Rhetoric
Class Offerings
Caldwell Academy Rhetoric School Distinctions
Caldwell Academy, by design and purpose, is
distinguished by providing:
- an educational setting where
students learn to think about
all of life within the framework of a Biblical worldview.
- a rigorous classical curriculum
which builds rhetoric skills.
- an integration of subject matter.
- a community school
unaffiliated with one church or
denomination yet unified in Christ.
- an emphasis on parental authority and privilege
as educators
of their children.
- a small school and class size which:
- promotes individualized attention in the classroom
- maximizes leadership opportunities
- allows for participation in clubs
- allows for increased playing time on sports teams
- foster relationships with faculty and administration
| Rhetoric
School Course Offerings |
| Subject |
Grade
9 |
Grade
10 |
Grade
11 |
Grade
12 |
| English |
Classical
Literature
and Composition |
Medieval
Literature
and Composition |
U.S.
Literature
and Composition |
British and
World Literature and Composition |
| History |
World
History I
(Creation to 450 A.D.) |
World
History II
(450 to 1700) |
U.S.
History
(1700 to Present) |
Modern Political
&
Economic Systems
(1700 to Present) |
| Bible |
Hermeneutics |
Systematic
Theology (Basic Doctrines) |
Biblical Leadership
& Ethics |
Apologetics |
| Rhetoric |
Rhetoric
I
(Debate) |
Rhetoric
II
(Public Speaking) |
Rhetoric
III
(Public Speaking) |
Philosophy |
| Math |
Student's Choice |
Student's Choice |
Student's Choice |
Student's Choice |
| Science |
Biology |
Analytical Physics |
Chemistry |
Adv. Biology, Adv. Chemistry, Adv. Physics, or Anatomy |
| Foreign Language |
Spanish
I |
Spanish
II |
Honors
Spanish III
(Offered as an Elective) |
Honors Spanish
IV
(Offered as an Elective) |
| Elective |
Student's
Choice |
Student's
Choice |
Student's
Choice |
Student's Choice |
Math Courses:
Geometry, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Algebra III/Trigonometry, Honors Pre-Calculus, Statistics, A.P. Statistics, Honors Calculus
Electives:
Art, Choral, Journalism, Creative Writing, Photography, Adv. Art, Drama I, Drama II, Adv. Computer, Fitness/Weight Training, Team Sports, History of American Music, Music Theory, Debate, Yearbook, AP American Government, AP American Literature (11th grade only)
Rhetoric School Courseload
| 9th Grade |
|
10th Grade |
|
SUBJECT
|
CREDITS |
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
Classical Literature
World History I
Hermeneutics
Rhetoric I
Math (Geometry/Algebra II)
Biology
Spanish I
Electives
|
1
1
½
½
1
1
1
1
|
Medieval Literature
World History II
Systematic Theology
Rhetoric II
Math (Algebra II/Adv. Math)
Analytical Physics
Spanish II
Electives |
1
1
½
½
1
1
1
1 |
| TOTAL |
6 OR
6
½ |
TOTAL |
6
OR 7 |
| 11th Grade |
|
12th Grade |
|
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
SUBJECT |
CREDITS |
U.S. Literature
U.S. History
Leadership & Ethics
Rhetoric III
Chemistry
Math
Electives
Spanish III (elective) |
1
1
½
½
1
1
1
1
|
British/World Literature
Modern Political Systems
Apologetics
Math
Science
Spanish IV (elective)
Electives
Philosophy
|
1
1
½
1
1
1
1
½ |
| TOTAL |
6
OR 7 |
TOTAL |
6
OR 7 |
|
