Our people write about classical Christian education.
Every school has a set of foundational beliefs and principles that governs its content and practices. What are the spoken and unspoken assumptions and principles that govern all that we do at Capstone? In First Things, our teachers, staff, and leadership write about the foundational principles of classical and Christian education.
In this article, Mr. Fisher outlines Capstone's thoughtful approach to teaching world religions and human sexuality through the lens of a biblical, Christian-theistic worldview. By prioritizing parental partnership and intellectual honesty, the school seeks to cultivate students who can engage with diverse perspectives while remaining grounded in their own convictions and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Paul Fisher
Headmaster
Capstone Classical Academy's approach to teaching controversial subjects emphasizes a partnership with parents that respects their primary role as educators. Our school aims to handle divisive topics like evolution and the origin of life with a structured, age-appropriate framework that balances standard scientific theory with a Christian worldview and the historical positions of the Church. Ultimately, the goal is to equip students to engage with complex ideas through a lens of charity, humility, and critical thinking while remaining grounded in their faith.
Paul Fisher
Headmaster
Capstone Classical Christian Academy integrates all subjects under the lens of the Christian faith, utilizing the classical Liberal Arts—the Trivium and Quadrivium—to equip students with tools for lifelong learning rather than just rote memorization. Our school emphasizes the "silent curriculum" of beauty and order to cultivate a love for the True, Good, and Beautiful, while centering its study of Western tradition on the person of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the goal is to form virtuous, wise students who can discern truth and serve their communities for the glory of God.
Paul Fisher
Headmaster
The Golden Gryphon athletics program at Capstone Classical Academy is rooted in the belief that sports belong to Christ and should be used to prepare student-athletes for sacred roles in life. Guided by five pillars—excellence, work ethic, unity, self-control, and loving the opponent—the program defines true winning as successfully putting the Gospel on display through character and worship. Ultimately, the school aims to use competitive sports as a tool for discipleship, shaping students into humble, faithful leaders who represent Christ both on and off the field.
Paul Fisher
Headmaster
Mr. Fisher invites the reader to think of classical education as a garden; while the early years plant beautiful seeds of wonder and story, the high school years are when those efforts finally bloom into mature wisdom and clear-sighted character. By staying the course through graduation, students get to see how all their subjects connect, helping them grow into thoughtful young adults who can speak their truth with both grace and conviction.
Paul Fisher
Headmaster