Conservative-friendly schools?

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Anonymous wrote:Moderate democrat here, and we are at STA.

+1. Our extended family has put kids through STA and SAES. Look at Episcopal schools.

STA is not socially conservative, per se. The school has an annual diversity day and provides students with school time to attend affinity groups. Also, the Episcopal Dicoese of Washington is very supportive of the BLM and LGBTQ equality movements, as well as reasonable gun bans and control.

Not OP but share their concerns though would use less charged language. We’re looking at the cathedral schools because after public we also just want a more traditional education. It does feel like everything is social emotional learning and obsessed w inserting a racial/privileged lense to EVERYTHING at the expense of rigorous academics. I’m supportive of BLM, LGBTQ and other progressive causes but the obsession of forcing it into every subject is just too much.

"Obsessed/obsession," "EVERYTHING," "forcing into every subject." Do you hear yourself? Again, it's difficult to take drama queens that seriously in this matter.

[Anonymous]

We also fled the public schools a few years ago; poor academics and left-wing political indoctrination were the primary reasons.

We have some of our children in the Diocesan Catholic Schools (Arlington); one of our boys is at The Heights; one daughter will be starting at Oakcrest this fall.

The Diocesan Catholic Schools remind me of a good public school 40 years ago (with the addition of Christian/Catholic values being explicit); there seems to be a moderately conservative tilt but not much.

Families at The Heights and Oakcrest lean more conservative (as does my family) but again, mostly retail (blue vs red) politics are left out of the school itself—but Catholic values are stressed and Christianity is at the core of the schools.

Overall I’m very happy with all of them and feel blessed to have the opportunity for my children to learn and grow in an environment that more closely aligns with our family’s values.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Moderate democrat here, and we are at STA.

+1. Our extended family has put kids through STA and SAES. Look at Episcopal schools.

Not sure about this. We’re at an Episcopal K-8 and OP definitely would not be happy at our school.

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Anonymous wrote:My kids are in public schools and I’m concerned about the level of political/ideological indoctrination they are getting. I’m not even particularly conservative myself by the standards of ten years ago, but am uncomfortable with the nonstop promotion of LGBTQ and also by history/social studies getting 90% swallowed up by lessons about racism, the civil rights movement, etc. Yes these things happened but they are not the only things that happened and you are actually not getting a good education in history or social studies if you think black-white relations in the US constitute all of human history.

We are considering private schools, but I’m concerned it’s going to be a similar story there. What private schools offer a more balanced approach and are open to ideological diversity? Would it mostly be the mid level Catholic schools vs the fancy schools? We are not Catholic or religious so I’m uncertain about those.

Thanks, and looking to get actual advice here vs starting a big political argument so won’t respond to posts that try to do that

Oakcrest, The Heights, Brookewood, St. Anselm’s, St. John’s (yes)

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The trump child went to SAES

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Where are you located?

I agree that Catholic schools would give you the environment you are looking for. Maybe schools with a classical education curriculum?

Immanuel Lutheran would be a good fit but it’s in Alexandria. Other Lutheran schools?

Good luck and ignore these awful posters.

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Anonymous wrote:Where are you located?

I agree that Catholic schools would give you the environment you are looking for. Maybe schools with a classical education curriculum?

Immanuel Lutheran would be a good fit but it’s in Alexandria. Other Lutheran schools?

Good luck and ignore these awful posters.

Doesn’t sound like OP’s going to take it well if her kids grow up to hold different views than her.

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Another one of these threads??

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NCS teaches LGBTQ studies classes, just an FYI.

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Anonymous wrote:Fellow moderate here and I agree with pp about looking at Catholic schools. We are in a parochial K-8 and the families span the full range of backgrounds and beliefs and everyone just gets along. It reminds me very much of my public school education from decades ago.

I agree with this. Take a look at Catholic schools. We left public for Catholic schools and are very happy with this decision.

We aren’t Catholic, but that has never been an issue. Our kids find religion class interesting, and they like getting involved in the service projects.

There are many families spanning the political spectrum, and they get along. Fostering community seems more important than promoting particular viewpoints.

You’ll hear a lot of anti-Catholic stuff here on DCUM. It’s mostly not true.

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Anonymous wrote:Definitely try GDS

You have to be joking! GDS is a shining example of what OP is seeking to avoid.

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Potomac School

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OP: I understand completely and was where you were in seeking out a switch to private. I looked for a school that leaned into a “traditional” curriculum. That helped us streamline options. We ended up at an Episcopal school, though I caution you to closely compare as they are not all the same when considering the issues you are concerned about. Also, regarding the St. Albans suggestion, that was a firm NO for us as POC (there have been horrible incidents of racism and an affirming parent community that largely defends the behavior).
Otherwise, I suggest exploring Episcopal options.

Best wishes in finding a comfortable fit for your family!

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Bullis and Landon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Moderate democrat here, and we are at STA.

+1. Our extended family has put kids through STA and SAES. Look at Episcopal schools.

STA is not socially conservative, per se. The school has an annual diversity day and provides students with school time to attend affinity groups. Also, the Episcopal Dicoese of Washington is very supportive of the BLM and LGBTQ equality movements, as well as reasonable gun bans and control.

Not OP but share their concerns though would use less charged language. We’re looking at the cathedral schools because after public we also just want a more traditional education. It does feel like everything is social emotional learning and obsessed w inserting a racial/privileged lense to EVERYTHING at the expense of rigorous academics. I’m supportive of BLM, LGBTQ and other progressive causes but the obsession of forcing it into every subject is just too much.

This only happens on Fox News. In the real world, it isn't that big of a deal and opens kids to new ideas and sub cultures they may not otherwise be exposed to.