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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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Educational Travel | Europe Through The Ages
Travel entrepreneur Cindy Hilton is well-known for planning extraordinary learning journeys that coincide with SLOCA’s history cycles.
The Character Issue | Gratitude
Gather a few ideas how to nurture an “attitude of gratitude” in our kids through this blog which discusses Decembers character trait.
SLOCA Somebodies: Hrotsvitha
Introducing HROTSVITHA, our November feature for our Somebodies series! A little known but rather influential woman from the Middle Ages, Hrotsvitha is considered to be the first German female poet, the first female historian, and the first western person since the Fall of the Roman Empire to write dramas.
Friday Faces | Primary
Welcome to this week’s Friday Faces blog. Settle in and scroll down to read all about Primary teachers. In this blog we will inform and entertain you as you learn
Character Trait: Integrity | Book Suggestions
Integrity can be difficult to define, however, it’s usually known when its seen. These books show the value of integrity.
History this Week | How UMS Studied the Humanities
Upper Middle School Humanities teacher, Mrs. Ridley combines History, Literature, and Logic in her classes throughout Trimester 1.
Calling all Mural Artists!
Calling all Mural Artists! Paint a mural on our new high school building in downtown SLO! Applications will be accepted through 11/27/22.
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.
