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Liberate Your Kindergartener with a Classical Education

When Schaeffer Academy first opened in 1993, it offered a unique version of schooling in Rochester. Its stated goals of integrating a Christian worldview with classical education was exciting and definitely new. As a parent, I was glad that this school choice would be available to our family. And it still is to yours.

To get the journey started for your family, come with your student to learn and experience kindergarten at Schaeffer Academy. This Kindergarten Roundup will be Wednesday, November 16, 9:00-10:30 AM. You will have the opportunity to meet the school administrators, spend time in the classroom with our kindergarten teachers, and have a school tour. Students will enjoy time in the classroom with the teachers experiencing a variety of lessons including Phonics and Music.

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Kindergarten at Schaeffer is a wonderful way to begin your child’s education. I’ve been encouraged that parents continue to appreciate the interesting, expansive experiences of the curriculum and teaching methods, which lead to students’ love of learning from the first day of class.

Class sizes are very small. This year the full day kindergarten has 15 students and the half day section has six. Parents may choose from a half-day or full day program. It’s rewarding to see families make this decision based on their and their children’s needs.

All students in either program are instructed in the academic core subjects, which prepares them for success in first grade. In addition, each class has instruction in art, music, PE, and Latin every week taught by talented specialized teachers. Students participate in several amazing field trips and have opportunities to build relationships with students in other grades through programs like Book Buddies.

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Especially in the areas of Reading and Math, the curriculum is broadened to provide enrichment and advanced level learning. Our early readers are challenged by participating in advanced literature reading through Jr Great Books selections and Schaeffer’s literature curriculum.

This Christ-centered education, emphasizing academic excellence in the liberal arts, equips students for freedom.  The school’s motto, Veritas vos Liberabit, is Latin for “The truth will set you free.”  And, the liberal arts are the subjects and skills worthy of a free person — a liberated person.   

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There are additional opportunities throughout the school year for you to take a tour and attend information sessions. The students, though, do not have access to the classroom experience at these events. Tours are available most Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. (no appointment necessary, just show up), and parent information meetings will be held February 1, 2017, and March 15, 2017, at 9:00-10:30 a.m.

I encourage you to take advantage of the great opportunity provided by the Kindergarten Roundup. Come experience how Kindergarten at Schaeffer Academy is unique in all of Rochester.

Paula Edwards began her career in education teaching sixth grade. She worked for more than 15 years in gifted and talented education and learning disabilities in public schools. A former headmaster of Schaeffer Academy, Paula currently serves as Director of Special Projects at the school. She enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, who are very loud.

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