Sacred Heart of Jesus Classical Academy
A new Full Time CLASSICAL school for grades 8–10, under the patronage of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Now Enrolling for Fall 2025
Application for enrollment
(Please print, scan and return application by email or drop off at the St Francis office)
Classical education. Joyful faith. Deep formation.
A New School with an Ancient Soul
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Classical Academy offers a full-time Catholic education for grades 8–10, launching this fall in the Shenandoah Valley. Inspired by the vision of G.K. Chesterton, the Academy forms students in:
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Truth through the liberal arts
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Virtue through Catholic tradition
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Joy through liturgy, beauty, and friendship
Students will benefit from a structured, faith-filled academic community grounded in worship and the sacraments.
Core Elements
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Full-time instruction, 5 days per week
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Classical liberal arts curriculum
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Daily sung Morning Prayer, Mass, or Adoration
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Close-knit student culture built on wonder, discipline, and truth
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Initial grade levels: 8th, 9th, and 10th
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Located in a dedicated facility in Staunton, Virginia
Subjects Offered
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Literature, History, and Theology
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Latin, Mathematics, and the Natural Sciences
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Music, Art, and Physical Formation
Experienced Teachers
The Academy’s faculty are trusted, faithful educators, many drawn from The Oratory’s longstanding teaching community. They bring not only subject mastery, but a shared commitment to forming students in truth, virtue, and joyful discipline.
Our team includes:
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Experienced classical educators
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Practicing Catholics devoted to the sacramental and liturgical life
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Teachers who model intellectual wonder, moral seriousness, and cheerful authority
While we conduct a national search for a permanent Headmaster, the Academy will be guided this year by a collaborative leadership team composed of seasoned Catholic teachers already known to our families.
Why We’re Launching This School
In a time of confusion and fragmentation, we believe young people deserve a clear and confident Catholic education, one that forms the whole person, rooted in the tradition of the Church and the permanent things.
The Oratory has supported homeschooling families for years. The Academy now builds on that foundation to serve those who seek a full-time academic environment with the same spiritual depth and intellectual richness.
“The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to close it again on something solid.” — G.K. Chesterton
Apply or Learn More
We are now accepting inquiries for Fall 2025. To learn more please attend our next parent information meeting on August 7th at 7:00 PM in Assisi Hall. Please come and meet the leadership team!
