Via Christi Cottageschool Community is a weekly gathering designed to strengthen and support Homeschoolers who are committed to classical education.

We will meet one day each week to share in the study of select subjects, to practice time-honored academic habits, and to cultivate that sense of order and beauty that are the hallmarks of a classical education.

How It Works

All participating families follow a shared curriculum in Latin, Literature, and Classical Studies, providing a common foundation for our work together. Throughout the school week, families work through the week’s material at their own pace and rhythm.

On Cottageschool Day, students gather for review and reinforcement—solidifying what has been learned at home, practicing together, and benefiting from the shared experience of a like-minded community. Additionally, Cottageschool Day will include assembly, a group science experiment, a guided art project, oration, and community lunch and rec time.

Parents remain fully independent in their choice of Mathematics and Language Arts, allowing each family the flexibility to meet the specific needs of their children.

What We Do on Cottageschool Day

Each Cottageschool Day is structured and purposeful.

From 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., students will participate in:

• Assembly
  Begin the day together with hymn singing and recitations, establishing a shared Classical culture and sense of purpose.

• Latin
  Strengthen language through recitation, repetition, and shared review.

• Classical Studies
  Study history, ideas, and historical figures that have shaped Western civilization.

• Literature
  Read and discuss great books together.

• Science
  Conduct weekly experiments that cultivate observation, curiosity, and an understanding of the natural world.

• Art
  Complete weekly projects that develop skill, attention to detail, and an appreciation for beauty.

• Oration
  Practicing the art of speaking before others.

• Shared Meal & Recreation
  Sit down together for lunch as a community—a time of conversation, friendship, and fellowship.

Join us this Fall! Together, we can cultivate habits of attention, discipline, and joy in learning within a setting that is both ordered and welcoming.