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Unveiling the Benefits of Singapore Math: Empowering Students for Mathematical Success
Promoting Mathematical Proficiency In recent years, educators and parents have increasingly been impressed with the effectiveness of Singapore Math in promoting mathematical proficiency among students. Originating from the highly successful mathematics curriculum in...
Why Should Your Child Attend Rochester Classical Academy?
Attending a Christian Academy that still teaches a classical education in 2023 is a rare experience that not many academies offer. At Rochester Classical Academy, the students form a deep connection with God, their peers, and their excellent teachers who provide...
The New RCA Logo is Here!
Check Out Our New Logo We are so happy to announce a new addition to Rochester Classical Academy - a new and improved logo! The logo is made up of 4 very important parts to represent the classical discipline of heraldry but find their meaning in God's revelation to...
Why We Chose Classical Education
Our Introduction to CCE My husband and I learned about Classical Christian Education while in college. Having read very little philosophy in our respective public educations growing up it was an eye-opening experience to discover and discuss these things in our...
Attend Repairing the Ruins from your own home
In light of the current situation, the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) has decided to move its annual Repairing the Ruins (RTR) conference online. While the inability to have a conference in person is unfortunate, the online version of the...
Giving your child the gift of music
It’s common today for parents to want their children to be musical, and understandably so! It’s a wonderful thing to take in the music made by your child, be it at home, church, school, or anywhere else. For parents who are not musicians, however, how should they go...
Singapore Math
Singapore MathCuriosity and wonder At Rochester Classical Academy, we place a high value on mathematics and the sciences. We want all students to be able to use math comfortably and fluently throughout their lives. We challenge the commonly held belief that only some...
The Trivium
Understanding a fundamental concept of CCE As a classical Christian school, Rochester Classical Academy (RCA) will have many features that distinguish it from other educational offerings. One of these features—the Trivium—forms the structure of the entire Classical...
Latin: An ancient language with timeless application
Though it was once commonly taught in America, Latin has been virtually eliminated from school curriculum over the last few decades. The prevailing view today is that because it is not a spoken language, there is no good reason to study it. By contrast, we say it is...
Art at RCA
The Freedom to Create Picasso famously said, “All children are artists. The problem is to remain an artist once you grow up.” The first part of this statement is obvious to anyone who has spent time with children. They need no encouragement to draw and do so...