Classical Education is Powerful in a Focused Discipleship Program

Hillcrest Academy is a beacon of Christian education and training for a life dedicated to Jesus Christ. Recently, Hillcrest adopted the classical approach to education to the age-old trivium with the renowned mentorship and discipleship program. This unique combination expands the profound impact of Biblical training and mentorship, providing students footing in grammar, logic, and rhetoric that sets Hillcrest apart from schools worldwide.

The Classical Approach at Hillcrest Academy

At Hillcrest Academy, the classical approach is more than a curriculum; it's a journey through the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. This journey begins with the Grammar Stage, where students build a solid foundation of knowledge. As they progress to the Logic Stage, critical thinking and understanding become the focus, culminating in the Rhetoric Stage, where students master the art of communication and expression. But what truly brings this journey to life at Hillcrest is the integration of mentorship and discipleship at every stage.

Mentorship: The Heart of Hillcrest's Success

Hillcrest Academy recognizes that each student's journey is unique. Dedicated mentors provide personalized guidance, helping students navigate the complexities of high school. These mentors live life with students, teaching, coaching, and guiding with real-life engagements that bring laughter, joy and work through sorrow in unison. This personalized attention is crucial during the challenging logic and rhetoric phases, where abstract thinking and articulate expression are developed.

Discerning Truth in a Complex World

In an era where information is abundant yet often misleading, Hillcrest's classical approach, undergirded by intentional discipleship, empowers students to discern truth. Mentors at Hillcrest don't just teach; they model critical thinking and reasoning, challenging students to express and reason in and out of the classroom, encouraging students to engage deeply with texts and ideas, and fostering a nuanced understanding of truth.

From Learning to Living

Learning transcends academic disciplines because of the dynamic student life experienced through a traditional resident life program. Character and virtue are the hallmarks of Hillcrest’s approach to learning and discipleship. Mentors exemplify how the knowledge and virtues learned in the classroom can be lived out daily. They encourage personal reflection, helping students internalize their learning and make it a part of their life ethos as instructors and mentors interact with students daily through the dormitory and student life experiences.

The Challenges of High School and Hillcrest's Response

High school students are at a pivotal stage, forming their identities and worldviews. Hillcrest's mentorship program is tailored to walk through intense periods of questioning that high school students encounter. Hillcrest’s century-long discipleship high school program continues to build strong trust-based relationships where students feel valued and heard. Where teachers connect classical texts and ideas in the classrooms, mentors in student life, and the dormitory program unite students' personal experiences and future aspirations to the classroom truths, making learning relevant and impactful.

Hillcrest Academy's fusion of classical education with focused mentorship and discipleship is a testament to the transformative power of employing a classical approach to learning in a disciplined discipleship environment. It's an approach to education that doesn't just impart knowledge but shapes character, sharpens intellect, and prepares students for the complexities of life. It is both timeless and timely, traditional and transformative, academic and life-affirming.

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