The planning process is underway to form “Parnassus Preparatory School,” a classical education, tuition-free, college preparatory charter school. The Greek place “Mount Parnassus” in literature typically refers to its distinction as the home of poetry, literature, music and learning. The name reflects the founders’ belief that Parnassus will provide a classical academic program that will produce students who are critical thinkers, coherent writers, confident speakers, thoughtful leaders and responsible members of their community.

Parnassus is  licensed as a K-12 school opening with grades K-8, depending on enrollment, in the fall of 2011. After the first year, we'll add one grade per year.  The school will be located in the northwest metro of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, but will serve students from any community.

Parnassus Highlights

• Time-tested classical Trivium approach
• Formal etiquette training
• Singapore Math starting in Kindergarten
• Core Knowledge material following the Trivium sequence
• Spalding Method & Grammar Works (reading, writing, spelling, grammar)
• Required study of Latin starting in 3rd grade
• Required study of Greek starting in 9th grade
• Required study of Spanish starting in Kindergarten
• Logic study starting in 5th grade
• Original texts and source materials
• Character education & leadership skills  integrated throughout the curriculum
• Science program from foundation, to scientific method, to applied science

Mission
The mission of Parnassus Preparatory School is to provide students with a K-12 classical education grounded in the classical Trivium that demands their best in intellectual achievement and character development.

Vision
We envision a school where students will be excited to learn, parents will be recognized as the primary educators of their children, teachers and Headmaster, parents, and students will collaborate to enhance learning in a caring environment fostering the development of a ‘culture of learning.’  

Philosophy
Parnassus ’ philosophy is that all students benefit from the highest standards of academic integrity and from a rigorous, content-rich, educational program that develops their intellectual capacity, personal character, and leadership skills. The school will provide an environment that fosters academic excellence through the habit of discipline and thoroughness, the willingness to work, and the perseverance to complete difficult tasks. Through a defined traditional, classical curriculum grounded in the classical Trivium students will be prepared to become active and responsible leaders and members of their community.