Ascent Classical Academy considers it our special mission to develop the mind and spirit of our students, and take great ownership in our school traditions. Over the years we have taken many ideas from our sister schools and built them into the fabric of each school year. School-wide participation in our traditions helps every student to find his or her place in our community. Below are some of our favorite traditions:
Opening Ceremonies
Students of all grades gather daily to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and school pledge together. Students will also receive encouraging words from our headmaster and assistant headmasters and awards will be awarded.
Flag Pin
One of the first things our students will learn is to memeorize and recite the pramble to the constitution. Once a student is able to do this, there is a small ceremony where they will recieve a special pin to commerate thier achievment
Wonder Days
We christened these days “Wonder Days” as they focus on our core virtue of wonder. The last day of October is Ancient Wonder Day, focusing on the study of the ancient world and correlating it with the student’s studies at that time. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed in costume inspired by their grade level’s history/literature lessons during the first semester. The last day of April is American Wonder Day, focusing on the study of American history and correlating it with the student’s studies at that time. This day is packed with activities and lessons circulating our nation and its history.
Field Day
Towards the end of the school year, our K through 6th grade students take part in Field Day. This is a delightful afternoon filled with various outdoor games to test strength, skill, teamwork, problem solving, and more. It always proves to be on of the most fun days of the year, and our students always look forward to it.
