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Notes for Prospective Students
The Vision: To graduate young men and women who think clearly and
listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason
persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of
evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of
Scripture and who do so with eagerness, in joyful submission to
God. To graduate young men and women who recognize cultural
influences as distinct from biblical and who are not moved toward
evil by the former. We aim to find them well-prepared in all
situations, possessing both information and the knowledge of how to
use it. We desire that they be socially graceful and spiritually
gracious, equipped with and understanding the tools of learning and
to graduate young men and women who have humility and gratitude
toward God. Classical Education Classical education is a proven
method of teaching which structures learning in accordance with the
stages of child development. This approach enables students to gain
knowledge, understanding, and wisdom at an age when subjects are
most easily mastered. At cornerstone Academy, curriculum is taught
in a three-part educational process termed "The Trivium." Each
phase is dependent upon and builds upon the others. The Grammar
Stage (Grades K-5) provides students with the necessary tools and
facts of learning in a variety of subjects such as history,
science, Latin, math, grammar, and reading. The goal is to equip
students with the foundational building blocks of education in life
while their minds are most receptive to memorization and
observation. The Logic Stage (Grades 6-8) takes the mastered
information from the Grammar Stage and brings it into ordered
relationships. Students begin to apply logic to assess the validity
of arguments and learn to view information critically with a more
discerning mind. In the Rhetoric Stage (Grades 9-12) students learn
to articulate eloquently and persuasively and to use the tools of
knowledge and understanding acquired in the earlier stages. This is
the point at which the strength of a classical education is made
fully visible. The Mission of Cornerstone is to assist parents in
providing an excellent classical education by building godly
character founded on a biblical world view resulting in passionate
followers of Jesus Christ. Educational Objective With a Biblical
Worldview All subjects at Cornerstone Academy are taught as part of
an integrated whole, with the Scriptures at the center and serving
as the hub of all knowledge. As a result, students learn to
interrelate and examine knowledge, allowing them to view their
studies as a unified effort. The focus of this effort is to see
God's sovereignty over all and to glorify Him. Cornerstone Academy
is unwaveringly Christian and distinctively classical. Our
commitment to excellence is demonstrated each day in the lives of
the teachers, administrators, and support staff who devote
themselves to the education of our growing student body. By God's
grace, our school is recognized by individuals, businesses, and
colleges & universities; not just within the community, but across
the country. Our reputation is as a school with an excellent
college-preparatory program; an exceptional faculty who presents
all subject matter within a biblical framework; and competitive
athletic program in which students can develop not only athletic
prowess, but also leadership skills and teamwork; and a growing
fine arts program including music, drama, and art. The Results
Cornerstone Academy Students: Rank in the top 3% nationwide on the
IOWA Test of Basic Skills Score 24% higher than the state average
on the ACT Score 14% higher than the state average on the SAT Earn
Bright Futures Scholarships Placed 1st in National and
International Robotics Competitions Compete in various competitive
sports, having won multiple national championships Hold 16 trophies
for 1st Place and ConferenceCchampionship in Speech & Debate At
Cornerstone we graduate students who are: Self-Governed Able to
defend what they believe Prepared for college and life Familiar
with an array of worldviews Able to articulate and communicate
effectively Leaders who make a difference in society