About Our School
At Excelsior, we believe that an excellent education grounded in a Christian worldview ought to be available to all who desire. We believe that it is God's will that all his children be educated in a nurturing environment; one that honors parents, instructs in line with the Holy Scriptures, and recognizes our creator as King. Inspired by the story of George Muller of Bristol, England, we have set out to make that a reality here in Larimer County, Colorado. While the school has been in operation since 2018, in the fall of 2023, Excelsior officially named the school the George Muller Academy (GMA).
Ephesians Chapter 4:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God,
unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro,
and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness,
whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
15 But speaking the truth in love,
may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
At GMA, the Christian worldview is discussed and supported throughout all endeavors, modeling and encouraging a life of prayer and intimacy with the Bible. We strive to equip our students to be able to stand without faltering in the presence of opposition, being confident in their beliefs, capable of participating in meaningful discussions, and able to provide well founded answers.
PHILOSOPHY
GMA loosely follows the Classical tradition of education. We believe that at the heart of Western Civilization lie the teachings of the Hebrew Bible. Our philosophy on education comes primarily from our Hebrew/Jewish roots. Hebrew societies have always been set apart, one of the prominent reasons has been because it's principal religious and social activity was education. "In traditional Hebrew/Jewish culture the most impressive thing you can say about a guy is not that he’s rich, handsome or powerful, or even that he’s a doctor. The biggest thing you can say about a person is that “he knows how to learn.”" 1
Abraham was commended by God in Genesis 18:19 because he knew that Abraham would "command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgement," thus allowing the Lord to "bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him." In order for students to be part of the discussions on what is the way of the Lord, what is just, and is a judgement correct, one must have a base set of skills and a knowledge of scripture. The formation of this foundation is only the beginning but is an essential part.
Historically, the art of asking questions has been attributed to Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. This valuable strategy for learning has been an important aspect of Biblical education. The Biblical text and Hebrew tradition are full of questioning, it is baked into their religious ceremonies and celebrations as well as the usual practice of the sages. The art of questioning and answering a question with a question has long been a Hebrew practice. An aspect of Hebrew education has been "teaching a child to be curious, to wonder, reflect, enquire. The child who asks becomes a partner in the learning process. He or she is no longer a passive recipient but an active participant. To ask is to grow." 2
The parallels between the Hebrew educational philosophy and the Classical educational philosophy are many, and the successfulness of both practices has been well documented. As a Christian school, we have chosen to place an emphasis on knowing the Holy Scriptures first and foremost. In line with the classical philosophy, we approach all other subjects using the grammar, dialectic and rhetorical model of learning with mastery as the goal. Our knowledge of language is enhanced through the study of the ancient languages of Latin, Greek and/or Hebrew.
References
1. Freeman, Tzvi - "Jewish Education: How it came about, and what it is meant to be."
2. Sacks, Jonathan - "The Art of Asking Questions"
Programs Offered
George Muller Academy (Tuesday-Friday School)
GMA's traditional Christian private school serving k-12 students. GMA's schedule prioritizes family life. School is not held on Mondays to allow for extended family trips, reading, homework, and extra-curricular opportunities. Families also use Mondays to schedule doctor’s visits and other routine appointments without missing class time. For those needing Monday school as well, concurrent enrollment in our Monday Enrichment program is an option.
Monday/Wednesday Homeschool Hybrid
GMA's flagship program offering structure and accountability for homeschool families. Our two day a week program provides academic guidance in core subjects as well as some enrichment opportunities. Students benefit from in class instruction, discussions, group projects, presentations and feedback from GMA staff.
GMA's one day a week civics and leadership enrichment program offering instruction and experiences in character, leadership, civics, mock trial, government, and STEAM.
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