As we rapidly come to the close of our first year at CCA, thoughts on the uniqueness of Classical Christian education are swirling in my brain.  It has been a joy and a challenge to watch our 10-yr-old son transition from a Classical Christian homeschool to a similar education in a classroom setting.  The benefits far outweigh any difficulties he has experienced this year, and I find myself in the position of strongly urging parents, students, teachers, and administrators of CCA to "hold the line" and diligently preserve the uniqueness of a Classical Christian education.  I have observed this year the delicate balance between growth and selectivity (?) in the enrollments at CCA.  It might be different if, say, there weren't other well-established Christian schools of excellence in the area.  I would be one of the first to admit that CCA isn't for every student - or every family - or every teacher.  Its strengths, the high standards of academics, behavior, and depth of thought that set it apart from those schools, are the very things that might someday be in danger of being watered down or compromised for the sake of growth in enrollment.

The key to these challenges is - education!  Perhaps making time for more discussions among students, parents, and faculty as well as "training" for parents new to CCA is a start.  Maintaining an alertness to those who do not truly appreciate a Classical Christian education would be doing them, our school, and other schools, a favor.  I truly believe that if we, through prayer, continue to uphold high standards, God will continue to bring to the school strong Christian families who value not only Christian education, but Classical Christian education, and we will be enriched by depths of thinking and creativity that will truly honor our Creator and uniquely prepare the next generation for the challenges in this century.