Dear Veritas Prep Families,
 
I am writing to update you on some important details as you look ahead to semester finals and conferences.

This year, please note that there will be two days scheduled for final exams. Exams will take place on December 14 and 15, with 12:30 pm releases both days. December 13 will be a study day, with a half-day class schedule and 12:30 pm release. Exam schedules will be posted around school in the coming week, as well as on our website and Facebook page.
 
Also, following the good success we saw with students leading their semester conferences last year, this year all students in grades 6 through 10 will take an active role in their conferences this January. As part of the step-by-step process of taking ownership of their learning, students will each complete a Student Growth Plan to present at conferences. Their Lit/Comp and Humane Letters teachers will be sharing and explaining these plans this coming week. Links and instructions can be found on our website under the Academics menu.

Grades 11 and 12 will continue to lead their own conferences from their self-assessments. Humane Letters teachers will talk with juniors and seniors about this process and offer guidance.

Practically speaking, for families, this means scheduling a conference time when both parents and student can be present. Signup links will be sent out soon in a separate email. Please keep an eye out for these and plan to sign up no later than December 14.
 
Sincerely yours,
David Dean
Headmaster