A Private K-12 Christian Academy (K-6 at Launch)
Who are we?
Fort McHenry Classical Academy is a K-12 school in Scott County, IA providing an American Classical education that is content-rich across four disciplines: Math, Science, English Language Arts (including phonics, grammar and writing), and History, with significant attention to music, art, and foreign language. We are a private Christian school and a registered 501(c)(3). Fort McHenry Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Curriculum School.
The Significance of a Name
Just as the defense of Fort McHenry inspired our national anthem, so too does our school name inspire our families, faculty and staff. Childhood innocence, intellect and freedoms are eroding in institutions across this country. Our purpose is to unapologetically protect and defend our divine American inheritance.
Our Crest
The cross is prominently displayed to reflect our belief that truth cannot be taught without acknowledging God.
The cannon represents the defense of our families and children, and was critical to the defense of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. The British were forced to abandon their land assault on the port city of Baltimore after their failed attempt on Fort McHenry on Sept 13th, 1814. This was the turning point of the war.
The stars represent the 15 stars of the garrison flag that flew above Fort McHenry throughout the battle, and was still standing among the ashes after the failed British bombardment. This scene inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
Our motto is latin for “Charity in Truth.” We believe that love cannot be appropriately expressed outside the presence of truth. Being truthful is the purest form of love.
Our Partners
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Fort McHenry Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
