Classical Education

While Classical education forms much of Heritage pedagogy and curriculum selection, much of the classroom methodology for teaching is influenced by Charlotte Mason, a 19th-century British educator.

Her primary aims were to instill in children good study and social habits as well as a love of learning. Children are “born persons” and need sufficient time to assimilate learning. In contrast to some schools that put quality content before students, and do so with such volume and intensity that learning is lost in a sea of facts, Ms. Mason’s methodology encourages depth over breadth.

Heritage avoids predigested textbooks and prefers to use original sources, such as older literature that is rich in “living ideas.” At Heritage, teachers expose students to rich ideas and noble thoughts as a means of inspiring and engaging their minds and imaginations.

Using oral and written narration helps children listen, read, and comprehend effectively. By retelling what they have heard or read, students learn a writing style that aligns with the author's. Narration enhances vocabulary and memory skills while enabling students to apply rich ideas to their own thinking.

Heritage promotes daily outdoor time for children, emphasizing nature studies to develop observation and appreciation skills for God's creation. Recent additions to the school's campus include a garden and nature trail spanning 12 acres, enriching the nature studies classes for PreK-3rd grade students.

From the earliest age, classical education focuses on who a student will become; this begins in our Enrichment program with habit training in attention, thoroughness, obedience, respect, and self-control.

Picture studies train the affections of students to appreciate the beauty in art and train the eye to notice details. They also create beautiful art as they learn to replicate the great masters.