DECIDEDLY CHRISTIAN | DISTINCTIVELY CLASSICAL
Our Mission
Live Oak Classical School strives
to equip students to love God with all their hearts, souls, and minds (MATT. 22:37). We draw on the classical tools of learning to prepare students to reason clearly, communicate effectively, and act responsibly in the world for the glory of God.
Christian Worldview Education is never neutral. Whether religious or secular,
tory, literature, science, and the fine arts. The Live Oak com-
it always involves the communication of life principles, be-
munity is purposefully ecumenical, seeking to foster unity
liefs, and values. Therefore, at Live Oak the understanding
in the body of Christ and conversation among students from
of the triune God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit decidedly
diverse denominational backgrounds. Finally, Live Oak aims
underlies our curriculum. Instruction aims to equip stu-
to teach the whole person by integrating faith and learning,
dents to love God with all their minds by teaching them to
head and heart, so that students’ vigorous study of academic
ask probing questions and to fearlessly explore the various
disciplines can ultimately serve to deepen and undergird
arenas of knowledge from the conviction that all truth is
their Christian faith as they come to realize “the earth is the
God’s truth. We seek to comprehend the story of God’s
Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (PSALM 24:1).
interaction with humankind throughout our studies of his-
Classical Method At Live Oak we use an educational structure called the
Our academic program draws from the rich heritage
Trivium (from Latin for “three ways�) first implemented in
of the Western liberal arts tradition. History is taught
the Middle Ages. This structure fosters an educational pro-
chronologically with the help of primary source docu-
cess that is uniquely aligned with students’ natural develop-
ments. Students are exposed to the greatest literature
ment. The three stages are as follows: Grammar, acquiring
of the past and present. The traditional study of math
the basic factual data in a given discipline; Logic, thinking
and science is enhanced with hands-on exercises. An ac-
deeply and reasoning carefully to discern the interrelation-
celerated study of math and science is enhanced with the
ship of the facts within a discipline and between disciplines;
application and experimentation. Finally, fine art skills
and Rhetoric, synthesizing what is gained in the first two
are developed consecutively, and foreign languages, both
stages to formulate, articulate and defend arguments in
classical and modern, are mastered.
speech and writing. Students are not merely taught subjects but the art of thinking and learning.
Classic texts are central, such as the Bible and works by Virgil, Homer, Dante and Milton Language as the main concern: English grammar and syntax, Latin, modern languages
Absolute truth can be known and the search for it is a worthwhile endeavor Standards to challenge and build up students Sequential and systematic instruction, especially in history Imitatio: imitating the greats in the fine arts and the literary arts
Cross-disciplinary studies to encourage integration of material
Charlotte Mason Live Oak’s approach has been influenced by the ideas of a
The Adult-to-be, rather than the child within: Instruction focused on who children will become.
nineteenth-century British educator of children, Charlotte
Love of learning: nurturing a generation of readers and seekers of truth and understanding
ideas — “living” because of their ability to provoke emotion,
Mason. Mason emphasized the use of living books and living conversation, and action. Mason’s unique articulation of the role of first-hand study of nature and the importance of imagination and free play to the learning process has been integrated into our curriculum. As Live Oak’s goal is to challenge but not exasperate our students, we aim to maintain rigorous academic standards while resisting a learning environment hampered by excessive competition or pointless drudgery. We hope to foster wonder and delight in the academic process through hands-on learning, real-life experiences, field trips and special academic events that bring joy to learning. A classical education should not be rigid or dull but full of life.
Student Life Students’ learning extends beyond the rich curriculum
concern so that students may learn and practice the skills
of the classroom. Yearly class trips are part of the Live Oak
of appropriate debate. Recent student theater produc-
experience including a hiking trip to Big Bend National
tions have included: The Sound of Music, Romeo and Juliet, A
Park, a cultural trip to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area museums
Christmas Carol, and Peter Pan.
and Bass Concert Hall, a global village immersion program
Athletic events provide an important component of stu-
at the World Hunger Farm, a trip to Civil War-related sites
dent life, providing opportunities for teamwork, leadership
throughout the Southeast with stops at various college
and character development.
campuses, and a senior trip to Rome, Italy. Student clubs are available such as chess, film, crochet, gardening, yearbook, and soccer. Leadership opportunities are available through Student Government, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, and Chapel Guild. Regular service projects are organized for the student body. Rhetoric students regularly participate in Pigfest, an event that invites adults of various backgrounds from the community to practice civil discourse on topics of public
Athletics:
Football Basketball Baseball Volleyball Track Cross Country Co-ed Soccer
Fine Arts:
Drawing Painting Ceramics Drama Musicals Photography Wood Shop
Student Activities: Student Council Class Trips Service Projects UIL Competitions Student Clubs House Competitions
HISTORY
LITERATURE/ COMPOSITION
MATH
SCIENCE
LOGIC I (GRADE 7)
Ancient and Classical Civilizations (Prehistory-400)
Ancient and Classical Literature (Prehistory-400)
Advanced Math I (Algebra and Geometry)
Earth Science
LOGIC II (GRADE 8)
Medieval Era to Age of Discovery (400-1600)
European Literature: Medieval Era to Age of Discovery (400-1600)
Advanced Math I or Advanced Math II
LOGIC III (GRADE 9)
Renaissance to Age of Revolutions (1600-1850)
American and European Literature: Renaissance to Age of Revolutions (1600-1850)
Advanced Math II or Advanced Math III
Pre-AP Chemistry
RHETORIC I (GRADE 10)
American and European History: Modern Era (1850-Present) Civics I: American Constitutional Government
American and European Literature: Modern Era (1850-Present)
Advanced Math III or Pre-Calculus
RHETORIC II (GRADE 11)
Humanities Capstone I: Ancients to Early Renaissance Civics II: Foundations of Democracy
Humanities Capstone I: Ancients to Early Renaissance
RHETORIC III (GRADE 12)
Course of Study – UPPER SCHOOL LANGUAGE
CHRISTIAN STUDIES
FINE ARTS/ ELECTIVES
ATHLETICS/ PHYS. ED.
Latin II (Latin I in Grammar VI)
Old Testament Survey I
Required: Drama Electives: Choir, Speech, Studio Art
Participation in at least one team sport recommended.
Latin III
Old Testament Survey II
Required: Drama Electives: Choir, Speech, Studio Art
Participation in at least one team sport recommended.
Logic II
Latin IV
New Testament Survey
Electives: Choir, Drama, Mock Trial, Studio Art, Yearbook
Athletics and Physical Education available.
Pre-AP Physics
Rhetoric I: Canons of Rhetoric
Spanish I or French I
Biblical Hermeneutics
Electives: Choir, Drama, Mock Trial, Studio Art, Yearbook
Athletics and Physical Education available.
Pre-Calculus Introduction to Calculus
AP Biology or Environmental Science
Rhetoric II: Oration
Spanish II or French II
World Religions
Electives: Choir, Drama, Mock Trial, Studio Art, Yearbook
Athletics and Physical Education available.
Humanities Capstone II: Late Renaissance to Modern Era Microeconomics
Humanities Capstone II: Late Renaissance to Modern Era 
Statistics or AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology
Rhetoric III: Thesis
Spanish III or French III
Philosophy and Theology
Electives: Choir, Drama, Mock Trial, Studio Art, Yearbook
Athletics and Physical Education available.
Pre-AP Biology
CLASSICAL STUDIES
Logic I
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