The student showcases at Well-Trained Mind Academy demonstrate the power of classical education in action. Our students’ work illustrates how they move from mastering basics to expressing their own ideas, gaining both knowledge and confidence along the way.
Gabriel Haney’s Colorful ✖️➗ Chart
Fundamentals of Mathematics (Problem-Solving Approach) focuses on problem-solving and engagement with challenging math to foster in-depth understanding and enjoyment so that students are ready to engage in Pre-Algebra. Instructor Dorothy
Associated Subject:
Math
Unit Circle as Stained Glass Window by Ellia Rodgers
Students in Dorothy Yoo’s Pre-Calculus class showed off their mathematical and creative skills when they were tasked with creating an artistic representation of The Unit Circle. Students had to choose
Associated Subject:
Math
Terrific Tessellations
At their meeting on Tuesday, November 18, students in Math Club for the Logic Stage created tessellations using tiledart.com A tessellation is a pattern of geometric shapes that fit together perfectly
Associated Subject:
Math
Science
Fine Arts
Mexico or Canada?
In the first quarter of the year, Algebra II – Traditional Approach students worked with mathematical modeling. They completed a major assignment where they created travel plans for getaways to
Associated Subject:
Math
Exemplary Map Work in World Geography
Ray S. did an amazing job on the Week 8 assignment for World Geography for the Logic Stage. That week, the class studied Western Europe, and they had to mark
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Social Science
Responding to Elie Wiesel’s Night
Students in Dr. Roudabush’s Reading for the Logic Stage III were asked to reimagine Elie Wiesel’s haunting story of surviving the Holocaust as a young Jewish boy as told in
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Literature
2025 National Latin Exam and National Spanish Exam Winners
Students who participate in WTMA language clubs have the opportunity to take the national language exam in their target language. We are so proud of our 2025 National Latin Exam
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World Language
WTMA’s Own “Emerging Talent” Baek Haferkamp
Congratulations to WTMA’s own Baek Haferkamp for her participation in the William & Mary Muscarelle Museum of Art Homeschool Art School, organized by Williamsburg local and WTMA instructor Alison Pariso.
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Fine Arts
Talent Show
Using an Index, Interpreting Maps, & Locating Continents
Week 3 in World Geography for the Logic Stage is all about using an index in an atlas, interpreting map symbols and legends, and locating the continents. For their weekly
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Social Science
Summer Club 2025 T-Shirt Contest Winner
Congratulations to Joanna Erbaugh, winner of this year’s Summer Club 2025 T-Shirt Contest! Joanna, who took Nature Sketchbook Club: Cats, Dogs, and Backyard Frogs this summer, says of her design,
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Clubs
Fine Arts