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July, August, and September from the "Calendario Agricola" arch in Guadalajara, Mexico

"If one wishes to define more clearly the ethical meaning of work, it is this truth that one must particularly keep in mind. Work is a good thing for man—a good thing for his humanity—because through work man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his own needs, but he also achieves fulfillment as a human being and indeed in a sense becomes "more a human being."  Laborem Exercens

This week we pause our forward progress to review the student work and then to assess how we can improve.  If we can catch any potential issues now and fix them, we set ourselves up to have the most success this year. Here are the notes for the week.

REVIEW & ASSESSMENTS WEEK ~ WHAT TO DO?

STUDENTS ~
   - Read and follow your agendas: look at feedback, retake quizzes, improve work, etc.
   - Attend classes and tutor times (Tuesday - Friday)
   - Generally, your goal is to fix everything about units 1 and 2 and then use any extra time to get ahead on later units.
   - Earn points for your houses by completing your work, taking quizzes, and performing well during live-class quiz bowls.

PARENTS ~ 
   - Do a full "Check Up" with each of your students, following the guidance in the handbook.  Go through the following:

• • • • • Grades: Go through each class grade book.  All of the work for UNITS 1 & 2 should be complete.  Teachers are grading Unit 2, this week.
          • GRADE BOOK NOTE: We are adjusting grade books this week. Bear in mind that the quiz category will remain low and increase as quizzes are taken. This is to encourage students to take their quizzes more regularly and not allow them to build up. 
        • Attendance: Look at the scores and feedback on attendance.
        • Messaging: Check on the volume of messaging that your student is engaging in.  Is it too much?  Is it a distraction?

   -  Reach out with questions or concerns to instructors or the headmistress.

TEACHERS ~
    - Please report to your Dean any courses with high tutor time attendance. 
    - Attend Subject meetings, if scheduled. 

Upcoming Events:

📢 Oxrose Choir Meeting: September 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM CT

📢 Monday, September 7, Labor Day - NO CLASSES