- Why is the school named King Alfred Academy? Who was King Alfred?
- What is Classical Christian Education?
- What is the Purpose of Classical Christian Education?
- Where will the school be located?
- What will Tuition Cost?
- How much government funding does the school receive?
- What if we cannot afford private education?
- Who runs King Alfred Academy?
- Do we need to attend any particular church to enroll our child(ren) in King Alfred Academy?
- What is King Alfred Academy’s position on homeschooling?
- What grades will be included for the September 2020 Launch?
- When do we apply or sign up our children?
- When are you hiring teachers?
- Will students be required to wear uniforms?
- Is KAA a member of any school associations?
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Why is the school named King Alfred Academy? Who was King Alfred?
Alfred the Great was a late 9th century King of the Anglo-Saxon Christian kingdom of Wessex in the south of what is now called England. He bravely led his people to strategically defend themselves from brutal Viking raiders, eventually expelling the Vikings from Wessex. Part of his strategy was to establish schools in the churches that vastly increased literacy and learning. He developed a written common law, encouraged literacy in government, and translated portions of the Bible and Christian literature into the Anglo-Saxon language. A few generations after Alfred, all of England was unified under one king and the Vikings were essentially defeated in England. By naming our school after him, we seek to honour his visionary Christian leadership, and we also hope in the Lord to accomplish great things for the everlasting kingdom of God.
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What is Classical Christian Education?
King Alfred Academy is seeking to return to a rich tradition of education which has blessed God’s people for thousands of years.
As a Christian school, King Alfred Academy will teach all subjects as part of an integrated whole with Scripture at the centre, model a Biblical Christian life, and encourage each student to begin and develop his or her relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ.
As a Classical school, King Alfred Academy will encourage all students to develop a lifelong love for learning and attain their academic potential. They will be challenged with the great books of civilization, theology, philosophy, and history. The developmental stage of the student will be considered, as the trivium (grammar, logic and rhetoric) will be emphasized in all subjects so that the God-given strengths children have through the different stages of their life can be capitalized upon. This not only helps in the gaining of knowledge but also teaches students the process of learning for the future, as subjects are taught from the foundation up. The selection of subjects of a classical school will also be focused so they can be taught with depth and integration.
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What is the Purpose of Classical Christian Education?
The purpose of Classical Christian Education is to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. It will grant them knowledge and inspire them to love the Lord through what they read and how they are taught, helping students become disciplined, responsible, virtuous adults. Classical Christian education will be a superior foundation in the student’s preparation for college or a career, athough its focus is to produce a student who exemplifies a life of wisdom and virtue.
Where will the school be located?
The Lord has answered our prayers and the township of Woolwich has accepted our variance application such that King Alfred Academy will be held at Trinity Bible Chapel in North Waterloo! The address is 1373 Lobsinger Line, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G8.
What will Tuition Cost?
The basic tuition structure for the 2020-2021 school year is as follows:
There will be a $200 family application fee.
| # of Children | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 FT | $9 000 |
| 1 PT | $5 400 |
| 2 FT | $12 500 |
| 3 FT | $13 500 |
| +4 FT | $14 000 |
How much government funding does the school receive?
Our school is 100% privately funded and it receives no funding from the government of Ontario. We rely on tuition and generous donations for school operations.
What if we cannot afford private education?
We are committed to bringing classical Christian education to as many families as possible, and we understand that the financial component is a very real concern to parents interested in private education and is one of the most common objections. Please consider that enrolling your children in private Christian Education is a step of faith. You are taking the step of actively obeying the commandment given in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 to teach the ways of the Lord to your children in all of life, understanding that the command encompasses school as well. We are told by our Lord Jesus to “seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33). So, make the informative years of your child(ren) a priority in the life of your family.
The Lord may give you a raise, he may call you to slightly change your lifestyle, or he may show you how to save in other certain aspects of your budget. But one thing is certain, in obeying the Lord’s command for your children you will be spending your money in a way that lays up your treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21)
We also understand that, for some families, it is a financial impossibility to send their child(ren) and our hope is that financial tuition assistance will be available. Our desire is that through the generosity of the local church and men and women who understand the vision of King Alfred Academy, affordability will never be the reason a student cannot attend our school. Please contact randy@kingalfred.ca for tuition assistance information.
Who runs King Alfred Academy?
King Alfred Academy is a ministry of Trinity Bible Chapel and therefore the elders of Trinity Bible Chapel have authority over the school. The elders, however, have established a board of directors with the task of launching and running the operations of the school. The headmaster of the school is Randy Frey, Pastor of Christian Education at Trinity Bible Chapel.
Do we need to attend any particular church to enroll our child(ren) in King Alfred Academy?
No! The school is open to any families who are an active part of an evangelical church, who have a parent(s) who confess faith in Jesus as their saviour and Lord and who desire to provide their children with a classical Christian education.
What is King Alfred Academy’s position on homeschooling?
Our desire is that all children of Trinity Bible Chapel and the surrounding Christian communities are given the opportunity to have Christ-centred education whether in school or at home. We recognize and encourage all families who have been called to homeschool their children and want to continue to support them in their endeavors. We know that Trinity Bible Chapel is filled with faithful parents who homeschool, and we want those parents to continue to do so!
Other classical Christian schools in Ontario have offered part-time school to homeschooling families, and we are exploring this as an option for parents who would like to align their curriculum with our classical model and maintain homeschooling on a part-time basis. If you are interested in this possibility, please contact randy@kingalfred.ca.
What grades will be included for the September 2020 Launch?
Our desire is to launch King Alfred Academy in September of 2020 with a full elementary complement of grades available (JK-Grade 8). Please contact randy@kingalfred.ca for more information in the matter.
When do we apply or sign up our children?
Official applications will likely be available early 2020. If you’d like to be added to our mailing list, please fill out our parent survey with your email address.
When are you hiring teachers?
Official staff applications will open in February 2020. In the meantime, we recommend all prospective teachers to have read the book Case for Classical Education by Douglas Wilson to familiarize themselves with the vision behind classical Christian education. Amazon link here: https://www.amazon.ca/Case-Classical-Christian-Education/dp/1581343841/.
Will students be required to wear uniforms?
Yes, King Alfred Academy will require students to wear uniforms. We understand that uniforms are traditionally expensive and so we plan to use Old Navy Canada’s “Uniform Shop” which sells boys and girls polos for $6.00, dress shirts for $18.00 and pants for $20.00.
Is KAA a member of any school associations?
Currently our school is an affiliate of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) located in the United States. Their website can be found here: https://classicalchristian.org. Our board is exploring Canadian associations for membership.