Welcome to the School of Rhetoric Rising 9th grade – Class of 2022 Information Night: 2017-2018

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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.

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!