10 Reasons to study Latin

10 Reasons to study Latin ~ by Dr. Christopher Perrin ~ https://classicalacademicpress.com/10-reasons-to-study-latin/   You may have heard that Latin is a dead language. This is a strong, negative pronouncement to most ears. Scholars, however, use the term in a technical sense that leaves plenty of room for life. A “dead” language is one that is no longer the native language of any community, even if it is still in use in other ways. An extinct language, by contrast, is one that no longer has any speakers or any written use. Some languages are also called liturgical languages, because they continue to…

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Prayers for the New School Year

At the beginning of each year, parents, students and teachers surround the building to pray for the upcoming year. This year our prayers focused on: Kindergarten's New Adventure Chapel and Class Performances God’s hand of protection upon the students, school and staff Arma Dei families to have unity, Christ-likeness, and patience Our students to be Christ-like, stand firm in their faith and show God’s love at school and home Thanking God for our wonderful school, our building, our students and our staff Unity and Christ-likeness among the teachers and administration Alumni from Arma Dei to be a light to those around…

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Classical Christian school celebrates expansion

Highlands Ranch Herald Article by Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com In six years, Arma Dei Academy has grown from six students housed in the basement of a local church to 200 students in grades K-8. The private classical Christian school campus sits off Wildcat Reserve Parkway, southeast of Thunderridge High School. Aug. 24 marked the beginning of the new school year and the expansion of the school's second building, which houses grades 5-8. The existing facility, shared with Living Way Fellowship Church, will continue to serve grades K-4. The new and improved 17,500-square-foot, two-story facility has an innovative science lab, art and music…

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First Week of School

Our mission is to glorify God by providing an excellent classical Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others. We are partnering with parents to raise up a generation who will have a profound understanding of the world, grounded by a Christ-centered focus. How do we do this? One answer to this all-important questions is that we use time-tested methods and content to instill within students a grasp of the lost tools of learning. Consider what’s happening in literature and composition courses from kindergarten students to eighth graders, after just one week of…

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Our first day of school is off to a great start!

The 2018-2019 school year begins with over 200 students and a new building for 5th - 8th grade.  Our mission is to glorify God by providing an excellent classical Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others. We will remain steadfast and immovable, continuing to pursue this mission with complete dependence upon the Lord. The Lord has seen fit to grow Arma Dei Academy over the past several years and He’s not done yet!

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Four Myths about Classical Education

As more and more parents adopt classical and Christian education, many others are left with questions. Unfamiliarity with the classical method seems to have given rise to some common myths. While you may find some truth in each myth, we believe your concerns about classical education will begin to fade as your knowledge increases. In fact, you may be surprised by the same enthusiasm that has motivated thousands of parents to return to an education that works. Myth #1: Classical education was fine back then, but we need modern education in a modern world. Myth #2: My child is not intelligent…

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