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Living History Days in the Grammar School

Over the course of the past month, I have enjoyed watching Grammar School students participate in class events such as Mammal Day, Monk Day, Famous Explorer Speeches, and Pioneer Day. It is such a joy to see the students’ effort displayed in the costumes they create and the presentations they prepare. More than this, however, I am grateful for the opportunity to see...

Curriculum Spotlight: Music in the Grammar School

“Rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul, on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace.” 

-Plato

Why do Regents students learn music? We readily acknowledge that a catchy jingle helps students memorize facts, and that playing music sets an atmosphere in a...

Seventh Grade Socratic Seminar

Earlier this month, our Logic 1 class completed their first Socratic Seminar on the topic of lying. After days of preparation, the class came ready to discuss, defend, and convince others of their stance on lying.  Using articles, videos, and their own knowledge, seventh grade students got to put their newfound logic skills to the...

Fifth Grade Schooner Sultana

In fifth grade, students explore the challenges, adventure, hardship, and glory of American history. We start at the beginning of it all by discussing exploration and colonization. In September, students were assigned an explorer to begin researching. They spent time in the library as well as time outside of class researching their chosen...

Monk Day in Fourth Grade

Wearing brown hooded cloaks, Mrs. Bradway and her fourth graders took the vow of silence on October 10 and spent a school day living as Benedictine monks as part of their study of the creation of monasticism in the Benedictine order. Each student-monk was given a breviary, or liturgical book, with the order of prayers and Scriptures to be prayed and read throughout the day....

Regents School Welcomes Students for First Day

Regents School of Charlottesville is excited to re-open its doors...

Regents Senior Completes Eagle Scout Project

Nathan Scott, Regents Senior, pictured with Courtney Palumbo, Head of School

Nathan Scott is a Senior at Regents this year, and he recently completed his Eagle Scout Project. The Regents School...

Dean's Desk: Teaching Grammar

At Regents School, one of our goals is to graduate students who communicate well both as eloquent speakers and skilled writers. Competent writing begins with a solid foundation in English grammar, and English grammar is one of the students’ favorite subjects in Grammar School! Students love to incorporate rhythm, rhyme, and movement by chanting grammar rules....