A Unique Approach

The Academy has championed a unique approach to education that has proved powerfully effective for the students while easing the burden on families.  The school employs a shorter, four-hour school day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. wherein a rigorous core curriculum is complemented with homework assignments. Kindergarten meets at the same time three days per week. 

Students receive instruction according to ability and maturity, not chronological age. This enables children struggling in certain subjects to be quickly brought to grade level, while allowing students to progress quickly in areas where they excel.

Furthermore, the Academy operates on a one-room-schoolhouse concept, employing multi-age classrooms.  The student body begins and ends the day together as a group. The day begins with the Pledge of Allegiance, recitation of historically significant material such as the New Colossus, or Gettysburg Address and a prayer. The day ends with a gathering to review elements of study. Students across grade levels mingle together during breaks and assist each other in their studies under teacher supervision.

Despite the shorter school day, student test scores routinely surpass their counterparts in a traditional school environment.  Students who have struggled elsewhere are able to flourish. At the same time, students enjoy more time to pursue extra-curricular interests such as art, music and sports and spend more time with family.

"Our children are excelling academically, and at the same time, our family has more balance than we did in the traditional school environment.  Here, the school serves the children and family instead of the other way around." 

—Elaine O., parent of four students

Academics & Curricula

The Capitol Hill Academy has chosen to utilize the traditional methods and curriculum outlined in the Hillsdale Academy Reference Guide.  Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction.  All grades study one hour of Saxon Math daily, in addition to History through historic literature, Science, Grammar, Geography, and Penmanship.  Grades K-3 receive one hour of Saxon Phonics every day, grades 4-8 move on to study Latin.

High expectations combine with quality, individualized instruction to create an educational atmosphere which promotes real confidence in students. 

Due to the shortened school day, all students are required by the state to register as home school students.

Faculty & Staff

The success of the school depends greatly on the dedication of teachers, interns, parents and volunteers who enable the Academy to affordably provide a superior level of education.  The school's founders have served as teachers and administrators in a variety of academic environments, including some of the state's most prestigious private schools, in addition to many years' experience as home educators.  Teachers have been carefully selected to fulfill the mission of the Academy and work tirelessly to meet the needs of every child.