First Things

Our people write about classical Christian education.

What are First Things?

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.

Apr 7, 2026

The Distinctive Capstone Curriculum

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

Mar 23, 2026

The Mission of Golden Gryphon Athletics

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

Mar 9, 2026

Why Graduate From a Classical School?

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

Feb 16, 2026

Classical Christian Education Defined: Desiring Christ and His Kingdom

This article explores the core philosophy of Capstone Classical Academy, emphasizing that a truly classical Christian education moves beyond academic excellence to the formation of a student's heart and desires. Drawing on the wisdom of thinkers like St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, it argues that education is never neutral and must aim to align a child’s affections with the love of Christ. Ultimately, the piece portrays the school as a partner to parents in "enchanting" students with the beauty of the Kingdom, ensuring they not only know what is true but delight in what is good.

Paul Fisher

Headmaster

Feb 2, 2026

Classical Christian Education Defined: Informed Self-Rule

In the classical Christian school, we submit the content and methods of education to Christ so that our students come under the spiritual influence of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty as a matter of the typical course of each day. To educate is not merely to transmit information but to form whole persons—minds alive to truth, hearts inclined toward the Good, wills disciplined in virtue, and souls oriented toward the Source of all wisdom. We distinctively, rigorously, and with joyful conviction seek not just to inform but to form well-informed, self-ruling human beings, graduating citizens prepared to steward their responsibilities within the polity of America and, above all, to serve as faithful citizens of the Kingdom of God.

Paul Fisher

Headmaster