Age Guidelines

We seek to populate our classes with students who can work at similar learning levels and who are interested in studying the course materials. Therefore, we have developed the following guidelines for our courses. 

• Upper Grammar classes are recommended for students in grades 4-6 and are open to students ages 9-12 as of August 1st.
• Dialectic courses are recommended for students in grades 7-9 and are open to students ages 12–14 as of August 1st.
• Rhetoric courses are recommended for students in grades 9-12 and are open to students age 14 and above as of August 1st

Exception Requests

​We understand that students are at different academic and maturity levels. If you would like an exception to the enrollment guidelines stated above, please contact the Lucerna Academy Director, with the reason for your request. We may request the following:

1. A written recommendation from a former or current academic teacher who can attest to the student's ability to participate in a rigorous academic setting.
2. Two of the following:
   • Book list from the previous academic year
   • Transcript
   • An essay from the previous academic year

​You will be notified of our decision within two weeks of your request.