Distinctives

Cambridge is a classical, Christ-centered school, offering an integral curriculum defined by three basic characteristics we call “distinctives.”

A Classical Approach

A classical education is one that inspires the imaginations of children by immersing them in rich literature, history, art, and music—all within a dynamic classroom environment where students are encouraged to question and explore.

We believe that:

  • Literature is a tremendous source for learning grammar, writing, and speaking;
  • Classical art and music provide the foundation for appreciating modern works and trends;
  • Truth is knowable;
  • With knowledge comes responsibility;
  • Exposure to master works inspires students to create their own material and to appreciate the patience and practice required for excellence; and
  • That science and math enable students to understand the precision and order of our world.

A Christ-Centered School

As students look for truth in literature, science, drama, art, and music, they begin to understand that all truth comes from God. Therefore, His creation and His inspired, incarnate Word are the foundations for our classical curriculum. Throughout our curriculum, we examine evidence of the presence of God in literature, history, technology, science and the arts. We acknowledge that God is the author of all knowledge and the source of all truth, and we welcome Jesus Christ as an active, living presence in all that we do at Cambridge School.

We believe that all children are created in the image of God, so we are committed to an environment of small classes that enables teachers to identify and encourage each student’s unique gifts and abilities.

The Cambridge School Statement of Faith is the Apostle’s Creed, which captures the essentials of the faith that unite all Christians.

We believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He arose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

An Integral Curriculum

We believe young people learn best when they see for themselves the relationship between subject matters and their world. This is why we are committed to an integral curriculum in which the full range of subjects is presented, not as isolated bits of information, but in thematic units which reflect the wholeness of God’s created order.

An integral curriculum also provides an environment that naturally accommodates the unique learning styles of each student. Our multisensory approach enables each student to interact meaningfully with educational content while developing each area of the intelligence.