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If you are well-versed in homeschooling, or are just starting out you are going to run into lots of terms- classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, unschooled, traditional...the list can go on and on.  When we started Aletheia we thought about the core values we wanted to pass on to the families who partnered with us. We came up with these three:

Distinctly Christian: 1 Corinthians 10:31 - "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God." We exist for the glory of God. We parent for the glory of God. We homeschool for the glory of God.  There are so many opportunities to wonder at what God has created and to teach our children to share in this wondering. "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse." Romans 1:20. That means that everything from art to science to math can be taught with a Biblical worldview in a class that is marveling and praising the One who created these subjects to study, and we sum that up by saying "distinctly Christian."

Classical: We believe that students learn in three stages or phases of learning. In the grammar stage students are naturally adept at memorizing through songs, chants, and rhymes. We incorporate memory work in our syllabus to encourage students in this phase.  In the logic stage, students begin to question authority and facts. They want to know the “why” of something—the logic behind it. At Aletheia, we study logic and how to build arguments with wisdom and eloquence, and we also study apologetics to understand the "why" of our faith. The rhetoric stage is when students become independent thinkers and communicators. They study and practice rhetoric, which is the art of persuasive speaking and effective writing that pleases and delights the listener. At ACA we offer classes in rhetoric as well as classes that provide opportunities for Literature analysis, mock trial, policy debate, worldview analysis, and enriching study of the most important book we have, the Bible. 

Charlotte Mason: The Charlotte Mason method is based on Charlotte's firm belief that the child is a person and we must educate that whole person, not just his or her mind. In Charlotte's own words,  “Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life.” Reading great books, spending time out in nature, and studying great artists by spending ample time with their masterpieces are just a few tangible ways to educate with this philosophy. The idea is not just to learn to learn, but to learn to grow. And at ACA we want to grow from wonder to wisdom. 

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We use these terms to differentiate the different grade levels and goals for our students. 

The Grammar Stage teaches young children knowledge.

• Preschool -Kindergarten 
• Grammar: 1st - 6th grade 

The Logic Stage teaches older kids and young teens understanding.

• Logic 1: 7th grade
• Logic 2: 8th grade 

The Rhetoric Stage teaches teens and young adults wisdom.

• High School: 9th-12th grade 

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Desert Hills Bible Church

16635 N. 51st Ave

Glendale, AZ 85306

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K-8th grade: Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings, Families have an option to attend one or both days
9-12th: Tuesday and Thursday mornings and afternoons depending on classes taken

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Nursery and Preschool children may also meet Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings. However, children younger than kindergarten are only enrolled at ACA if they also have a sibling Kindergarten or older enrolled.

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PreK-Kindergarten: An enriching morning of Bible, literature, art, play, and science. 

1-6th grade: History, Geography, Science, Literature, Fine Arts (composition starting in 3rd)

7-8th grade: History, Geography, Science, Fine Arts, Logic, Literature and Composition

9-12th grade: Math, Composition, Science, Foreign Language, Bible, Debate, World View, SAT prep

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In order to enroll in classes you have to be an approved member. The first step is to attend the Preview Meeting for Prospective Families (please see the Enrollment Timeline on our homepage for date and time) . If you are approved through an interview process, you can pay the registration fee which will open up class registration for you. Our class sizes are small so it is possible you would be placed on a wait list.

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It depends on the grade level of your student. After your family has been successfully enrolled in ACA, you can choose the classes that best fit your family's needs. However, Logic students are required to attend all classes and Rhetoric students are required to attend Bible class, as well as maintain a number of classes based on grade level.

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Aletheia Christian Academy only works when families pull together their resources of gifts and knowledge. When you enroll your child, you are enrolling them with the expectation that you are part of the academy and will help to make it a success. ACA has a registration fee that a family pays once per year. For the grammar and logic years there is no tuition but a supply fee for each program. For the rhetoric classes, there is a tuition for each class. Please see below for a cost breakdown. 

2024-2025 Term
Registration fee: $150 per family. 
Nursery/Preschool: $175 per student per day 
Grammar Students: (Kindergarten-6th grade): $175 per student per day
Logic Students (7-8th Grade): $175 per student per day
Rhetoric Students (High School): $250 per day per class with a maximum tuition per student of $1,800. Additionally, Some classes may have supply fees.
 

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It depends on which level your student is enrolled in at Aletheia. 

If you have a Pre-K or Kindergarten student - this program is enrichment only so you will need to complete your own program the other four days. 

If you have a Lower Grammar student (1-2nd grade) you will need to add a Math and Language Arts program at home. 

If you have an Upper Grammar student (3-4th grade) you will need to add math and partial language arts (Aletheia has composition and grammar for this age). 

If you have Lower Logic (5-6th grade) you will need to add Math and Spelling at home. 

If you have Upper Logic (7-8th grade) you will need to add Math and other subjects your student does not participate in at Aletheia. 

If you have Rhetoric students (High School) you will need to meet with an advisor to determine if you need to add any classes. The goal of Aletheia is that if a student enrolls in all the classes offered for their grade level, they would not need to add any other subjects unless they desired studies in something not offered. 

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Classes in our 1st-8th grade program are provided by creative, reliable, and active members who have a solid Biblical worldview, and who've successfully passed a background check. We also occasionally have guest teachers that come and teach classes when needed

Classes in our high school are taught by proficient instructors who have a Biblical worldview, are familiar with the course material, able to lead class discussions, answer questions, and competently complete the material in the school year.

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A rhetoric student will enroll in the classes. Some classes meet twice a week and some meet once a week. Students will attend Aletheia two days a week and complete work at home the other three days of the week. 

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• Proficient instructors with a Biblical Worldview - Engaging conversations facilitated by knowledgeable instructors
• Parent Support - Transcript support, challenging classes meet twice to increase support, yearly syllabus
• Community - field trips, etiquette instruction, social opportunities
• Course Accountability- Students agree to complete the work for the semester.
• Potential College Credit (coming soon) - Clep and AP support coming 2022-2023
• Graduation plan for each student: Beginning of the year and end of the year meetings with students
• Student Opportunities - Friendships, community days, Apprenticeships (coming 2022-2023)

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Please see the above question, “What is the cost of the program?” If you are proficient in a subject, you can instruct a class and receive class vouchers to help cover the cost of tuition.