God is Love and Tolstoy is His Prophet

Of the great modern writers, Tolstoy is near unique in dealing unabashedly with the spiritual life. Following his profound religious conversion, Tolstoy took to using his literary talents in the service of a higher principle. As he came to believe, "Art is a human activity having for its purpose the transmission to others of the highest and best feelings to which men have risen." His short story, What Men Live By, provides an artful example of such efforts. This seeming folk tale offers an extended reflection on John the Evangelist's refrain, "God is love": a message, as Tolstoy seems to imply, fit for men and angels alike.
Join us Thursday, December 8th, 7:30pm in the upper school conference room to discuss Tolstoy's What Men Live By. Copies of the selection are available at the upper school front desk.

Building Blocks at the Grammar Level: Narration

Children love to tell what they know. According to ancient writing teachers, telling stories (narration) was one of the first exercises for a child to learn.
Narration is the process that lets you ascertain how much your child remembers and understands. As well, it develops their vocabulary and skill of expression. Ancient educators often had students narrate the stories of history, fable, court cases and scientific discovery. Retelling the stories laid the foundation for subsequent writing exercises.
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President George Washington's Proclamation of a day for General Thanksgiving

WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
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John Henry Newman gives us the practical results of a classical or liberal arts education

Is entrance into the perfect college or preparation for the ideal profession the reason we educate classically? Educators from the past would have thought us short sighted. John Henry Newman, Oxford Educator, Anglican Clergyman and finally Cardinal in the Catholic Church offered clarity on the final product of such an education.
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CDA Art Instructor Exhibit

Diane Walker-Gladney will have her work exhibited in a curated show at UNT in the Union Gallery. It will be entitled "Intersection: works by Ian O'Brien and Diane Walker-Gladney." It runs November 21st through December 15th with the opening reception November 21st from 7-9pm.

Local Educator Attends Air Force AcademyEducator Orientaion Program

Rodney Marshall from Coram Deo Academy, Highland Village, TX, was among the 100 educators from across the United States invited to attend the United States Air Force Academy Educator Orientation program for 2005.
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Defense Bolsters Coram Deo Lions to Six Man Championship

The old adage that defense wins championships was never more evident than on Saturday afternoon when the 14th ranked Lions of Coram Deo Academy posted their first ever state championship, in only their second year of existence playing six-man football, as they beat the 18th ranked Eagles from Life Christian Academy of Houston by a score of 46 - 41 at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington. The last time these two teams met, four weeks ago, the Lions and the Eagles combined for 138 offensive points as CDA came away with an 83 - 56 victory.
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CDA Weekly News Update

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Intelligence Plus Character: The Importance of Classical Christian Education

"Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."
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Coram Deo Academy to Play for State Championship

In only their second year of six man football existence, Coram Deo Academy (10-1) will compete next Saturday afternoon for the Texas Christian Schools Athletic Fellowship (TCSAF) football state championship when they meet the Eagles from Houston Life Academy (6-2) at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Dallas Planning Commission Approves CDA Dallas Permit

On Thursday, November 3, the Dallas City Planning Commission unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for Trinity Episcopal Church to host Coram Deo Academy of Dallas. On January 11, 2006, the Dallas City Council will make a final decision regarding this SUP. Yesterday's unanimous decision was a significant step forward in the process of starting the new Dallas school. Thank you for your prayers. Please pray that the Lord would continue to bless this work in the city of Dallas.

"Mom. Dad. Why do I have to study all this math?"

Perhaps you've heard this question before? If so, you don't need a famous mathematician to inform you that "the study of mathematics is apt to commence in disappointment." This much you know by experience, either yours or your children's. But you might need A. N. Whitehead to properly answer your child's querry, that perennial question posed by all math students: "Why do I need to know this?" Though a world renowned mathematician, Whitehead wrote his Introduction to Mathematics to encourage disheartened (and perplexed) high school students. His aim was not to teach mathematics, but rather to explain what mathematics is.
Join us Thursday, November 10th, 7:30pm, at the upper school to discuss a selection from Whitehead's Introduction to Mathematics. You can pick up a copy at the upper school front desk.
Maybe it contains the answer.

What is the classically educated student?

What do Erasosthenes the librarian, Blaise Pascal the mathmatician, Dorothy Sayers the detective novelist and the modern queen Noor all have in common? They were classically educated as are the students at Coram Deo Academy.
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Updated look for coramdeoacademy.org

In conjunction with the opening of New Student Admissions, Coram Deo Academy has launched an updated version of its website. The new simplified website groups information by user group. Those seeking to apply for admission can find all the relevant information by clicking on the "Future Students" tab. Those currently enrolled can access their Family Accounts by clicking on the "Current Students" tab.

Coram Deo Opens New Student Admissions for 2006

We invite you to attend one of our three New Family Information Meetings scheduled for the month of November. School Headmaster and Curriculum Director Rodney and Robi Marshall and the Director of each school will provide a live 60 minute presentation of the Academy followed by time for questions and answers. A faculty member and admissions representative will also be present.
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