Gulf Coast Classical

12/19/2022

08/18/2022

A win for classical and Christian education!

“The way in which we describe the world determines what we think we see. What we think we see determines how we act on what we think we see. Descriptions...

07/02/2022

Plenary favorite...

https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2022/06/joke-woke-playing-joker-pack-lies-joseph-pearce.html

06/22/2022

Reading aloud...
I wish I could go back and savor those moments I many times felt stressed to get completed. I just packed up twenty boxes of books. So many memories of reading these books-- their eyes filled with excitement as we read.
Evening read-aloud time is such a beautiful opportunity.

The first benefit of reading children's stories—and reading them aloud is this: It makes a community out of those who had been mere individuals.

05/25/2022

Consummatum est…
Four years ago, Mike and I set forth on a mission to provide a truly Classical education for our twin boys, Evan and Ethan. Gulf Coast Classical (GCC) was established to emulate one of the most respected and successful Classical schools in America, Highlands Latin School (HLS) in Louisville, KY. We adopted the HLS curriculum (published by Memoria Press) and were blessed with teachers that exemplified this classical method and model as well as the Gulf Coast Classical vision. Over the years we have formed strong relationships with the HLS faculty and leadership through annual teacher training and on-going mentorship. Today we are pleased to announce MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
In the Fall of 2022, our family will relocate to Louisville, KY as Evan and Ethan continue their Classical journey as full-time 8th grade students at HLS.
We are grateful for all the relationships developed and support received over the years from families, friends, and Bethel Lutheran Church. Although GCC is closing its doors, Gulf Coast Classical Academy (GCCA) has been formed to realize their Classical vision. They are launching with a strong foundation, and we pray for success in their inaugural year of developing a community school that suits their needs in the Fall of 2022.
Please visit their website--
https://www.gulfcoastclassicalacademy.org/

05/24/2022

Today, our 4th-8th grade drama students did a fantastic job presenting several scenes from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Our 4th-5th grade students also presented their encomiums on Famous Romans as a culmination of their study of Roman History this year. Great job, students!

05/20/2022

Update to end of the school year events scheduled for Friday 5/20:

K-2 Breakfast Recitation Assembly will continue as scheduled at 8:30.

Grammar & Upper Grade presentation of Julius Caesar is postponed to next week so that all drama students will be able to attend.

End of year assembly and graduation will begin at 2pm on Friday, May 20.

05/17/2022

This article explains the importance of an education grounded in Latin. https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/top-10-reasons-studying-latin/?fbclid=IwAR3vRInYXTqp8olf8SMq-0ETDyI5b8Glz8qwhqPWC1tRUWcLbcwh_n7AgtM

Learn Latin! You will be doing your part to save Western civilization and transform your education from good to great. Latin is not dead; it’s immortal.

05/11/2022

We are looking to hire a part-time elementary teacher for our new classical school. We are also interviewing substitute teachers.

We are looking for someone to work 2-3 days a week and to cover some basic elementary and elective courses.

Teacher must agree with school's statement of faith (see website).

05/11/2022

We are looking to hire a part-time elementary teacher for our new classical school. We also are interviewing people interested in substitute teaching.

05/02/2022

We love our teachers! We’d like to express our deepest gratitude for the dedication and patience you’ve given to our students this school year. Don’t forget to stop by the Seminar Room for coffee and a sweet treat!

04/29/2022

Our Christian Studies I-IV stresses Bible literacy. Anyone looking for supplemental resources that apply the Bible to our human condition? Consider adding these to your summer list.

https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/educational-resources/socrates-meets-jesus/

https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/logic-and-rhetoric/handbook-christian-apologetics/

Modern skeptical arguments are here in abundance - all logically answered. Students love to see something they have learned incorporated into real books. This book will help your students see how important and useful traditional logic is, and at the same time fortify them in their faith.