Frequently Asked Questions

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Classical education is another term for Liberal Arts, which comes from a 2,400 year tradition of teaching students how to think, and not just what to think, with an emphasis on virtue and wisdom. It is precisely this kind of education that has produced countless leaders, inventors, artists, and theologians throughout history.

Classical education through the Liberal Arts goes well beyond our commonplace understanding of a basic college degree. It is foundational to the way God designed us to learn. The Trivium (three paths) and the Quadrivium (four paths) comprise the foundation of all learning, with the Trivium focusing on the art (skill) of words and the Quadrivium the art (skill) of numbers. An individual who has mastery of words and mastery of numbers truly lays a foundation for lifelong learning. This became increasingly valuable to early Christians who found in Jesus the ultimate expression of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Click here for further reading on the Liberal Arts.

Our school is located at Park Hills Christian Church at 5701 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904 

Telos offers K-12

Telos Academy offers a 3 day school week,  offering classes typically Tuesday - Thursday 

(Monday and Friday are parentally supervised, in home practice and prepare days through reading and assignments completed at home. Tuesday after school electives will be offered—Spanish, band, choir, theater. These electives will be an extra cost and they can sign up individually through the teacher/instructor of each elective.

We also offer a one-day a week enrichment program on Tuesdays where students will attend all day for a day of instruction. Our goal is to invite the one-day student into all community events and make them feel welcome on the days they are in class. If a family chooses to have their student stay within the 1-day model, our expectation for them would be that they are an independent learner who can teach themselves with limited support. If, however, a student is frequently reaching out to the teacher because the student is simply not understanding major concepts/consistently cannot figure out problems they have been assigned, that is an indication that the student is not in the right class or that the one-day model is not the right fit for the student.

$6,300 for the 3-day core program, divided into 12 month payments = $525 per month

$2,100 for the one-day enrichment program, divided into 12 month payments= $175 per month 

Yes! Our school is qualified to receive TEFA funds. Simply type in Telos Academy at this link to begin. The application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year was March 17, 2026. Families that do not yet have a TEFA are encouraged to apply when the Comptroller of Texas opens up the application portal for the 2027-2028 school year.

Three day a week core educational plan or one day a week core educational plan.

8:15-3:30 pm each day

Learning cohorts are small, multi-age groups of students who progress together based on skill, mastery, and developmental readiness, rather than the traditional age-graded system.

Learn more about learning cohorts.

We concentrate education into three core days. Instruction in core fields of study are given Tuesday through Thursday and then parents can choose Monday or Friday for a "practice or prepare day."  During this time, students practice what they've learned or prepare through reading, memorizing, and reinforcing concepts for the next academic day.

Accreditation takes time for new schools to achieve. We do however provide transcripts which meet all the criteria for college entrance. We are currently working with Concordis Education Partners and the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) to meet all standards and best practices.

Yes

We do not want tuition costs to be the reason that your child cannot attend Telos Academy, therefore we fundraise to provide a financial aid fund, based on financial need. We use Benefaq as our financial aid processor to determine financial need. If you are interested in applying for tuition assistance, please email info@telosacademy.org.

There are many benefits. Like any uniform, school uniforms are a visual reminder of a common purpose (in this case, to learn). Uniforms remove unnecessary distractions that typically divide students (e.g., socio-economic status, name brands, preferences) and promote a common identity. While clothing is often associated as a means of self-expression, uniforms remind students that their primary expression comes from their character and choices as image-bearers of God.

Latin is one of the most structured and ordered languages, making it an excellent tool for mastering grammar while fostering a deeper appreciation for language. As the root of the Romance languages (French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian), it provides a strong foundation for learning other languages. Latin was also the language of Rome during the time of Jesus, offering a unique window into the historical and cultural context of that era. Moreover, a wealth of Christian texts were originally written in Latin, granting access to a rich legacy of theological and historical works. Spanish will be offered at an extra cost as an elective on Tuesday after school, from 3:45-5:30 pm.

Practically speaking, studying Latin provides a better grasp of English (e.g., about 80% of English vocabulary is borrowed, mainly from Latin), and is also the basis for much of the vocabulary in professional careers like law and medicine. 

We do encourage families to be under the regular teaching and authority of a local Christian Church body,  and to actively participate in that church community. 

While God has not gifted each child identically, He values each child equally. We seek to imitate God’s regard for children, and we aspire to serve all children who desire the education that we offer. We recognize that, in some cases, a student may need academic and relational accommodations, and we provide those accommodations on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with expert recommendations.