FAQs

Q: What is your contact info?

430-437-9575

Q: What does a typical day at Libertas look like?

A: Class will start with a time of music and praise. After this time, each subject will be worked on for roughly 20-30 minutes. There will be breaks between many subjects, and the day will close with lunch and play/fellowship time.

Each day will be a bit different, but a typical daily schedule would look like:

Drop-off starts at 8:30am

9:00 - 10:00 – Meditations and Unit Study

10:00 - 10:10 – Presentations

10:10 - 10:30 – Math

10:30 - 10:45 – Cursive

10:45 -11:05 - Snack/Movement

11:05 - 11:20 – Grammar

11:20 - 11:40 – Writing

11:40 - 12:00 – Spelling

12:00 – 12:20 – Science

12:20 – 12:30 - Math (timed)

12:30 -12:30 - KWO (time permitting)

12:30 - 1pm - lunch and recess

--Please consult the 'Schedule' page for information about Latina Lingua Club on Thursdays, which is open to area homeschoolers.--

Q: What subjects are taught at Libertas?

A: The basic subjects taught at Libertas, for every grade, are: Math, Reading/English, Spelling, History, Literature, Science, Bible, and Latin (or Greek, depending on grade). Subjects that are also taught to every grade, in a rotating sequence are: Music, Gardening, Nutrition/Health, Cooking/Baking, Outdoor Skills, and Art. (There is a manner, classical piece of music, and piece of art each week that will be explored as well.) Libertas will teach 2 days of each subject, with 3 days of 'at home' assignments each week.

Q: What are the costs of Libertas?

A: We very much want to have Libertas be an affordable and sustainable school for families. We believe that students are best served when they can have a consistent school environment, so we try to work with families to make Libertas not only an option that works for this year, but for the next year, and the year after that. We also want it to be affordable for families with multiple children. Please contact us for more information. Tuition covers all of the books needed for classes and workbooks.

Q: Who is leading this school?

A: Dr. Deborah Bannan was classically educated, and homeschooled, herself, so she knows the wonderful value of classical education, and the great value of schooling in intentional community. She received her BA from St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD, and her MA and PhD from Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children. She has been a professor for 11 years and is passionate about helping children receive the best education possible. She is the wife of Stuart, and the mother of 2 children.

Q: Can I stay at Libertas while my child is in class?

A: This is sometimes an option, however, given limitations on space and distractions, this will need to be coordinated.

Q: Are payment plans available?

A: Yes. The entire school year's tuition can be paid at once, or billed monthly. Please keep in mind that tuition is due each month, if on the monthly payment plan, regardless of how many absences your child has.

Q: Is there a school uniform?

A: Yes. Parents are sent the name of the company where uniforms must be purchased from and told the specific items and colors. Navy blue shirt (short or long sleeve) and khaki colored shorts or pants (or skirts for girls). Navy blue jumper with white shirt is also an option for girls. All shorts and skirts must touch the top of the knee. Specifics of where to purchase these items are sent to parents. Only the specified items from the specified company should be purchased for Libertas uniforms.

Socks should be solid white, and ankle-length, and shoes should be all-black (no additional decorations) leather, or leather-like shoes (Mary Janes for girls and loafers for boys, are excellent choices).

Q: What are the rules of Libertas?

A: The rules of Libertas are typical rules that most would expect (and will be reviewed at orientation) with perhaps 1 exception:

Students are not permitted to have cell phones or personal electronic devices at Libertas. There will be a phone number given to contact students in case of emergency, and a phone that the student may use in emergencies. We request that any cell phones parents have on Libertas campus primarily be used for phone calls, in order to provide the best example for all present.