Ozark South, Missouri
To Know God and Make Him Known
Three Roads Called The Trivium
Foundations
In Classical Conversations, the Grammar Stage (ages 4–11) focuses on building a strong academic foundation as students joyfully memorize core facts across all subjects during their most receptive years for learning.
Essentials
In Classical Conversations, the Essentials Stage (ages 9–12), also known as the Dialectic Stage, strengthens grammar and writing skills while encouraging students to think more logically and express ideas clearly.
Challenge
In Classical Conversations, the Challenge Stage (ages 12–18) represents the Rhetoric Stage, where students learn to think critically, reason deeply, and communicate ideas persuasively across all subjects.
Meet Our Director Team
Celene Brooks
Foundations and Essentials
Director
Adrienne Riedle
Challenge A
(Seventh Grade)
Taletha Lee
Challenge B
(Eighth Grade)
Currently Praying!
Challenge 1
(Ninth Grade)
Quick Parent Links for Cycle 2
Cycle 2 Foundations Songs
Cycle 2 Song List is planned together to support memory work, while parents are always free to use any songs that work best for their family.
Essentials Resources
Essentials Resources provide organized tools and materials to support learning, practice skills, and encourage steady progress at home.
Parent Planner
Parent Planner helps families stay organized with weekly plans, checklists, and notes to support a successful Essentials year.
Essentials Bucks
Essentials Bucks use a simple checklist to track effort, participation, and responsibility, helping motivate students throughout Essentials.
Presentations
Presentations give students a chance to practice speaking skills, build confidence, and grow through supportive, weekly practice.
Essentials Video
The Essentials Overview Video provides parents with a clear introduction to the Essentials program, expectations, and weekly structure.
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
Proverbs 24:3–4
Our Biblical World View
Statements of Faith
Classical Conversations has a shared Statement of Faith for all locations, along with a local Statement of Faith for each community. We encourage families to take time to review both to ensure they align with your family’s beliefs.
To Know God and Make Him Known.
Classical Conversations partners with parents to equip students with lifelong learning through a Christ-centered, classical approach.
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