Greenthumb School
Upper School (4th–8th Grade)
Opening January 2027 — classical education for the logic and rhetoric years
About the Program
Our Upper School program serves 4th through 8th grade, guiding students through the logic and rhetoric stages of classical education. Students learn to question, reason, and articulate ideas with clarity and conviction — studying great books, formal logic, essay writing, and subjects that deepen and connect across disciplines.
- School days: Monday through Thursday on campus · Friday is an asynchronous home economics day
- Grades served: 4th through 8th grade in a full private school setting
- Practical life: Continued cooking, gardening, and community responsibility woven into the weekly rhythm
- School calendar: Follows Greenville County School calendar plus an extra week off for winter break
- Summer camps: Optional summer camps available for continued learning
- Field trips: Scheduled throughout the year and charged separately
What Students Study
Humanities
Great books, essay writing, rhetoric, formal logic, and chronological history from ancient civilizations to the modern world.
Mathematics
Pre-algebra through algebra with an emphasis on mastery, number sense, and quantitative reasoning that prepares students for high school rigor.
Science
Lab-based science with careful observation, hypothesis, and written narration — building the habits of a careful thinker and investigator.
Latin
Formal Latin study beginning in the upper grades, building vocabulary, grammar, and a deeper understanding of English and Western thought.
Fine & Practical Arts
Music, visual arts, and continued practical life skills — cooking, gardening, and community service — woven throughout the week.
Character Formation
Virtue, leadership, and responsibility are not add-ons but woven into every subject, conversation, and community moment at Greenthumb.
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Tuition
$5,500 / year
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