1 | Where does Southside Classical Academy meet?
SCA meets at Southside Bible Church at 7050 S Tucson Way in Centennial, CO on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. School days begin with drop off at 8:30 am and end with pick-up at 3:20 pm. Tuesdays are required for all students. Wednesdays are optional guided study days for Primary and Grammar students, but required for Logic. On Thursdays we offer an enrichment program. All of our classes run during the traditional school year. Orientation takes place before labor day and our first week of classes is after labor day. Our final week of classes falls the week before memorial day.​​
2 | Which grades does SCA serve?
For our 2026-27 academic school year, we are enrolling K-8. For families with interest for 9th graders, we are able to make special considerations.
3 | Can we pick and choose courses?
To give our students a unified culture and community, our program is a full-day commitment. Each year follows a specific scope and sequence. Parents are, of course, encouraged to spend time at home elaborating on any subjects they choose!
4 | How long do students spend on homework each week?
It depends on each individual child and the family's schedule at home. On average, students will spend 4-8 hours completing SCA work each week. The design of our program is to have the bulk of homework completed on our guided study day. As students expand into the logic (6-8) level, the amount of time a student spends doing work will increase.
5 | What makes Southside Classical Academy different from other programs?
We have thoughtfully developed our course of study to lay a foundation in classical education that builds upon itself as students move through our program in each stage of the trivium. Unlike co-ops that simply provide a variety of classes to pick and choose from based on interest, we have created an integrated set of courses and areas of study from kindergarten through 8th grade to equip our students for success. Like traditional schools, SCA takes care of the planning, teaching, and grading for you. Like high schools, 3rd - 8th-grade students move from class to class, being engaged by teachers who have a passion for and experience in their subject matter. Students benefit from being taught by gifted and caring teachers and spending time learning with peers while also enjoying the flexibility and special family time that is enjoyed by homeschooling families.
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6 | Can I visit the school?
We welcome prospective families to visit us! Please visit our tours page.
7 | Are you affiliated with Classical Conversations®?
Southside Classical Academy is not affiliated with Classical Conversations®. We are an independent classical Christian hybrid ministry. We offer a unique approach to classical Christian schooling through our classes and comprehensive curriculum support.
8 | Do I need to volunteer or teach at SCA if my child is enrolled?
Southside Classical Academy does NOT require parents to volunteer or teach at our program. SCA is a comprehensive hybrid academic ministry whose staff are funded by tuition. Many parents drop their children off in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day. Other parents stay on campus to work as support staff or teachers. For those interested, parent volunteer opportunities are available.
9 | How much does SCA cost to attend?
Please see our Tuition and Fees section for specifics. SCA tuition has a reduced rate for students of parents who are confirmed members of Southside Bible Church.
10 | Is financial aid available?
Our pricing structure is as low as possible to be accessible to most families and we are dependent on tuition payments to staff the program. If there is a financial need to make SCA possible for your family, please contact someone in leadership or mention during your family interview. At this time, we do not offer family discounts.
11 | Who are the instructors?
We evaluate staffings needs on a rolling basis. Our instructors do not need a CDE teaching license to apply for teaching roles- they may be parents with college degrees, grandparents who spent a career in a subject-related field, or community members who are passionate about delivering Christ-centered education. All positions are staffed by Christians who agree with our Statement of Faith and have been selected for their roles via the application process.
12 | Who can apply?
Priority placement will be given to applicants who are members of Southside Bible Church, but applicants do not have to be members. At this time, we only serve families who hold the Christian faith. We require at least one parent to affirm our Statement of Faith, as our goal is to walk alongside Christian families in the upbringing of their children.
13 | Can I apply for a teaching position?
Yes! As our staffing needs solidify we will open applications. We will be needing individual teachers for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. Grades 3 + will be taught by subject matter experts - math, science, literature, history, latin, biblical studies, etc. Our enrichment day will also offer employment opportunities. Teaching positions will be compensated. More details can be found on our Employment page.
14 | Will class size be limited?
K-2 will be capped around 12 students. Grades 3+ will be capped between 14-20 students.
15 | I only want enrichment - is that an option?
Yes! Our Thursday enrichment program will be a stand-alone offer open to homeschooling students from outside of our academic program. Families in our academic program may also choose not to attend the enrichment day.
16 | I am considering transitioning from traditional school to hybrid - what's different?
Homeschooling allows for a lot of flexibility in your schedule, in the pace of learning, and in the curriculum that you use. With fewer days at school, you have more time to work on life skills at home, develop hobbies and interests, and explore places in your area, state, and beyond. While homeschooling, and in our hybrid program, learning can be accelerated in subjects where a student is excelling and slowed when extra attention is needed in a particular area. Learning can be more personalized, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Finally, with the wide range of curricula available, we have selected quality, classical, Christian based materials for each class. The teachers will also be offering recommendations for complementary materials for students who want to delve deeper into certain topics.
Individualized attention is another integral part of our program and homeschooling. Students are either in a one-on-one (or close to it) learning situation at home or in small classes at Southside Classical Academy. Each child gets more personalized feedback and support. We strive for academic excellence by using classical methods combined with hands-on experiences and real life engagement. And foundational to all of that, we care most deeply about who each child is as a person, and who they are becoming as they grow up in their faith. It is our desire to give thoughtful and caring support to our families.
Socialization is also something that usually comes up in the consideration of homeschooling. Students at Southside get the opportunity to learn in classes with children of similar ages, like when working on math. They also are able to work with students both younger and older in other classes. It makes for a rich environment and strong community where they work together toward a common goal, like a presentation of a science topic or a play about a particular event in history. We want to foster the joy of learning. And as the students develop their relationships, parents also have a community of like-minded adults to encourage one another.