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{Infobox school |name = Cair Paravel Latin School |image = File:Cair Paravel School Crest.JPG |image caption = Crest of Cair Paravel Latin School |motto = Dominus Illuminatio Mea |established = 1980 |type = Private |location = 635 SW Clay Street, Topeka, Kansas |grades = K-12 |headmaster = Dr. Michael Johnson |campus type = Urban |campus size = 3.5 acres (14,000 m²) |enrollment = 300 |faculty = 27 |mascot = Rampant Red Lion |mascot image = File:Cair Paravel School Crest.JPG |colors = Navy and gray |website = www.cpls.org |information = 785-232-3878 }} Cair Paravel Latin School is a Christian school located in Topeka, Kansas.

About Cair Paravel Latin

Cair Paravel Latin School (often referred to as CPLS or just Cair Paravel) is a coeducational, non-profit, interdenominational Christian private school located in Topeka, Kansas. The school was founded in 1980. With over 300 students, Cair Paravel is the largest school in Kansas offering a Classical Christian education.

Cair Paravel is a member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

History

In 1980, a small group of families who desired the very best in education for their children founded Cair Paravel School. They did not represent a certain church, sect, organization or political persuasion. However, they were friends who shared a common vision for educating their children.

Several of the founders were greatly influenced by their participation in the Integrated Humanities Program at the University of Kansas. They desired to provide an education for their children that would culminate in a similar learning experience. In addition to the KU professors, the greatest influence on the founders was the twentieth century Christian philosopher and author, C.S. Lewis. It was from his Chronicles of Narnia and the castle of Cair Paravel that the school’s name was adopted.

In 1985, Cair Paravel purchased the former Clay Elementary School building. Constructed in 1926 in the Tudor style, it was designed by architects Thomas Wilson Williamson and Ted Greist, who later designed the Perpendicular Gothic-styled Topeka High School.

In 1987, Cair Parvel merged with Topeka Latin School to become Cair Paravel Latin School. The “Latin” part of the name represents the language that formed Western Civilization and emphasizes the classical nature of the school.

In 1991, a gymnasium and science lab was added to the original building. In 1995, a cafeteria and two additional classrooms were added.

Academics

File:Cpls brick bell.gif

CPLS sign and bell from the original Clay Elementary School

Cair Paravel is both Christ-Centered and Classical. The school teaches all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with Biblical scriptures at the center. The curriculum of Cair Paravel is based on the Trivium and emphasizes grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Grammar means the fundamental terms, rules and principles of each subject. Logic means the ordered relationship of particulars in each subject. Rhetoric means the clear and eloquent expression of the truths and principles of each subject.

Fine Arts

Cair Paravel maintains fine art curricula including orchestra, drama, art, and choir.

Athletics

Cair Paravel offers the following athletic programs for the middle and upper school:

Football
Cheerleading
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball

References

^ ^a ^b CPLS Athletics

Bibliography

United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places submission for Topeka High School, Shawnee County, Kansas, (22 April 2005)
Gone But Not Forgotten: The Lost Schools of Topeka, Shawnee County Historical Society, Bulletin Number 67, pp 52–53, November 1990.

