RHETORIC SCHOOL NEWS

 

 

Upcoming Events & INFO

Commencement live stream link is still available HERE.  Save the link address for future reference if desired.

Summer Hours -- Please email Jennifer Tompkins to make an appointment for any Rhetoric needs over the summer. 

Info for Spring Break Rhetoric Trips. 

Italy Trip details - click here - Email inquiries to Amber Whitehead

The Galapagos Islands Trip details: click here - Email inquiries to Karla Adams

Student Summer Reading
All students have been emailed or given a copy of summer reading instructions.  These may also be found in the Resource Document section of our Parent Portal.
 
Community Summer Reading - Book Clubs

By now, you all have received your gifted (and signed!) copy of Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents.  (Rhetoric parents, if you haven't received yours yet first ask your student if it's in his or her backpack or car by chance, and if it's not, email Jennifer Tompkins, as we have a very few Rhetoric parent copies left at the school.  Books were distributed to the youngest student in each family.)

This summer, Covenant would like ALL parents to read this 100-page book - would you join us? Simply said, we believe this book will help you understand how we are teaching your children!

We are forming summer book discussion groups with the intent of encouraging one another on our journey through classical Christian education. Please fill out this survey to sign up, host or facilitate.

More eloquently said, Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents was written especially for parents, reminding you that “classical Christian education can transform your children, your family and the world.”  
 
 
New Address?  Update FACTS!

If you have an updated address or contact information, please update it in FACTS by June 30. We use what is in your FACTS profile for all communications and to inform the directory.

  • Go to the FACTS Family Portal or to the Covenant app on your mobile device

  • Login with your personal username & password (District Code is tcs-tx)

  • Under School click the Web Forms link on the left (or see Forms in the app)

  • Click on the Family Demographic Form

Check the Custodial Parent Forms and update any incorrect information. An updated address will automatically change for your spouse and children. Phone numbers need to be changed on each parent's form.

If you have questions, please email Jennifer Tompkins. Thank you!

 

August 7-10  Senior Retreat

Reminders

Uniform Update - With our new uniform vendor secured, now is the time to update uniforms.  Please take time this long weekend to replace any uniform pieces that don't fit and note that we will finally be able to enforce uniform compliance.  Reminders for Rhetoric students--the khaki pants you want are the cotton twill, not the tech pants and skirts should be no more than five inches above the crease in the back of the knee.  

college Counselor corner

Here is our SUMMER PROGRAMS list for 2025. 

10th grade:

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an online test prep course taught by experienced professionals from Compass, limited to Covenant students. Compass Education Group is a leader in the industry, providing tutoring based on data-informed processes and outcomes. 

Compass will offer a special price for Covenant students for these group courses (limited to 10 students per session) in preparation for the October or later fall/winter test dates. There will also be a winter/spring session in preparation for the March/April or later spring/summer test dates. The special price of $825 includes 20 hours of small group instruction and 3 full-length practice tests. 

Reminder:

Students who have completed Algebra II in 10th grade may begin testing in fall, 2025. (Sign up for the currently posted session dates.)

Students who will take Algebra II in the 11th grade may begin testing in spring, 2026. (Sign up for the next session dates - will be published by the end of summer.)

See more information and register for the courses here.  Deadline for registration is June 30, 2025.

 
11th grade:
 

ACT, SAT, and CLT Dates and information

Do you have Amazon Prime? Check our The College Tour, 30-minute episodes- tour a college and hear from current students without leaving your sofa. These are really great. There are over 120 colleges featured! 

All Grades:  Outside Opportunities for Leadership, Academic Exploration, and Volunteerism

 

 

Rhetoric School Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (50 min classes)
8:30-9:20 1st Period
9:25-10:15 2nd Period
10:20-11:10 3rd Period
11:15-12:05 4th Period
12:05-12:35 Lunch 
12:35-12:50 Flex Time -- Lunch into Clubs (M/T), Advisory (W) 
12:55-1:45 5th Period
1:50-2:40 6th Period
2:45-3:35 7th Period

Thursday (85 min blocks)
8:30-9:55 Block 3rd Period
10:00-10:35 Chapel
10:40-12:05 Block 7th Period
12:05-12:35 Lunch 
12:40-2:05 Block 6th Period
2:10-3:35 Block 5th Period

Friday (85 min blocks)
8:30-9:55 Block 2nd Period
9:55-10:15 Flex time
10:20-11:45 Block 4th Period
11:45-12:15 Lunch 
12:20-1:45 Block 1st Period
1:45-3:35 Co-curriculars

 

Reminders & useful info

RHETORIC ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

If your student is home sick or has a last minute appointment, please email Jennifer Tompkins at [email protected]. Students should check FACTS for missed assignments and contact teachers if they need clarification.

If your student has a pre-planned appointment or absence, he or she must get a pre-planned absence form from Mrs. Tompkins (also available on the Parent Portal) and obtain required signatures. All work is to be made up beforehand or at the direction of the teacher. For college visits, students must also get an official note from the college to confirm that they attended admissions events. 

If your student gets sick while at school, he or she may visit the nurse, and the nurse will contact you. Students are not permitted to text parents during the school day and will not be permitted to leave unless the nurse has spoken to a parent.


 

 

 

Attention Rhetoric School Students Needing Service Hours or PE Credits:

Be a manager or a student athletic training aide and earn hours or credits while having fun with a team sport! Contact Mrs. Traywick if you are interested.

 

 

Resource Documents

Check out the Resource Document section -- all info for fall will be updated August 1, 2024.

 

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