Class & Course Catalog

Course Catalog Cycle 1

Courses minimally offered by Classical Civitas: Math and Grammar

This allows each family to select what works best for their student at home. On co-op day a Math and Grammar Games class in 4th-6th is offered and detailed below:

PreK (AM)

The PreK class gently introduces young learners to the rhythms of a classical, Christ-centered community. Priority is given to families with older siblings enrolled in the k-12 academic programs.

Morning Assembly: In Morning Assembly students are exposed to prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, and special presentations as part of the wider community.

Class Time: In the classroom, children engage in pre-reading activities, early math concepts such as numbers and shapes, calendar work, and memory work recitations. Nature observations and simple science experiences invite curiosity and wonder about the world God has made. Creative expression is encouraged through art and craft projects and music appreciation. Read-alouds emphasize character development and include light, integrated history. Students also enjoy time for snacks, Show and Tell, and free play, supporting social growth and confidence.

Lunch & Recess: Students conclude their program by participating in lunch and recess with the larger community.

Afternoon Childcare: This is available for families remaining on campus for older sibling classes and is designed as a relaxed time for free play and rest.

There are no weekly assignments for this class other than preparing a short Show and Tell.

K-1st Grade (AM)

Morning Assembly: Kindergarten and first-grade students participate in Morning Assembly with prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, and special presentations.

Presentations: Students develop communication skills through short oral presentations on topics of interest, strengthening public speaking, listening, and questioning skills.

Fine Arts: Instruction includes handicrafts, art projects, artist or composer studies, and music appreciation, often integrated with ancient history.

Science: Exploration uses the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series, introducing the scientific method through observation, questions, simple experimentation, and discussion.

History: Instruction expands on the weekly history sentence learned at home through the Claritas Cycle 1 Memory Work Guide or Cross 7 subscription. Students experience history through read-alouds, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects, with many activities drawn from Biblioplan. History learning at this level is intentionally story-based and gentle.

Lunch & Recess: Students participate in lunch and recess with the larger community.

Afternoon Childcare: Optional afternoon childcare is available for families remaining on campus and includes playtime and rest.

There are no weekly assignments for this class other than preparing a short student presentation.

2nd-3rd Grade (AM) (PM Optional)

Morning Assembly: Students participate in Morning Assembly participating in prayer, pledges, special presentations, and announcements.

Presentations: Students continue developing confidence in communication through short student presentations honing their skills of listening and questioning.

History: Instruction expands on the weekly memory work sentence introduced at home using the Claritas Cycle 1 Memory Work Guide or Cross 7 subscription. History is experienced through read-alouds, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects, many of which come from Biblioplan and may also be used at home.

Fine Arts: Instruction allows students to create handicrafts or art projects, study artists or composers, or explore music appreciation, often connected to ancient history themes.

Science: Instruction uses activities and experiments from the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series, encouraging careful observation, thoughtful discussion, and curiosity about the natural world.

Lunch & Recess: Students join the larger community for lunch and recess.

Writing: Optional afternoon classes are available based on family preference and student readiness. Writing instruction in the afternoon uses IEW Teaching Structure and Style and Bible Heroes Writing Lessons, helping students learn writing structure and style while integrating ancient history. Students regularly share their writing with peers.

Latin: Instruction uses Song School Latin, with tutors reinforcing vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure through interactive games and activities.

Assignments & Instructional Support: There are no weekly assignments for the morning courses other than preparing a short presentation. Weekly assignments are required for afternoon Writing and Latin. Tutors provide instruction, feedback, and communication, while parents serve as the lead teachers at home, supporting accountability, grading, and differentiation as needed.

4th-6th Grade (AM) (PM optional)

Morning Assembly: Fourth through sixth grade students participate in Morning Assembly participating in prayer, pledges, timeline, special presentations, and announcements.

Biology: Science instruction will have a focus on Biology, using the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series. Through experiments and guided studies, students will practice the scientific method while developing strong observation and discussion skills.

History: History builds on the weekly history sentence learned at home through Claritas Cycle 1 or Cross 7. Students explore ancient history through read-alouds, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects, many drawn from Biblioplan, with frequent integration of the arts.

Presentations: Students continue building communication skills through short oral presentations.

Fine Arts: Instruction includes handicrafts, art projects, artist or composer studies, and music appreciation, often connected to ancient history topics.

Lunch & Recess: Students participate in lunch and recess with the wider community.

Writing: Optional afternoon classes include Writing using IEW Teaching Structure and Style and Ancient World History-Based Writing Lessons. Students learn to structure and style their writing, share their work with classmates, and complete a semester-long research paper that may culminate in an optional Portrait of the Past presentation.

Latin: Instruction uses Latin for Children A to reinforce vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and translation skills through engaging review activities.

Grammar and Math Games: These games provide practice in fluency, speed, and accuracy.

Assignments & Instructional Support: There are no weekly assignments for the morning courses. Weekly Writing and Latin assignments are required for optional afternoon classes. Tutors guide instruction and provide feedback, while parents remain responsible for grading, accountability, and appropriate differentiation at home.

7th-8th Grade (All Day)

Morning Assembly & Devotional: Each morning begins with the first 15 minutes of Morning Assembly, where students participate in prayer, pledges, and special presentations alongside the larger community. Afterward, the class transitions to their own classroom for a short devotional to set the tone for the academic day.

Literature: In Literature, students will engage deeply with ancient texts using Teaching the Classics alongside tutor-selected novels and works from the ancient time period. Over the course of the year, students will analyze eight to nine ancient literary works through close reading, annotations, guided discussions, and the study of story elements and literary devices, learning to read thoughtfully and critically.

