Catholic Schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

Let's walk through this again

Which is the largest organized Child abuse ring Catholic Church

Please go back to school and get your self parenting books.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:my god. The Catholic Church, maybe more than any other institution, could tell you something about grooming. And my kids are in Catholic school, but ops premise is laughable, considering the Catholic church’s track record.

Why do you send kids to catholic school if that’s how you feel about it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:my god. The Catholic Church, maybe more than any other institution, could tell you something about grooming. And my kids are in Catholic school, but ops premise is laughable, considering the Catholic church’s track record.

Thank you my thoughts exactly.

Agreed. There are plenty of good things about Catholic schools and reasons to send your kid there but OP’s premise is just silly. I read OP’s post as- “I have no problem with LGBTQ people as long as my kid isn’t one of them.”.

[Anonymous]

My kids went to Catholic (graduated recently) and my sons best friend is gay and one other child is trans, friends but not close.

In HS boys wore dresses to dances and the trans child was taking T.

Most of these conversations your worried about are lead by children sharing their experiences so you can’t escape that in our Catholic schools unless you go to the Heights.

Some Teachers are also gay, none were trans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:my god. The Catholic Church, maybe more than any other institution, could tell you something about grooming. And my kids are in Catholic school, but ops premise is laughable, considering the Catholic church’s track record.

Thank you my thoughts exactly.

Agreed. There are plenty of good things about Catholic schools and reasons to send your kid there but OP’s premise is just silly. I read OP’s post as- “I have no problem with LGBTQ people as long as my kid isn’t one of them.”.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids went to Catholic (graduated recently) and my sons best friend is gay and one other child is trans, friends but not close.

In HS boys wore dresses to dances and the trans child was taking T.

Most of these conversations your worried about are lead by children sharing their experiences so you can’t escape that in our Catholic schools unless you go to the Heights.

Some Teachers are also gay, none were trans.

I think you’re missing the extent to which this issues are focused on in public schools today. And not from the fellow students but from the teachers and administration. I can understand why op wouldn’t want that for their middle-schooler.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids went to Catholic (graduated recently) and my sons best friend is gay and one other child is trans, friends but not close.

In HS boys wore dresses to dances and the trans child was taking T.

Most of these conversations your worried about are lead by children sharing their experiences so you can’t escape that in our Catholic schools unless you go to the Heights.

Some Teachers are also gay, none were trans.

Name the school- I highly doubt it was affiliated with a parish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

They hide them under the rug. I wouldn't send a girl to Catholic school. Girls will get it drilled into them that they are second class to the boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

They hide them under the rug. I wouldn't send a girl to Catholic school. Girls will get it drilled into them that they are second class to the boys.

That has not been our experience at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

They hide them under the rug. I wouldn't send a girl to Catholic school. Girls will get it drilled into them that they are second class to the boys.

OP,

This couldn’t be further from the truth. The school has NEVER suggested anything remotely like this. Girls are well-represented in the Science clubs, they are regularly academic award winners, and they are recognized for their success in CYO sports. They are just as appreciated and supported in the community as the boys.

- Mom of 2 girls in Catholic school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

Let's walk through this again

Which is the largest organized Child abuse ring Catholic Church

Please go back to school and get your self parenting books.

Are you under the impression OP is sending her child back in time tt go to school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

They hide them under the rug. I wouldn't send a girl to Catholic school. Girls will get it drilled into them that they are second class to the boys.

You obviously have no experience and do not know what you are talking about. You making things up and spewing bigotry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP,

My children attend a Catholic K-8. The message is usually very general: respect all people and respect yourself. I attended a parent meeting at the beginning of middle school. The principal made it clear that students will learn about respecting and honoring relationships with others, but that the main lessons about gender and sexuality should be taught at home.

As for academics, you're going to find a wide range of schools, many very successful and some less so. We are very happy with the academics at our kids' school. (I'm a teacher so I feel fairly confident with my assessment.) I recommend visiting websites and open houses to find the good fit for you. Many will also offer an individual tour if you call and ask.

You are going to get some anti-Catholic responses. Hopefully you get some other on-topic responses, too.

We’re in NoVA, so a different diocese than MD, but our experience is similar. The kids are taught to be respectful. They get lessons on various virtues and discuss them regularly, which I like. It’s not something you really find in discourse today. I also appreciate having a school community where most parents have similar values and focus on the kids’ education.

+100 on the strong community at our Catholic school. Parents are involved and really know one another. It makes all the difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are considering sending our daughter to a Catholic school for middle school. We had planned on MCPS but are concerned with the subject matter they are focusing on this summer. I have no issue with LGBTQ people or their rights but as a parent, I feel that these types of discussions are my role to frame and discuss at home, not at school, and especially not with preteens. How are the Catholic schools handling these issues?
Also, academically how do they challenge students who need enrichment?

They hide them under the rug. I wouldn't send a girl to Catholic school. Girls will get it drilled into them that they are second class to the boys.

This one made me laugh! You have no idea what you are talking about here. You really don't. You should meet my daughter and her Catholic school crowd. Those girls have been taught that they can rule the world!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids went to Catholic (graduated recently) and my sons best friend is gay and one other child is trans, friends but not close.

In HS boys wore dresses to dances and the trans child was taking T.

Most of these conversations your worried about are lead by children sharing their experiences so you can’t escape that in our Catholic schools unless you go to the Heights.

Some Teachers are also gay, none were trans.

Name the school- I highly doubt it was affiliated with a parish.

DP: more than one school. And no, naming schools is inappropriate since your intent seems to be to harm these children.