Our Philosophy

Noah Webster, the Schoolmaster of our Republic, did more for education during the founding of our nation than did any other man. He matured with his country as he molded the intellectual character of her people. Noah Webster believed that the quality of the new government, which he helped to create, depended upon the quality of education for its citizens. Noah Webster Academy holds this to be true as it has been said that "the philosophy of the classroom today reflects the philosophy of the government tomorrow."

Noah Webster Academy represents a partnership of students, parents, teachers and administration who are committed to the common objectives in our mission statement and to creating a safe, disciplined environment. An environment that is conducive to each child developing a love of learning will assist them in achieving their full intellectual potential. This is accomplished through a direct, multi-sensory teaching philosophy that will result in a hands- on, experiential learning environment that is tailored to meet the unique learning styles of individual students enabling them to truly learn, grow and excel.

The greatest influence of a teacher is within the walls of their own classroom. As role models and mentors, the caring teachers and instructors at Noah Webster Academy are models for life long learning, leadership and service by continuing their quest for knowledge and by imparting that enthusiasm for learning to their students. They will also take seriously the charge that is given them to remain in partnership with the parents who entrust their children to their care and influence.

Noah Webster Academy is committed to inspiring excellence in our students through a curriculum that is classical in nature. Classical by definition is that which has proven successful throughout time and over varied geographic and cultural demographics. Such a curriculum enables our students to be accountable for and value their educational experiences.

The main components of a classical education are as follows:

• Classical Education is a language-intensive education. It demands that students use and understand words. During the first four years, classical education has two purposes: to get the child to read quickly, well, habitually; and to fill his mind with stories of every kind- myth, legends, classic tales, biographies, poems and great stories from history.
• Classical Education uses history as its organizing outline, beginning with the ancients and progressing forward to the moderns in history, science, literature, art, and music. This framework provides students with a comprehensive view of the human endeavor from the beginning until now.
• Classical Education trains the mind to analyze and draw conclusions.
• Classical Education demands self-discipline.
• Classical Education produces literate, curious, intelligent students who have a wide range of interests and the ability to follow up on them.
• Classical Education prepares students to read, write, calculate, think and understand