1. History

2. Locations

3. Education methods

4. References

5. External links

K–5: $5,300/year;

6–12: $6,000/year

Thales Academy ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|θ|eɪ|l|iː|z}} {{respell|THAY|leez}}) is a network of private non-sectarian community schools located in central North Carolina. The school was founded in 2007 by Robert L. Luddy and graduated its first K-12 class in 2016 with three seniors^[1]. As of 2018, there were over 2,500 students across six campus locations in the Raleigh area^[2].

The Pre-K-12 college preparatory school was named for the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often credited as the father of Greek Philosophy.

History

Thales Academy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit school, was established in 2007 by Robert L. Luddy, a North Carolina entrepreneur, educator, philanthropist, and founder and CEO of CaptiveAire Systems. Prior to Thales, Bob Luddy founded Franklin Academy in Wake Forest, one of the state's largest and best–performing charter schools, and St. Thomas More Academy in Raleigh, an independent Catholic college preparatory school.

Since its founding, Thales Academy has opened six locations, and two more are in development.^[3][4]

Locations

Current locations for Thales Academy are Apex (two separate locations for K–5 and JH/HS), Knightdale, Raleigh, Rolesville, and Wake Forest, North Carolina, with developing campuses in Holly Springs, Waxhaw, and Pittsboro.^[5] The newly constructed, two-story brick buildings consist of approximately 20 classrooms on 34,000 square feet (K-5) or 55,000 square feet (6–12). The buildings feature Greek columns, polished concrete floors, tall ceilings, and painted classical murals in hallways in an effort to encourage a love for learning. Thales K–5 offer playgrounds with artificial turf. Thales junior high and high schools offer full-sized gymnasiums and auditoriums as well as outdoor soccer fields.

Education methods

Thales Academy uses a classical education method to educate its students. In grades K–5, the school uses a methodology known as Direct Instruction (DI). DI uses a systematic curriculum design to engage students and retain focus in order to maximize learning in the classroom. In grades 6–12, DI is phased out as students begin to use the Socratic Method through education in the trivium.

References

[12] Carolina Journal Online "At Thales Academies, Affordability Buys Academic Excellence"

[13] WRAL.com "Businessman Plans Chain of Private Schools"

[14] Katy's Conservative Corner "Thales Academy Campuses Offer Alternatives to Public School System"

[15] NorthRaleighNews.com [https://web.archive.org/web/20110224163749/http://www.northraleighnews.com/2010/01/05/2092/thales-academy-expands-in-area.html "Thales Academy expands in area"]

[16] NorthRaleighNews.com "Thales Academy to open in N. Raleigh"{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}

[17] WRAL.com [https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085916/http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/6215286/ "Apex private school triples enrollment in second year"]

[18] NorthRaleighNews.com "Thales Academy expanding in Rolesville"{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}

[19] Heartland.org "NC Academies offer model success"

External links

• {{Official website|www.thalesacademy.org}}

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