Writing & Rhetoric: Writing instruction is rooted in The Lost Tools of Writing. Students will learn how to craft persuasive essays based on the literature they read, developing clear structure and strong arguments for maximum impact. As they grow in confidence, students will enhance their writing with schemes and tropes and present their essays as speeches to the class. Throughout the year, they will practice the classical canons of rhetoric—invention, arrangement, and elocution—while also learning to listen carefully, identify persuasive techniques, and thoughtfully critique the arguments of others.

Latin: Latin instruction uses Visual Latin along with Vocabulary from Classical Roots, making the course accessible for both beginning students and those with prior experience. This class strengthens language skills while reinforcing roots that support vocabulary development across subjects.

Ancient History: Ancient History is studied using Biblioplan, with students reading historical texts, completing hands-on activities, writing essays, and participating in Socratic-style discussions. As they progress through history, students will record key events in a timeline book, which becomes a valuable reference tool for making connections between civilizations and historical developments. During the semester, students will also complete a rhetoric-based research project focused on an ancient civilization or historical event, culminating in participation in a History/Geography Fair.

Lunch & Recess: Midday, students join the rest of the community for lunch and recess, enjoying a break for fellowship, play, and rest.

Biology: In the afternoon, students study Biology using The Logic Stage of Biology. Lessons are designed to engage students through experiments, research, and interactive activities, encouraging curiosity and hands-on exploration of scientific concepts.

Informal Logic: Students study Informal Logic using The Art of Argument. Through real-world examples drawn from politics, advertising, media, and everyday conversations, students learn to recognize logical fallacies and evaluate the strength of arguments they encounter in daily life.

Cartography: Students will study Cartography using Mapping the World with Art. They will learn to draw the world as they study individual countries and the explorers who shaped their histories. Art projects and related games are incorporated to reinforce geographical knowledge and deepen comprehension in an engaging, creative way.

Assignments & Instructional Support: All courses include weekly assignments. Tutors lead instruction, activities, and discussions during co-op day and post weekly assignments in Google Classroom for completion throughout the week. Tutors provide feedback on student work and communicate with parents regarding student progress when needed. Parents serve as the lead teachers at home, supporting accountability, grading assignments, and adjusting expectations through scaling or differentiation as appropriate.

9th-12th Grade (A La Carte)

Our high school has a lengthened day from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm to optimize instruction time and credit hours. Though students can take anywhere from one to all our offered courses, we encourage students to build a strong connection with the Civitas community by participating in the opening devotion time from 8:30-8:45 am and our lunch & social hour from 12:30 - 1:30 pm when possible. Some courses are designed for 9th-10th grade, some for 11th-12th grade, and others are designed for 9th-12th grade. A study hall is provided for periods when students are not taking classes. Here is a list of the course offerings this year:

Grades	Course Title	Credits	Description
9th-10th	English: Classical Literature	1	Using classic novels from Excellence in Literature E2, they will analyze 9 classic literary books through annotations and discussions. They will also learn to write author profiles, historical approach essays, and literary analyses. They will review comparative and persuasive essays. Presenting their essays in class students will practice ethos, pathos, and logos while honing their public speaking skills. Lastly, they will learn vocabulary from Vocabulary From Classic Roots D.
9th-10th	Biology w/Labs ($30 lab fee)	1	This class will use Discovering Design with Biology to conduct roughly 30 labs and 4-5 full lab reports. They will learn the process of creating well-developed lab reports with The Student Lab Report Handbook.
9th-12th	Philosophy	1	Students will study the major philosophers in history, their beliefs, impact, and comparison to God’s Word using Adventures of Philosophy. They will also learn and practice good Socratic seminars on student-led topics.
9th-12th	Ancient History	1	Using Biblioplan, the students will do research and essays on ancient historical events, as well as analyze, evaluate, and apply responses to prompts using Socratic dialogue. They will also do geography as they complete a weekly map integrated with the history they are learning and a timeline to connect known events.
9th-12th	Spanish 1 & 2	1	Using Breaking the Spanish Barrier, students will focus on theme-based vocabulary and reviewing the material learned at home in each assigned chapter through activities, games, and pronunciation practice.
9th-12th	Value Debate	1/2	Students will learn the format, procedures, and value behind value debate. They will get the experience of participating in relevant- topic debates with peer/s. They will be using NCFCA material to study this.
9th-12th	Health	1/2	Students will study healthy body systems, nutrition, physical exercise, hygiene, spiritual, emotional, and social health with Alpha Omega Health LifePac
11th-12th	Material Logic	1	Students will focus on content, truth, and soundness of arguments judging whether a premises is true rather than just formally valid using Memoria Press’ Material Logic.
11th-12th	English: British Literature	1	Students will analyze 9 classic British literary books through annotations and discussions using The Excellence in Literature program. They will practice writing analytical essays based on the literature read. By sharing these essays in class students will learn to listen for, identify, and critique elements of a good analytical essay form. They will perfect the delivery of their speeches using ethos, pathos, and logos. They will also practice vocabulary using Vocabulary from Classical Roots E.
11th-12th	Chemistry w/Labs ($30 lab fee)	1	Students will use Discovering Design with Chemistry to conduct roughly 30 labs and 4-5 full lab reports. They will learn the process of creating well-developed lab reports with The Student Lab Report Handbook.
9th-12th	AP Courses	1	TBD

Please Note: All the courses will have weekly assignments due. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling, or differentiating as needed. Optional student midterm and final exams for all the courses are offered to hone their study and test-taking skills, as well as provide benchmarks for parents to gauge their performance for each class.