THE SCHOOL ALIVE SYSTEM
Seven levels.
A connected journey.
Two traditional grades in each level. Room to grow in knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.”
Attributed to Abraham Lincoln
Find a level by birthday.
Enter a birthday and the school year to estimate the traditional grade and School Alive level. Placement uses age on August 1.
The birthday is used only in this browser. It is not saved or sent to the school. Our team confirms placement and availability with each family.
Find your place in the journey.
Select a level to explore the grade pairing and its place in our classical progression.
LEVEL 1 · PRIMARY
Pre-kindergarten & kindergarten
Grammar Knowledge & language
Elementary · Typical age span 4–6
Building strong foundations in language, knowledge, habits, and the joy of discovery.
LEVEL 2 · PRIMARY
Grades 1 & 2
Grammar Knowledge & language
Elementary · Typical age span 6–8
Building strong foundations in language, knowledge, habits, and the joy of discovery.
LEVEL 3 · PRIMARY
Grades 3 & 4
Grammar Knowledge & language
Elementary · Typical age span 8–10
Building strong foundations in language, knowledge, habits, and the joy of discovery.
LEVEL 4 · PRIMARY
Grades 5 & 6
Logic Understanding & thought
Intermediate · Typical age span 10–12
Learning to ask better questions, connect ideas, reason carefully, and understand the why.
LEVEL 5 · SECONDARY
Grades 7 & 8
Logic Understanding & thought
Intermediate · Typical age span 12–14
Learning to ask better questions, connect ideas, reason carefully, and understand the why.
LEVEL 6 · SECONDARY
Grades 9 & 10
Rhetoric Wisdom & application
Academy · Typical age span 14–16
Learning to communicate with clarity, apply wisdom, and take greater responsibility for meaningful work.
LEVEL 7 · SECONDARY
Grades 11 & 12
Rhetoric Wisdom & application
Academy · Typical age span 16–18
Learning to communicate with clarity, apply wisdom, and take greater responsibility for meaningful work.
The complete system, at a glance.
| Level | Grades | Typical ages | Phase | Type | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-kindergarten & kindergarten | 4–6 | Grammar Knowledge & language | Elementary | Primary |
| 2 | Grades 1 & 2 | 6–8 | Grammar Knowledge & language | Elementary | Primary |
| 3 | Grades 3 & 4 | 8–10 | Grammar Knowledge & language | Elementary | Primary |
| 4 | Grades 5 & 6 | 10–12 | Logic Understanding & thought | Intermediate | Primary |
| 5 | Grades 7 & 8 | 12–14 | Logic Understanding & thought | Intermediate | Secondary |
| 6 | Grades 9 & 10 | 14–16 | Rhetoric Wisdom & application | Academy | Secondary |
| 7 | Grades 11 & 12 | 16–18 | Rhetoric Wisdom & application | Academy | Secondary |
Ages show the typical span across both grades. The published entry rule uses age on or before August 1. We will confirm your child’s placement and the current classroom grouping with you.
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