Louisville Classical Academy
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| Louisville Classical Academy | |
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2005 Douglass Blvd. Louisville, Kentucky | |
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| Type | Independent, Nonsectarian |
| Locale | The Highlands of Louisville |
| Grades | Kindergarten through 8 |
| Average class size | 8 |
| Mascot | Pegasus |
| Website | louisvilleclassicalacademy.org |
Louisville Classical Academy (LCA) is nonsectarian, independent school from kindergarten through to grade eight. The school is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. The school provides a classical liberal arts education through the disciplines of literature, Latin, Greek, mathematics, and music.
Accelerated learning[edit]
The LCA curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, history, Latin, Greek, art, music fundamentals, and choral music. Students also study geography, logic and rhetoric, and literature such as Homeric epics. Electives vary by quarter, with offerings such as drama and soccer. Private music instruction in piano, voice, guitar, and violin is available on a weekly basis. The average class size is eight.
Student life[edit]
LCA student activity opportunities include participation in the National Junior Classical League. LCA has fielded academic teams at MathCounts, and the statewide Governor's Cup and National Quiz Bowl competitions. In 2013, the youngest contestant in the Scripps National Spelling Bee was a third-grade student from LCA. Members of the LCA chess team have received awards at the local, regional, and state levels.
School history[edit]
LCA opened as a full-time institution in 2007 in Prospect, Kentucky. The school was founded by Marcia Cassady, a former lawyer; Amanda Proietti; and Dr. Gerald Proietti.
Accreditation[edit]
Founded in 2007, LCA has recently become eligible for accreditation by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission.
External links[edit]
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