School of Logic (5–8)
In the School of Logic, natural curiosity leads to knowledge as students dive deeper into subjects and explore the how and the why of content.
Student Growth
Undeniable transformation happens during these years. Students enter as older children and exit as young adults. Our students grow into independent learners as their time on campus increases, and they begin to take more responsibility for their studies.
Our teachers work to nurture the natural curiosity that students in the School of Logic possess. Students begin to pay attention to cause and effect, to organize knowledge into succinct patterns, and to recognize and investigate relationships between those patterns. In the classroom, teachers dive deeper into subjects and explore the how and the why of content, while also offering unique opportunities for hands-on instruction across our 97-acre campus.
Curriculum Overview
As students transition from Grammar School into the School of Logic, they learn to logically organize knowledge into meaningful arguments while growing in their pursuit of wisdom and virtue. An emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary for increased independent study and time management. Artful and persuasive communications skills are beginning to be developed intentionally in order to prepare Veritas students to memorize and present a 20-minute thesis during the spring of their Senior year.
Parent Partnership
Throughout their schooling, parents play an active part in their child’s education. In the School of Logic, that role transitions to a Guide for Dependent Study and becomes more hands-off than the co-teacher role in Grammar School. Students in these grades are at a dependent age and must learn disciplined study habits through positive encouragement and the student’s growing awareness of personal consequences.
Additional Offerings & Extracurriculars
Fine Arts & Athletics
Beginning in 5th Grade students are invited to participate in fine arts and school-sponsored athletics. With offerings expanding each grade, students are encouraged to be a part of a team sport and develop a skill that suits their interests. Fine Arts provides a wide variety of paths for student learning and growth. Offerings include theatre, art, choir, band, percussion and dance. These classes are part of the electives curriculum and are taught during the school day. Athletic practices generally take place before school and vary with each season/sport. This scheduling provides students with the opportunity to explore both Fine Arts and Athletics during the same school year.
Study Essentials
Study Essentials is offered for 5th and 6th Grade students, providing extra support as they transition into more independent management of their learning process and grow their study and organizational skills.
Outdoor Recreation & Nature Studies
In 8th Grade, an additional outdoor recreation and nature study course, focusing on outdoor exploration, observation, and survival skills is available, providing students with the shared experiencing of unplugging together and focusing on God's creation.
School of Logic Schedule
MONDAY
Students attend class at Veritas
TUESDAY
5–7th: School@Home
8th: Half day at Veritas
Wednesday
Students attend class at Veritas
Thursday
5–7th: School@Home
8th: Half day at Veritas
Friday
Students attend class at Veritas
What are the class sizes?
16:1
The student-to-teacher ratio is generally targeted at 16:1 for most GS, SL, and SR classes but may exceed the target and near 18 students.
Contact Us
Jenny McLatcher
School of Logic Head Jenny.McLatcher@VeritasAcademy.net
Bianca Vimont
School of Logic Academic Dean
Bianca.Vimont@VeritasAcademy.net
Stephanie Johnson
School of Logic & Rhetoric Administrative Assistant
SLR Office Phone: (512) 891-1681
SLROffice@VeritasAcademy.net
Scripture Memory
Scripture Memory is an important exercise as we strive to hide God's word in our hearts and reflect upon these truths, both in class and at home. Our student body is unified through memory of the same scripture passages each semester. Focusing on the same passage also provides the opportunity for the whole family to study and discuss scripture together at home.
Grade Level Profiles
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