About Us

St. Joseph Academy is a hybrid Catholic classical school opening at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD for grades Pre-K to 8th. With Montessori for the littlest and a rich classical education throughout, this academy aims to accompany parents in forming young souls in wisdom, virtue, and love. SJA is a Catholic school recognized and approved by and within the diocese of Sioux Falls.

Our Mission

Rooted in the Heart of Jesus, St. Joseph Academy cooperates richly with parents in order to develop a robust community of learners who contemplate together the truth, goodness, and beauty of our Catholic Tradition.

Our Vision

We aim to raise up young people in wisdom and virtue who worship God as their highest Good so that they may thrive in this life and become saints in the next.

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Classical Academy

Why classical?
Classical education utilizes an integrated curriculum contemplating Christ as the Logos or Wisdom revealed across the curriculum. It involves the transmission of a culture where students learn to think with the mind of the ancients in order to contemplate what is good, true, and beautiful.

This vibrant education includes reading good literature and primary sources, an immersion in beautiful art and poetry, mimetic instruction of mathematics, participation in the Cathedral children’s sacred music choir, nature study, classical art studio, seminar discussion, Latin, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Daily Mass, Adoration, and more. In order to foster a culture of reflection and meaningful dialogue, our students use little to no technology in the classroom.

Hybrid Model.
Because parents are the primary educators of their children, we aim to cooperate richly with them to provide both an education and a dynamic Catholic culture to help foster a beautiful family life.

School occurs in the classroom Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and at home on Wednesday and Friday each week. Homeschool days allow parents to accompany their children and to integrate their learning into the life of the family.

Features

Integrated Humanities

Our curriculum unites history, literature, and theology. Through narration, reflection, and Socratic discussion, students learn to recognize how wisdom is revealed across subjects and through the centuries.

Cathedral Children's Choir

Students receive the joy of daily choir practice introducing them to sacred music, technique, and music theory. They also gain the opportunity to sing for liturgies in our beautiful St. Joseph Cathedral.

Classical Art Studio

Art studio equips students in classical techniques. Students also study great works of art throughout history. This is a fourth grader's work from a lesson on value!

Catechesis of The Good Shepherd

This method of religious formation guides the young child to develop contemplation and enjoyment of God. It allows the child to receive and enjoy the most essential elements of the faith.

Mimetic Instruction

Students learn math, science, and Latin through mimetic instruction. This style of teaching and learning offers students the ability to experience the delight of discovery.