Baltimore Catechism III, Lesson 05. The Acts of Faith, Hope, Love and Contrition

In this lesson, we study the prayers known as that “acts” of faith, hope, love and contrition. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Study the lesson for mastery. Work to memorize the answers to each question. Complete the lesson assessment. To view the entire text of Baltimore Catechism III, visit the Academy Library. Lesson An Act of Faith Q. 94. Say the Act of Faith.A. O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died … Continue

Cicero, Ad Familiares, Epistle 1

In this first epistle, we will read a short message from Cicero to his wife Terentia. We will concentrate on learning the parts of a Latin epistle, with common greeting and closing expressions. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: 1. Study the lesson below, carefully and completely.2. Read the instructions for translation exercises.3. Complete translation exercises.4. Memorize all lesson vocabulary.5. Work to earn a perfect score on your lesson exam. Latin Text This is the first epistle of the collection of Sturmius. Marcus Tullius Cicero Terentiae S.P.D. Si vales, bene est: Ego valeo. Nos quotidie tabellarios … Continue

Petty School Arithmetic, Lesson 01: Counting, Reading & Writing 1-3

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to count, read and write numbers rightly. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. Assignments Watch lesson video as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Complete Memory Work. Complete Lesson Exercises. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Lesson Directions: The following video lessons is intended to allow a young child to study independently. It is recommended that parents supervise their children in using these videos, until independence is achieved. Memory Work … Continue

Petty School Arithmetic, Lesson 04: Counting, Reading & Writing 10

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to count, read and write numbers rightly. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. Assignments Watch lesson video as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Complete Memory Work. Complete Lesson Exercises. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Lesson Directions: The following video lessons is intended to allow a young child to study independently. It is recommended that parents supervise their children in using these videos, until independence is achieved. Memory Work … Continue

Petty School Arithmetic, Lesson 03: Counting, Reading & Writing 7-9

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to count, read and write numbers rightly. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. Assignments Watch lesson video as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Complete Memory Work. Complete Lesson Exercises. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Lesson Directions: The following video lessons is intended to allow a young child to study independently. It is recommended that parents supervise their children in using these videos, until independence is achieved. Memory Work … Continue

Petty School Arithmetic, Lesson 02: Counting, Reading & Writing 4-6

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to count, read and write numbers rightly. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. Assignments Watch lesson video as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Complete Memory Work. Complete Lesson Exercises. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Lesson Directions: The following video lessons is intended to allow a young child to study independently. It is recommended that parents supervise their children in using these videos, until independence is achieved. Memory Work … Continue

Lesson 08. The Thirteen Colonies Planted

In this lesson, we will continue our study of the American Government, moving from the general principles of American government to its development in history. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Study the lesson for Mastery. Complete the lesson Assessment. The Right of Discovery Columbus and his successors made known to Europe the continent of North America. These vast regions, Spain, England, and France divided among themselves. The Right of Discovery, as the rule was called by which this division was made, embraced, when fully developed, these ideas: The Christian nation that discovers a heathen … Continue

SAT will be Digital, Shorter

The College Board announced that the SAT test will be undergoing a number of changes to harmonize with changing times in education. First, the test will no longer be taken with paper and pencil, but will be taken on computers at testing centers. Note that there is no plan for the SAT to be available online. Second, the test will be shortened from 3 hours to 2 hours. Full details are available on the College Board website.

Petty School Reading, Lesson 06. The Consonant H, K

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to read rightly, while also preparing them for future studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Watch the Reading Lesson as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Study the lesson, committing each point to memory. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Video The following video lesson is intended to allow a young child … Continue

Petty School Reading, Lesson 07. The Consonant L, M

This course provides step-by-step instruction and exercises to lead young children to read rightly, while also preparing them for future studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. Students are expected to learn each lesson and to demonstrate mastery of the skills covered. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Watch the Reading Lesson as many times as the child needs to learn the lesson. Study the lesson, committing each point to memory. When the content of the lesson is mastered, complete the lesson Assessment. Video The following video lesson is intended to allow a young child … Continue