During these early years, students study the fundamental elements of each subject area in order to build a framework for future knowledge.
Phonics, basic math facts, chronological historical study, fundamental writing skills, increasing reading mastery and hands-on science exploration are emphasized and instruction capitalizes on the natural curiosity of the elementary student. Latin, the foundational language for the grammar and vocabulary of all Romance languages, is taught beginning in first grade.

In these middle school years, students begin to question, challenge and test what they are learning. Accordingly, classes are discussion based with a focus on cause and effect. Students continue to study the great works and events of Western Civilization. In the sixth grade, students are introduced to logic. In seventh grade, students are taught informal logic and are introduced to debate. Instruction is deliberately structured to encourage the development of critical and abstract thinking skills.

BCA’s high school curriculum builds upon the Bethel Classical Academy foundation of fundamental skills and facts and the Logic School development of critical thinking skills With these basic knowledge-building skills, students are taught formal logic and advanced rhetoric in order to clearly, eloquently, and respectfully, and persuasively communicate their thought both orally and in writing. Students study a modern Romance language or continue with Latin; mathematics through calculus; all of the foundational sciences including biology, chemistry, and physics; history, government, and fine arts; and the Western Canon engaged from a biblical worldview.