November 18th 2017 St. Martin’s Academy hosted the first of its quarterly public faculty lectures. Dr. Kenneth Klassen delivered a talk entitled “Removing the Veil: Gymnastic Experience, Wonder, and Reflections of Jean-Henri Fabre”. The public faculty lectures are part of our effort to create an intellectual community around the Academy that shares in the edification and pleasure … Continued
One of the chief interventions in Saint Martin’s educational program is the inclusion of all aspects of a student’s life in the curriculum. From the organizational structure of the student body, to labor on the farm, work in the kitchen, prayer, academics, and even to the unscripted social interactions of the students themselves, every aspect … Continued
The boys’ participation in a working farm enterprise is at the heart of the unique educational experience at St. Martin’s Academy. Students will have daily maintenance chores on the farm that will include milking cows, collecting eggs, feeding and watering all livestock, and moving beef cows and chickens on an intensive rotational grazing system. On … Continued
Music is an integral part of the culture at St. Martin’s Academy, and specifically two forms of music are fitting for this Catholic boys boarding school. First, since the school is Catholic it presumes that the liturgy—Mass and the Divine Office—are prayed in common. Therefore, some type of sacred music should be in place to … Continued
At St. Martin’s Academy, faculty and students will work cooperatively to operate a sustainable, productive farm. We will grow seasonal vegetables, tend a perma-cultured orchard, and husband a variety of livestock from chickens and pigs to rabbits and cattle. We will milk cows and make butter, keep bees for honey, and ferment vegetables for use … Continued
Academics at St. Martin’s are a mix of tradition and innovation. This brief post offers some perspective on our methods and rationale. It serves to frame our educational approach and should make clear the difference that St. Martin’s enacts in high school education. There is much more to follow, but for now, welcome to a … Continued
