OUR SCHOOL
Our Mission
The mission of the Socrates Academy is to work in partnership with parents and community to encourage our students to reach their full potential by developing critical, analytical thinking skills and becoming self-confident in a high achievement, multicultural, disciplined environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on eveloping proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics both in English and Greek through the use of the Socratic Method.
Our Core Values
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Filotimo (Greek: Φιλότιμο): Αlmost impossible to translate sufficiently, as it describes a complex array of virtues that encompass honor, dignity and pride; to always act with righteousness, integrity, and honor.
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Arete (Greek: Αρετή): Excellence of any kind and moral virtue. Fulfillment of purpose or function: the act of living up to one's full potential.
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Philoxenia (Greek: Φιλοξενία): eagerness to show hospitality
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Ethos (Greek: Ηθος): Ethical Behavior
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Personal Responsibility: Each person is accountable for their actions and the welfare of their community.
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Empathy and Kindness: Engaging in cognitive, emotional, and compassionate understanding of others and responding with kindness.
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Respect of Diversity, Equity, and Justice
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Moral Courage: Doing what is right and leading by example
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Strive for Excellence (Greek: Αιέν αριστεύειν): Setting goals and always striving to do one’s best and seeking continuous improvement
The Socrates Approach
At The Academy, our enriching curriculum blends multilingual and multicultural elements, aligning with North Carolina Essential Standards, Common Core, and National Greek Curriculum Standards. Guided by the Socratic Method, we emphasize critical thinking, mathematics, reading, writing, character development, multiculturalism, and early language acquisition, preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world.
What is the Socratic Method?
The Socratic Method, the oldest and most powerful teaching tactic for fostering critical thinking, uses questions to develop ideas and elicit admissions, focusing on inquiry rather than answers. This method, integral to instruction at Socrates Academy, engages students by encouraging them to explore complex topics through their own thinking and insights.
Our Campus
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Nestled within approximately 22 acres, our state-of-the-art High School Building is set to open its doors in the winter of 2024.
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Our campus features five distinct buildings: K-2nd, 3rd & 4th, Gym, Middle School (6th - 8th), and High School (9th - 12th).
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Our scholars thoroughly enjoy our unique Gaga Ball Pit, the expansive field, and the inviting shaded playground.
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Notably, our campus holds the distinction of being a certified Wildlife Habitat & Monarch Waystation. It features an outdoor classroom and a flourishing school garden.
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Numerous pocket green spaces provide ideal settings for outdoor classes or enjoyable lunches.
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Scholars engage in plenty of movement as they walk to other buildings for specials. This not only allows them to stretch their legs but also contributes to the understanding that children who incorporate movement into their learning tend to learn better.
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Staggered schedules for Elementary, Middle School, and High School ensure smooth carpool transitions, minimizing traffic disruptions.
