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Welcome to the Best Homeschooling Program

Thank you for your interest in The Classical Academy! I’m Wendy Moen, and I’m so glad you’re exploring our school. As a parent educator myself, I deeply understand the importance of choosing the right educational path for your children, and I’m honored to partner with families on that journey. My door is always open—I truly value connection and collaboration with our school community.

The Classical Academy is a dynamic, tuition-free, California Distinguished School that has been serving students in grades TK–8 since 1999. We’re passionate about helping students grow into confident thinkers, strong communicators, and capable achievers. With a blend of rigorous academics and flexible programs, we partner with parents to create an educational experience that meets each child’s unique needs.

As part of The Classical Academies, a network of California public charter schools, we remain focused on excellence and innovation while staying rooted in our commitment to families. We’re proud to offer a supportive, personalized environment where students are challenged, motivated, and inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning.

I look forward to getting to know your family and walking alongside you in this exciting season!

Program Overview

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The Classical Academy offers flexible academic programs that provide high-quality learning options for families. Students are supported in reaching academic excellence within an environment that encourages meaningful, engaging learning. All of our programs follow an independent study model, where parents serve as the primary educators, supported by highly qualified, credentialed teachers.

Student work is assigned through our online learning management system, Schoology, and reviewed every six weeks at parent-teacher conferences. Families can choose from a variety of learning program options to best fit their needs.

Each academic year is organized into “units,” which are six- to seven-week lesson plans written by credentialed teachers. These units are designed around key topics, standards, and goals in the core subjects of language arts, literature, math, science, and history. The Classical Academy develops these units specifically to support effective home instruction.

Units are posted to Schoology one week prior to the start of instruction, giving parents time to review and prepare. The curriculum is aligned with California Content Standards, and lessons are flexible to allow for parent and teacher preference. Families are provided with detailed lesson plans, answer keys, and all necessary books and resources in order to provide instruction at home.

Program Options

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There are three program options for students:

Track A meets on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Classes are limited to 20 students per teacher, and students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, music, and art. Students have traditional recess and lunch breaks. While at home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students complete assignments in language arts, literature, math, and history. On all home days, the parent is the primary educator and will teach students all lessons assigned for those days. Students in A and B Tracks must participate in scheduled parent-teacher conferences at the end of every unit to assess student work and learning.

‍Track B is identical to Track A. However, students attend school workshops on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.

‍Track C (Grades TK-8) This track is for families who would like more flexibility in their curriculum selection. Students work at home five days per week with the option of enrolling in C’lectives classes. Students are accountable to a credentialed teacher, an Educational Specialist (ES). Parents communicate weekly with their ES via email, phone, or in person. Scheduled parent/teacher conferences are required after the completion of each unit to assess student work and learning.

C’lectives are supplemental on-campus classes for students enrolled in C Track; TK – 8th grade. C’lectives provide C Track students with classroom interaction and friendship-building opportunities. Credentialed teachers work with 25 students or less to develop critical thinking skills in core classes, such as history, science, math, writing, and reading. Elective classes such as Art, PE, Gardening, Home Economics, Computers, and STEAM are also offered. Students may enroll in classes that meet on-campus Tuesday through Friday. C’lectives classes are a year-long commitment with sign-ups in late spring through summer for the following school year.

Virtual Academy is available for students in 1st through 5th grade. These students receive online instruction from a grade-level credentialed teacher two days a week. On the remaining three days, parents lead instruction at home using curriculum provided by The Classical Academies.

Sora is a new program offered by The Classical Academies for students in 6th through 8th grade. Sora students participate in online instruction with subject-specific teachers three days per week. They also have the option to attend in-person one day a week for hands-on learning activities with other Sora students who are enrolled at the same campus.

Student Activities

Super Stem Saturday

Choir
Students in 1st-8th grades are invited to participate in the award-winning choir program, which meets on Mondays throughout the school year. There are three choirs: primary, intermediate, and advanced. The Classical Academy Choir performs multiple times throughout the school year.

Band
‍Students in 4th-8th grades are invited to participate in the band program, which meets two days per week throughout the school year. There are two levels of band: beginning and advanced. The Classical Academy Band performs multiple times throughout the school year.

Young girl playing a recorder next to a teacher.

Physical Education
Students on Tracks A and B receive physical education instruction once per week. C'lectives students have the option to participate in one PE class. All students must meet the minimum physical fitness requirements and will need to complete additional required hours independently.

Field Trips
The Classical Academy plans several field trips yearly for students and their families to attend. These field trips often align with classroom learning in history or science. Field trip opportunities might include a visit to a museum, the zoo, a farm, or another educational excursion. All school field trips are family-friendly, meaning the entire family is welcome to attend unless otherwise stated. Parents are responsible for their children at all school field trips and events. Students have the opportunity to participate in the following grade-level specific class trips:
4th Grade- California history in Sacramento/San Francisco
5th Grade- Adventure and team building at Pathfinders Camp & Biztown
6th Grade- Science at AstroCamp
7th Grade-  Marine Biology on Catalina Island
8th Grade- US History on an East Coast tour

Art
The Classical Academy provides an engaging learning experience for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Interactive, multi-media art education programs are provided on Tracks A, B, and C.

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‍Spring Art Show
The Classical Academy hosts an annual Spring Art Show celebrating visual and performing arts. The community is invited to enjoy demonstrations of student artwork as well as singing, acting, dancing, and instrumental performances.

On-Campus FUN
Throughout the school year, students are invited to participate in various activities on campus, including our Old Fashioned Family Fair, Scholastic Book Fair, spirit days, community service projects, movie nights, and more!

Associated Student Body (ASB)
ASB is open to  6th, 7th and 8th-grade students at The Classical Academy. Students grow their leadership skills through mentorship and service while electing their own officers, planning and directing school events, and managing fundraisers and community service projects. ASB supports the students, families, and The Classical Academy community through its service. Interested students are welcome to apply, interview, and provide references for consideration.

K-8 ASB

Special Education

The Classical Academy Department of Special Education’s mission ensures that children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). We accomplish this by working collaboratively with families, students, teachers, and other professionals to promote student success through individualized learning and support. The Classical Academy is committed to serving the needs of all students. Our school believes that the Least Restrictive Environment begins in the general education classroom/setting for all students, and supplemental aids and services are added to the student’s education setting according to individual needs. Students who are identified as having learning or behavioral disabilities are provided a comprehensive range of services as specified in a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The Classical Academy’s Special Education program includes a range of services for students found eligible under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Classical Academy believes in a team approach: student, parent, general education teacher, special education teacher, and any additional instrumental team member.

Conferences

Teachers meet with students and parents at the end of each unit of study, which is about every six weeks. Teachers review student work, assess student learning in essential standards, answer questions, and discuss student progress at these conferences. As partners in the educational process, teachers support parents with communication and collaboration. Conferences are a time to review objectives, ask questions, and make sure students are on track with their learning objectives.

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