Electives
Education comes from the Latin verb educare, which combines the root ducere—to lead or guide—and the prefix e or ex—out or away. In its origin, the word thus means something like “to lead out” or “to guide away from.” The most frequent modern view of education seems to be understood solely in the context of employment; as in, education leads a student toward a state of being employable or “a productive member of the twenty-first-century global workforce.” Veritas Academy believes that human beings are not designed to be mere cogs in a machine; rather, they have been endowed by the Creator with the capacity to know, to think, to feel, and to act. Our electives add to our academic program to provide continued opportunities to increase knowledge, to grow and develop critical thinking, and to explore and experience a broad range of topics that enrich students’ lives.
Current Electives
- Agriculture Education
- Family and Consumer Science
- Film Studies
- Personal Finance
- STEM
A true classical, liberal, civic education recognizes with Lincoln that if we know where we are, by knowing where we have been, we shall then know “whither we are tending.” (A Classical Education for Modern Times, Terrence O. Moore)
ACCS Schools consistently achieve higher than public, religious and other independent schools. On average, students who receive a classical Christian education achieve 186 points above the median score on SAT tests. They also demonstrate a higher confidence and knowledge when speaking on critical issues.
Furthermore, their reading, writing and math scores are significantly higher than the national average. Several nonpublic and parochial schools in Minnesota are now choosing to change to a classical curriculum.
Electives and Clubs
Why Choose Veritas?
Small Class Sizes
Your child will be seen and heard and will be given opportunities that wouldn’t be available to them in a larger class setting. Learn more.
Christian Values
Your child will be taught Biblical values that are instrumental in leading all of us towards goodness, love and hope in a world that oftentimes seems hopeless. Learn more.
Academic Acceleration
Your child will not be held back or pushed too far forward. We ensure each student is appropriately placed based on ability, giftedness and motivation. Learn more.
Caring Teachers
Your child will be loved and cared for by highly trained staff committed to nurturing every student in a safe and supportive learning environment. Learn more.
What Everyone Is Saying About Veritas
We want the best life for our child. A best life starts with a strong foundation. Veritas Academy is that foundation. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to choose Veritas.
Because of Veritas Academy’s commitment to students, my children are motivated to learn, they are challenged at their skill level instead of being held back due to their ages.
Transition from other educational models is seamlessly supported. Staff and teachers are proactive and caring to the smallest detail. Leadership goes above and beyond for ALL students.
Veritas Academy prepared my child for college. His biology professor said his papers are some of the best first-time college papers she has ever seen.