Mother of Divine Grace high school classical course syllabi

Strong emphasis on primary sources through Great Books approach with classical texts and historical documents.

Uses primary texts like 'The Histories by Herodotus,' Plutarch's Lives, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and the Bible as course materials

Limited teacher support beyond the syllabi structure, requiring significant independent preparation.

Based on Laura Berquist's classical methodology book but review notes families will need to 'borrow some of the resources from the library' suggesting minimal included materials

The syllabi provide structured course outlines but rely heavily on independent reading of primary texts.

Review describes 'complete courses' with 'fleshed out' syllabi but emphasizes reading assignments and activities rather than direct instruction materials

Some review mechanisms present through timelines and presentations, but no systematic retrieval practice evident.

Mentions 'creation of timelines, research papers, and oral presentations' but no specific retrieval or review practices described

The curriculum appears to build chronological knowledge through structured historical periods including Ancient History, Medieval History, and U.S. History courses.

Review mentions specific courses like 'Ancient History and Literature' and 'Medieval European History and Literature' suggesting chronological organization

Vocabulary development likely occurs through exposure to classical texts but no explicit vocabulary instruction mentioned.

No specific mention of vocabulary instruction in the review, though classical texts would naturally introduce academic vocabulary

Limited evidence of geographic focus, though civics knowledge appears addressed through government and economics courses.

Includes 'American Government and Economics' and 'Advanced American Government and Economics' courses but no specific mention of geography components