In grades 1-5 (the Grammar Stage), we are laying a foundation of knowledge in age-appropriate ways that tap into the way God has designed students to want to learn. Classrooms are calm, orderly, and led by well-prepared teachers who are experts in their fields. The school day honors the age and stage of the child by engaging students with classical tools of collections, models, recitation, drills, games, presentations, singing, and chanting. In this stage, students are becoming Readers, Writers, and Mathematicians. This is a great time to introduce Latin, as students are equipped to think about patterns in language and find derivatives. Grammar School students are delighted by learning new and interesting information, relating their own experiences to units of study, and going on an adventure with great books.
Latin develops the mind! It provides the best foundation for cultivating critical thinking skills and supports learning modern languages, strengthening English vocabulary, and building grammar proficiency.
Students explore the shared heritage of great works that have shaped culture and thought for generations.
At Veritas, literature is about more than reading—it’s about developing vocabulary, comprehension, and the moral imagination through careful reflection on meaning and virtue.
Excellence in mathematics is a hallmark of a Veritas education. Students are guided through conceptual understanding using manipulatives, diagrams, and models while mastering arithmetic facts and core knowledge that make problem-solving more intuitive.
In these formative years, science inspires both curiosity and discovery. At Veritas, we value depth over breadth, equipping students not only with knowledge but with the ability to inquire, reason, and understand what it truly means to “know.”
A rich study of the people, places, and events that shaped the world’s greatest civilizations—encouraging a deeper appreciation of God’s hand in history.
Rooted in Scripture and truth, students develop biblical literacy and an understanding of the Christian worldview. Christian Studies is not simply a subject at Veritas—it is the thread that weaves through the entire curriculum.
Music is a core component of a classical education and part of the quadrivium (arithmetic, astronomy, geometry, and music).
Students learn more than choral singing—they begin to understand numbers in relation to time while cultivating musical skill, teamwork, and a love for worship.
Through engaging repetition and recitation, students strengthen memory and verbal expression, building a foundation for eloquence and confident communication.
Instruction in cursive writing enhances fine-motor skills, writing speed, self-discipline, spelling, and reading—instilling excellence, beauty, and pride in each student’s work.
Hands-on exploration of art history and technique encourages creativity and a lifelong appreciation for beauty.
Students extend learning beyond the classroom through meaningful enrichment experiences and field trips—both on and off campus.