Cair Paravel
Where classical Christian education meets the Trivium in Topeka, Kansas.
Cair Paravel Latin School (often referred to as CPLS or just Cair Paravel) is a private, coeducational, non-profit, non-denominational Christian school located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. The school was founded in 1980, making it one of the first classical Christian schools. With over 400 students, Cair Paravel is the largest school in Kansas offering a Classical Christian education. Cair Paravel is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.
- Location
- Topeka, Kansas, United States
- Primary Inhabitants
- Over 400 students
- Architectural Style
- Former Clay Elementary School, built in 1926, designed by Thomas Wilson Williams
- Significance
- One of the first classical Christian schools, founded in 1980; largest school in
- Current Status
- Active school, accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools
Lore & Background
Cair Paravel Latin School takes its name from the capital of Narnia in the books by C.S. Lewis. The school's main building is the former Clay Elementary School, built in 1926 and designed by Thomas Wilson Williamson and Ted Greist. Cair Paravel is both Christ-centered and classical, teaching all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with Biblical scriptures at the center. The curriculum is based on the Trivium and emphasizes grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Grammar means the fundamental terms, rules and principles of each subject. Logic means the ordered relationship of particulars in each subject. Rhetoric means the clear and eloquent expression of the truths and principles of each subject.
In Their Own Story
Founded in 1980, Cair Paravel Latin School was one of the first classical Christian schools in the United States. Over the years it grew to over 400 students, becoming the largest school in Kansas offering a Classical Christian education. The school maintains fine art curricula including orchestra, drama, art, and choir. Athletic programs for middle and upper school include football, cheerleading, boys and girls basketball, golf, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls volleyball, track, and baseball. The school is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.
Reader's Guide
Cair Paravel Latin School is located in Topeka, Kansas, in the former Clay Elementary School building built in 1926. The building was designed by Thomas Wilson Williamson and Ted Greist. The school offers a Classical Christian education based on the Trivium—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—with all subjects taught as an integrated whole centered on Biblical scriptures. Students can participate in fine arts programs including orchestra, drama, art, and choir, as well as a wide range of athletic programs for middle and upper school students.
Did You Know?
- Cair Paravel Latin School was founded in 1980, making it one of the first classical Christian schools.
- With over 400 students, it is the largest school in Kansas offering a Classical Christian education.
- The school's main building is the former Clay Elementary School, built in 1926 and designed by Thomas Wilson Williamson and Ted Greist.
- The school's name is taken from the capital of Narnia in the books by C.S. Lewis.
- Cair Paravel is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.
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