The mission of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is to develop graduates in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. Classical Education
Liberal Arts: To Live Free, To Live Well
Classical education is a liberal arts education. “Liberal”, in this case, means “free.” Classical e
ducation prepares the student to live in freedom and independence, and not in a servile existence. Classically trained students will be well qualified for future studies in law, medicine, business, engineering, technology, theology or any other professional or vocational pursuit. We aim for our students to know the story of our country, and to read and write with facility. We are clear that a young graduate who is able to use her knowledge of the past to make good decisions in the present, and to plan wisely for the future will be in high demand and prepared to flourish. Classical education requires teachers who are trained in academic disciplines (literature, history, sciences, mathematics, etc.), and not just in “education”. Naturally, classical teachers love to spend time with children, they are kindhearted, and they know how to manage a classroom. But subject matter expertise is required. Our vision is to create a faculty that is academically gifted and in full pursuit of intellectual interests, because these habits tend to positively influence students who are by nature looking for leaders to follow. Classical education incorporates the best of yesterday and today in order to prepare students for the future. The “Trivium” is an integral component of Classical education today. The Trivium includes both content and methods of the learning in Classical Education. Education: A Guide for Parents by Dr. Christopher Perrin via Classical Academic Press
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar is a Hillsdale College Candidate Member School. To learn more, visit k12.hillsdale.edu.
