What makes Heritage a classical co-op?
While classical education has taken many forms and definitions over time, we love CiRCE Institute’s definition of a classical education that says, “Classical education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on truth, goodness, and beauty by means of the seven liberal arts and the four sciences so that, in Christ, the student is enabled to better know, glorify, and enjoy God.” Our educational goals include teaching our children to speak, write, and think well, to the glory of God. To this end, our curriculum consists of classic literature, living books, and engaging and hands-on application in the classroom.
What does a co-op day look like?
We will begin our co-op day at 9am with Bible class where all families sit together and participate in singing a hymn, reciting scripture, and learning alongside each other.
After this, students will break into their respective classes and be ushered towards learning through a combination of memory work, reports, games, skits, and a short lecture. Our aim is for the co-op day to consist of at least 50% hands-on activities that are engaging and bring the subject to life in memorable ways.
Class time will be divided by an ample break for lunch and recess, and conclude at 2:15pm, after which we will clean and reset the school building.
What is the parent’s role in a co-op day?
Moms (or dads!) are to be present the entire co-op day and will be required to teach one 6-week unit. When they are not teaching, there will be time to fellowship with other parents, work on their lesson plan alongside their unit cohort, or help as a class monitor. We aim for our co-op community to provide opportunity for deep friendships and fellowship as well as serve the educational needs of our students, and feel that our unit schedule provides for those opportunities.
What if teaching sounds daunting?
While it’s true we ask one parent from each family to teach a 6-week unit, we promise it isn’t as scary as it sounds! Each unit’s curriculum is already planned and laid out for you, and you will benefit from collaboration with other parents and building upon what they have created in terms of activities, projects, lesson plans, and materials. Our admin team will also be working closely with you and encouraging you so you’ll never be left to plan your unit alone!
What grades does Heritage cover?
Currently we are accepting applications for Grammar and Logic for the Fall 2026 school year. We plan to add a Rhetoric class in coming years.
What curriculum does Heritage use?
Our Bible curriculum walks us through the attributes of God using passages of Scripture to show us His character.
History will be taught using a combination of Story of the World, Mystery of History, and Kingfisher History Encyclopedia.
Our Biology curriculum includes Masterbooks General Science, with supplemental reading from the Usborne Science Encyclopedia.