External links

[CPLS_Athletics-1] CPLS Athletics

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+|location = 635 SW Clay Street, [[Topeka, Kansas]]
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-|state = [[Kansas]]
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+|information = 785-232-3878
-{{Advert|date=February 2008}}
+}}
-'''Cair Paravel-Latin School''' (commonly '''Cair Paravel''' or '''CPLS''') is a coeducational, non-profit, interdenominational [[Christian]] [[private school]] in [[Topeka, Kansas|Topeka]], [[Kansas]], [[United States]]. CPLS offers a [[Classical Christian education]] for students in [[Kindergarten]] through [[twelfth grade]].  The school is a member of the [[Association of Classical Christian Schools]].
+'''Cair Paravel Latin School''' is a [[Christian]] school located in [[Topeka, Kansas]].
-Founded in 1980, Cair Paravel-Latin School is located in the former Clay Elementary School building. Constructed in 1926 in the [[Tudor style architecture|Tudor style]], it was designed by architects [[Thomas Wilson Williamson]] and Ted Greist, who later designed the [[Perpendicular Period|Perpendicular Gothic-styled]] [[Topeka High School]]. Cair Paravel did not move into this building until after its first few years located at various Christian churches located in Topeka.  The earliest faculty consisted of students' parents who took an interest in education beyond common secular themes.
+==About Cair Paravel Latin==
-The name, [[Cair Paravel]], honors [[C.S. Lewis]], author of ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]'', series of Christian-themed children's novels. "Cair Paravel" is a castle in the series that represents the courage, purity and faithfulness that is found in the series' four young main characters. In 1988, Cair Paravel merged with Topeka Latin School, another private Christian school in Topeka, and integrated "Latin" into the school name.  At the time of the merger, C.S. Lewis' literature, Christian apologetics and Latin were a significant part of the academics.  Latin came secondary only to such literature as ''The Blue Fairy Book'', Mark Twain and Christian scriptural studies.
+'''Cair Paravel Latin School''' (often referred to as '''CPLS''' or just '''Cair Paravel''') is a coeducational, non-profit, interdenominational [[Christian]] [[private school]] located in [[Topeka, Kansas]].  The school was founded in 1980.  With over 300 students, Cair Paravel is the largest school in Kansas offering a [[Classical Christian education]].
+Cair Paravel is a member of the [[Association of Classical Christian Schools]].
-==Academics==
-[[Image:Cpls brick bell.gif|right|thumb|400px|CPLS sign and bell from the original Clay Elementary School]]
+== History ==
-The basis of the curriculum is formed by the study of documents like the [[Bible]] and the Classics (Classics are defined by the CPLS to be works of literature which have been read for at least three generations). It is designed in such a manner as to both give the students a conventional academic coverage and further their knowledge of the Christian religion.
+In 1980, a small group of families who desired the very best in education for their children founded Cair Paravel School.  They did not represent a certain church, sect, organization or political persuasion.  However, they were friends who shared a common vision for educating their children.
-==Fine Arts==
-===Drama and Musical Performance===
-Each spring, students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to participate in a full-length dramatic production. Each fall, students in grades 9-12 put on a full-length musical production, with performances spanning two weekends.
+Several of the founders were greatly influenced by their participation in the Integrated Humanities Program at the [[University of Kansas]].  They desired to provide an education for their children that would culminate in a similar learning experience.  In addition to the KU professors, the greatest influence on the founders was the twentieth century Christian philosopher and author, [[C.S. Lewis]].  It was from his [[Chronicles of Narnia]] and the castle of Cair Paravel that the school’s name was adopted.
-===Choir, Choral, and Fine Arts===
-Choir is an elective class for students in grades 9-12. Students perform at the spring, fall and Christmas music concerts and participate in the MAACS (Mid-America Association of Christian Schools) competition each spring.
+In 1985, Cair Paravel purchased the former Clay Elementary School building.   Constructed in 1926 in the [[Tudor style architecture|Tudor style]], it was designed by architects [[Thomas Wilson Williamson]] and Ted Greist, who later designed the [[Perpendicular Period|Perpendicular Gothic-styled]] [[Topeka High School]].
-The school's premier high school choral group is known as  the Madrigals.  Candidates are chosen by audition.
+In 1987, Cair Parvel merged with Topeka Latin School to become Cair Paravel Latin School.   The “Latin” part of the name represents the language that formed Western Civilization and emphasizes the classical nature of the school.
-As a member of MAACS (Mid-America Association of Christian Schools), CPLS participates each spring in an academic and fine arts competition held at Tri-City Christian School in [[Independence, Missouri|Independence]], [[Missouri]]. Categories include: choral performances, vocal and instrumental performances, dramatic readings, expository readings, art competition and academic testing.
+In 1991, a gymnasium and science lab was added to the original building.  In 1995, a cafeteria and two additional classrooms were added.
-==Athletics==
-[[Image:2006 CPLS Boys Soccer.jpg‎|right|thumb|400px|The 2006 CPLS boys soccer team won the KCAA (Kansas Christian Athletic Association) state tournament.<ref name="CPLS Athletics">[http://cpls.org/Athletics/athleticsmainpage.html CPLS Athletics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This championship topped off a stellar 11-3 regular season.<ref name="CPLS Athletics"/>
-]]
+==Academics==
-The school has numerous teams.
+[[Image:Cpls brick bell.gif|right|thumb|400px|CPLS sign and bell from the original Clay Elementary School]]
+Cair Paravel is both Christ-Centered and Classical.  The school teaches all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with Biblical scriptures at the center.   The curriculum of Cair Paravel is based on the [[Trivium]] and emphasizes grammar, logic, and rhetoric.  Grammar means the fundamental terms, rules and principles of each subject.  Logic means the ordered relationship of particulars in each subject.  Rhetoric means the clear and eloquent expression of the truths and principles of each subject.
-The soccer team has won the KCAA state tournament in six of the last eight years, including five straight titles from 2000 to 2004.<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20041031/ai_n11820324 Cair Paravel earns fifth KCAA title | Topeka Capital-Journal, The | Find Articles at BNET.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  The Lions also finished second in 2005 and 2007.  From 2003 to 2006, CPLS compiled an astounding 44-17-4 record.<ref name="CPLS Athletics"/>
-In 2007, the 2007 CPLS football team completed their best season in school history, finishing 10- 0.
+==Fine Arts==
-The 2006 CPLS Lady Lions finished their season with a 20-9 record and a second place finish in the KCAA Tournament.
+Cair Paravel maintains fine art curricula including orchestra, drama, art, and choir.
+==Athletics==
+[[Image:2006 CPLS Boys Soccer.jpg‎|right|thumb|400px|The 2006 CPLS boys soccer team won the KCAA (Kansas Christian Athletic Association) state tournament.<ref name="CPLS Athletics">[http://cpls.org/Athletics/athleticsmainpage.html CPLS Athletics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> <ref name="CPLS Athletics"/>
+]]
+Cair Paravel offers the following athletic programs for the middle and upper school:
-In addition to these teams, CPLS has both a golf and a basketball program.
+<table width=100%>
+<tr>
+<td valign=top>
+*Football
+*Cheerleading
+*Basketball
+*Golf
+*Soccer
+*Volleyball
+</table>
 ==References==