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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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History This Week | Mesoamerican Middle Ages
SLOCA’s Gil Braga enlightens readers about the history of Mesopotamia from the Middle Ages.
Friday Faces | LMS Teachers
This Friday Faces shows Lower Middle School teachers you’ll love to know more about! These well-rounded teachers embody Classical Education with a twist.
The Character Issue | Integrity
Welcome to The Character Issue for the month of November. Here at SLOCA, we believe the development of character is essential to becoming well educated—not only gaining the knowledge of
Vikings | Fun Day Trip Idea, Movies & Resource Lists
Our resources for this week include a lot of fun! Use this blog to enhance you and your student’s interest about Vikings and how culture represents it. Scroll down to see information about visiting a Danish museum, peruse copious and links and lists to inspire and enhance your homeschooling days.
Friday Faces | Upper Middle School
Today we showcase eight of our SLOCA Upper Middle School teachers in today’s edition of the Friday Faces series blog.
What’s up in our world | Athletics
Under the athletic direction of Mr. Robert Koon, our Grizzlies have been busy this Trimester! Come out and support the teams to victory!
SLOCA Somebodies: Snorri Sturluson + More
Hailing from the same region as Leif Erikson, this Somebody, Snorri, is part of the Viking’s rich mythology and cultural heritage.
Dragons, Dragons, Dragons!
Read on to dive deeper into the lore and imagery of dragons! After studying Beowulf and now St. George and the Dragon, this blog will illuminate history of the beasts.
History This Week | Vikings
Supplement the Viking curriculum with resources that interest your family. We have guides about book, videos, and even culinary inspiration!
friday faces | high school | part 2
Learn more about those who work to make SLOCA amazing. This Friday Faces series continues with some of our High School teachers. They’re such a part of what classical education with a twist means and we’re excited to show you some insights into how they spent their summer and how long SLOCA’s been lucky to have them.
For Learning’s Sake
Over the summer, our teachers all read The Elements of Teaching by James M. Banner, Jr. and Harold C. Cannon. Now they are exploring each chapter more in depth together during their
