1. Welcome to the School of Rhetoric
Rising 9th grade – Class of 2022
Information Night:

2. Goals for today Overview of School of Rhetoric
Expectations (Conduct/Academics)
Opportunities
Dress Code & Technology
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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 Consequences 2nd Floor – Blue
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
Logic
2nd Floor – Blue
Emphasis on Dialectic
Teacher-directed classwork
Consequences
Specific instructions on conduct
Demerits - detentions
Merits – merit party/prizes

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!