The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents

Coach Josiah Cruz led the Classical Academy High School (CAHS) football team to the state championship win, earning Escondido's first football state title in 100 years. He shares how Carpe Diem and Semper Fi were valuable themes and challenges throughout the season. His winning formula included hard work, discipline, and dedication, all lessons that will serve this group of players now and in the...

Say Something Program In 2019, The Classical Academies and neighboring school districts adopted the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) as a part of a community-wide initiative to prevent school violence. This program teaches students and team members to recognize and report warning signs and threats from individuals who may be dangerous to themselves or others. The Classical Academi...

Super STEM Saturday is a free science festival held on March 11, 2023, at California State University San Marcos. Daren Wade is the Director of General Atomics' Aeronautical Systems Integration Group (EIG) and has been involved with the event since 2010. Daren shares how the event engages young engineers and students curious about learning more about how the world works. General Atomics is an even...

Students today are taught to go to college, choose a specialty, and hopefully land a career. Oftentimes, they discover they don’t like their career path and feel trapped. Executive Coach Dr. Elizabeth Fried recommends the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein . Dr. Fried challenges the statement that “quitters never win and winners never quit” and encourages u...

Many teens applying for their first job are unprepared for the verbal communication skills needed to succeed. Elaine Swann and Amy Hart from the Elaine Swann School of Protocol, share how children, teens, and adults can learn and practice essential skills to be successful. She offers tips for reducing screen time and encouraging conversation at home. For a complete list of workshops offered, visit...

The pandemic may be behind us, but school counselors are seeing students with decreased social skills, less emotional regulation, and trouble understanding their place on campus. Krista Gravelle is a school counselor who shares how parents can approach these challenges by providing care, consistency, and consequences with love. She explains how insulating our children negatively impacts their emot...

The Classical Academies will be making changes to high school math beginning in Fall 2023. Math Coordinator Andrew Shields explains how Data Science, Financial Algebra, and AP Pre Calculus will provide more opportunities for students to be prepared for college and career pathways. These changes will help students develop critical thinking,problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.

San Diego County has the 5th largest homeless population in America, making it the most pressing issue in our region. In 2017, the Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF) began its mission of alleviating the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County. Lucky Duck Foundation Executive Director Drew Moser shares how the foundation funds, activates and leads high-impact programs, creates innovative par...

Stephanie Brown always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She is passionate about utilizing new technology and creativity to collaborate with students. Stephanie is a Virtual Teacher at The Classical Academies and explains how this program supports homeschooling families, provides meaningful connections, and engages students in a flexible environment. Currently serving grades 1-8, the Virtual Progra...

Executive dysfunction disrupts the brain's ability to control thoughts, emotions, and behavior and is related to conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Korrine Hilgeman, a teacher at e3 Consulting, works closely with students with ADHD. She offers resources and tips to help students stay focused, more organized, positive, and engaged. She shares how diet, exercise, and mi...