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Language arts

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Our Language Arts curriculum encourages a love for the beautiful expression of the spoken and written word, for only in a love affair with beauty will students passionately seek to find and elegantly express truth. That love affair is ignited, in primary and middle school, when teachers model the structure and elegance of the English language. We“model” such expression in a number of ways: 
  • The Telling and Retelling of Fables and Fairy Tales 
  • Phonics 
  • Poetry Memorization and Recitation 
  • Dictation and Copying 
  • Rigorous Grammar Curriculum 
Our intense focus on writing, grammar, vocabulary, and the study of Latin lead to above grade-level achievement. Our students tend to be enthusiastic about reading original texts and great novels simply because they are accustomed to it.


Building A Foundation: Language, Phonemic Awareness, Spelling and Grammar.

The Logic of English  integrates phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and grammar.  There is also a Greek and Latin root component. 

For those who would like to watch a 40 minute presentation by one of the program's writers, please see the YouTube video below: 

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Institute for Excellence in Writing (I.E.W.)
Our school uses the rigorous writing program from Institute for Excellence in Writing because it is based on the basic principle from Aristotle, humans learn by imitation.  In this unique curriculum students learn how to write by studying beautiful and concise examples of writing.

​Click here to learn more or view the video.
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  • About Us
    • School History
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    • Schoolwide Learning Expectations
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    • Admissions
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  • Academics
    • Classical Education >
      • Classical Education
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      • St. Jerome Academy's Classical Education Plan
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      • Fine Arts
      • History
      • Geography
      • Theology
      • Latin
      • Language Arts
      • Literature
      • Mathematics
      • Music
      • Philosophic Studies
      • Physical Education
      • Science
    • Extracurriculars >
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      • Ballroom Dance
      • Suzuki Strings Program
      • Suzuki Piano
  • Parish
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    • Handbook & Calendar
    • Classical Booklists
    • My Students Progress
    • Communication
    • Uniforms
    • Parent Teacher Committee
  • Giving
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    • Capital Campaign
    • Wreath Fundraiser