Scholé Paratus
Paratus: (adj) Ready; prepared.
What We Do
For the homeschooled adolescent, we offer one-day classes that provide a group learning environment, along with a thorough syllabus for their self-paced work done the rest of the week.
Our goal is to provide your student rigorous but life-giving classes to foster in them a lifelong love of learning so that they’ll develop rightly-ordered loves: what's true, good and beautiful.
Classes for middle and high school are drop-off so that you, the homeschooling parent, have a day for other things while your student enjoys learning in community and with the freedom to explore the walkable historic district of Georgetown during their free time.
How It Works:
Read through class descriptions and the class schedule (all below).
Click the ‘Learn More’ button for any class you’re curious about.
Officially register (or get on the wait list!) for any class on the teachers’ personal website.
Communicate with the teacher directly regarding registration fees and procedures, class questions, etc.
2024-25 Class Schedule
Listed By Time:
Listed By Class Type:
Humanities
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Middle School Humanities
One class that encompasses both English-Language Arts and History-Social Studies. Following Idaeon's same three-year cyclical timeline, our time together focuses on fostering a love of reading, writing, and big ideas — ideal preparation for high school.
for 6th-8th graders (or mature 5th graders)
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Idaeon
One classical salon-style class that provides two and a half (2.5) full high school credits: English (literature and composition), history, and either art history or logic/rhetoric (elective). As an integrated humanities program, this class uses a chronological timeline over three years as the “spine” to lead us through great books and ideas.
(pronounced “ee-day-un”)
for 9th-12th graders
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Scriptorium (fall 2024)
A semester-long class that covers the basics of good story structure and creative writing. Students will practice storytelling skills, peer critique and editing, and what it takes to get a story from idea to published paper. They’ll walk away with original writing they can then seek for publication, add to their college transcript and application, or hang with pride on the fridge.
for 9th-12 graders (or mature 8th graders)
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Libritus (spring 2025)
A semester-long class that uses literature to explore some of the most common post-modern ideologies (think -isms) young adults will encounter out in the "real world." We'll read some of the best works of the 20th and 21st centuries, engage in respectful dialogue, and learn how to best be a "light to the world" as the culture further spirals into a whirlwind of ever-new worldviews.
for mature 11th-12th graders only
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Magna Vita
Covering a wide variety of topics, this one-year high school “leadership” elective explores timeless wisdom and how it applies to modern, everyday life as young adults. We cover personal development, adulthood preparation, vocation exploration, time-tested ideas from smart folks, and more. Students also create a Capstone Project, a year-long endeavor of their interest.
Note: Students also have the option to receive 3 hours of college credit as a dual-credit class!
for 11th-12th graders
STEM
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Math Fundamentals
Math FUNdamentals is designed to prepare the students for success in pre-algebra. Hands-on activities, mental math challenges, and games will engage the students in sharpening their math skills. There will also be an emphasis on how to organize and show work that is critical to success in higher level math courses. Students will have homework outside of class to deepen their understanding of the mathematics concepts covered in class.
for 6th-8th graders (or mature 5th graders)
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Algebra I
To quote Harold Jacobs, “Algebra is the gate and key of mathematics. Algebra has become the language of science.” Having a firm foundation in algebra is essential to all higher-level math and science classes. This course, using this classic text by Harold Jacobs, will provide students with rigorous training in algebraic concepts and the skills and discipline needed to succeed in higher-level math and science classes in high school and beyond.
for 9th-12th graders
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Algebra II
Algebra II requires the student to develop critical thinking skills to solve real life problems. The author challenges the student with problems that combine several mathematical concepts and thus requires the deepening of algebraic and logical thinking skills developed in previous courses. A graphing calculator is required and the TI84+ is recommended.
for 9th-12th graders
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Forensics
Designed for mature middle schoolers, this course strikes a great balance between educational rigor and fun. With a compelling introduction into the world of Forensics, kids learn how to analyze crime scenes, calculate ballistics trajectories, discern risk factors in medical history reports, and more! Overall, this course challenges kids to think creatively and engage with some of the foundational skills of biology, chemistry, and physics.
for 6th-8th graders (or mature 5th graders)
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Biology
This course allows students to explore relevant topics such as DNA, cells, genetics, metabolism, and environmental issues while empowering them to make informed decisions and conduct research. Our weekly labs are accompanied by high energy lectures and games to enhance the learning done at home through videos and textbook readings. Our first semester is all about microbiology, where students experiment with calorimetry, DNA isolation, and microscopy, and in the second semester, we dive into the relationships between organisms and their environment, offering a comprehensive learning experience over genetics, physiology, and environmental sciences.
for 9th-12th graders
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Chemistry
This course covers the prediction of chemical interactions, subatomic particles, molecular structures, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and thermodynamics. This high-energy class reviews the material learned at home through videos and readings, and are complemented by relevant labs to apply our knowledge and skills.
for 10th-11th graders
FAQs
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Nope! Enroll in one or enroll in as many as your schedule will allow — these classes are entirely a la carte.
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Even though our teachers are able to teach a variety of classes, we’ve responded to our early-interest community by providing the classes most frequently requested. We simply don’t have enough hours in our one day together!
If you’d like a class you don’t see listed above, you could either: 1. head to the individual teachers’ websites to see if they teach that class at another location on another day, or 2. provide it for the community yourself! Since 2024-25 is our first year of operation, we’re keeping things simple — we’d love to see more classes offered in the future!
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Before their first day in a Scholé Hall class, you and your student will sign an agreement of understanding that in between classes, students are independent and responsible for their own actions and whereabouts. This includes arriving to all classes on time and prepared.
We'll provide an open Study Hall on campus for quiet study time, but students may also go to the nearby public library, the courthouse lawn, a local coffee shop, Blue Hole, or more! There are many options in the walkable historic district of Georgetown — one of the reasons we love that we're in this location.
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Head to the teacher’s independent site, where you’ll find info for asking him/her your question!