In answer to those many parents who want their children to continue the unique Catholic education provided by the Academy, the Oratorian family created the Oratory Athenaeum for University Preparation, a high school for grades nine through twelve. The Athenaeum was a temple of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, where poets read their work. The Romans took the word and while preserving the depth of its religious sense, gave it a new meaning: a place where students could find the best of the arts and sciences. Because Catholics believe that God is the sole source of all truth and beauty, the word “athenaeum” appropriately reflects the educational tone that the Oratory strives for in the growth and development of the adolescent mind.
THEA Exam for 10th grade
THEA Memo
Getting Ready for the THEA Exam
Father/Son Retreat 2010
Retiro Espiritual Padre e Hijo
El retiro de padre e hijo se llevó a cabo el pasado 18 de enero, 2010. El Padre Juan J. Ortiz, C.O ofreció la plática “7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons” by Meg Meeker, M.D. Los padres de familia tuvieron la oportunidad de expresar sus opiniones en cuanto la relación y el tiempo de calidad que se le debe proporcionar a los hijos. En conclusión, hubo momentos muy agradables de reflexión y diversión cuando los padres y sus hijos convivieron trabajando por equipos para representar una pequeña dramatización, y escenificaron un pasaje bíblico de Issac (Genesis 22:1-19) "Dios prueba a Abraham". ¡Fue muy divertido!
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Videos
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Seniors 2010 Large (19 MB) - Fast Connection
Student Council Large (32 MB) - Fast Connection
Student Council 2009-2010
Candidates for Student Council Officers and Class Representatives
Priscilla Díaz (12)
Alberto Espinoza (12)
Group photo: from left to right
Daniela García (10)
Andrea Espinoza (11)
Carla Toledo (11)
Karla Muñiz (11)
Ernesto Gomez (10)
Melissa Barrientos (11)
Carlos Morett (11)
Marco Hernandez (11)
Andrea Galindo (11)
Laura Adame (11)
Valeria Villarreal (10)
Galia Garcia (11)
Citlali Moreno (12)
Evelia Chapa (12)
Candidates by position:
For Historian: Valeria Villarreal-Andrea Galindo-Citlali Moreno
For Parlamentarian: Daniela Garcia-Marco Hernandez-Karla Muñiz-Priscilla Díaz
For Treasurer: Ernesto Gomez-Carla Toledo-Carlos Morett-Alejandra Charles
For Secretary: Laura Adame-Andrea Espinoza-Melissa Barrientos
For Vice-President: Evelia Chapa-Alberto Espinoza-Andrea Galindo
For President: Polo Posada-Oralia Cantú
Semana de la Hispanidad - Horario
Estimados Padres de Familia, Los estudiantes del Sistema Escolar del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, celebrará la “Semana de la Hispanidad” durante los días del 21-25 de septiembre. Este año, los alumnos participarán con canciones, poemas o relatos culturales. Enseguida encontrará el horario en el cual se indica el momento de la participación de su hijo(a). Ese día los alumnos de PK3 – 3º grado podrán vestir trajes típicos, o su uniforme del día correspondiente. Los estudiantes de 5º - 12º grados deberán vestir uniforme.
Dear Parents, The students of the Pharr Oratory of Saint Phillip Neri Schools System will celebrate the “Semana de la Hispanidad” the week of September 21 through September 25. This year, the students will participate with songs, poems and/or cultural stories. Above, you will find the date, time and place of your child’s participation. On this day the students in grades PK3 – 3rd may wear Mexican costumes or their school uniform of the day. Students in grades 5 – 12 must wear the school uniform of the day.
Required Texts for Mrs. Mount's 9th and 10th Grade English Classes
HESTEC Winners!!!
The Oratory coaches for "Robot Day" were G. Zanetti, M. Turchi, and M. Maldonado.
The third place winning robot was named "Torpedo". Team members were:: M. Rodríguez, A. Maldonado, J. Fabela, M. I. Hernández, and D. López.
Second place winning robot was named "Wierd". The team members were: A. Vielma, E. Gómez, R. Garza, C. González, and M. Coronado.
HOORAY!!!
Two of our three teams attending the H.E.S.T.E.C Robotics Competition sponsored by NASA and the University of Texas Pan American, won second and third place! Congratulations to the students, teachers, and coaches who learned how to program the "BotBrain" and maneauver the mazes to win the race.
I wish to extend a special note of gratitude to the Kenedy Memorial Foundation of Corpus Christi, for their grant initiative that afforded this wonderful science engineering opportunity for our high school students.
H.E.S.T.E.C. Teams for Robotic Competition
ROBOTICS!
Oratory Athenæum Students to Participate in Robotics Competition
Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) week was created for the purpose of getting Hispanic private and public high school students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers. On September 25 and 26, the University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, Texas, will host HESTEC Robotics Day and HESTEC NASA Exploration and Career Day.
Thanks to a grant from The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, selected teams of freshman and sophomore students, under the direction of their coaches G. Zanetti, M. Turchi, and L. Lastra, will participate in the Robotics Competition. The event will consist in building and programming a robot using advance robotics engineering practices. Each robot can be built using infrared, fire, and touch sensors. The robot will be going through different obstacles. Students will be challenged to program the robot with computer software to overcome any obstacles it may face. Through rounds of elimination, three top teams from south Texas will be identified and prizes will be given to all members of the team.
A Choir is Born
Musical Scales on Guitar
The New Trimester Schedule 9-12
Athenæum Coordinator and Vice-Director, Fr. José E. Losoya, C.O., reviews with his faculty the Trimester Schedule, a form of block scheduling for high schools being applied this year. Each trimester is twelve weeks long and there are three per school year. By following this plan, students are able to have a less rigorous schedule on a daily basis, but still be able to graduate with even more credits (to include AP and Concurrent Enrollment). According to recent research, some trimester schedule advantages are:
- Students can take more electives
- Homework load is lighter
- More time to devote in depth and quality time to a fewer number of subjects
- Increased graduation requirements
- Teachers have fewer class changes, which make for fewer discipline problems
- Teacher has fewer additional assigned duties and preparations
- Creation of new courses, and
- Teachers have more time for applying comprehensive instruction and strategies.
