| In the last decade some private Christian Schools in | | | | include chess training in their curriculum for students as |
| NY started to offer an education based on the Trivium | | | | a way to further develop the mind of students in logic, |
| model to develop children's learning proficiency and | | | | critical thinking and problem solving. |
| character building. Classical Christian education has | | | | Ideally, this type of school would have a strong Music |
| been providing a solid academic program based on the | | | | program, offering instruction in violin, piano, cello, and |
| structure of Christian beliefs to develop both the mind | | | | chamber music, as well as public performance several |
| of the students and their faith in God. This approach | | | | times a year. Program may include: ear training, music |
| provides a crucial foundation of learning and character | | | | theory and music history, from Gregorian chant to |
| development in a child. | | | | contemporary music. The Advanced Conservatory |
| The fusion of this time-tested method of education | | | | Program would be offered for those who have |
| and the structural substance of Christian belief helps | | | | studied their instruments for a minimum of five years |
| create more organized and productive approach in | | | | and are pursuing music more seriously or applying to |
| learning. This educational model uses a time proven | | | | music schools for college. |
| academic curriculum based on the Classical pedagogy. | | | | Utilizing a unique approach in education with proven |
| Faculty staff must be proficient in Classical | | | | results, Christian Schools, which based their education |
| methodology, and teaches students following the | | | | on the Trivium model continuously engaging both the |
| Classical Education model. | | | | hearts and minds of their students to create a solid |
| Historical periods cover Ancient Egypt, the Greek and | | | | foundation for learning. Their teaching staff is trained to |
| Roman periods, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and | | | | guide the spirit of the students while shaping the |
| the understanding of modern history. History can be | | | | behavior of the students. |
| used as a foundation in understanding the relation | | | | There are many Excellent Schools with similar |
| between the things that happen today with the | | | | approach located in Manhattan such as: Geneva |
| occurrences in the past and history always a part of | | | | School of Manhattan, St. Ignatius Loyola School, |
| classes in Art, physical Education, Music, and languages | | | | Transfiguration School, St. Patrick Old Cathedral School |
| (French and Latin). Some Christian schools today also | | | | and more. |