About
As a part of the mission of Proclaim Church, Proclaim School exists to glorify God by proclaiming and applying all of God’s word to all of life. We believe that God has given parents the duty to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph 6:4) which includes an education that is aimed toward these ends.
We currently meet on Thursdays during the school year and run classes on a semester-long basis. Our Abecedarian class is for ages 2-4, otherwise, we enroll grades K-12 with age restrictions on classes where applicable. We currently function similarly to a co-op program in that we do not offer a full academic schedule.
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Principles
To help parents meet the duties outlined in Scripture, three guiding principles drive what we do. We call them the “3 Cs of Proclaim School”.
Collaborative
Parents have the primary responsibility to ensure that their children are educated toward the goal of Godly lives. We believe that many parents think providing an education centered on Christian truth feels unattainable. Proclaim School is not seeking to take away this duty, but to support parents in this duty by providing classes to make that duty more accessible through good instruction and affordable lower cost than many private alternatives.
Classical
We believe the best way to provide a good education that orients students toward the discipline and instruction of the Lord utilizes Classical Methods of teaching. The classical method views education in three stages:
Grammar: Learning the facts about something. An example would be the names and dates of events and people in history. Students commonly use rote repetition and song for memorization techniques.
Logic: Learning the arguments about something. To continue the history example, the student would now begin to examine the causes and effects of the events in history having already established the facts. Opinions are formed based on logical argumentation and ethical considerations from a biblical foundation.
Rhetoric: Applying arguments persuasively. Students now take the facts, the logic, and opinions and begin to apply the tools of rhetoric and persuasion to make a defense of their opinions.
The ultimate goal is that a student will learn how to learn. By the time they have mastered the three phases of the classical method they will be well prepared to go from knowing nothing about a given subject to being able to think critically and speak persuasively about it..
Christian
The cornerstone of the 3Cs of Proclaim School is that the education of children must be distinctively Christian. Education is simply the tool utilized by parents to prepare their children to live as godly offspring, holy and pleasing to the Lord. If their education is not serving this purpose, then what purpose does it serve other than a purpose contrary to it?
Because it is collaborative, it is a support to the attempts of parents to take seriously their Christian duty to train up a child. Because it is both Christian and Classical, the method has a purpose. We do not simply aim to teach students to learn how to go from facts to persuasive opinions generically, we pray that they would learn the facts and argumentation to persuasively present godly opinions and allow them to apply more of God’s word to more of life for His glory.
2025-2026 FAQs
What classes will be offered?
Abecedarians:
Designed with our youngest learners (2-4 years old) in mind, this class will lead students in songs and crafts with a focus on cultivating wonder about the world God created. Students will learn about different letters and animals each week, along with being introduced to the four classical virtues.Advanced Choir:
This is an intermediate choir class in which students will further develop skills in rhythm, listening, pitch, sound production. It will provide students the opportunity to explore singing more challenging literature involving harmony and more intricate arrangements.Art History:
This course is a study of the art and styles of art in various places throughout church history. The students will be introduced to some famous pieces and popular styles of different time periods while being taught correct viewing behavior. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to replicate some of these famous works and create their own masterpieces in the art styles of the different centuries.Biblical Greek I & II (Fall/Spring):
These introductory biblical Greek course(s) will teach the basics of biblical Greek utilizing the Biblingo.com toolset. (Ages 10& up - Curriculum Fee through Biblingo - discount codes available for students)Biology (Spring):
This introductory class will introduce students to Biology with a focus on organic systems including humans, plants, and animals. Lessons will incorporate labs/demonstrations, stories, poetry, and more as we explore Truth, Beauty, and Goodness though the subject of science.Advanced Choir:
This is an intermediate choir class in which students will further develop skills in rhythm, listening, pitch, sound production. It will provide students the opportunity to explore singing more challenging literature involving harmony and more intricate arrangements.Choir:
This is an introductory choir class in which students will learn to sing together, thereby acquiring skills in rhythm, listening, pitch, sound production. It will provide students the opportunity to explore singing in a small class environment designed to develop their skills and prepare them for singing in future ensembles with confidence. Students will also consider the historical context and background of the songs.Church History III & IV (Fall/Spring):
These courses introduce students to church history from the Protestant Reformation forward. (Ages 10 & up - Church History 1-2 not required)Earth Science (Fall):
This introductory class will introduce students to Earth Science with a focus on the physical make-up of our Earth and weather patterns. Lessons will incorporate labs/demonstrations, stories, poetry, and more as we explore Truth, Beauty, and Goodness though the subject of science.
What is the class Schedule?
Thursday mornings:
Session 1: 9a-9:50a
Session 2: 10a-10:50a
Session 3: 11a-11:50a
Lunch/Fellowship: 12p-1p (optional)
Semester Timeline Fall:
Semester: Aug. 21th - Nov. 20th
Break: Oct 9th & 16th
Semester Showcase Event: Nov. 21st - 6p
What is the cost?
Enrollment Fee: $50/family once per year
Class Fee: $80/student/class
*$70/class for Proclaim members
*$10 discount/class after 4 registrations
Abecedarian Fee: $40/student
Supply/Curriculum Fee: Varies by class
What ages/grades are included?
Enrollment is open to K-12th grades (minimum age of 5 years). While classes will be geared to work across a broad spectrum of ages, the expected difficulty and courseload will restrict ages on select classes (i.e. Church History is limited to 10 and up). Some courses will have differing coursework according to age and ability (i.e. a research paper for the younger students vs. a persuasive essay on a research topic for the older students).
What can I expect on class days?
Parents are expected to bring students to class days and remain on premises in case of emergencies. Both of our unstaffed nurseries, the nursing mothers' room, and common areas such as the coffee and large basement areas will be available for parents to utilize with non-student children. We intend to have coffee available and parents who may want to work from the building can request the use of our WiFi connection.
Students participating in classes will follow the schedule outlined above and participation in the optional lunch hour (no cost - bring your own lunch) is highly encouraged to foster greater fellowship within the school community.
I'm interested, what’s next?
Go to the link below and fill out our Interest/Intake form. Those interested in enrolling will be given more information about how to do so once we receive their information.