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From THE Rhetoric head

Today was a rich intellectual feast with student seminar and Project Standfast speaker Dr. Matt Mehan. I hope you’ll have a chance to ask your Rhetoric students about his book, The American Book of Fables, and about what we learned from him about human nature, citizenship, self-government, and the nation’s founding.

Have you heard the news? The National Honor Society is organizing a new opportunity for students to get help on their school work, or just to seek additional conversation and enrichment on the topics they’re studying in class. It’s called Schole, and it’s every Monday and Wednesday morning (8:00, room 201) and every Tuesday at lunch (room 318).

Don’t forget about the parent coffee, coming soon:

Parent coffee with Dr. Schmidt
Thursday, Oct. 1
8:00-8:45 a.m.
The Upper Room of the Commons

It’s such a blessing to work and learn alongside your students. As always, please reach out if you have any concerns or questions, or if you just want to talk.

Non Nobis,

Chris Schmidt

Upcoming Events & INFO

Age & Stage Meeting - 11 GRADE: College Applications Part 1
Wednesday, September 30

6:30 - 8:00 pm

The Commons

Parent Coffee with Dr. Schmidt

Thursdays, October 1, December 3, & February 25

8:00 - 8:45 am

Upper Room

All parents are invited.

Rhetoric Retreat

October 5

Full day of fun for Rhetoric students. Details coming soon!

Makeup School Pictures

October 6

Rhetoric: 9:15 - 9:30 am

Late Start, Modified Block Schedule|

Tuesday, October 6 (note: 5th & 7th periods are atypical for a block day)
9:30-10:45 3rd Period
10:50-12:05 5th Period
12:05-12:30 Lunch
12:35-2:00 6th Period
2:05-3:30 7th Period

Early Release, Modified Block Schedule

Wednesday, October 7
8:30-9:45 2nd Period
9:45-9:50 Snack/Flex
9:55-11:10 4th Period
11:15-12:30 1st Period

college Counselor corner

Rhetoric School Bell Schedule 2026-2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (50 min classes)
8:30-9:25 1st Period*
9:30-10:20 2nd Period
10:25-11:15 3rd Period
11:20-12:10 4th Period
12:10-12:35 Lunch***
12:35-12:45 Flex Time
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 ( 3rd Period)
10:00-10:30 Chapel
10:35-12:00 Block ( 7th Period)
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:35-2:00 Block ( 6th Period)
2:05-3:30 Block (5th Period)

Friday (85 min blocks)
8:30-9:55 Block ( 2nd Period)
9:55-10:05 Flex time
10:10-11:45 Block (4th Period)**
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:20-1:45 Block (1st Period)
1:45-3:30 Co-curriculars

*Includes 5 minutes for morning prayer.

**Includes 10 minutes for morning prayer & announcements.

***Wednesday Lunch & Flex holds Advisory meetings.

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

For any car a student is driving to campus, students should log in to FACTS and enter vehicle details.

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.