Mission Statement
Veritas Classical Schools is a unique and constructive non-traditional private school. It exists to assist homeschooling parents by partnering with them to communicate the truth, train the mind and cultivate the heart in a Christ-honoring atmosphere.
Philosophy
It is not uncommon for homeschooling families to feel the need for assistance in the planning and structure of curricula, in providing motivation for their students, in the teaching of various special subjects, and in the objective evaluation of their students' work. Veritas provides homeschooled students with dynamic peer interaction in an academic atmosphere where challenging discussion, debate, and idea-analysis are encouraged.
Veritas Classical Schools have been established to provide home schooled students with:
Veritas Classical Schools have been established to provide home schooled students with:
- An integrated core curriculum in history, literature, composition, grammar, critical thinking, and vocabulary/language with regular assignments to outline the student's weekly work at home.
- Accountability for completed assignments.
- Teaching of advanced subjects with enrichment activities not frequently included in home school studies.
- Evaluation of student's progress by experienced educators.
- Weekly classroom peer interaction in an academic environment.
Purpose
The purpose of Veritas Classical Schools is to help mold students into thinkers, young men and women who do not simply "regurgitate" the information they have been fed but rather who analyze, critique, and affect the world by applying biblical wisdom to their lives, families, and communities. Veritas Schools offer homeschooling families a unique complement to their home study programs by providing weekly classroom instruction with an emphasis on classical as well as traditional subjects taught from a distinctly Christian perspective. It is our goal that Veritas students learn to THINK biblically and logically, not just to blindly memorize seemingly unrelated and irrelevant facts required to do "well" on tests. The Veritas student is taught to be a lifelong learner, to consistently evaluate and critique relevant issues, and to always seek to skillfully communicate his thoughts. All students at Veritas Schools learn factual and philosophical truth, learn to evaluate the messages they are receiving from the world around them, and learn to defend their beliefs in a persuasive manner.
Accreditation
Veritas Classical Schools received accreditation status in 2005 through the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC). This accreditation will allow students who meet the academic requirements to qualify for the HOPE scholarship program of Georgia. The accreditation will also be recognized by all colleges and universities. To learn more about GAC, please visit their website.