Cair Paravel Latin School (often referred to as CPLS or just Cair Paravel) is a

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located in

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, United States. The school was founded in 1980, making it one of the first classical Christian schools. With over 400 students, Cair Paravel is the largest school in Kansas offering a

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. Cair Paravel is a member of the

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Academics

Cair Paravel is both Christ-Centered and Classical. The school teaches all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with Biblical scriptures at the center. The curriculum of Cair Paravel is based on the

Trivium The trivium is the lower division of the seven liberal arts and comprises grammar, logic, and rhetoric. The trivium is implicit in ''De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii'' ("On the Marriage of Philology and Mercury") by Martianus Capella, but the ...

and emphasizes grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Grammar means the fundamental terms, rules and principles of each subject. Logic means the ordered relationship of particulars in each subject. Rhetoric means the clear and eloquent expression of the truths and principles of each subject.

Fine arts

Cair Paravel maintains fine art curricula including orchestra, drama, art, and choir.

Athletics

Cair Paravel offers the following athletic programs for the middle and upper school: *Football *Cheerleading *Boys basketball *Girls basketball *Golf *Boys soccer *Girls soccer *Boys volleyball *Girls volleyball *Track *Baseball

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External links

Cair Paravel Latin School websiteAssociation of Classical Christian Schools website
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Academics

Fine arts

Athletics

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