Georgetown Visitation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non Catholic want to go to a catholic school when there are plenty of public and non Catholic privates!

There are a million reasons to choose a good school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non Catholic want to go to a catholic school when there are plenty of public and non Catholic privates!

There are a million reasons to choose a good school.

But the Catholic faith and Catholic sub-culture are an awfully big parts of a school like Visitation. Lots of those “million reasons” are pretty trivial by comparison.

I don’t think many of the alumnae and current parents would agree with you. It’s as if you feel you can ignore the Catholic part.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non Catholic want to go to a catholic school when there are plenty of public and non Catholic privates!

There are a million reasons to choose a good school.

But the Catholic faith and Catholic sub-culture are an awfully big parts of a school like Visitation. Lots of those “million reasons” are pretty trivial by comparison.

I don’t think many of the alumnae and current parents would agree with you. It’s as if you feel you can ignore the Catholic part.

You have no idea what you are talking about, and it shows.

Why are you even commenting on this thread?

[Anonymous]

We’re drawn to Catholic schools because of the service to others culture. We’re non Catholic, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non Catholic want to go to a catholic school when there are plenty of public and non Catholic privates!

That would be my question too. The Catholic nature of this environment goes far beyond the Religion classes and Masses.

I don’t get it either. I know a Jewish family who sends their kids to a Presbyterian school and plans to send at least one to Catholic school after. I’d like to know how they explain the religious aspects of these schools to their kids.

Jewish schools are expensive. Many Catholic schools--not Visitation--are inexpensive.

[Anonymous]

Our daughters' experiences at Visi were transformative for them. My husband and I were both public school kids so we were a little surprised when our oldest indicated in 7th grade that she was interested in Visi. We never dreamed that she would end up been admitted (we had no connections to the school) yet she was and we are so pleased that she persevered and pushed us a bit to be open to the thought of her attending.

Now that both of our daughters have graduated we can only look back in wonder at what a positive experience it was for both of them. They are two totally different types of girls yet they each found their footing and made life-long friendships. They received a stellar education and their faith was greatly enhanced not only by their religion classes but daily access to the Sisters. It has truly been a blessing to our entire family and I cannot tell you how much I miss being on campus as a volunteer or to drive a carpool.

The all-girls schools in this area are similar but different. Look carefully at your options and help your daughter find her best fit. My hope for any parent is that your daughter find a school where she can flourish and grow as ours did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daughters' experiences at Visi were transformative for them. My husband and I were both public school kids so we were a little surprised when our oldest indicated in 7th grade that she was interested in Visi. We never dreamed that she would end up been admitted (we had no connections to the school) yet she was and we are so pleased that she persevered and pushed us a bit to be open to the thought of her attending.

Now that both of our daughters have graduated we can only look back in wonder at what a positive experience it was for both of them. They are two totally different types of girls yet they each found their footing and made life-long friendships. They received a stellar education and their faith was greatly enhanced not only by their religion classes but daily access to the Sisters. It has truly been a blessing to our entire family and I cannot tell you how much I miss being on campus as a volunteer or to drive a carpool.

The all-girls schools in this area are similar but different. Look carefully at your options and help your daughter find her best fit. My hope for any parent is that your daughter find a school where she can flourish and grow as ours did.

Sigh. Being, not been!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’re drawn to Catholic schools because of the service to others culture. We’re non Catholic, too.

Doesn’t sound like much of a differentiator between schools to me.

Don’t all these schools like Sidwell, NCS and Maret have social justice programs too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daughters' experiences at Visi were transformative for them. My husband and I were both public school kids so we were a little surprised when our oldest indicated in 7th grade that she was interested in Visi. We never dreamed that she would end up been admitted (we had no connections to the school) yet she was and we are so pleased that she persevered and pushed us a bit to be open to the thought of her attending.

Now that both of our daughters have graduated we can only look back in wonder at what a positive experience it was for both of them. They are two totally different types of girls yet they each found their footing and made life-long friendships. They received a stellar education and their faith was greatly enhanced not only by their religion classes but daily access to the Sisters. It has truly been a blessing to our entire family and I cannot tell you how much I miss being on campus as a volunteer or to drive a carpool.

The all-girls schools in this area are similar but different. Look carefully at your options and help your daughter find her best fit. My hope for any parent is that your daughter find a school where she can flourish and grow as ours did.

This is great advice.

I really don’t like the conservative aspect of Visi and, when my daughter chose a different school, I was relieved - because at that point, it was her choice. So, I agree 100 percent with you. There is a great fit for every child in this city.

[Anonymous]

Is Visitation a pressure cooker?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re drawn to Catholic schools because of the service to others culture. We’re non Catholic, too.

Doesn’t sound like much of a differentiator between schools to me.

Don’t all these schools like Sidwell, NCS and Maret have social justice programs too?

Social justice is 1000s of years old in the judeo-Christian faith and education.

If you want the SJW or Hate America or I’m a Victim stuff, go to the leftist schools. Big differentiator in the DMV (only).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re drawn to Catholic schools because of the service to others culture. We’re non Catholic, too.

Doesn’t sound like much of a differentiator between schools to me.

Don’t all these schools like Sidwell, NCS and Maret have social justice programs too?

Social justice is 1000s of years old in the judeo-Christian faith and education.

If you want the SJW or Hate America or I’m a Victim stuff, go to the leftist schools. Big differentiator in the DMV (only).

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Visitation a pressure cooker?

For the top 20% of the class that is gunning for top-20 schools (and UVA) -- yes it is.

For the majority of the class including those who take college prep and honors classes (rather than AP classes) - no it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Visitation a pressure cooker?

For the top 20% of the class that is gunning for top-20 schools (and UVA) -- yes it is.

For the majority of the class including those who take college prep and honors classes (rather than AP classes) - no it is not.

Great perspective, thanks.

[Anonymous]

WHat is life like at Visitation