Classical Conversations

Many of you know that our family has been involved with Classical Conversations for several years. I wanted to let you know what that really means. I also wanted to give you some information about our group if you are interested.

"Classical Conversations is a nationwide network of classical, Christian communities providing academic programs, events, and services to local home school communities, parents, and educators." Classical Conversations of Durham meets once a week, on Thursdays at Braggtown Baptist Church, and provides a committed Christian community of structure and support, along with great fellowship for the students and parents.  Each of our programs utilizes the classical tools of learning and emphasizes life-long learning skills. We believe that education finds its purpose and culmination in knowing God and making Him known, and we believe that parents are the primary educators of their children.

Each week the children learn new memory work including a history sentence, time line, Latin, English grammar, Science fact, Math, and Geography. There is also a time of fine arts which include 6 weeks of drawing, 6 weeks of music theory and tin whistle, 6 weeks of great artists and projects, and another 6 weeks learning about some composers and the orchestra. Lastly the children participate in 24 weeks of science projects.

Our group is hosting an open house Thursday, March 8th. During this time the parents and children are welcome to attend and spend the day with us. We are having an information meeting Tuesday, March 13th at 7 pm. This is a time when the parents come to learn more about the program and ask any questions they might have. If you are interested you can email me at ccofdurham@gmail.com.