WHAT IS ACA’S MISSION STATEMENT?

By partnering with families, we exist to provide an education that is both classical and Christian; to equip students to know, love, and practice what is true, virtuous, and beautiful; and to challenge them to strive for excellence as they live for the glory of God and for the good of all people.

WHY IS ACA A CLASSICAL AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?

At its core, classical Christian education accomplishes three things:

1. It teaches all subjects as components of an integrated whole, created and ordered by God.

2. It cultivates wisdom and virtue by feeding the mind and soul works that are true, good, and beautiful.

3. It fosters in students a love of learning and equips them with tools for a lifetime of discovery.

Learn more about ACA’s classical Christian mission here.

WHEN WAS ACA FOUNDED?

Augustine Classical Academy was founded in 2010 with a small handful of early childhood families. Since that time, ACA has grown into a full preschool-12th classical Christian school.

How many students are enrolled?

For the 2021-22 academic year, ACA's enrollment is 185 students: approximately 145 in K-12 and 40 in early childhood programs.

what is the maximum class size?

Preschool and pre-k classes have a maximum class size of 16 students with a student-teacher ratio of 1:8 in preschool classes and 1:10 in pre-k classes. All K-12 classes are maxed at 16 students.

HOW MANY TEACHERS AND STAFF DOES ACA HAVE?

ACA currently has 22 full- and part-time teachers, 9 members of staff administration, and a 7-person board of directors, plus regular volunteers.

what grades do you offer?

ACA enrolls students from preschool through 12th grade.

What is the cut-off date for Kindergarten enrollees?

Students must be 5 by October 1 to enroll in kindergarten. All students must meet with the kindergarten teacher for a readiness assessment in the spring prior to the start of kindergarten.

Do students wear uniforms?

Yes, see our uniform policy here.

Do you offer P.E., music, art, and library?

Yes, beginning in kindergarten, our students have P.E., music, art, and library each once a week.

Who takes Latin?

All students take Latin beginning in kindergarten with a fun introduction to vocabulary through song. Students in 3rd Grade begin a formal study of Latin, which continues through 9th Grade.

How much is tuition?

See our tuition schedule here.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR MY CHILD TO SUCCEED AT ACA?

Each child is different, and there is not a specific strategy that fits all students. However, three things remain essential for every student:

1) Read every day consistently from an early age. Read quality books, even if they are basic. Learn to engage with new vocabulary, and with the meaning of the story.

2) Develop and keep good study habits. Be diligent, focused, and organized every day. In early grades, parents should ensure this happens daily. In later grades, parents should help their students take ownership of their own work, and to require that good habits remain.

3) Limit or eliminate regular video games, TV time, or isolated smartphone screen-time. All of these things are enemies of academic success, unless taken in very small doses with parental oversight.

WILL ACA BE TOO DIFFICULT FOR MY CHILD?

No, provided each student works hard with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (Col. 3:23), and provided parents are willing to consistently support their students at home with love. However, work at ACA is rigorous even with diligence, and students should not expect that “success” necessarily means getting A’s or B’s in their classes. We expect all students to do their best with joy, recognizing that regular difficulty and frustration is from the Lord. We do not expect all students to receive high grades, but rather to learn to do their own best for God’s glory. We believe students’ worth comes from their image in Christ, not from the grades they receive.

IS ACA AFFILIATED WITH DOUGLAS WILSON IN ANY WAY?

No. ACA uses certain curricular materials written or edited in part by Douglas Wilson, among many others, and ACA is grateful for his extensive foundational work, with the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, in the modern classical Christian educational resurgence. However, ACA uses its own unique mission, vision, and values to develop programs and teach students.

Is ACA ACCREDITED?

ACA is at a point in its development where accreditation is appropriate. A subset of the Board is in the beginning stages of pursuing accreditation through the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS), of which ACA is a member, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In order to accredit ACA with ACCS, the school has to have graduated one 12th-grade class.

DO I HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO ATTEND ACA?

No. However, parents should be aware that ACA is a Christian community that provides an education in which its Christian beliefs are taught, expressed, nurtured, developed and integrated into all aspects of the school. Parents should also understand that ACA requires all students and parents to respect ACA’s Christian beliefs and community standards.

IS ACA LINKED TO A SPECIFIC CHURCH?

No. ACA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization run by a Board of Directors with full independence over its own policies and procedures.