The
Freshman Seminar
A
Roadmap for the Future
The Freshman seminar strives to impart
to students a sense of “the big picture” of the their lives. By engaging
students in a discussion of their future, the seminar helps them to
think about what kind of fathers, friends, citizens, and professionals they
want to be when they reach adulthood. The seminar also addresses particular
personal and social challenges they may face along the way to manhood and
imparts practical advice concerning the attainment of shorter term goals
that all students have. Some of these
practical topics include study skills, choice of extra-curricular
activities, the importance of good friendships, and high school as a
preparation for college life.
Using
William Armstrong’s Study is Hard Work, tutors will help boys develop the good study habits that will make them
more efficient in their school work and make their education more rewarding. No matter how much success he has heretofore
enjoyed in school, every boy can improve his study skills. Experienced teachers
will tell you that often the most successful students are not those with the
greatest native intelligence, but those who have learned to study well.
Freshman
Seminar Coordinator: J.L. Marti
Study Hall
One of Chaucer’s primary goals is to help
young men be outstanding students. This goal cannot be achieved without their
cooperation and constant effort.
Participation in the silent study hall from 6:00 - 7:30pm is therefore required
for enrollment in the High School Seminars and other high school
activities.
Students can either bring a pack
dinner or eat the meal provided by the center.
The cost for dinner provided by the center is $5. This may be paid in cash at each seminar or
fully prepaid along with tuition for seminar.
Dress Code
All students attending a high school
Seminar are asked to wear collared shirts.
No jeans, shorts, or sandals please!
Dates
1st
& 3rd Tuesday evenings, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
6 –
7:30 pm Study Hall
7:30 Dinner
8 – 9
pm Seminar