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Rhetoric School
Grades 10 - 12 are known as the “Rhetoric School” because this is the time that students begin to hone their skills in rhetoric (both oral and written).
BCS recognizes that students at this age naturally display traits like:
- Concerned with present events, especially in own life
- Interested in justice, fairness
- Moving toward special interests, topics
- Able to take on responsibility, independent work
- Able to synthesize
- Desires to express feelings, own ideas
- Generally idealistic
Based on the student’s natural aptitude for these things, BCS teachers “with the grain” of the student by using teaching methods such as:
- Drama, oral presentations
- Guide research in major areas with goal of synthesis of ideas
- Many papers, speeches, debates
- Give responsibilities, e.g., working with younger students, organize activities
- In-depth field trips
- Worldview discussion/written papers
- Socratic Dialogue
Curriculum
BCS utilizes a range of instructional material that has been vetted for excellence in fulfilling the mission of the school and to align with the observations about students this age outlined above. In general, BCS uses primary source materials throughout the humanities so that students may encounter history and literature directly. Textbooks are used sparingly and mostly in the sciences.
Here are some highlights of our curriculum (click the + sign for more information):
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