About  the staff

Resources for Parents

 

Fall 2007 – Spring 2008

Summary of dates

 

 

Summer 2008

Leadership Camp Texas junior counselors (click here)
June 2008, 10-11-12th graders

Students will have the opportunity to serve as counselors at Leadership Camp Texas.

 

Science/Medicine Summer Ethics Workshop (click here)
June 30 – July 3, 2008, 10-11-12th graders

Students will study and discuss some of the main moral and ethical questions related to scientific progress and human nature. Click here for the application form.

Science/Medicine Summer Research Project (click here)
June - July 2008, 10-11-12th graders

Students will have the opportunity to work on a scientific research project under the supervision of doctors/college faculty mentors for 4-6 weeks. Houston, Texas.

The High School Science Club has as its primary goal fostering an appreciation for science and technology among young students, along with a reflection on science’s responsibility to promote social justice by respecting ethical values. The club also searches to promote the reflection on the ethical boundaries of science and technology.

 

Summer Service Projects in Mexico

El Peñon School/Montefalco Service Project (Mexico I: July 6-27)

 

San Isidro/Michoacán Service Project (Mexico II: July 14-August 1)

 

Spring 2008

The Freshman Seminar
A Roadmap for the Future

Instructor: J.L. Marti, Director, Chaucer Center
Sept. 2007 to March 2008
Wednes
day evenings, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 The Western Civilization Seminar
Theme: The Power and Virtue of
Rome

Instructor: Reggie Johnson, Academic Director, Center for the American Idea:
Feb. 23, March 1 and 8
Saturday Mornings, 10 –
11:30am.

The Western Civilization Seminar
Theme: Homer’s Odyssey: Telemachus’ Journey into Manhood

Instructor: John Rocha, Director, Center for the American Idea:
2nd session: Feb. 2, 9, 16
Saturday Mornings,
10 – 11:30am.
Essay from 1st semester due at first session. (Click here.)
(Workshop essays during study time, Saturdays, Jan.12 & 19)

Seniors only: UNIV Easter Student Conference (Rome, Italy)

Holy Week & Easter 2008 (March 14-23; Spain hiking March 24-27)

 

For more information, please contact JL Marti at jlm@chaucercenter.net