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Seeing and Loving the Good We are continually inspired by the dedication of our faculty, and our focus remains firmly fixed on helping each student become a thoughtful, virtuous, and thriving individual. Our work is not simply about what students know, but who they are becoming. We have been contemplating

The True, the Good, and the Beautiful: The Good Last week, we began our conversation about this topic with the expression: I will seek the true, do the good, and love the beautiful. Our students commit this to memory. Today, we will cover the second part. Plato believed that behind everything

The True, the Good, and the Beautiful: The True One of the cherished concepts in classical education is the idea that there are real things that exist outside of ourselves that we must know in order to thrive.  We can talk at length about many things that fall into this

What is the Trivium? (Extended Edition) Dorothy Sayers was a British novelist and playwright through the late 1950s. She was a member of the famous Inklings literary circle that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and was known as the creator of a popular fictional detective, Peter Wimsey. She sold

What is the Trivium? Dorothy Sayers was a British novelist and playwright through the late 1950s. She was a member of the famous Inklings literary circle that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and the creator of a popular fictional detective. She sold many books and gained national prominence for

Why we talk so much about virtue Knowing and doing good are essential aspects of human flourishing. Expressed in the Latin term summum bonum (the highest good), it reflects an orientation towards seeking the things which are best for human existence. Our responsibility as educators is first to exemplify behaviors and priorities

American Classical Education Priorities In his book, Cultural Literacy, E.D. Hirsch argues that for Americans to achieve our best as a society, we have to share a view of the world, knowledge about that world, and a sufficient vocabulary to express both.  At Heart of Ohio Classical Academy have built our

Classical Education is an Important Commitment As a parent who has selected classical education for your child, you have made an important long-term decision. In doing so, you have agreed with us that education is about more than just getting your child ready for college or the workforce. It’s about

Letter from the Headmaster Hello Heart of Ohio Classical Academy Parents, My family and I are so excited to join the Heart of Ohio community! My husband, Chadwick, three daughters, Elyza, Eliana, and Elyse, and I made the long voyage from Texas to Ohio this past summer, and I’m blessed

Letter from the Headmaster It’s hard to believe that we have already completed our first three weeks of school! What a wonderful start to the year it has been. We are so thankful for the support of our families and are inspired daily by the enthusiasm and joy our students