DC Catholic Elementary Schools: Any parents who can comment on diversity?

[Anonymous]

I like your thought that diversity is a lot more than what you see on the outside. I think a good thing would be to visit these schools and ask the families there how they have been received by the community.

[Anonymous]

OP you should also consider the diversity of the faculty. Schools may be required to accept a high number of applicants from their parish, but the committment to diversity can and should extend to their teaching staff as well.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We toured Holy Trinity and I think I saw one black child and one Hispanic in the whole school. I couldn't believe it and decided that it wasn't the shcool for us so we didn't apply. I know people who attend OLV and love it. It is pretty diverse. The reason we didn't aplly is the commute would have been too difficult. Good idea to start looking now. If you are a contributing member for two years you get reduced tuition, atleast at Holy Trininty. I would check them all out and if you love the parish and school start going to mass and contribute : ) Good Luck!

I think your statement about HT diversity is a bit misguided. I don't know how HT defines this - but on their website they say that 18 % of the student body is ethnic or racial minorities.

Also - the Washington Diocese is changing admission policies to their schools. You do not need to be a member of a specific parish to get priority - just as active member of a parish - so if you do not want to change parishes - no need to.

In addition, all Washington Diocese parishioners will get the same tuition - there will be no Parishioner discount. These policies are scheduled to go into place for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

I live near Trinity and know a lot of families who attend. It seems very diverse to me compared to several NW private schools that I know well.