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Does CLAA prepare students for college-level work?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy is designed to prepare students for the intellectual demands of college-level study. Through its emphasis on the classical liberal arts, CLAA cultivates foundational skills in grammar, logic, rhetoric, ...
Are standardized test scores required for CLAA students?
No. Standardized testing is not required for participation in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. The CLAA focuses on mastery-based learning and direct evaluation through coursework, assessments, and progress tracking within the Study Center. ...
Does CLAA provide transcripts and letters of recommendation?
Yes. For students enrolled in the CLAA Accredited High School Program (Premium level), the Academy provides official academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents needed for college, seminary, or religious vocation ...
Can CLAA students apply to college?
Yes. Students enrolled in the CLAA Accredited High School Program receive a recognized high school diploma that meets the standards of modern colleges and universities. This diploma, supported by detailed academic transcripts, allows students to ...
Can students transfer credits from other schools or programs?
Yes. Students entering the CLAA Accredited High School Program may transfer credits earned through other schools or programs, provided those credits meet the Academy’s academic and philosophical standards. All transfer credits are evaluated ...
How long does it take to earn a high school diploma with CLAA?
The CLAA Accredited High School Program is completely self-paced, allowing students the flexibility to progress according to their individual circumstances. Some students complete the required coursework in as few as three years, while others take ...
What are the graduation requirements for a CLAA diploma?
To earn the Classical Liberal Arts Academy high school diploma, students must successfully complete the full program of required courses and credits as outlined in the CLAA’s Accredited High School Program. This includes studies in Theology, ...
Can students customize their high school program?
Homeschool students can do whatever they please because the homeschool provides all documentation, diplomas, transcripts, etc. On the other hand, students who wish to earn an official high school diploma from the Classical Liberal Arts Academy must ...
Will students receive an official high school diploma?
Yes. Students who enroll in the CLAA Accredited High School Diploma Program and complete the required course credits will receive an official high school diploma issued by the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. This diploma is backed by the Academy’s ...
Is the CLAA accredited?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy is accredited by Cognia, one of the largest and most respected accreditation organizations in the world. Cognia accredits both public and private schools and ensures that academic institutions meet rigorous ...
What role should parents play in high school studies?
In the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, parents of high school students play a vital but carefully balanced role. As students mature, they are expected to take greater ownership of their academic work, developing independence, responsibility, and ...
Can parents teach CLAA courses themselves?
Yes. Parents are welcome to use CLAA course materials to lead instruction in their homeschool. While the Study Center provides a fully self-directed online experience with automated grading and instructional tracking, many families choose to take a ...
Can parents contact CLAA for help or guidance?
Yes. Parents are encouraged to contact the Classical Liberal Arts Academy at any time for help, guidance, or clarification. Whether you have questions about enrollment, course recommendations, study planning, academic concerns, or transcript ...
Can parents study the courses themselves?
Yes. Parents are welcome to study any CLAA course alongside their children or independently. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy is open to students of all ages, and many adults find the program intellectually enriching and spiritually beneficial. ...
Are parents responsible for purchasing books and materials?
No. All required study materials are provided in digital format within the CLAA Study Center. Families do not need to purchase printed books in order to complete any course in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, which helps eliminate unnecessary ...
How much time should parents expect to spend managing studies?
Parental involvement varies depending on the age and maturity of the student. Parents of younger children should expect to assist daily—helping with reading lessons, submitting assignments, or navigating the Study Center. This hands-on role is ...
Do parents need to keep records?
The CLAA Study Center automatically tracks all student activity, including lessons completed, quizzes and assignments submitted, scores, and time spent in each course. This ensures accurate and complete records for all enrolled students. However, ...
Do parents need to grade assignments?
No. In the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, all quizzes and exams are graded automatically by the system, and written assignments are reviewed and graded either by CLAA staff or AI tools developed and managed by the Academy. This allows families to ...
What is expected of parents in the CLAA?
Parents play an essential role in the success of their children’s studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. While the program provides the complete curriculum and academic structure, it is designed to operate within the home under the ...
Is theology required in the CLAA curriculum?
Yes. Theology is an essential and required subject in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy curriculum. As a classical Catholic program, the CLAA includes Theology as a core component of a student’s academic formation. It is studied alongside the ...
