08/23/2020
For local youth who would like to participate in our educational program, please see the following additional information about Provident Academy:
Local Program
Provident Academy Fall 2020
for youth ages 14-20
Daily Schedule
9:00-9:30 Devotional
9:30-11:30 Group Class
Noon-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-3:00 Personal Study/Mentor Assistance
Learning Opportunities
• Group Class
Using colloquiums, debate, writing workshops, text analysis, simulations, etc. focus on one book every two weeks with the exception of Wednesdays focusing on The Constitution and the proper role of government
• Practical Education
One day per week instead of personal learning time –– learn about the greenhouse, woodworking, gun safety and target shooting, building, orchard, food preservation, animal care, etc.
• Mentor Meeting
first week day of each month
• Community Debate Class
once per week in the afternoon with youth from the area
• Community Book Discussion
First Thursday evening of each month, books will vary, (started in July with The 5000 Year Leap)
Book List for Group Class
(subject to change– still in the process of solidifying this list)
August 31-September 4 Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens
September 14-September 25 The Real Thomas Jefferson
September 28-October 9 The Fourth Turning
October 12-October 23 Tale of Two Cities
October 26-November 6 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
November 9-November 20 The Screwtape Letters
November 23-December 4 The Virginian
December 7- December 18 Roots
December 19-January 3 Christmas Break
Cost
• Tuition $400 per month
• Option to work at the small on-site raw milk dairy in exchange for part of the cost
• Help up to 10 hours per week
• Choose milking, bottling, dairy product production, farm chores
