Jefferson County Classical Initiative

Jefferson County Classical Initiative Exploring a new classical Christian school for families in Jefferson County, WV.

01/20/2026

What is WV Senate Bill 69 (SB69)?

SB69 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate that would require public colleges and universities to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an option for college admissions.

The CLT is a standardized exam that measures reading, writing/grammar, and math, using passages drawn largely from historical and classical texts. SB69 would add the CLT alongside the SAT and ACT - not replace them.

This bill affects college admissions only. It does not change K–12 curriculum, require classical education in public schools, or mandate that students take the CLT.

SB69 is currently in the Senate committee process. There is not yet a House companion bill.

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12/19/2025

What do people mean when they talk about a classical curriculum?

In practice, classical education often draws from established, content-rich programs such as:
• Hillsdale’s K–12 curriculum
• Core Knowledge
• Singapore Math
• traditional phonics programs
• classical literature and history built around primary sources

While these curricula differ in structure, they share key commitments: strong reading foundations, math fluency, chronological history, great books, and explicit instruction in writing and reasoning.

As interest in classical education grows in Jefferson County, it’s helpful for families to become familiar with the kinds of curricula classical schools commonly evaluate and use.

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