Classical Education is distinct from modern methods of learning found in most government-run schools.

Pursuing the good, the true and the beautiful, the classical approach brings students through three distinct phases of learning, referred to as the “Trivium” (Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric).

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It is our goal to have 12-15 students in each classroom, with 18 as our cap.

Our academic year runs approximately from the first Tuesday in September and ends 36 weeks later, usually the last Friday in May or the first Friday in June. We have a one-week Thanksgiving Break, two-week Christmas Break, and a one-week spring break.

We meet Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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We are not affiliated with any specific local church or denomination. We are Protestant in our theology, and our families are from a variety of Christian churches around the Tri-Cities. We meet at Quinault Baptist Church, but our board membership consists of a variety of local churches.

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Tuition assistance is available to families with more than 1 student, such that tuition is capped at 10% of a family’s Adjusted Gross Income.

Our students do not use screens at school at the grammar level. Cell phones are not allowed. Minimal classroom technology is used to enhance learning. Some typing of papers with MLA formatting is introduced in 7th grade, increasing to the point that students may bring laptops to writing class beginning in 9th grade. Occasional at home online research is assigned, but encyclopedias are provided if this is not feasible or ideal for students.

We are in the process of being accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools, and anticipate this being completed in 2027.

Education is a ministry to be approved by and in partnership with the Lord Jesus Christ, Christian families and the Christian Church.

Jesus asked, “Whose image is on the coin…. Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesars.” –Luke 20:25

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them.” –Matthew 19:14

We believe that, “Children are an heritage from the Lord.” –Psalm 127:3

Therefore, as a ministry of Christ, we do not recognize secular government as having appropriate jurisdiction to accredit or regulate Christian education.

The CDA Lions are proud to have introduced the boys 6th-8th grade basketball team in 2025 and plan to begin 6th-8th girls’ volleyball in the spring, along with co-ed 3rd-5th soccer.

The English Standard Version is typically used in class.

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Please call the office to schedule a classroom visit. 509-392-7420

GRADE APPROXIMATE HOMEWORK (average per night)

Kindergarten — 10 minutes (infrequently)

1st — 10 minutes

2nd — 20 minutes

3rd — 30 minutes

4th — 40 minutes

5th — 50 minutes

6th, 7th, 8th —1 hour

8th-12th — varies

These are our recommendations, however, struggling students may be assigned more work if necessary to keep up or make up lost time.

We do not assign weekend homework unless the student is falling behind.

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Yes. We have simple, attractive uniform policy. There is a daily uniform and a performance uniform. This applies for Pre-K 3/4 all the way through 12th.

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