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The SLOCA Blog
Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy’s (SLOCA) blog! We are an independent school providing classical education (with a twist) for preschool-high school (+ infant/toddler care) on the Central Coast of California. SLOCA unites a timeless education with small class sizes and a collaborative, integrated learning environment at every level. For over 15 years, SLOCA has been a place where families matter and every child is seen. This blog is meant to support and encourage parents on the home front because, in so many ways, the heart of what happens in education happens Down Home.
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Classical Education: The Grammar Stage (reprise)
Today we continue on with the next stage of our Classical Education (with a twist!) series, with a post on the Grammar Stage from Lisa Ann Dillion, our Intermediate Lead
History This Week: The Roman Republic
Welcome to Ancient Rome! It is one of the favorite time periods around here. First up, did you catch our Brass Tacks video on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar? Brass Tacks: Julius
What’s Up in Our World?
The last couple of months have been busy at SLO Classical Academy! We had our History Day Wax Museum, our mini retreat Enjoy the Ride, and our Drive Thru BBQ
Classical Education: The Logic Stage (reprise)
Did you catch our SLOCA Rhythms video in the Bear Necessities? This week we are continuing on in our series on “Classical Education (with a twist)”, with a reprise from
SLOCA Somebodies: Thiruvalluvar
With all that went on in the Mediterranean area during ancient times, sometimes we can forget about important thinkers outside of the Egypt-Greece-Rome area. With that in mind, we present
Teaching Character Through Literature: Courage
It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot
Parent Conferences & St Patrick’s Day
Happy Wednesday! We hope you are enjoying the down time of Parent Conferences this week. Have you checked out the St Patrick’s Day display in The Den? As well as
NEW @ SLO Classical Academy High School
It’s been busy over here! While we are finishing up with re-enrollments and sneak peeks, SLOCA High School is unveiling an additional new program option and change to their existing
Enjoy the Ride Retreat: Reflections
Happy Friday! We recently had a mini retreat here at SLO Classical Academy entitled “Enjoy the Ride” for our staff and other educators. Our speakers spoke on a diverse range
Classical Education: The Rhetoric Stage (reprise)
Did you catch our SLOCA Rhythms video in the Bear Necessities last week? Over the next couple of weeks we will be exploring our “Classical Education (with a twist)”, with
The Character Issue: Courage
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear. ― Franklin D. Roosevelt Happy Monday! It was so great to
Family Business Meeting Highlights: Parent Stories Part II
Today we have Part II of our Parent Stories from our Family Business Meeting. First up a reflection from new parent Meredith McCall. Please see below for a transcript of
