Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
What grade levels do ACSI schools serve?
Will there be busing?
Is there a cost to attend an ACSI school?
Founding Principles
What is an American classical education?
- 1. A traditional education in the liberal arts and sciences, defined by an emphasis on the American traditions of literature, philosophy, and history.
- 2. Classrooms where teachers instruct students and convey the tools of learning so that students are prepared for the pursuit of truth.
- 3. Curriculum that engages students with ultimate questions of truth and beauty that define the human experience.
- 4. School culture defined by a seriousness of purpose and emphasis on the development of character and preparation for civic engagement.
When ACSI uses the word “liberal,” what does that mean?
What is the Hillsdale K-12 Program?
What is ACSI's and its member schools' motto?
What is the school pledge?
Why is moral virtue important?
How is virtue taught in ACSI schools?
What is a school founder?
Enrollment & Lottery
What is an intent-to-enroll application?
Do ACSI schools enroll students with learning disabilities?
Will there be a lottery to determine enrollment?
Are there preferences in the lottery?
- 1. Students whose parent or guardian are full-time employees at the school (up to 10%)
- 2. Siblings of currently enrolled students
- 3. Students who live within the primary attendance zone.