Trivium Academy
Cognoscere optanda
"The purpose of education is to free the student from the tyranny of the present." —Cicero
Students will be placed in subject-matter levels at which we can help them learn most effectively. If you are interested in enrolling a student, please contact us and let us know how in which subjects you are interested.
Latin
We teach Latin as a living language and get students speaking and hearing spoken Latin from the very beginning. Our program uses a combination of Lingua Latina per se Illustrata, supplemental materials, and the direct method to build vocabulary, teach grammar, and develop oral and listening fluency. In additional to speaking the language, our goal is to prepare students to read authentic Latin literature in its original language, so that they may have a deeper understanding of Western civilization's most foundational stories and ideas.
Math
Our program offers math at every level, from elementary to high school. These include elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and calculus.
Humanities
Our humanities course uses Classical Academic Press' Humanitas course, in which students study ancient Greece and Rome, their culture, philosophy, art, literature, and history through primary sources and stories.
Philosophy
Our philosophy course selects different books per semester for students to read, analyze, and discuss. Such books have included Plato's Republic and other Platonic dialogues, St. Augustine's Confessions, Sir Thomas More's Utopia, and other books. Our selection of materials to read and study depends partly on student interest and background knowledge, all with the aim of developing their overall understanding of philosophical ideas and their development through history.
English
Our English program selects literature, including but not limited to the plays of Shakespeare. Students read texts and study, discuss, and analyze them with an instructor.
Reading (Phonics)
Our program uses the Orton-Gillingham approach for students learning to read and improve their reading fluency and phonemic awareness. We include reading stories and using workbooks to build functional vocabulary.
Writing
Our program uses the Well-Ordered Language curriculum to develop writing ability and fluency. Students practice their writing on prompts, marked by Focus Correction Areas (FCAs), to build specific skills tailored to their areas of improvement.
Science
We offer instruction in physical sciences, from conceptual to advanced, depending on student need, background knowledge, and math level.
