© 2014 Aquinas Learning LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What subjects do you cover?
A: Aquinas Learning is an integrated program that views
knowledge as one body unified by the “Great Conversation” informed
by our Catholic Faith. Topics covered in the conversation include
Catechism, History, Science, Latin, Greek, a Timeline, Civics,
Basic Math, and Geography.
Our program focuses on refining their thinking, reading,
writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Q. What teaching method do you use?
A: We don’t use a “method” as much as we use an approach, the
classical approach or the natural approach to learning. We present
the topic (or idea), the students perceive it with their senses and
their mind, they absorb it through the use of memorization and
disciplined inquiry, and finally, they re-present what they have
learned in order to fortify their knowledge of the new idea or
concept. Mentors and home educators bring additional relevance to
the new concept by providing: more enhancements in class, field
trips, read-aloud stories that embody the ideas, imitation and
repetition with more opportunities for re-presentation.
Q. Do you provide report cards and are you accredited?
A. We are currently investigating the possibility of
accreditation to address the needs of families in states where it
is required. However, it is our belief that accreditation agencies
don’t accurately assess whether an institution helps students to
accumulate knowledge, retain knowledge or measure the growth in
wisdom and virtue in the graduates. We provide templates for
“Progress Reports” that mentors can use as a means to communicate
the students’ progress in class. However, their use is completely
at the discretion of the mentor or center director and is not a
certificate of completion for the program.
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Aquinas Learning at
Home
Home Program
• A Classical Approach – joining “the conversation” by
discussing ideas, perceiving truths, memorizing facts and
practicing skills which embody these truths to grow in wisdom and
virtue.
• A Faith-based Curriculum informed by the truths of the
Catholic Faith, allowing students to grow in their knowledge and
love of God
• A Full Year (28 week) Curriculum enabling
parents to spend less time planning and more time teaching and
learning alongside their children
• Individual Instruction customized for each
child at home.
• Family Friendly Curriculum the same or related content is
learned by the entire family together.
• Flexible Schedule – ALH affords families to
go at their own pace throughout the year.
• Curriculum taught in 3-Cycles allowing students to learn
content twice in a span of 6 years
• Course Site housing all the lesson plans, syllabi, worksheets,
downloads, and more, allowing easily access from home.
• A Parent Forum allowing parents to share
ideas, ask questions, learn from other parents in the ALH and
the full center program.
Aquinas Learning Provides
“T hr e e t h i n g s a r e n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e s a l
v a t i o n o f m an :
t o know wha t h e o ugh t t o b e l i e v e ; t o know wha t h
e o ugh t t o d e s i r e ;
and t o know wha t h e o ugh t t o d o .”
- St . T hom a s A qu ina s
For more information:
www.AquinasLearning.com [email protected]
© 2014 Aquinas Learning LLC
Our Philosophy and Mission Aquinas Learning is a classical home
education mentoring program guiding students toward wisdom and
virtue. Materials and online support are provided for students who
are using our Aquinas Learning at Home curriculum. • Memorization
& Discussion (History,
Catechism, Science, Geography, Timeline, Civics, Grammar,
Math)
• Discussion, contemplating the “should” question. Joining the
“Great Conversation.”
• Read-alouds – gain poetic knowledge • Practice elocution
(whether on paper or oral
presentations) • Language arts: skills of thinking, writing,
reading, listening and speaking • Wondering about the nature,
purpose, and
propriety of things Students study the liberal arts and discuss
the great ideas of Western civilization, informed by the truths of
the Catholic Faith. Based on this firm foundation, they build a
disciplined mind by honing the skills of reading, writing,
listening, speaking, and thinking. In doing so, they not only
develop a taste and affection for what is true, good, and beautiful
but they also learn to express it. We expect our students to grow
in wisdom and virtue so that they will apply right reason to right
action following God’s will for them.
“Be t t e r t o i l l um ina t e t han me r e l y t o s h i n e
t o d e l i v e r t o o t h e r s c on t emp la t e d t r u t h
s
t han me r e l y t o c on t emp la t e . ” - S t . Thomas A qu i
na s
TIME SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 7:00 Morning routine, prayer,
breakfast…
8:00 Bible / Catechism / Mass…
8:30 Core Independent Work: Math,
Reading, Writing HW, Preschool 10:30 Family Memory Work – cover
AM
Memory Work and Discussion Subjects
11:00 Language Arts Studies: IEW, LToW, Grammar, Diagramming
12:30 Lunch Break / Recess
1:30 Quiet Time (nap time or reading)
2:30 Good Books Read-Aloud (Mon, Wed, Thur) / Oral Presentation
(Tue) /
Science Exploration, Lapbooking..(Fri) 3:30 Individual Study
Hall / Homework /
Reading (free play for younger kids) 4:30 Free play
5:00 Afternoon Chores and Dinner preparation
6:30 Dinner / Evening prayers
7:30 Evening Reading or read-aloud
8:00 Bedtime Routine // Independent Reading for older kids
Family Learning Exploring God’s Creation
Online Support
COST: $250.00 (1st program, $75 addtl student). Programs
include:
Parva (PK), Prima I (K-3), & Prima II (4-6). Fee includes
online subscription to a course site,
and a Parent Guide. Books are not included.
