What is classical education, and what does it mean for your child? Simply put, classical education is Traditional-American education with a focus on moral virtue.
At the time of our nation’s founding, classical education was thriving. Our founding fathers heartily recommended Greek and Latin as the languages of study for early adolescence. It is the acknowledgment of objective standards of correctness, logic, beauty, weightiness, and truth intrinsic to the liberal arts.
Classical education equips students with a liberal arts and sciences education that cultivates virtuous living, civic responsibility, and a deep appreciation of the history of Western Civilization. Students should graduate highly literate and ethical citizens who are well-prepared to advance into any life endeavor and inspire others in our great city of Jacksonville, in the country, and in the world.
A Content-Rich Curriculum
Jacksonville Classical Academy is a tuition-free, classical charter school with a culture demanding moral virtue, respect, and studiousness among the students and faculty. The education is language-focused — learning is accomplished through words, written and spoken, rather than through images (pictures, videos, and television). A content-rich curriculum driven by joy and wonder where students study math, literacy, history, and science daily with a strong emphasis on phonics instruction and reading classic books. Students also participate in physical education, art, and music classes weekly. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of athletic, after-school extracurricular activities including chess club, Bible club, junior cheerleading, and more!
Now Enrolling at Two Locations in Jacksonville!
Jacksonville Classical Academy has two locations in Jacksonville. The Main campus is located near downtown and I-95 at 2043 Forest Street and is currently enrolling incoming Preschool through 9th-grade students for the 2023–2024 school year and adding a grade every year, until 12th grade. The East campus is located in Arlington at 5900 Fort Caroline Road and is currently enrolling incoming Kindergarten through 6th-grade students and adding a grade every year, until 8th grade. Apply today through the website at jaxclassical.org!
About Jacksonville Classical Academy
Jacksonville Classical Academy is a tuition-free charter school dedicated to training the minds and improving the hearts of young people through a classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.
