A staple of the beginning of every year, Jesuit welcomes a wide array of faculty this school year, ranging from the ASC Corp, to new instructors to fill the gaps of retired teachers and teachers who have left, and to new behind-the-scenes faculty in the athletic wing and the front office. For many teachers, this is their first experience...
Students come to class and take a short quiz over what they learned the previous week. They quickly work to finish all the problems, and once they finish, they hand over the quizzes to their instructor. The next day, the results are in. Most students received a 3 on their quiz, standing for mastery, increasing their overall grade. However,...
The famous freshman bug project, an event listed under “Traditions” on the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Wikipedia page, was just completed last Monday, May 6th, as 280 freshmen turned in their projects. The collection, the most well-known event among freshmen, has a rich history, having existed for over 30 years.
Chase Ryan ’16, a student of Mr. Bob Lanier’s...
On the morning of April 1, the sophomore class cautiously approached the Terry Center to drop off their molecule projects, hoping that they would not drop them or that the vicious gusts of wind would not separate the spray-painted Styrofoam atoms and the chipped wooden toothpicks from the rest of their projects. One by one, each sophomore entered the...
The United States leads the world in new incarcerations. The United States confines over 2 million individuals, the most in the world, and an increase of 500% since the 1980s (¦). 97% of federal-level convictions result from plea bargains. 94% of state criminal convictions result from plea bargains (¨). The recidivism rate in the United States is among the...
Surrounded by hysteria, the police report to the crime scene, sirens blaring and flashing. At the scene lies a body, bruised and battered, blood splattered across the brick of the alleyway. Working like bees, forensic scientists surround the scene, investigating blood splatters, collecting fingerprints, and taking samples. These scientists play a pivotal role in discovering what happened at the scene, able...
Every year, Jesuit Dallas welcomes new faculty into its community. During the missioning prayer service on September 19, over a dozen new faculty members were honored and blessed. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Lillie Frazier, one of our newest faculty in The Math Department. Her positive attitude made this a delightful interview for me.
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Close-up is a program of integrity; a program with a purpose to inspire and empower young adults to more fully exercise rights and accept the responsibilities of being an American citizen. Not only does this program encourage political participation, it allows students to experience government in action, and learn about America's past and present.
Jesuit Social Studies teachers Mrs. Dea Ochs...
