RHETORIC SCHOOL NEWS

 

 

What does it mean to be the founder of a program or institution? Not necessarily just the first to do something or even the first to try it. There were good art teachers at Covenant before Gail Smith. A true founder is the originator, the architect, of the program as it exists today: The designer and the first executor of the program in the glory that it now enjoys. The Rhetoric School has graduated countless Visual Arts and Architecture majors under Gail Smith's tutelage, many of whom are professional artists today. Yet her most important legacy is in the quality of work that her students produce: work that is beautiful, not merely sentimental; true, not merely self-expressive; work that bears witness to the goodness of God, not only that documents the sad travails of this fallen world. Gail is an artist and architect extraordinaire, but she is also someone who can coach individual students and coax out of them the best artists that they can be. Gail's legacy is safe in the hands of the Rhetoric School's art teachers--but no one could replace her. She's one of a kind, our founder, and one of the great teachers ever to have worked at Covenant. 
 

Upcoming Events & INFO

The Rhetoric crew neck sweatshirt is an optional piece of the Covenant uniform that is sold by the Armory.  The link for that item is HERE and is open until May 29.  Orders will be distributed in August.
 
The Italy Trip is open for registration through May 22.  Learn more here!  
 
Textbooks - All school owned textbooks are due here on the day of that subject's exam.  This year we will also collect Western Civilization textbooks from the sophomore class (previously these stayed at home). If you are an upperclassman and want to clear space in your room, we are accepting any donations of Western Civilization, 11th Edition as well!
 
Senior Parents: Commencement invitations were sent home with your student Friday, April 10.  Now is the time for  Senior Guide & Senior May Calendar!
 
May 4-15 - AP Exams, College Board's AP exam schedule may be found here.  Sophomores & Juniors taking AP exams will attend school before or after their AP Exam.
 

Exam Schedule, 9-11 Grades
Exams are given from 8:30-10:30 and 10:45-12:45.  Extended time exams begin at 8 AM and run from 8:00-11:00 and 11:15-2:15.  
Monday, May 18  - Math, Theology
Tuesday, May 19 - Science, English
Wednesday, May 20 - History, Latin

Locker Clean Out
Student lockers should be cleaned out by 3 PM on Wednesday, May 20.  A fine will be assessed to any student whose locker is not clean.  

May 18 - Commencement Rehearsal, 10 AM, Park Cities Presbyterian Church - seniors only.

May 22 - Commencement, 2 PM, Park Cities Presbyterian Church.  The ceremony will also be live-streamed.

 

 

  
   
   

college Counselor corner

Click the link of your student's grade for relevant college counselor info!
 
 
 
 

Rhetoric School Bell Schedule 2025-2026

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
12:05-12:30 Lunch 
12:30-12:45 Flex Time -- Lunch into Announcements/ Clubs (M/T), Advisory (W) 
12:50-1:40 5th Period
1:45-2:35 6th Period
2:40-3:30 7th Period

Thursday (85 min blocks)
8:30-9:55 Block ( 5th Period)
10:00-10:30 Chapel 
10:35-12:00 Block ( 4th Period)
12:00-12:30 Lunch 
12:35-2:00 Block ( 7th Period)
2:05-3:30 Block (6th Period) 

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

RHETORIC Carpool procedures

Please see carpool procedures here and in the Parent Portal, password Classical26.

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.

 

 

PARKING STICKERS

Student Parking Stickers

As students have updated vehicle information, the easiest way to update this is for the student to do so through his or her FACTS app.  Use the Forms tab to get to the Student Auto Registration.  

 

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

School supply list, Summer Reading Assignments and more may be found in the Resource Docs! Parent Portal password Classical26.

 

COVENANT PHOTOS

It's easy to share your photos with the community and the yearbook staff. Click here to see how.

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