Some kids are made to build things. We honor that.
For most of American history, building something with your hands was honored work. Then for a generation, every child was told the only path forward was college — and the trades became something parents whispered about. We reject that. The kid God made to build things is not less than the kid God made to write things. They are both image-bearers. Both deserve a real education. Both deserve the classical foundation, the spiritual formation, and the practical skills that prepare them to bless the world they're sent into.
What Trade Programs Include
- The same classical core: literature, history, math, science, Bible, rhetoric — non-negotiable
- Real-world certifications in skilled trades: carpentry, electrical, welding, HVAC, plumbing, automotive, and more
- Apprenticeship guidance that helps trade-track students pursue and secure their own meaningful, hands-on opportunities
- Business and entrepreneurship fundamentals: how to read a P&L, how to estimate a job, how to run a crew
- Financial literacy: how to handle money, how to save, how to invest, how to give
- Industry-recognized credentials at graduation
Why This Matters To Us
America does not need more people with degrees and no skills. America needs faithful men and women who can swing a hammer, lay a pipe, wire a building, fix a car, run a crew, raise a family, lead a church, and bless a community. We build those students here. We do it without apology.
Ready to begin your child's story?
Talk with our head of school. Tour a virtual open house. Or apply when you're ready.