Student Life
"When my family chose Oxrose, we weren't just looking for a school. We were looking for a place that would challenge my mind, strengthen my faith, and surround myself with a strong, Catholic community. And that is exactly what we found." - Kelly, Sophomore
Our Student Life is nourished through
School Structures and Activities
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regular weekly "Tutor Times" that provide students and teachers a semi-formal environment outside of class to work on academics and visit, as well;
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the small student body and frequent shared classes that allow students to develop intellectually and spiritually together;
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school-wide activities, such as our annual Lenten Limerick Contest, this year's School of Athens/Schola of Heaven costume contest, raffles, and more;
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special events like the Art Guild Gallery Night, Book Clubs, and Parent/Teacher meetings;
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a class schedule that is heavy midweek and light on Mondays and Fridays to allow flexibility and encourage participation in co-ops or other local activities;
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Spiritual Formation classes which focus on shared spiritual life and provide an opportunity for enriching friendships;
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Summer Rendezvous
"One thing I really love about the Rendezvous is how it makes everything actually personal; whereas online your not able to meet or talk with anyone in person, so through this you get to actually meet your classmates and make new friends ... even from a completely different age group." - Student
Our Annual Rendezvous is ...
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a full blown, summer camp experience exclusively for Oxrose Families; the first was in the summer of 2021 in the Ozarks or other Midwest locales continues annually;
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everything from Shakespeare to canoes, campfires to mass, and poetry beneath the stars;
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friendships that start online are given a chance to grow, while younger kids and parents get chance to gather with instructors and many kindred spirits for a Christ-centered week of fun and re-creation
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The Oxrose Rendezvous has grown each year since 2021.
House System
"Outside of class studies, we are encouraged to get to know our classmates and grow in virtue. One of the ways we do this is through the League." - Student
Our House System includes ...
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virtue and skill building challenges and badges
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programming that fosters leadership, teamwork, and achievement by gathering the students into teams;
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service and academic components that are integrated with the program to encourage excellence;
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Houses compete annually for the House Cup (plus bragging rights and team awards).
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All of these activities are meant to serve two goals:
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first, to enrich family culture and parish engagement, by guiding the students into action in their families and communities, and
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second, to foster relationships in the academy that are as whole and fully human as possible, without encouraging students to "live online" or allowing them to fall into the many ills of social media participation. It is a challenging balance to keep, but necessary to ensure that our academy, though virtual, is an authentic society, with a real esprit de corps
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