Classical Curriculum
In order to provide a completely classical and traditional experience for the students at Highlands Latin Phoenix Valley we use the Memoria Press Core Curriculum for all grade levels.
Academic Achievement
While our campus does not conduct a lot of testing on-site for our students, Highlands Latin Schools across the country have proven that a rigorous approach with a focus on an academic culture, within a classical Christian setting, leads to impressive results. Highlands Latin Schools consistently score among the top schools on the SAT and ACT college admissions tests.Academic Philosophy
Latin, Greek, mathematics, and music are universal languages and a crucial part of the HLS curriculum. They challenge students to reach their full intellectual potential by enhancing their mind's power. Singing sacred music creates a sense of community and awakens the soul to God. Studying classics with guidance from Christian faith is a thoughtful way to develop wisdom and virtue.
Explore the Memoria Press Curriculum
The Classical Core Curriculum from Memoria Press provides a complete homeschool education for all grades. The Memoria Press program provides a solid foundation for subjects such as Classical Composition, Latin, English Grammar, Classical Studies, Christian Studies, and much more! View the full curriculum by clicking on the link or scroll down for more information about the curriculum and uniform orders.
Curriculum By grade
primary grades
- Students in Jr. Kindergarten learn to write all 26 letters (both upper and lowercase), numbers up to 20, colors, and color words, shapes, and learn many nursery rhymes, songs, poetry, and scripture verses.
- *Note: This grade level is offered to families with older siblings enrolled.
- First Start Reading is an award winning reading program written by Memoria Press founder Cheryl Lowe.
- Kindergarten Morning Work, Cut & Paste
- Manuscript Practice Sheets
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 1
- Copybook I
- First Start Reading Book E
- Storytime Treasures
- Traditional Spelling I
- 1st Grade Literature
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic
- New American Cursive 1
- Copybook II
- Prima Latina
- 2nd Grade Literature
- Traditional Spelling II
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 2
- New American Cursive 2
- Copybook Cursive
- Science: Patterns of Nature
Grammar School grades
- Traditional Spelling III
- Latina Christiana
- IEW: Adventures in Writing
- English Grammar I
- 3rd Grade Literature
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 3
- Classical Studies: Greek Myths
- Christian Studies I
- Science: Mammals
- States & Capitals
- Cursive Copybook II
- Traditional Spelling IV
- Latina Christiana
- Classical Composition: Fable
- English Grammar II
- 4th Grade Literature
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 4
- Classical Studies: Greek Myths
- Christian Studies I
- Science: Astronomy
- States & Capitals
- Copybook Cursive III
- First Form Latin
- Classical Composition: Narrative
- English Grammar II
- 5th Grade Literature
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 5
- Classical Studies: Famous Men of Rome
- Christian Studies II
- Science: Insects
- Geography I
- Second Form Latin
- Classical Composition: Chreia & Maxim
- English Grammar III
- 6th Grade Literature
- Rod & Staff Arithmetic 6
- Classical Studies: The Middle Ages
- Christian Studies III
- Science: Birds / History of Medicine
- Geography II
Order Uniforms
Our uniform provider is through Highlands Uniforms located in Louisville, Kentucky. Please place orders at least three weeks in advance of the beginning of the school year.