Chaucer Drive Study Center

The Grade

The Grade helps young men see their high school years
from the viewpoint of their entire life. It encourages
them to develop now the skills and attitudes they will
need for the great tasks awaiting them: forming a family,
serving society through their work, developing
friendships with colleagues, neighbors and God.
Through a combination of classes, career presentations,
and one-on-one mentoring, it teaches them to be men of
character who are ready for responsibility.

Mentoring
Each student will be assigned a mentor who guides him
in applying the principles taught in class.The mentor is
like a coach who challenges and encourages each
student to reach his best. Specifically, he helps the
student set goals that are important and practical. In an
ongoing way, he helps the student track his progress
toward these goals. For the sake of continuity the mentor
will try to maintain contact with the student in between
sessions.

The Big Picture Seminar (for Freshmen)

Freshmen need to establish the right priorities early in high
school. Each topic is examined first in a short talk and then
studied interactively in a “break-out” session.

 
The Professional Seminar (for Sophomores and Juniors)

High school is the time to begin thinking about career
interests. Your interests will affect the college and the major
you choose. It is also the time to develop the habits of
effective speaking and critical thinking that are essential
for success in college and the workplace. A talk on
character development follows each presentation.

Filling the Gaps (for Seniors)

This seminar gives seniors an analysis of philosophical
ideas that currently underlie the academics at most
American universities. It is taught by a Ph.D.candidate
from Rice University and lets seniors experience a college level
class.

COST

$315 ($280 on or before August 17th)

Cost includes monthly personal mentoring from a Grade advisor.

Financial considerations should not prevent anyone from
attending. A scholarship may be requested.

Register online by clicking the green "Register Now!" button at the bottom of this page.

You may also download the brochure here and register by mail.
Send the brochure application and check payable to Chaucer Drive Study Center -

Chaucer Drive Study Center
5505 Chaucer Drive
Houston, TX 77005

LOCATION and SCHEDULE
The seminars will meet at:

The Swift House
2301 Swift Blvd.
Houston, TX 77080

The Swift House is owned and operated by
the Chaucer Drive Study Center. It is on the
SW corner of Greenbriar just three blocks south
of University Blvd.

The seminars begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

STAFF and SPEAKERS

Gerard Abreo, MD
Southeast Houston Cardiology

Francisco Agraz
Former Public Affairs Specialist, F.B.I.

Paul B. Beck
Executive Director, Macquarie Energy Capital

Paul Fortunato, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English
University of Houston Downtown

Quinn J.Hebert
President and CEO, Cal Dive International

Alex Hoff
Teacher, Western Academy

Richard P. Hogan Jr., Esq.
Hogan and Hogan, LLP

James C. Keenan
President and CEO, J. Keenan & Associates Business
Development Consultants

JL Marti
Program Director, Chaucer Drive Study Center

Jeffrey P. Presberg
Headmaster, Western Academy

Victor Saenz
Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy, Rice University

Joseph D.Walker
Executive Director,Youth Achievement Foundation

For more information contact

JL Marti
713-703-1829
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