Academics
Our Classes
At The Valor School, our class structure is designed to call students up—guiding them intentionally into deeper habit formation, richer encounters with living ideas, and the joy of discovery.
We currently offer six classes, each shaped with the developmental needs of the students in mind.
Every class at The Valor School is rooted in Charlotte Mason’s principles: respecting the child as a person, nurturing habits of character, and offering a broad and beautiful curriculum that delights the soul and sharpens the mind.
Our Classes
Class One | Ages 4–5
Our youngest learners are introduced to the beauty of rhythm, song, and story. Class One gently nurtures habits of attention, order, and kindness while building a foundation of wonder and joyful learning.
Class Two | Ages 5-6
In Class Two, children begin engaging more deeply with narration, nature walks, music, and movement. Academics are woven into a warm, story-rich environment that builds confidence and curiosity. (Kindergarten Age)
Class Three | Ages 6-7
Students in Class Three step more fully into Charlotte Mason’s method: engaging with living books, daily narration, artist and composer study, and habit training. They begin to form deeper relationships with ideas and with one another. (First Grade)
Class Four | Ages 7-9
As students mature, so does the feast. In Class Four, we expand into more complex literature, nature journaling, Spanish, geography, and brush drawing, and meaningful handwork. Students grow in independence, attentiveness, and responsibility. (Grades 2-3)
Class Five | Ages 9-10
Class Five students continue in the rich curriculum with the addition of Citizenship and Shakespeare. These older students deepen their engagement with the beautiful content as they grow in responsibility.
Class Six | Ages 10-11
Class Six students are introduced to Plutarch for the first time. These oldest students set an example and continue to grow in independence, embracing deeper thinking and growing leadership as they engage with living ideas.
Our Curriculum
A Rich Feast of Living Ideas
At The Valor School, we follow the time-tested educational model set forth by Charlotte Mason, guided and supported by the leading experts in her method. Our curriculum is rooted in her philosophy of spreading a generous feast of living ideas—rich content that nourishes both the mind and the soul.
Each week, students engage with a wide variety of subjects designed to cultivate wonder, character, and deep thinking. These include:
Scripture & Hymn Recitation
Hiding God’s word in our hearts and singing timeless hymns of the faith to form worshipful habits
Artist Study
Spending time with the works and lives of great artists.
Spanish
Learning to interact, understand and speak Spanish with a curriculum used both at home and school.
Composer Study
Listening to and learning about the music that shaped history.
Poetry
Enjoying the beauty and cadence of language.
Nature Lore
Deepening observation skills and a love for the natural world.
Literature
Encountering noble ideas through living books and narration.
Handwork
Cultivating patience, skill, and creativity through purposeful work.
In the older grades, students also study:
Brush Drawing
A gentle form of expression and attention to detail.
Geography
Exploring the world and its people through living texts and mapwork.
Citizenship
Studying the lives of leaders from history in order to understand what makes a virtuous citizen.
Shakespeare
Enjoying rich language and timeless themes through his plays.
Want to Learn More?
We believe this broad, beautiful education helps children grow not only in knowledge but also in virtue, attentiveness, and joy. Every subject is taught in a way that honors the child as a person, inviting them to delight in what is true, good, and beautiful.
To learn more about the philosophy and curriculum we align with, we encourage you to visit the Charlotte Mason Educational Center (CMEC) website:
Additional Resources
New to Charlotte Mason? Check these out:
“For the Children’s Sake,” By Susan Schaefer Macaulay
One of the best introductions to Mason’s method. It encompasses the differences in educational model and the beauty that can come from approaching parenting and education in this way.
“When Children Love to Learn,” by Elaine Cooper
A helpful “first read” for being introduced to
Charlotte Mason and her approach.
Ambleside International Videos
Ambleside International has several videos that are a helpful tool for unpacking this beautiful model of education and how it helps form the whole person.
Charlotte Mason’s Home Education
Charlotte Mason’s six-volume set begins with Home Education and that is likely the best volume with which to start if you are new to her philosophy.