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Overview
In attaining our vision of graduating “young men and women who think clearly, listen carefully, reason persuasively and articulate precisely in light of God’s word”, we strive to offer a rich classroom experience at Annapolis. Educational objectives, specific course offerings, and curriculum materials are selected according to how well they conform to classical methodology and a Biblical worldview. All subjects are presented from a Biblical Worldview, and all teaching is integrated around the revealed Word of God. Weekly chapel services are presented to nurture the spiritual growth of our students. Here is an overview of the K-12 curriculum at Annapolis:

Download the Scope and Sequence for Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Elementary Program
Our elementary program focuses on mastery of core academic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic and memorization of key information from subjects like science, history, art, music, Bible, and Latin. The goal of the elementary program is to equip each student with a broad base of specific subject knowledge and essential skills that will provide a solid foundation for later and more advanced learning in the middle and high school programs. Students are taught the Bible as the inspired Word of God, history from a providential perspective, literature in order to develop an appreciation for beauty and Christian values, and science to gain insight into the wonder of God’s creation. Latin, art, music, physical education and geography enhance our students’ educational experiences. Our course work is framed within a chronological, historical, four-year cycle of study which is repeated three times throughout a student’s twelve years at Annapolis. Consequently, we study the ancient time period in first, fifth, and 9th grades, medieval history in second, sixth and 10th grades, the early modern period in third, seventh, and 11th grades, and late modern history in fourth, eighth, and 12th grades. Science and literature studies at each grade are tied to the history being studied that year and focus the reading of age-appropriate classic literature and primary sources. For further information about this approach, see The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer.

Middle School Program
Junior High is a critical age in the life of a child. Middle school students enter as old children and exit as young adults. While they are with us, our teachers and coaches walk with them and guide them as they mature intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Our academic goals for middle school students include learning how to become self-learners, learning how to manage their schedules and demands, and learning how to think critically and logically - skills they take into the rest of their studies.
In science students learn to develop and test hypotheses; in mathematics, they learn to break down complicated problems into approachable equations; in Latin they grasp and order the structure of language; in literature they explore authors' visions and narratives and develop their own coherent ideas; in Bible they examine doctrines and learn about systematic theology; in history they examine the consequences of events and ideas; in fine arts they develop a biblical philosophy of aesthetics and learn to appreciate great art and music; in P.E. they continue to develop their bodies physically through exercise and sport; and in study skills they internalize the essential habits of successful students.

High School Program
The Annapolis Secondary Program provides a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum centered in the great books and a Christian worldview. As part of its core curriculum the greatest of the “great books,” the Bible, is studied from Genesis to Revelation in a four-year sequence from freshman to senior year. The classical language arts of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric are studied in a three year sequence known as the Trivium which is designed to cultivate correct, logical, eloquent, and persuasive use of language in both composition and oratory. Four years of a chronological inter-disciplinary study of history and literature is required that utilizes primary sources and classic literature and emphasizes the development of government, economics, religion, and culture from Ancient to Modern times. ACA requires a minimum of 2 years of a foreign language and offers Latin, Greek, and Spanish. Our accelerated math curriculum requires students take 3 years of math including algebra 1, geometry, and algebra II with pre-calculus and calculus offered as electives for advanced math students. In science, students take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics with elective offerings of astronomy and advanced physics. In the fine arts, students are offered courses in music appreciation, concert choir, art appreciation, art, and drama. ACA also offers a number of elective courses including health and physical fitness, computer, journalism, drama, yearbook, and apologetics. Finally, to graduate, all seniors are required to take a senior thesis course aimed at cultivating leadership through oratory and cultural engagement. The senior thesis culminates in the Spring with a twenty-minute oral presentation followed by a twenty minute cross-examination by a panel of judges before an audience composed of fellow students, faculty, parents, and outside members of the school community. In conjunction with Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Del Mar College, ACA offers dual credit courses to select juniors and seniors. ACA also possesses a thriving extracurricular sports program that includes football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, and track.