Why Novare?
Most science curricula try to cover everything and end up covering nothing well. Students memorize facts for a test and forget them the next week. Novare takes the opposite approach: fewer topics, greater depth, real mastery.
Novare is also explicitly designed for classical Christian schools. It does not treat faith and science as opposing forces - it presents science as the study of God's creation, worthy of both reverence and rigorous investigation.
How Novare Works
Novare Science is built on three principles:
- Mastery - students must demonstrate understanding, not just recall. Concepts are revisited and built upon throughout the year.
Courses include physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics, progressing through the upper school years.
What This Means for Students
Students who learn science through Novare develop genuine scientific thinking - not just the ability to pass a multiple-choice test. They learn to observe carefully, hypothesize, test, and draw conclusions. Lab work reinforces hands-on understanding.
This approach prepares students for college science courses better than curricula that prioritize breadth over depth. Students arrive at college knowing how to think like scientists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper school students progress through physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics using Novare curriculum. Contact us for the specific course sequence by grade.
Novare teaches science within a biblical worldview. It presents the study of the natural world as the study of God's creation. Contact us if you have specific questions about how origins and faith are addressed.
Yes. Novare's emphasis on mastery and deep understanding prepares students well for college-level science. Students who truly understand concepts perform better than those who have memorized a broader but shallower set of facts.
Yes. Science instruction at Saints includes hands-on lab work to reinforce concepts and develop practical scientific skills.
Classical Christian schools teach science rigorously while also exploring the philosophical and theological dimensions of scientific inquiry. At Saints Classical Academy, we use Novare Science â a curriculum designed for classical schools that emphasizes mastery, integration with other subjects, and a coherent Christian worldview. Students learn the scientific method, conduct lab experiments, and study physics, chemistry, and biology in depth.