Geneva School of Boerne began the new school year on August 28 with 685 students walking through its doors.
Geneva is a classical and Christian 12-KP private school that develops servants, scholars, athletes and artists equipped to do hard things to the glory of Jesus Christ.
The school provides a classical and Christian curriculum with deeply invested educators in a faithful and supportive community.
Geneva’s mission is to provide a classical education from a biblical worldview to equip students for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership to the glory of Jesus Christ.
A classical education is comprised of three stages -- grammar, logic and rhetoric -- known as the trivium. Through award-winning programs, Geneva graduates are equipped with a biblical worldview and are critical, logical thinkers, able to discern truth, beauty and goodness.
The Rhetoric School serves high school students in grades 9-12 who learn to see the big picture of humanity and history and to find their place in it as disciples of Christ. This is training in being Christian thinkers, not just competent test takers.
Every student in the Rhetoric School signed the Honor Code at a special assembly on the first day of classes, pledging to seek to live with integrity according to the high standards of the school.
Rhetoric School Headmaster Matt Donnowitz exhorted the students at the Honor Code assembly. “Living with honor may, at times, cost us something; but in the end, it will prove to be far more valuable than anything we can gain without it,” Donnowitz said. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, the high school offers Advanced Placement courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, music theory, Spanish and Latin, microeconomics, U.S. government and politics, as well as computer science.
The Logic School serves students in grades 6-8 where students learn to analyze statements critically and to argue claims systematically by arranging terms and facts into arguments to prepare them to always offer a reason, and to do so respectfully.
Logic School Headmaster Aaron Southwick said, “We have to love Logic School students for who they are, and we have to lead them to what they can become.”
Students in grades 7-12 can compete in an athletic program that includes cross country, cheer, volleyball, football, soccer, swim, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and track and field. Geneva’s fine arts program offers art, band, guitar, jazz ensemble, music theory, praise ensemble, songwriting, theatre performance, theatre tech and competition, and vocal music.
In grades KP-5, phonics, basic math facts, problem-solving, chronological historical study, fundamental writing skills, increasing reading mastery and hands-on science exploration are emphasized.
Latin is taught beginning in third grade. The K-Prep program was created last year to set students on the path of a classical and Christian education.
“Our desire is to develop lifelong learners who delight in learning with a sense of wonder,” Grammar School Headmaster Jessica Gombert said. “Our scholars participate in activities that bring academics to life such as living their part in the feudal system and mummifying chickens like the ancient Egyptians.”
For more on Geneva, go to the school website at: genevaschooltx.
org.
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