Reputation of St. John's College HS and other "normal" privates

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Anonymous wrote:It’s a catholic school: solid academics and conservative.

As a catholic who grew up in MoCo, attended area catholic schools, and is very experienced with the area privates, I think it’s hilarious when I see posters talk about any catholic school as being progressive.

As the best/better schools have upped their tuition to preserve their bubble, people say all kinds of things to feel better about where their kids land.

Things change and if you don’t have kids at these schools, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

- also grew up Catholic in the DC area

I have kids in catholic schools. My siblings and cousins and close friends and colleagues have kids in area catholic and other private schools.

It’s ridiculous to think they are progressive and non-religious.

It’s also ridiculous to think they are easy to get into these days.

Did you go to Catholic in this area? If so, do you think things are the same as when you went to DC area Catholic schools?

Yes, I was born and raised here and attended Catholic schools. Friends and family attended area privates as well.

Overall, schools are more racially diverse now. That’s the big difference.

But your takeaway should not be that schools are more progressive because of diversity. The reality is those families are seeking out a more traditional environment (and/or sports opportunities for college scholarships).

I am an atheist, politically liberal, and interested in Catholic HS for my kids who are in a chaotic MCPS middle school (yes, I know middle school isn't a sea of tranquility) - teachers have little control over classrooms and academic standards are a JOKE. We live in Bethesda and feed into a W high school, but I don't care about that anymore (as I did when we bought here). We absolutely want a more traditional environment - I realize it will never be like what we experienced growing up, but any semblance of a respect for teachers and administrators and grading based on actual work and effort would be a very welcome change of pace.

Now with Trump and Republicans having total control of government, I can see them making public schools more traditional and back to reading-writing-arithmetic. Students will be expected to be more respectful and to follow the 10 Commandments, take out all the identity and pronouns nonsense. I expect public schools should be less chaotic.

I say, save your money and see what happens. You may get the benefits of Catholic schools without all the religion and stuff for free in public schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a catholic school: solid academics and conservative.

As a catholic who grew up in MoCo, attended area catholic schools, and is very experienced with the area privates, I think it’s hilarious when I see posters talk about any catholic school as being progressive.

As the best/better schools have upped their tuition to preserve their bubble, people say all kinds of things to feel better about where their kids land.

Things change and if you don’t have kids at these schools, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

- also grew up Catholic in the DC area

I have kids in catholic schools. My siblings and cousins and close friends and colleagues have kids in area catholic and other private schools.

It’s ridiculous to think they are progressive and non-religious.

It’s also ridiculous to think they are easy to get into these days.

Did you go to Catholic in this area? If so, do you think things are the same as when you went to DC area Catholic schools?

Yes, I was born and raised here and attended Catholic schools. