CURRICULUM, INSPIRATION & RESOURCES

These things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe (truth); to know what he ought to desire (beauty); and to know what he ought to do (goodness). - St. Thomas Aquinas

SNAPSHOT OF CURRICULUM

Literature

Emphasis on quality literature, "Good Books" lists and the classics.

Socratic literary discussions & study of genre and literary elements during on-site

Favorites: John Senior's list, St. Jerome's lists

Writing

Writing practice across the curriculum. Varied curriculum, includes grammar and mechanics studies.

Favorites: IEW's Structure & Style and Fix It Grammar

Mathematics

Two days of Math instruction on site with work assigned for home study days.

For 2025-2026: Simple Good & Beautiful math for grades 1-5th; Principles of Math for grades 6-7th; Geometry for high school

Science

Rotating school wide focus.

Lab credit in Rhetoric.

Hands-on, Critical thinking.

Berean Builders and Elemental Science

Annual science fair for grades 5th-high school

History/Geography

Ancient Civilizations, Greece and Rome

for 2026-2027

Primary Sources and quality history texts, living history books and historical fiction, hands-on activities, timeline work, map work, memory work, Socratic discussions.

Favorite Spines: Story of the World, Story of Civilization

Enrichments

Rotation of offerings throughout he years that include Physical Ed, Drama, Art, Yearbook & Photography, Dance, Homesteading, Music

World Languages

Latin for grades 4 - 8th

Spanish II for Rhetoric

Translation of literary works,

conversational Latin

Virtue Studies & Memory Work

School wide focus on virtues in the

Christian and Community life.

Memory Work in scripture, virtues, famous quotes and texts.

RESOURCES & INSPIRATION

HOLY INFANT PAIDEIA is inspired by the educational plan, objectives, and curriculum of
St. Jerome Academy

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