Several times throughout the year we pause as a school to honor the courage and sacrifice of our American Heroes. On September 11th, we hold an all-school ceremony to remember the events of that day and honor the First Responders in our community. On Veterans Day, we…
About
Board of Directors
TCA’s Board of Directors Capital Campaign Committee Powerpoint Click HERE to view a copy of TCA’s Board Bylaws
Non-Discriminatory Policy
The Classical Academy of Sarasota admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Academy. TCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,…
Mission & Purpose
The mission of The Classical Academy of Sarasota is to develop the academic potential of each student through a rigorous, content-rich, classical liberal arts education while building in them a virtuous character. Our purpose is to develop graduates who are logical thinkers, coherent writers, eloquent speakers, thoughtful leaders and responsible virtuous citizens. TCA is a…
The Classical Education
An Introduction to Classical Education The Classical Academy of Sarasota is dedicated to the classical model of education. A classical education creates a well-rounded student with a logical mind and a virtuous heart. It is built upon the best of the Western traditional canon through curriculum and philosophy which acknowledges current understanding of child development…
The Story of TCA
The Classical Academy of Sarasota started in our living room in 2011 with a desire to bring a classical education to Sarasota. Our family had moved from Colorado just a year earlier, where our children had attended a classical school. We were discontent with the approach to education offered by the Sarasota schools. We had…
The Seven Hills of TCA
Ancient Rome is believed to have been built upon seven hills. Each of these hills was believed at one time to have been heavily fortified with a walled city. These hills are the foundation on which Rome still stands today. At TCA, we believe in certain foundational truths, “hills”, that will direct the leadership, administration…
Letter from Our Headmaster
As parents, you make important decisions concerning your children every day. However, few decisions have more impact on your child’s life than their education. At The Classical Academy of Sarasota we offer your child the opportunity to study and learn following a classical, time-honored approach, an education steeped in the best of the Western Canon. …