Eighth grade has already read through Cyrano de Bergerac and Beowulf in Medieval History. "Beowulf has everything a teenage boy loves once they get into it," says teacher Mr. Keller. "It's a story where the epic hero slays a powerful monster and wins the treasure." Mr. Keller has also challenged students to
Read MoreSeventh grade has been embracing their new freedoms and independence in the Logic School. Students are studying Life Science and recently were challenged to create and present models of cells.
Read MoreCongratulations to the Varsity Boys Cross Country Team who took the VACA state title at this weekend's meet! Congratulations also to Reese Hoover and David Shonka who earned VACA All-State Honors. Reese placed 4th overall, and David was 5th overall. Well done, Coach Muur and the XC team!
Read MoreThis year at Regents, our theme is being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). In our first chapel of the year, Principal Christopher Webb urged students not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed. “What comes inbetween being conformed and being transformed is what we do with our minds,” he said. “In every decision, am I...
Read MoreHow many feet deep is the Erie Canal? Four? Ten? Twelve? Twenty? If you answered "four" you are as smart as a sixth grader at Regents! The students are diving into American history and recently went on their first field trip in 18 months to Pine Knot, Teddy Roosevelt's rustic retreat near Scottsville.
Read MoreOne of the early priorities in the Logic & Rhetoric Schools is welcoming students into their houses and creating the social and mentorship connections that help students find their place at Regents. The year began with a House Picnic when new students were welcomed into their houses. The second week of school held a retreat at Watermarks camp where former athletic...
Read MoreRegents would like to welcome Rebecca McReynolds as the new fourth grade teacher at Regents! Mrs. McReynolds was born in the state of Georgia, but has lived with her family in Africa for the past 16 years as a missionary with Mission to the World. After many years in South Africa, they moved to Madagascar and joined a team planting churches amongst the Sakalava, an...
Read MoreWhen the students you know and love are little, it seems so far off to think about graduation. And yet, the days may be long, but the years go by quickly! It is important to consider now what is the fruit of a Regents education. How will your student be different than if they were educated across town at a different type of school?
At Senior Chapel and Senior...
For more on what people are saying on classical education, check out this recent article in Newsweek!
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