will also include excerpts from Church Fathers, scripture, Latin, art and music, as well as mathematics and the sciences. Authentic multiage opportunities will enhance students' leadership skills and provide opportunities for agency in their learning. Middle School Humanities Curriculum: The Logic Stage Students entering middle school move into the logic stage of learning, which is particularly appropriate to children [...]

Performing in a theatrical production challenges students to enter deeply into difficult texts and rewards them with an experiential understanding of the story, a richness of language, and a sense of accomplishment that encourages them to approach classical literature with confidence. Memorization, attention to detail, public speaking, and expanding one’s comfort zone are embodied within the dramatization of a theatrical production. We are thrilled to be able to offer theater across our school, as we welcome Tess McKinley to Saint George Classical Academy. Tess McKinley joins us as a theater and humanities teacher. She will integrate theater across the curriculum, offering [...]

“When we sing well, we pray twice.” – St. Augustine of Hippo As one of the Seven Liberal Arts, music is an essential part of our program at Saint George Classical Academy. Learning to sing and play an instrument opens a child to the world of music, rich in beauty and culture. Studying music develops confidence, discipline and a sense of joy, while connecting us across cultures and generations. We are thrilled to introduce Christopher Hartford, who will be teaching music and humanities for SGCA. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music (2010) where he studied music performance and [...]

Our Early Learning Program is designed to foster wonder, exploration, and discovery in a joyful and wholesome environment rich with language, living books, and Christian values. Children paint, sing, play musical instruments, explore the created world, sort natural objects, pray, celebrate, recite rhyme and poetry, dance, listen to and narrate stories and experience joy in learning. These opportunities allow us to develop habits, instill values, teach skills and activate the imagination. Our model is influenced by Charlotte Mason’s approach to classical education, emphasizing a love of learning and engaging mind, heart and soul.  Some Habits Emphasized: Truthfulness Persistence Attention Kindness Thankfulness [...]