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Connections is organized to provide home education families an opportunity to enrich their children's academic learning and social experience within the context of a Christian-based, classical co-operative organization. Our heart is to “walk in the light, as He is in the light, to have fellowship with one another.” (1 John 1:7)

Students

Students are the heart of our community at Connections. We exist to create a Christ-centered, classical learning environment where students are encouraged to think deeply, engage in meaningful conversations, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through the tools of classical education, we pursue truth, beauty, and goodness—guiding students to grow in wisdom, character, and purpose.

Lower school: PreK–6th grade
Upper school: 6th–12th grade
Note: 6th grade students may choose either the Lower or Upper School program, depending on readiness and family preference.

Parents

At Connections we believe that parents play a vital role in their children’s education and in the overall success of our community. To foster a collaborative and supportive environment, parents must be actively involved in Connections by serving in some capacity and remaining on campus for the duration of the day. This commitment helps strengthen our community and supports the educational experience for all students.

Location

CompassLife Church, Tavares
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Meeting Dates

Fall: August 12 – December 9
Spring: January 13 – May 5

Daily Schedule

9:00 Morning assembly
9:10 – 12:30 Academics
1:30 – 3:10 Electives

At Classical Connections, our classes are designed to support families with rich, meaningful learning experiences rooted in classical education and joyful community.

Our morning classes focus on core academics and follow a classical approach.

For Lower School (ages 4–11/12), instruction is built around the Five Core Habits of Grammar: naming, attending, memorizing, expressing, and storytelling. Students engage in science, history and geography, timeline, English grammar and vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots, math facts, Bible, and public speaking. Students ages 7–8 are gently introduced to grammar through the IEW Fix-It Grammar program while students ages 9–12 dive into more depth concerning grammar and writing during their Essentials class. View our lower school academics by cycle here.

In Upper School (ages 11/12+), students engage in deep learning using classical tools. Across all subjects whether studying science, literature, history, or logic they are trained to think critically and communicate clearly using the Five Common Topics: definition, comparison, relationship, circumstance, and testimony. Building on that foundation, they apply the Five Canons of Rhetoric (invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery) to develop thoughtful ideas and persuasive communication. View our upper school academics by cycle here.

Our afternoon shifts into hands-on, interest-based electives that allow students to explore creativity, develop life skills, and build friendships through shared experiences. Elective offerings vary each semester based on student interest as well as parent interest and availability, making them one of our most unique and dynamic features. Past electives have included chorus, ballroom dance, LEGO club, board games, first aid & CPR, fun with food, Tunes & Tales, Spanish, folk games, test-taking skills, Bible journaling, and student government. Details on specific Fall 2025 classes will be announced soon!

Students have the option of enrolling in just the academic portion of our day, just the elective portion, or both.

    Academics & Electives Families

    Every family contributes to the cost of opperating our co-op through two fixed fees:

    Facility ........................................................$350
    Administrative ..........................................$150


    Additional individual student fees apply based on age:

    Lower school supplies .................................$50
    Upper School supplies .................................$75
    Fix-It Grammar (2–3rd grade) ................$10
    Essentials (4–6th grade) ...........................$30
    Elective class fees ........................................Vary

    Electives-Only Families

    Because our co-op relies on the shared contributions of all families, we ask that parents of those participating only in electives help carry the load by offering to teach an elective. If your class does not receive sufficient enrollment, you may not be assigned a teaching role, but submitting a proposed elective remains a necessary part of registration.

    Facility .......................................................$250
    Administrative .......................................$75
    Class fees .................................................Vary
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