When parents want an alternative to public schools, they have options. Among these, classical education differs quite profoundly from traditional public schools. Guided by the Western canon, classical schools often orient themselves toward the liberal arts with a foundation of Greek and Roman traditions.  As we all seek academic excellence for our children, many parents find their alternative in an option such as this. Oftentimes, parents rate good teachers and strong academics as their priorities in evaluating a school.  However, they also tend to rank both safety and extracurricular activities as priorities. Additionally, many parents value their personal education and

In Europe and other parts of the world, it is not unusual for children to learn two or more languages in the home.  Hearing and speaking other languages is natural to them.  Infants and small children are developmentally receptive to language and carefully watch our faces, especially our mouths, as we speak to them.  It is very valuable for young children to be exposed to the different cultures and literature and they love to sing songs and listen to stories.  This is the environment that has been prepared at Saint Nicholas School.   Multilingual Early Literacy: Importance and Benefits Multilingual early