The final aspect of a classical education in the trivium is wisdom or rhetoric, in which we focus upon faithfully communicating what has been learned. High school students incorporate the subject matter into their own understanding; they then either reject the idea as unworthy or allow it to change the way they are thinking. This process only comes to fruition as the students learn to express in the community the knowledge they have accumulated and evaluated. The study of rhetoric is the elegant expression of these opinions through speech and writing.
High School Collegiate-Model Schedule
Full-time students in grades 9-12 participate in our college preparatory program four or five days a week with some classes meeting two to three times a week. This non-traditional model allows students to develop the self-discipline and organizational skills they will need in college. At this stage, parents serve as coaches and provide support and encouragement as students begin to monitor themselves and their discretionary time.
Dominion Academy offers a program designed to prepare students for a college or university education in two ways:
Core Curriculum
Students complete a rigorous course of study grounded in a classical liberal arts foundation.
- Includes four years of English and history, lab sciences, mathematics through Calculus, and specialized credits in Bible and Worldview.
- Features on-campus, dual-credit opportunities via Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
Enrichment Electives
A rotating selection of electives based on student interest and faculty expertise.
Class examples:
- Creative Writing
- Intro to Nursing
- Psychology
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Intro to Investing
- Computer Applications
- Theatre Tech.
Through hands-on training, workplace mentorship, and meaningful classroom instruction, juniors and seniors can explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and earn industry credentials—all while completing their high school education.
Shakespeare Theater
At Dominion Academy, high school students experience the arts as something living and participatory. Through courses in classical and Elizabethan theater and English poetry, students dive into great stories, memorable characters, and enduring ideas. They write theater reviews and character studies, travel each fall to the Stratford Festival to see world-class performances and participate in professional workshops, and take the stage themselves by performing a Shakespeare play every year.
