St. John Henry Newman Academy is a Christ-centered cottage school that welcomes the whole family. We serve children of all abilities—accelerated learners, those at grade level, and those with special needs—so siblings can learn and grow together in one place.
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Experience St. John Henry Newman Academy firsthand. Tailored to your child’s interests and admission stage, we offer visits year-round, from Nursery to Prep School.
Admissions
Selecting the ideal educational environment for your child is a significant and profound choice.
Classical Education
Classical education is a holistic approach to forming the mind, heart, and soul.
Rooted in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness, this pedagogy draws on the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) and Quadrivium (Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy) to align learning with a child’s natural stages of development. Students engage deeply with the great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology—cultivating the ability to think clearly, reason logically, and communicate persuasively.
As a cottage school, we are a blend of homeschool freedom and private school structure. We strive to uphold and faithfully reflect Christian values in all that we teach and do.
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
In Christ, Through Christ, For Christ
Truth is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, “the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Beauty is not neutral, but ordered toward worship, reverence, and wonder
Goodness is inseparable from virtue, moral formation, and the pursuit of holiness
A Happy Learning Environment
Our mission is to seek truth, beauty, and goodness—in Christ, through Christ, and for Christ—so that all we learn and do is rooted in Him and directed toward His glory.
We challenge advanced learners and support those who need extra guidance, helping every student realize their full academic potential.
Enrichment classes further enhance this growth by nurturing creativity, broadening interests, and providing opportunities for students to discover and develop their God‑given talents beyond the core curriculum.
A different educational model: What is a Cottage School?
4 Distinct Tracks
| Accelerated Track (Available via Full-Time, Full-Time Synchronous Hybrid, Cottage Academic Core 3-day, and Part-Time Asynchronous) | Designed for advanced students who are ready to move at a faster pace and handle more challenging material. This track covers more content in a shorter time, allowing students to delve deeper into subjects and progress more quickly through grade levels. |
| Moderated Track (Available via Full-Time, Full-Time Synchronous Hybrid, Cottage Academic Core 3-day, and Part-Time Asynchronous) | The standard pace for most students, offering a balanced workload and a steady progression through the curriculum. This track maintains the rigorous classical education framework while giving students the time they need to master each concept. |
| Simply Classical Track (Available via Full-Time, Cottage Academic Core 3-day, and Part-Time Asynchronous) | Designed for students with special needs or those who benefit from a gentler, more individualized approach, this option is appropriate for learners who are able to participate in a classroom setting for the majority of the day with scheduled or as-needed breaks. The program preserves the beauty and richness of the classical tradition while incorporating built-in supports, repetition, and thoughtful modifications to help each student progress successfully at their own pace. |
| Special Needs Homeschool Support (Part-Time) (Available via Part-Time Asynchronous) | For students who are homeschooled at home and attend part-time for individualized and group support services, including an ISP, special education support, and speech, occupational, and physical therapy provided under an educational model. |
Enrollment Availability for Spring 2026
Recent Highlights
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What is a Cottage School?
According to the Classical Latin Tradition & Memoria Press Within the classical education movement, particularly as articulated by Classical Latin… Read More
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What Makes St. John Henry Newman Academy Different
St. John Henry Newman Academy is an education model built intentionally for the family. We believe that the formation of… Read More