Civics Education
Beyond the Classroom: Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
One key aspect that distinguishes classical education from others is its intentional emphasis on civics and responsible citizenship.
Classical schools teach democracy and the principles of living life as a deeply engaged citizen. By equipping students with the ability to discuss ideas and to disagree respectfully and amicably with classmates and others, classical educators build a foundation for civil discourse that strengthens democracy and cultivates good citizens.
It is common in classical schools for each student not only to have their own copy of the Constitution but also to understand its underlying philosophy and the language used. Amicable debates, passionate discussions about ideas, and lively conversations about the past, present, and future animate the classrooms of a classical academy. Our founding fathers recognized that an “educated citizenry” is essential for the prosperity of a democratic society. At South Bay Classical Academy, we actively teach and reinforce what it means to live in a democratic republic and to embody civic virtue.