The Modern Classical Formation Academy
Signature Academy Model
Mission
To form individuals who think clearly, speak wisely, act honorably, and lead responsibly through classical disciplines applied to modern life.
The academy restores essential formation domains often missing in contemporary education:
• Character and civility
• Logical reasoning
• Persuasive communication
• Linguistic precision
• Mathematical clarity
• Civic and organizational leadership
Core Formation Pillars
The academy rests on five integrated pillars:
1. Civility & Character Formation
Students learn discipline, respect, social intelligence, and self-governance.
Study areas:
Codes of conduct and etiquette
Social awareness and restraint
Public behavior and responsibility
Personal honor and reputation
Outcome: Graduates act with composure and respect in all settings.
2. Civic & Organizational Leadership
Students learn how institutions function and how decisions are made.
Study areas:
Meeting procedure
Leadership roles
Decision-making systems
Democratic participation
Outcome: Graduates can lead meetings, organizations, and teams effectively.
3. Rhetoric & Communication
Students develop persuasive and ethical communication skills.
Study areas:
Logical argument construction
Emotional and ethical persuasion
Debate and refutation
Public speaking
Outcome: Graduates communicate clearly and persuasively.
4. Language & Intellectual Precision
Students develop clarity of thought through language mastery.
Study areas:
Grammar and syntax
Vocabulary development
Latin roots and translation
Analytical reading and writing
Outcome: Graduates think and write with precision.
5. Mathematical Reasoning & Logic
Students develop disciplined reasoning through geometry and proof.
Study areas:
Logical deduction
Geometric reasoning
Proof construction
Problem solving
Outcome: Graduates reason carefully and systematically.
Formation Outcomes
Student/Clients become:
• Civil in conduct
• Logical in reasoning
• Persuasive in communication
• Precise in language
• Orderly in leadership
Academy Structure
Stage I – Foundations (Ages 10–13 or Beginner Cohorts)
Focus: Habits and order
Subjects:
Civility foundations
Basic grammar and vocabulary
Introductory reasoning
Meeting participation
Goal: Establish discipline and habits.
Stage II – Development (Ages 13–16)
Focus: Skill development
Subjects:
Rhetoric introduction
Parliamentary participation
Latin foundations
Proof-based geometry
Goal: Develop communication and reasoning skills.
Stage III – Leadership Formation (Ages 16–18+ or Adults)
Focus: Leadership and mastery
Subjects:
Advanced rhetoric and debate
Meeting leadership
Advanced reasoning
Civic and organizational projects
Goal: Develop capable leaders.
Capstone Requirement
Students complete:
• Public persuasive speech
• Leadership of formal meeting
• Written argument or thesis
• Logical or geometric reasoning project
• Community leadership or service project
Delivery Models
The academy can operate in multiple formats.
Academy Model
Weekly in-person classes.
Cohort Model
Small group formation cohorts.
Online Academy
Live or recorded instruction.
Hybrid Homeschool Model
Parent-supported instruction.
Leadership Institute
Adult professional training.
Instructor Formation
Teachers are trained to cultivate:
• Intellectual discipline
• Character formation
• Leadership capacity
• Communication excellence
Instructor preparation includes:
Formation pedagogy
Seminar leadership
Discussion facilitation
Character mentoring