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Question: What does the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius” mean? Answer: “Faster, higher, stronger.” This is one of the questions that is part of Classical Charter Schools of America’s Classical History Bowl presented by The Roger Bacon Academy (RBA). History Bowl team members in grades 5-8 are expected to learn up to 400 questions by the end of the year! These questions correspond with RBA’s chronological history curriculum. The following time periods are taught in our classical history program: -3000 B.C.-A.D. 476-Beginning of civilization through the Fall of the Roman Empire, taught in 1st and 5th grades. -A.D. 476-1453: The Middle Ages, taught in 2nd and 6th grades. -1453-1850: Age of Exploration and the Beginning of the USA, taught in 3rd and 7th grades. -1850-Present: The War Between the States through 9/11, taught in 4th and 8th grades. During the final History Bowl, students will be awarded medals, and schools will earn a coveted trophy to display for the year at their school. The final History Bowl will be held at CCS-Wilmington on April 29.
Celebrating the Life, Legacy, and 204th Birthday of a Great American “Once you learn to read, you are forever free,” wrote Frederick Douglass. This quote encapsulates CCS-America’s philosophy and mission. Born a slave in February 1818, Douglass understood the great importance of education. It was illegal to teach slaves how to read and write, but the wife of his master taught Douglass how to read the Bible. After he learned, he read anything and everything he could. Douglass was a champion of the abolitionist and women’s rights movements, and a supporter of and expert on the Constitution. CCS-Wilmington (formerly Douglass Academy) celebrates Douglass’s birthday each year through a variety of activities. Teachers read books about Douglass to students, which emphasizes the value he placed on education. Students end the day by singing happy birthday to Douglass and enjoying cupcakes. Please click the links below to learn more about Frederick Douglass and the virtue and wisdom his life offers us. Fredrick Douglass – National Historic Site Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass, An American Slave. Written by Himself
Staff Spotlight This week’s Staff Spotlight is CCS-Leland 7th grade Science Teacher, Mr. David Johnson! Mr. Johnson has taught in the Classical Charter Schools of America network for 11 years. He leads the Science Olympiad team, and last year they placed fourth out of 44 teams. He was Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year, and in 2016 he was also awarded the Anne Watkins Middle School Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina Science Teacher’s Association. Learn more about Mr. Johnson in the video below! |
Students of the Month
Character education is an important part of the CCS-America curriculum. Each month, students are recognized for displaying a specific character trait that they are not only learning and practicing, but also recite daily in our Pledge. January’s character trait was Honesty. Students who show honesty are truthful in what they do and say. Honesty is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” These students apply these words to their everyday lives by telling the truth, playing by the rules, and not exaggerating facts. Congratulations to all of these students who demonstrated exemplary honesty. Check them out on the links below!