At Jill Dixon’s Eclectic Academy of Learning, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to education, characterized by:
Close Community Support: Our tight-knit community fosters a nurturing environment where every student feels valued.
Drop-off Classes: We offer the convenience of drop-off classes, ensuring a structured learning experience for your child.
Diverse Learning Methods: Catering to various learning styles, we employ multiple teaching approaches to engage and inspire our students.
Consistent Evaluations: With weekly assessments and grades, we track progress and celebrate achievements, ensuring a robust educational foundation built over 26 years.
“This was our first year at EAL and we cannot say enough good things about it. Jill and her team made navigating the homeschool curriculum very easy while also offering an exceptional in the classroom experience for our son. We can’t wait until next year!”
Mark McGarity
The EAL Philosophy
Our educational philosophy is encapsulated in the acronym W.R.I.T.E:
Writing: Mastery of over 18 writing genres, including research papers, with a strong emphasis on grammar and editing skills.
Reading: A love for reading is cultivated through phonics and “living books” that spark imagination and inspiration, coupled with a robust vocabulary.
Integrity and Interaction: We instill character and integrity through literature and class discussions, enriched by continuous group interaction.
Thinking Skills and Talents: Critical and creative thinking are at the heart of our humanities curriculum, encouraging students to explore and develop their innate talents.
Elocution/Speaking Skills: We nurture confident communicators through weekly elocution exercises, games, and special projects.
Embark on a Journey Through the Ancient World
Join us for a hands-on exploration of the ancient world, where history comes alive through:
Engaging literature, stories, and historical novels.
Interactive history lessons, complete with authentic cooking and dance experiences.
Theatrical plays that showcase the era’s heroes and characters.
Grades K-3: Dive into our proven phonics and spelling program and be enchanted by our selection of “living” books.
Grades 4-8: Author your autobiography, expand your vocabulary with 160 new words and 64 English roots.
Grades 9-12: Prepare for the SAT/ACT with targeted activities and vocabulary building.
High School Credits and Accreditation
High school students can earn credits in American Literature, History, Geography, Government, and Advanced Composition. We also offer accreditation services for local high schoolers at a minimal monthly fee.