How does CLAA address controversial issues in the Church?
The Classical Liberal Arts Academy approaches all controversial issues by deferring to the official and authoritative teaching of the Catholic Church. Rather than engaging in speculative, polemical, or partisan debates, the CLAA emphasizes fidelity ...
Is CLAA approved by the Church?
The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is not formally approved by a bishop or diocese in any official or legal sense. However, it is devoted to the teaching authority of the Catholic Church in all matters of faith and morals. In 2008, Mr. Michael ...
Is CLAA affiliated with any diocese or religious order?
No. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is an independent Catholic apostolate. It is not affiliated with any diocese, parish, or religious order. However, its leadership is composed of Lay Dominicans, lay members of the Order of Preachers ...
Does CLAA support traditional Latin Mass communities?
The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) respects and affirms the teaching authority of the Pope and Bishops in union with him, known as the Magisterium. The CLAA supports Catholic families who attend the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) provided it is ...
Does CLAA respect the authority of the Pope?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) fully accepts the authority of the Pope as the visible head of the Catholic Church and the successor of St. Peter. The Academy affirms all official teachings of the Church in matters of faith and morals, ...
Does CLAA follow the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) fully embraces and promotes the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor of the Church. His philosophical and theological insights are foundational to the Academy’s curriculum and are presented ...
Does CLAA use the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an authoritative source in its Theology courses. The Catechism is integrated into the study of Catholic doctrine and referenced throughout lessons that ...
Is CLAA a Catholic organization?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is an independent Catholic educational program that fully embraces and defends the teaching authority (Magisterium) of the Catholic Church in all matters of faith and morals. The curriculum is grounded ...
Do CLAA staff monitor student progress actively?
No. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy does not routinely monitor student accounts or academic activity. CLAA is designed as a self-paced, mastery-based program in which students—and their families—take full responsibility for managing their own ...
Can parents see what their children are doing in the Study Center?
Yes. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides full transparency for parents who wish to monitor their children's academic activity. Parents may log directly into their child’s Study Center account using the credentials created at the time of ...
What happens if a student becomes inactive?
There are no penalties for periods of student inactivity in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. Because the program is entirely self-paced, students are free to pause their studies and return whenever they are ready. Enrollment does not expire unless ...
How is student accountability maintained without live instruction?
Student accountability in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy is maintained through a structured, mastery-based academic model that requires consistent engagement and demonstrated achievement. Rather than relying on live instruction or scheduled ...
Can students communicate with other students?
No. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy does not include forums, chatrooms, or social networking features within the Study Center. This intentional design choice helps students focus entirely on their academic work, free from the distractions and ...
Is there a way to track my child’s progress?
Yes. The CLAA Study Center provides detailed tracking of a student’s academic activity, including time spent in courses, lessons and assignments completed, quiz and exam grades, and overall progress. This information is continuously updated and ...
Do students have access to tutoring?
Yes. While tutoring is not included in the standard CLAA enrollment plans, it is available upon request for students who need additional support. Families may arrange private tutoring sessions with CLAA staff, depending on the specific academic needs ...
Can adult students receive grades and transcripts?
Yes. Adult students enrolled in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy are fully eligible to receive grades and transcripts for their completed coursework, just like younger students. The Academy maintains academic records for all enrolled students, ...
Does CLAA recognize outside course credit?
For students enrolled in the Accredited Diploma Program, CLAA may accept coursework completed outside the Academy—provided it meets the program’s academic and philosophical standards. Each case is reviewed based on the course content, rigor, and ...
Can I print a student report for my records?
Yes. You can print or export student reports directly from the Study Center. Progress reports, grades, and transcripts can be viewed and downloaded for personal records. These tools help parents maintain accurate records for academic tracking and, if ...
How often are grades and rankings updated?
Grades in the CLAA Study Center are updated immediately after a student completes and submits a quiz, exam, or written assignment. Rankings are also updated in real time, reflecting the student’s accumulated academic activity as it happens. Helpful ...
Can I opt out of rankings?
Yes. If you prefer not to appear in the weekly rankings, you can opt out at any time. In the Study Center, go to your profile settings, click “Edit profile,” scroll to the “Other fields” section, and disable the ranking option. This will remove your ...
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