Rhetoric School
We know that students in the Rhetoric stage naturally become independent thinkers and communicators. The foundational skills from the grammar stage and the analytical skills from the logic stage come together and form a spring board of learning potential. Students study and practice rhetoric skills that develop and grow the art of persuasive speaking and effective writing. This not only pleases and delights the listener, but also will serve the student well when they communicate with others in life, academia, and work beyond ToFA. Rhetoric students study Geometry, Alg II, Pre-Calc, English, Science, History, Bible, Rhetoric, Latin and Spanish and will complete their high school journey with a Capstone thesis presentation senior year. We also partner with Christian colleges to offer some dual enrollment opportunities for 11th and 12th grade students. The goal in this stage is to equip and train students to solve problems and defend their ideas and processes through writing, speech, or conversation integrated throughout all subject areas. Rhetoric students are on campus 4 days a week, Mondays-Thursdays, and have home day work assigned for Fridays.
The Parental Role
Parents with students in the Rhetoric School will transition to become a Guide for Independent Learning. Here, the parents supervise the progress of their students’ independent schoolwork and provide any additional guidance they may need before entering college. Courses offered at this level will mimic that of a junior college program or higher where independent study and research skills, time management skills, a strong work ethic and self-discipline are essential.
What We Focus On
Applying
and integrating knowledge and wisdom
Discipling
students to pursue their Kingdom calling with joy and excellence
Preparing
students to defend their faith in a complex and challenging world