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Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who merely happen to be walking about." — G.K. Chesterton Family is Fundamental Parental Responsibility for Education Liberty Common School honors The Universal Truth” of education – it is the right and responsibility of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children. This responsibility begins when families choose the school, its educational philosophy, and its corresponding academic strategies. Parents lead in ensuring fidelity to the school’s tradition and philosophy by staying informed, volunteering, and reinforcing aligned educational goals at home. our philosophy Classical, Proven, and Timeless Education for Intellectual and Moral Excellence Liberty’s academic objectives pursue the direct acquisition of knowledge. The school’s classically oriented, liberal-arts emphasis aims to provide students deep and broad intellectual orientation toward the good, the true, the beautiful, and the perfect. The curriculum strives to equip young scholars with the skills to become thoughtful, moral, and engaged leaders in the American Republic. Liberty’s fidelity to these enduring principles produces consistent, remarkable results. classical education Virtue Education Building Character for Lifelong Citizenship Virtue education is essential in the complete development and formation of young scholars at Liberty Common School. Liberty invests thirteen years of intentional character education in its students—reinforced through classical literature, case studies, biographies, and through a direct emphasis on the cardinal virtues. This classical tradition encourages young citizens to act with integrity, empowering them to make prudent decisions based on ethical principles and authentic wisdom. character Education True Professional Educators Excellence in the Classroom Liberty Common’s team of professional classroom instructors is widely regarded as among the nation’s best. Instructors are professionals with high-level subject-matter expertise and philosophical alignment. Members of the faculty are caring and supportive educators committed to providing the very best educational experience for each individual child. Professional classroom instructors are carefully selected from fields of nationwide applicants. The benefit for students is stunning. employment Line draw - Please do not delete Text Animation SVG - Please do not delete One School Three Campuses Liberty Common School consists of three academic campuses in Fort Collins, Colorado. Two elementary-school campuses serve grades K–6 and one combined junior-high and high-school campus serving grades 7–12. Campus Image Callouts Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ― Aristotle "The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." ― Plato Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. "The shortest and surest way to live with honour in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice of them." ― Socrates Campuses Locations Elementary - Aristotle Campus Grades K-5, Southwest Fort Collins Elementary - Plato Campus Grades K-6, Northeast Fort Collins Junior High Grades 7-8, East Fort Collins High School 9th-12th Grade, East Fort Collins Line draw - Please do not delete Explore Our Opportunities Discover the core curriculum at Liberty Common School. It is supplemented by a wealth of enriching programs designed to nurture personal development and empower students for future success. K-12 Grades Offered 1 Unique Order and House System 23 Sports Offered Grades 6-12 600+ Student-Athletes 40 Student Clubs and Co-curriculars 19 Classes Offered In The Arts 3 Campuses 1475 Students 27 Years of Excellence Line draw - Please do not delete News & Events Featured News One Exceptional School Nancy Hoyer, Aristotle Campus Assistant Principal May 10 2024 I am honored to have been chosen to fill the role of Assistant Principal at the Aristotle campus beginning this June. I am wrapping up my sixth year of teaching music at Liberty Common – four years at the Plato campus and now two years at the Aristotle campus. Read More about One Exceptional School NIL Coming to a High School Near You Frank Russel, Director of Athletics May 3 2024 High-school athletics are not solely about winning and losing; rather, they are about fostering the moral character of young scholars. In the past, college athletics provided individuals from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to pursue a college degree and further character development through sports. Read More about NIL Coming to a High School Near You Summer Camps and New Courses: The Learning Continues Chris Reynolds, LCHS Assistant Principal Apr 26 2024 As we turn the corner into May, we all start looking more eagerly toward summer plans. In addition...