Anyone else disappointed about graduation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

And how many graduating students does your private school have?

(Danged back-door private school recruiting again!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

And how many graduating students does your private school have?

(Danged back-door private school recruiting again!)

No need to recruit for this school. Their acceptance rate is 40%. 250 graduating students...large for a private school, but they make it very special.

[Anonymous]

So why are private families on here, again? Are you feeling sorry for having wasted the money at your private? That $ went to hold a "traditional" ceremony? Who should feel sorry for whom?

[Anonymous]

My kid picked up their diploma from the high school parking lot during 2020 - STFU

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would rather limit the number of people at graduation and have it at the school or nearby, than have I at a random place an hour away.

+Class of 2024

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

This thread trending in the recent topics section and the title was intriguing. I am the initial one who made a comment about my son's private school graduation. I honestly didn't realize how cold and impersonal the public school graduations were. And you are the ones whining and complaining...I am just confirming that you SHOULD be upset about the way it is handled! I graduated from a public school with 700 graduating seniors, and we had a very nice ceremony outdoors in the stadium.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

This thread trending in the recent topics section and the title was intriguing. I am the initial one who made a comment about my son's private school graduation. I honestly didn't realize how cold and impersonal the public school graduations were. And you are the ones whining and complaining...I am just confirming that you SHOULD be upset about the way it is handled! I graduated from a public school with 700 graduating seniors, and we had a very nice ceremony outdoors in the stadium.

Who cares what YOUR school did. Stick to your Baltimore private groups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

This thread trending in the recent topics section and the title was intriguing. I am the initial one who made a comment about my son's private school graduation. I honestly didn't realize how cold and impersonal the public school graduations were. And you are the ones whining and complaining...I am just confirming that you SHOULD be upset about the way it is handled! I graduated from a public school with 700 graduating seniors, and we had a very nice ceremony outdoors in the stadium.

Who cares what YOUR school did. Stick to your Baltimore private groups.

The school is not in Baltimore...it is in DC and many Montgomery County residents attend this school FWIW. You sound bitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

This thread trending in the recent topics section and the title was intriguing. I am the initial one who made a comment about my son's private school graduation. I honestly didn't realize how cold and impersonal the public school graduations were. And you are the ones whining and complaining...I am just confirming that you SHOULD be upset about the way it is handled! I graduated from a public school with 700 graduating seniors, and we had a very nice ceremony outdoors in the stadium.

Who cares what YOUR school did. Stick to your Baltimore private groups.

The school is not in Baltimore...it is in DC and many Montgomery County residents attend this school FWIW. You sound bitter.

This is posted on Montgomery County Public School forum, why are you here? Can't answer that question, still!? Feeling bitter for having to pay $ for private school? Just to hold a ceremony at the cathedral in Baltimore when your school is in DC? Scoff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

And how many graduating students does your private school have?

(Danged back-door private school recruiting again!)

No need to recruit for this school. Their acceptance rate is 40%. 250 graduating students...large for a private school, but they make it very special.

That's adorable!

[Anonymous]

Ha! Private school recruiters starting earlier than ever for '25-26. Too bad you are losing students to MCPS and you need to be on the MoCo PUBLIC school pages.

[Anonymous]

MCPS, class of 2024, congratulations! You are almost done!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only decent graduation I attended for any of my kids was the one for a doctorate degree. The rest are just cattle calls.

Not us. My son's private school HS graduation was lovely. In a beautiful church chuck full of old traditions and wonderful opportunities to highlight students. As I read this thread, I am sad for MCPS seniors.

Same. My DS graduated at the Cathedral in Baltimore (twice) and it was lovely.

https://twitter.com/calverthall/status/1134900806510137346

In Baltimore yet hanging out on the MoCo schools forum again? Your private couldn't afford the Cathedral in DC? Feel sorry for your son and that graduating class.

This thread trending in the recent topics section and the title was intriguing. I am the initial one who made a comment about my son's private school graduation. I honestly didn't realize how cold and impersonal the public school graduations were. And you are the ones whining and complaining...I am just confirming that you SHOULD be upset about the way it is handled! I graduated from a public school with 700 graduating seniors, and we had a very nice ceremony outdoors in the stadium.

Who cares what YOUR school did. Stick to your Baltimore private groups.

The school is not in Baltimore...it is in DC and many Montgomery County residents attend this school FWIW. You sound bitter.

This is posted on Montgomery County Public School forum, why are you here? Can't answer that question, still!? Feeling bitter for having to pay $ for private school? Just to hold a ceremony at the cathedral in Baltimore when your school is in DC? Scoff.

Nope. The school is in DC and the graduation was held in the church on campus. It is a beautiful church. Did you see the photo I posted? I think you are confusing me with the Baltimore school. But like I said, a good portion of the students are from Montgomery County.

Oh and the money isn't an issue for us at all, but thanks for your concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha! Private school recruiters starting earlier than ever for '25-26. Too bad you are losing students to MCPS and you need to be on the MoCo PUBLIC school pages.

LOL, like I said, acceptance rate is 40%. We turn away 60% of applicants, so no, there is no need for us to try to recruit. There is virtually no attrition either, so no, not losing students to MCPS lol. The school typically has kids matriculate from area private schools and a sprinkling of strong academic students from MCPS and FCPS.