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

Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

6 – 7:30 pm Study Hall

7:30 Dinner

8 – 8:45 pm Study Hall

8:45-9pm Seminar