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Unapologetically.
TELOS is rigorous about academics and intentional about magnifying Christ. In each subject, we strive to present the parallels between academics, scripture, and our Christian worldview.
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Yes. At TELOS, we provide a classical education rooted in language-focused learning and a strong emphasis on the logical and rhetorical stages of the Trivium. We honor the classical model, bet we do not limit ourselves to courses strictly defined as “Classical.”
Why This Approach?
Experience. Our oldest son’s education was strictly and exclusively “Classical.” Unfortunately, when he went to college, we found that he was not prepared. While his education was outstanding, his life skills and preparation for college life were woefully lacking. This insight prompted us to expand our curriculum. We now offer classes such as:
Study Skills
Productivity and Information Management
Effort Estimation and Assignment Planning
Personal Finance and Basic Accounting
Culinary Arts
Emergency Preparedness
Our Goal
By integrating these essential life skills and strategies, we believe our students will be better equipped not only to excel academically but also to thrive in the practical demands of college and beyond.
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We have noticed that homeschooled and classical students tend to be very good in the liberal arts, but many are underprepared in math and science.
To address this, we hire teachers with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to teach those classes. Consequently, we are confident that TELOS students will fare well in all areas of pre-college testing, not just the liberal arts.
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There are several reasons.
First, TELOS is challenging. The fourth week has lighter homework and gives the students a chance to catch their breath. Our goal is to challenge the students, but not to overwhelm them.
Second, the week off gives families a chance to travel and students a chance to pursue hobbies, sports, or side businesses.
Finally, it improves morale! No matter where you are in the school year, you’re never more than two weeks away from a break!
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Disruptions are handled on a case-by-case basis, but continuous disruption violates the Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook and it is taken very seriously.
No student will be allowed to interfere with teaching or learning and continued disruption is grounds for expulsion.
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Depending on the subject, the student-teacher ratio is between 1:5 and 1:20. With larger classes, an intern will be available to help.em description
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TELOS Academy is for full-time students. It is a full curriculum with 8 core classes plus worship, culinary arts, and P.E. It also includes field trips, special speakers, social activities and more.
TELOS A La Carte is an opportunity for students to take up to two classes offered by TELOS Academy.
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Because fathers have an inordinate influence in the lives of their children—especially teens. Being there once a section allows the father to know what’s been taught, follow up on matters of worldview and support the effort and progress of his student. It also lets them get to know the other fathers, which makes camping and other activities much more fun.
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We believe…
GOD is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14
JESUS CHRIST is the Son of God. He is co-eternal and co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He intercedes for the Christians and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15,7:25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15
THE HOLY SPIRIT is co-eternal and co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when he or she is saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 6:19, 20; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
THE BIBLE is God’s Word. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error, i.e. inerrant. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. The church is to adjust its life to scripture, not culture.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; Mark 7:6-9
MANKIND is made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
SALVATION is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness and confessing Him as Lord can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life to a Christ ruled life by faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1; 10:9-10
GOD GIVES US ETERNAL LIFE through Jesus Christ, and that true believer are secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” your salvation. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
EACH PERSONS SOUL will exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be in eternally union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; II Thessalonians 1:8-10; John 5:25-29
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HOW TO ENROLL
Fill out the application.
Sign the contract
Enroll in TELOS
Pay TELOS Academy tuition —or— purchase TELOS A La Carte classes.
A La Carte students can join the TELOS Community. (optional)
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