Promoting Mathematical Proficiency In recent years, educators and parents have increasingly been impressed with the effectiveness of Singapore Math in promoting mathematical proficiency among students. Originating from the highly successful mathematics curriculum in Singapore, this approach has gained international recognition for its emphasis on conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and a deep foundation in mathematical principles. In this article, we will explore the key benefits of Singapore Math and how it empowers students for mathematical success. 1. Concrete and Visual Le ..read more

Attending a Christian Academy that still teaches a classical education in 2023 is a rare experience that not many academies offer. At Rochester Classical Academy, the students form a deep connection with God, their peers, and their excellent teachers who provide teachings on what has endured in comparison to more modern teachings. The students will have an in-depth teaching of art, music, and theological ideas to prepare them to live a fruitful life. Spiritual Formation RCA emphasizes the importance of each child forming a healthy relationship with God while learning about the classics. Eac ..read more

Check Out Our New Logo We are so happy to announce a new addition to Rochester Classical Academy – a new and improved logo! The logo is made up of 4 very important parts to represent the classical discipline of heraldry but find their meaning in God’s revelation to us. We hope you enjoy RCA’s new look; it represents who we are, a school dedicated to partnering with parents to raise up young people who seek Good, love Beauty, and proclaim Truth, knowing that all three come from our Heavenly Father. The Star of Goodness The star is a heraldic symbol for goodness. We know from Genesis 1:16 ..read more

Understanding a fundamental concept of CCE As a classical Christian school, Rochester Classical Academy (RCA) will have many features that distinguish it from other educational offerings. One of these features—the Trivium—forms the structure of the entire Classical Christian Education (CCE) experience. The Trivium is the division of the K-12 years into three distinct stages: Grammar, Dialectic (also known as Logic), and Rhetoric. Each stage has particular features that are emphasized above but not to the exclusion of features found in the other stages. The Trivium is based on the recognition t ..read more

RCA Has a Home! At Rochester Classical Academy, we believe that the physical structure of a school is not the same as the school itself, no matter the temptation to believe otherwise. Eight months ago, RCA was just an idea (and a nameless one at that!) and as we have moved from being an idea to being a picture of increasing clarity we have been prayerful to keep our hearts and minds focused on that which is important. With respect to a facility, we have sought to have a clean, safe, and functional space filled with character and history, and void of unnecessary distractions that would take awa ..read more

Our Introduction to CCE My husband and I learned about Classical Christian Education while in college. Having read very little philosophy in our respective public educations growing up it was an eye-opening experience to discover and discuss these things in our classes. After just two semesters of a five semester-long class on these topics, I already knew that I wanted to continue my education further, obtain a degree in philosophy, and create some kind of curriculum to teach this material to high schoolers. Imagine my delight and surprise (and relief!) to learn that such a thing already exi ..read more

In light of the current situation, the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) has decided to move its annual Repairing the Ruins (RTR) conference online. While the inability to have a conference in person is unfortunate, the online version of the conference will allow many more people to participate without having to travel. As a member of ACCS, Rochester Classical Academy invites you to register for the conference and watch along at home. RTR is scheduled for June 18-19 and is available for free for teachers, current families and prospective families. Below are the regis ..read more

It’s common today for parents to want their children to be musical, and understandably so! It’s a wonderful thing to take in the music made by your child, be it at home, church, school, or anywhere else. For parents who are not musicians, however, how should they go about raising their kids to be musical? Do they have to wait until their children are school-aged and hope the music teachers are good? Do they need to seek out private music lessons for their young children? Isn’t there a simple, inexpensive way to instill a love of making music outside a “music program?” A simple solution Let’s ..read more

Singapore Math Curiosity and wonder At Rochester Classical Academy, we place a high value on mathematics and the sciences. We want all students to be able to use math comfortably and fluently throughout their lives. We challenge the commonly held belief that only some students are “wired” for math. Instead, with a proven curriculum and teaching methods that build confidence in problem solving, all students can excel at math and enjoy it with the same spirit of curiosity and wonder as any other subject. We are excited to adopt Singapore Math because we believe it addresses all of these goals. S ..read more

Though it was once commonly taught in America, Latin has been virtually eliminated from school curriculum over the last few decades. The prevailing view today is that because it is not a spoken language, there is no good reason to study it. By contrast, we say it is essential to study Latin and that we should start in the early grades of our Grammar stage. English’s biggest tributary Although English has words imported from a variety of languages, it remains primarily a hybrid of Latin and Germanic ancestry. At RCA, we first lead young students to master the concrete, everyday words of Germani ..read more