Resources 

 

* Required reading for admission to Oak Grove Classical Academy

University-Model Schooling

- Character Driven College Preparation by
Dr. John W. Turner, Jr. *

Christian Education

- Kingdom Education by Glen Shultz

Classical Education (philosophy)

- Classical and Christian Education by Gregg Strawbridge *
- A Thomas Jefferson Education for the Twenty-First Century by Oliver Van DeMille
- The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers (http://www.issuesetc.org/resource/archives/sayers.htm)
- Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning by Douglas Wilson
- Classical Christian Education by Douglas Wilson
- Repairing the Ruins by Douglas Wilson
- Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons

Classical Education (application)

- The Well Trained Mind by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
- The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Gregory
- Practical Applications for the Seven Laws of Teaching: Lessons for Staff Teaching by Tom Spencer

Home Education

- The Whole-Hearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson
- Managers of Their Homes, A Practical Guide to Daily Scheduling for Christian Homeschooling Families by Steven and Teri Maxwell

Parenting and Child Rearing

- Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
- Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
- The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
- For Instruction in Righteousness, “A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child-Training” by Pam Forster
- How to Raise a Lady and How to Raise a Gentleman by Kay West

 

“Oak Grove is everything and more than we had hoped.” – Cara

 

“We are so thrilled with Oak Grove.  Our kids love it, and having a support system has been incredible.” – Tim

 

 ”My kids are always excited to go to school, and I am always excited to home school.  It truly is the best of both worlds.” – Heather

 

 ”Oak Grove is a wonderful and nurturing environment that provides an invaluable education both academically and spiritually.  I am my children’s primary source of influence, while they enjoy the benefits of a high caliber private education and the spiritual covering of home school.” – Brian

 

 ”Our oldest child went to public school last year and we really felt that she missed out on a lot of family time.  We are so thankful for Oak Grove and its UM because it has given us more time together as a family.  We have been completely satisfied by the academic standads, and feel like our children are getting an amazing education!” – Carrie

 

“After researching the options available to us, OGCA was the best match for us. Oak Grove gives our kids the consistency and discipline of being in a classroom, as well as gives me the opportunity to work with my child and know exactly how she is performing. The teachers and staff have been such a blessing to us. We couldn’t ask for a better school.” – Pamela

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