ACADEMICS
Vision's curriculum was born out of a love for the classical model and belief that its strength lies in teaching 'with the grain'. We embrace the trivium - the stages of educational development including grammar, logic and rhetoric. We believe that less is often more; that you don't need much more than a stick in the sand to effectively teach. We believe in setting memory pegs early; that children can absorb through song much more than you ever believed possible. And finally, we believe in discussion, debate and discourse while learning to defend our faith. Because Vision is a cooperative education model, parent involvement is not only encouraged, but fundamental to the function of our community. Parents play a critical role and should be prepared to contribute.
Pre-K-5th Grade
Vision’s K-5th grade is a program that nurtures a love for learning through Memory Work encompassing English Grammar, Scripture, Math, Science, History, Geography, Latin and Timeline. We also incorporate time for learning the fundamentals of the English language, Art and Presentation skills. This program requires the parent to be present and participating fully on all on-campus class days.
6th Grade
Vision’s 6th grade is a transitional program that bridges together our primary and upper school programs through Literature and 5 common topic discussions, Introductory Latin, spelling, vocabulary and handwriting, Fundamental Grammar and the IEW writing program, as well as utilizing Christian Studies II as an in depth biblical study.
7th Grade
Vision’s 7th grade program combines Classic Literature and an introduction to Lost tools of Writing. This year they also dive much deeper into their study of Latin. We continue bible studies and add geography, extensively covering both physical and human geography as well as cartography. General science touches briefly on many different areas, including those we will cover in depth in later years. We round out our curriculum with an introduction to logic and logical fallacies.
8th Grade
Vision’s 8th grade program combines Classic Literature by various authors combined with Lost Tools of Writing Level 1. A continuation of Latin studies, and a Biblical Overview study to prepare students for apologetics coursework. Physical Science, as well as deductive reasoning to prepare students for more rigorous Logical studies. And finally, current events to begin honing student’s debate skills.
9th Grade
Vision’s 9th grade program combines American Literature with Lost Tools of Writing, Latin roots & Roman cultural history, and Biology. A Biblical study in the Story of Christianity furthers the students' understanding of Christianity. Traditional Logic begins, while the students also hone in on their annotation skills with American Documents and the exploration of the principles, practices, and consequences of Economics.
10th Grade
Vision’s 10th grade program combines British Literature with a Comparative Essay curriculum to refine discussion and writing skills, Continued Latin studies, Chemistry, and A Rhetoric of Love further develop logic, reasoning and presentation skills, as well as an in depth study of Christian Worldview combined with art utilizing Schaeffer’s How Should We Then Live.
11th Grade
Vision's 11th grade program combines Shakespeare and A Patriot's History of the United States with an Argumentative Essay curriculum to further develop their writing skills in preparation for a Senior Thesis in 12th grade. Latin III studies Cicero translations using a variety of discussion methods including Freytag Pyramids. This year is Forensic Science and Traditional Logic II to further develop logic, reasoning and presentation skills. They also undertake an in-depth study of The Consequences of Ideas.
12th Grade
Vision's 12th grade program will include studying C.S. Lewis and world religions, an in-depth examination of Augustine's City of God and learning the skill of team policy debate. They study ancient literature from multiple cultures including Theogony, Iliad, Aeneid, Beowulf, Oedipus Rex, and The Art of War, while our Latin IV program utilizes The Vulgate for scripture translation. They finish up their last science with Physics. Finally, they will endeavor into Senior Thesis and Defense as a capstone project.