Ascension Classical School of Shreveport

“While there are countless ways for us to seek to instill a love for learning in children, there are three major ways that are essential to classical schools:

1. The enjoyment of great stories

2. The character of the teacher

3. The traditions, habits, and routines of our community”

Classical Christian Education: Shaping Loves I enjoy college football. It makes no sense – I did not play football growing up. Actually, in high school, I thought the RB in football meant right back, not running back. I remember watching us lose our homecoming game by 70+ points. So how did I come to love college football? I know exactly …...

3rd grade Living History - Carpe Diem!

Way to go!

Our annual Starry Night online auction is LIVE!! This fundraiser helps provide Ascension with additional resources we find ourselves needing. Everything from equipment to classroom supplies and technology. Thank you for your support and happy bidding! https://www.32auctions.com/ACSStarryNight2022

Starry Night Silent auction 'Starry Night' hosted online at 32auctions.

Our Logic School boasts some really unique opportunities, including fencing. Taught by our very own Mrs. Desonier and special guest Mr. Desonier, the students learned the basics. We have invested in the equipment and the program will continue well beyond 2022!

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4 new items by Tim Kovalcik

Despite snow days and shortened weeks, the ACS kindergarten was able to celebrate 100 day. They brought some guests … Shreveport’s youngest 100 year olds!

School Closed February 4th due to inclement weather. Classes resume Feb. 7th. Stay Safe!

A reminder that school resumes Tuesday January 4th!

Dissecting owl pellets in first grade today!

Greater love has no man then that he lay down his life for his friends”

Today we held a special service, built around three prayers: Remembering those who have served, gratitude for those who served and a plea for peace. Students heard “In Flanders Field” and wore the traditional Poppy. Numerous veterans were there and our Veterans wall has expanded. Thank You to all who have served!

Busy day today … Nature Studies created a pumpkin Admiral … at least I know what happened to my hat now…

We were invaded by pirates today! Congrats to Mrs. Woodley and the first grade as the presented their reading theatre “How I Became a Pirate”

Happy Birthday Mrs. Burford!

Happy Birthday Mrs. Weber!

Happy Birthday Mrs. Mijalis!

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Desonier!

Today we dedicated our new flag pole and honored civil servants with several special ceremonies. Here are some of the images.

Happy Birthday to Katy Hathorn! Fifth Grade Teacher and Provost!

Congratulations to all our summer reading award winners!

Congratulations to all our summer reading award winners!

Home Our mission is to glorify God through Christ-centered education. We strive to serve children and parents by providing a biblical, classical, and comprehensive curriculum. By instilling a lifelong passion for learning, we aim to cultivate servant leaders who love God with all their heart, soul, mind,...

Our Admirals are back in the classroom! And for that, we are truly grateful. ❤️⚓️💙

Below are links to Parent Orientation Night 8/10/21.

General Information
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Sports at Ascension:

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Shreveport - Ellerbe Woods 1 Video

Ascension's new head of school, Dr. Timothy Kovalcik, starts his full-time duties in June. Visit our website to learn more about Dr. K and the talents he is bringing to our school as it enters its next phase of development.
http://ascensionclassical.school/new-head-of-school

ACS families, if you’re not attending in person, please join us for a livestream of tonight’s Logic & Rhetoric meeting on the Ascension Classical School Families Facebook group at 6 p.m. See you then!

The first Admiral Invitational is in the books! Ascension hosted 5 other private schools from the Association of Shreveport Private Schools, and these boys held their own. We are so proud of our team as they make history as our first Admiral athletes.
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Bidding is open!! The 2021 Ascension Classical School Starry Night online auction is live! Follow the link below for your chance to win some amazing items and support Ascension in the process.

https://www.32auctions.com/ACSStarryNight2021

Starry Night Silent auction 'Starry Night' hosted online at 32auctions.

Ascension is pleased to announce the hire of its new head of school, Dr. Timothy Kovalcik! Dr. Kovalcik is coming to ACS from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where he serves as professor of history. He holds a master's degree in theology from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Dr. Kovalcik also serves as scholar-in-residence at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur and has been board president for Decatur Christian School.

We are also excited to announce that Dr. Kovalcik will be joining us in person to speak at tomorrow night’s Logic School Open House at 6 p.m.! If you are able to attend, please join us in welcoming Dr. Kovalcik to Ascension where he will officially begin his duties in June.

Out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, we will be offering this Thursday’s Logic School Open House as a hybrid event.

For those who wish to attend in person, we look forward to seeing you.

For those who prefer to join in virtually, please check in here at 6 p.m. on Thursday for our livestream.

What happens in the Logic School (grades 6-8)? As Dorothy Sayers has said regarding this age, students are argumentative to the core, so why not teach them how to do it correctly?

Come learn more at this week’s Logic School Open House - Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. - or for more information visit http://www.ascensionclassicalschool.org/academic-overview.

Come meet our wonderful teachers and see why our families have chosen to drop anchor here and become Ascension Admirals! ❤️⚓️💙

Grammar School Open House (grades K-5) is tonight at 6 p.m. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing guidelines will be in place. Please bring a mask.