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ARETE ACADEMY
Christian, Practical, Classical Education


What is Arete?
Arete Academy is a new school community growing in North Texas in 2026. We exist to provide academic excellence with the beauty of old traditions and skills . The word arete is a word from the Bible and ancient Greek philosophy meaning excellence , virtue , and the fulfillment of one's purpose . Our school exists because arete is missing in today's world. Christian parents are looking for something different and excellent for their children--and we exist to provide it....

Brett Page
Jan 271 min read


Summer Class Info
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Brett Page
Feb 211 min read


Deeper into Our Distinctives
Nothing which was not in the teachers can flow from them into the pupils. C.S. Lewis Arete Academy exists to help students grow into well-rooted and flourishing Christian men and women . A school is excellent only if it accomplishes that end. To serve that end, Arete is beginning in 2026, led by three guiding principles. Christian, Practical, and Classical Christian Arete is committed to being an excellent Christian school . At Arete, biblical Christianity is the soil

Brett Page
Jan 302 min read


About Us
Mr. Brett Page is a classical educator located in North Texas. He has been a Humanities teacher at classical and Christian schools for nine years in New Jersey, Virginia, and Texas. Along with being our Humanities teacher, Mr. Page brings to Arete his experience as a Bible teacher. Education: B.A., Wheaton College, Biblical and Theological Studies M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary Classes Taught: Philosophy: Intro to Philosophy, Moral Philosophy,

Brett Page
Jan 271 min read


What is Christian classical education?
When we talk about classical Christian education, what do we mean? One of the best ways to define something is by its purpose. When we build an educational movement, we make it to fulfill a task and bring about certain results. We design its form, shape, and structure in a way that serves that purpose. For example, if I design a bike, I'll give it the best shape to get a person from point A to point B easily. I'll give it an aluminum alloy frame to keep it light, and then us

Brett Page
Jan 153 min read
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