Dialectic Class Offerings
Caldwell Academy Dialectic School Distinctions
Caldwell Academy, by design and purpose, is distinguished by providing:
- an educational setting where students learn to think about all of life within the framework of a Biblical worldview
- a community school unaffiliated with one church or denomination yet unified in Christ
- an emphasis on parental authority and privilege as educators of their children
- a rigorous classical curriculum, including Latin and Logic, which builds critical thinking and rhetoric skills
- a small school which:
- promotes individualized attention in the classroom
- maximizes leadership opportunities
- allows for participation in clubs
- allows for participation on sports teams
- fosters relationships with faculty and administration
Caldwell Academy Course Overview Matrix
| Dialectic School Course Offerings | |||
| Subject | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| Bible | New Testament Survey II | Old Testament Survey | New Testament Survey |
| History | 20th Century History | Ancient Civilizations | Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire |
| Literature | 20th Century Literature | Classical Literature | Classical Literature |
| English | 6th Grade Grammar and Composition | 7th Grade Grammar and Composition | 8th Grade Grammar and Composition |
| Math | 6th Grade Math | Pre-Algebra or Algebra I | Algebra IA or I, or Honors Geometry |
| Science | Earth Science and Marine Biology | Life & Physical Science | Chemistry & Human Biology |
| Foreign Language | 6th Grade Latin C | Latin IA | Latin IB |
| Physical Education | P.E. | P.E. | P.E. |
| Elective | Student’s Choice | Student’s Choice | Student’sChoice |
Electives:
Art, Choir, Band, Drama, Creative Writing
