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Welcome to the School of Rhetoric

Welcome to the School of Rhetoric! Learn about our classical education, conduct expectations, opportunities, dress code, technology policy, homework guidelines, and more. Discover the virtues and goals of classical learning for a successful academic journey.

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Welcome to the School of Rhetoric

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  1. Welcome to the School of Rhetoric Rising 9thgrade – Class of 2022 Information Night: 2017-2018

  2. Goals for today • Overview of School of Rhetoric • Expectations (Conduct/Academics) • Opportunities • Dress Code & Technology • Options added • Options removed • Questions for me?

  3. Nova Classical Academy – Ultimate Goal Non Scholae sed vitae discimus We learn not for school… but for life.

  4. What is a classical school? • Classical learning occurs in 3 phases • Grammar • Logic • Rhetoric • ***Note: not just by school structure/grade level, but with all content • Goals of classical education • Lead a virtuous life • 4 Character Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance • 3 Academic Virtues: Wisdom, Good Sense, Science • Seek TRUTH, BEAUTY, and GOODNESS

  5. S.O.L. S.O.R. • Logic • 2nd Floor – Blue • Emphasis on Dialectic • Teacher-directed classwork • Consequences • Specific instructions on conduct • Demerits - detentions • Merits – merit party/prizes • Rhetoric • 3rd Floor – Red • Emphasis on Rhetoric (generative) & Seminars • Teacher guided (student driven) classwork • Honors/AP Classes/College in the Schools • Technology during lunch • Mezzanine – option during lunch • (open campus 11th-12th) • “Roaming” projects • Senior Thesis • Wider Range of Extracurriculars/ Clubs/Formal Dances • Theme Weeks – Legacy Events • Homecoming, Ascot, Comfy Prom, Snow Daze • Consequences • Appropriate conduct is anticipated at all times • Authentic Consequence and/or Detention • Teacher nominated recognitions

  6. Conduct Expectations • Virtuous Actions • Temperance, prudence, justice, fortitude • Act with others’ best interest – as well as your own • Respectful address of teachers/students • Mindful conduct in hallways and classes • No horseplay, , demeaning others • Conduct Tracking • SOL – Demerits for inappropriate actions (3 = detention during lunch) • Merits – recognition for positive academic/conduct (merit parties each semester) • SOR – Detention/authentic consequence • Special recognition for virtuous conduct and academics – nominated by teachers • Book Awards - Symposiums – Senior Thesis

  7. Nova’s Dress Code (6-8) • Polo / Turtleneck (burgundy or white) • Sweatshirt (maroon) • Pants /Shorts (navy) • Skirt (uniform plaid) • Belt (black or navy) • Black shoes (ALL black) • Hair (natural colors) • Optional: • Sweater – Cardigan/pullover (burgundy) • Fleece zip jacket (black)

  8. Nova’s Dress Code (9-12) • Polo (burgundy or white) • Oxford Shirt (white) • Pants /Shorts (black) • Skirt (black) • Belt (black) • Black dress shoes (ALL black) • Hair (natural colors) • Optional: • Cardigan sweater (gray with logo) • Fleece zip jacket (black with logo) • Sweater vest (gray with logo) • Blazer (black with logo) • Tie/Scarf (black, gray, burgundy – white stripes ok) • Theme days / Spirit Wear days (as specified)

  9. Technology Policy • 1st infraction – returned at end of day • 2nd infraction – parent must be present to pick up (detention issued) • 3rd infraction – conference with parents, conditions for use/storage while on campus • Noted in handbook – discussed during first week of class • No electronics may be used in academic wing • SOL – No use from 8:20-3:45 • SOR – Permitted during lunch ONLY (not in academic wing)

  10. Homework • Crucial part of learning complex ideas • Essential practice of skills • ***Note: Times noted are estimates • Time spent each night may vary • School of Logic (6-8) • ~15-20 minutes per class per day • ~1 to 1 ½ hours per night (may vary) • School of Rhetoric (9-12) • ~20-25 minutes per class per day • ~2 to 2 ½ hours per night (may vary) • Ex: reading from textbook, written assignment, review/study, etc. • Honors/AP Courses (may expect up to 1 additional hour per night) • Keep this in mind when participating in extracurriculars/other activites.

  11. Looking for help – who to ask? • Mr. Pelofske – Dean of Students • Mr. Shuman – School Counselor, College Advisor • Mrs. Bergerson – Principal • Ms. Heitzig – Attendance (Upper School Office) • Ms. Whited – Infinite Campus & Schedules • Everyone in this building will be happy to help! Knowledge begins by being unafraid to ask!

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