What is the reputation of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

[Anonymous]

No one expects SR to “abandon its stated mission.” That’s not a real argument. We simply disagree about what SR should be teaching our children about race and gender.

SR is teaching critical race theory. That’s very different than teaching tolerance, mutual respect and resilience. Please learn what CRT is before praising it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For everyone here who is opposed to DEI/CRT, how exactly do you want SR and other schools to tackle our nation's historic and systemic racism? What will make you and your daughters "comfortable" in discussing racism and the role it has played in our nation's justice system, housing policies, insurance offerings, transportation systems, athletic opportunities, grocery locations, health care systems, academic opportunities, farming policies, and so on? is there a level of being "uncomfortable" that you can live with?

Any time our schools and other American institutions try to discuss race and discrimination there is always push back from people who are uncomfortable. There is push back almost every time, usually by white Americans, who claim that is is not appropriate, not the right time, not the right format, not seeing things from "all sides," etc. We just went through Colin Kapernick getting assailed for taking a non-violent stance to protest police brutality by kneeling at the national anthem. When other athletes started to join him, there was tremendous opposition, especially on the political right. And remember, when MLK was assassinated a majority of Americans thought he was too radical. So there never seems to be a right time, right format, right way to discuss racism in America.

So, what would you replace the DEI effort at Sr with?

I'd replace it with math, science, history, personal finance, and so many other topics. There are limited number of hours for instruction every day. We need to prioritize.

The priorities of Sacred Heart schools are clearly outlined in their 5 goals and criteria. There is one goal on intellectual values and the school has a strong academic record. Our family chose SR because of the other goals as well; community, social awareness, faith, and personal growth are what makes SR different from other purely academic institutions and if those are not your goals or priorities you shouldn’t expect the school to abandon its stated mission.

Agree. My AA DD is a senior at SR and we have been VERY happy. DD has been very involved in the diversity clubs. Of course no school is perfect, but SR got my DD exactly where she wanted to be. I would recommend the school wholeheartedly to anyone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There’s a good mix-maybe leaning conservative-in SR families but the HOS seems to be trying to push SR way to the left. She must know many parents are against it bc she’s trying to hide it. Her lame email tonight didn’t help. I hope enough parents speak out to save SR from becoming just another one of many ultraliberal DC private schools. I’m not criticizing liberal schools, but we should be able to have a few top schools that are conservative or at least politically neutral as well.

There’s much to love about SR. If we can get this one issue fixed I’d recommend it highly.

Totally agree with you.

You pay a fortune to send you kids there. Csn you recall the HOS? St. Bart's successfully accomplished this a few years ago I think.

[Anonymous]

Do Prep and Gonzaga have similar issues?

[Anonymous]

HOS has got to go.

[Anonymous]

Wait. Is SR really trying to sell CRT to the parents that couldn't stomach common core math and curriculum 2.0? That is not going to go well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do Prep and Gonzaga have similar issues?

I would love to know this too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one expects SR to “abandon its stated mission.” That’s not a real argument. We simply disagree about what SR should be teaching our children about race and gender.

SR is teaching critical race theory. That’s very different than teaching tolerance, mutual respect and resilience. Please learn what CRT is before praising it.

+1 stop donating at a minimum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one expects SR to “abandon its stated mission.” That’s not a real argument. We simply disagree about what SR should be teaching our children about race and gender.

SR is teaching critical race theory. That’s very different than teaching tolerance, mutual respect and resilience. Please learn what CRT is before praising it.

No, SR is NOT teaching CRT. They have a DEI program, but it is not focused around CRT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one expects SR to “abandon its stated mission.” That’s not a real argument. We simply disagree about what SR should be teaching our children about race and gender.

SR is teaching critical race theory. That’s very different than teaching tolerance, mutual respect and resilience. Please learn what CRT is before praising it.

No, SR is NOT teaching CRT. They have a DEI program, but it is not focused around CRT.

Sounds like same song different name. Why disguise it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a good mix-maybe leaning conservative-in SR families but the HOS seems to be trying to push SR way to the left. She must know many parents are against it bc she’s trying to hide it. Her lame email tonight didn’t help. I hope enough parents speak out to save SR from becoming just another one of many ultraliberal DC private schools. I’m not criticizing liberal schools, but we should be able to have a few top schools that are conservative or at least politically neutral as well.

There’s much to love about SR. If we can get this one issue fixed I’d recommend it highly.

Totally agree with you.

You pay a fortune to send you kids there. Csn you recall the HOS? St. Bart's successfully accomplished this a few years ago I think.

The head of school is wonderful, she has the full support of the board, other alums, the faculty, major donors, and most parents. The idea that someone would recall her over promoting diversity, as all of our peer institutions are doing and the network of Sacred Heart schools strongly encourages, is ridiculous. If you really don't want your daughter exposed to any diversity programming this is not the school for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a good mix-maybe leaning conservative-in SR families but the HOS seems to be trying to push SR way to the left. She must know many parents are against it bc she’s trying to hide it. Her lame email tonight didn’t help. I hope enough parents speak out to save SR from becoming just another one of many ultraliberal DC private schools. I’m not criticizing liberal schools, but we should be able to have a few top schools that are conservative or at least politically neutral as well.

There’s much to love about SR. If we can get this one issue fixed I’d recommend it highly.

Totally agree with you.

You pay a fortune to send you kids there. Csn you recall the HOS? St. Bart's successfully accomplished this a few years ago I think.

The head of school is wonderful, she has the full support of the board, other alums, the faculty, major donors, and most parents. The idea that someone would recall her over promoting diversity, as all of our peer institutions are doing and the network of Sacred Heart schools strongly encourages, is ridiculous. If you really don't want your daughter exposed to any diversity programming this is not the school for you.

Seems like you are wrong after reading this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a good mix-maybe leaning conservative-in SR families but the HOS seems to be trying to push SR way to the left. She must know many parents are against it bc she’s trying to hide it. Her lame email tonight didn’t help. I hope enough parents speak out to save SR from becoming just another one of many ultraliberal DC private schools. I’m not criticizing liberal schools, but we should be able to have a few top schools that are conservative or at least politically neutral as well.

There’s much to love about SR. If we can get this one issue fixed I’d recommend it highly.

Totally agree with you.

You pay a fortune to send you kids there. Csn you recall the HOS? St. Bart's successfully accomplished this a few years ago I think.

The head of school is wonderful, she has the full support of the board, other alums, the faculty, major donors, and most parents. The idea that someone would recall her over promoting diversity, as all of our peer institutions are doing and the network of Sacred Heart schools strongly encourages, is ridiculous. If you really don't want your daughter exposed to any diversity programming this is not the school for you.

Seems like you are wrong after reading this thread.

Sure. You're probably right. The anonymous trolls of DCUM are likely to get a popular head of school recalled who recently raised tens of millions for the school because she promotes diversity education. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a good mix-maybe leaning conservative-in SR families but the HOS seems to be trying to push SR way to the left. She must know many parents are against it bc she’s trying to hide it. Her lame email tonight didn’t help. I hope enough parents speak out to save SR from becoming just another one of many ultraliberal DC private schools. I’m not criticizing liberal schools, but we should be able to have a few top schools that are conservative or at least politically neutral as well.

There’s much to love about SR. If we can get this one issue fixed I’d recommend it highly.

Totally agree with you.

Seems like at least one person on this site alone is advocating withholding donations. You seem worried.

You pay a fortune to send you kids there. Csn you recall the HOS? St. Bart's successfully accomplished this a few years ago I think.

The head of school is wonderful, she has the full support of the board, other alums, the faculty, major donors, and most parents. The idea that someone would recall her over promoting diversity, as all of our peer institutions are doing and the network of Sacred Heart schools strongly encourages, is ridiculous. If you really don't want your daughter exposed to any diversity programming this is not the school for you.

Seems like you are wrong after reading this thread.

Sure. You're probably right. The anonymous trolls of DCUM are likely to get a popular head of school recalled who recently raised tens of millions for the school because she promotes diversity education. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Don't overdo it. She's not that popular and the word I heard is that some expect her to retire after the new building is open.