Cair Paravel-Latin School-Age Program

We are dedicated to nurturing the Christian leaders of the next generation. Our chief tools are an integrated, classical Christian curriculum and the example of devoted Christian teachers. Although ultimately geared towards college preparation, the course of study will also prepare students who decide not to pursue formal higher education for a lifetime of learning.

At one time there was a common body of knowledge which every citizen was expected to possess. Those fortunate enough to be formally educated, had, of course, more extensive knowledge, but the speeches, sermons, pamphlets, and newspaper articles of the day transcended educational boundaries due to that shared body of knowledge. Modern Americans have misplaced this, to our great loss. Our ability to speak to one another on a deep spiritual level or high intellectual plane is now limited, and our ability to reason together diminished.

Cair Paravel Latin School seeks to restore this lost heritage. We intend for our students to be liberally educated, spiritually grounded and physically fit. They will have experiences, including the challenges of travel, denied to many youngsters. Whatever vocation the Master may call them into, they will be prepared to serve—and serve well—which is the essence of leadership in the body of Christ.

By integrated education, we mean that the whole of knowledge is not so easily divisible into subjects as implied in our listing of courses. The best-educated students will see the connection and understand how the Word of God illumines and defines each subject and, therefore, all truth. This goal requires a special kind of teacher, not a narrowly-educated “specialist”, but a generalist dedicated to a lifetime of learning in his or her area of expertise, and beyond. In addition to trained educators, this can be a parent employed on a part-time basis, a situation we regard as one of the strengths of the CPLS program.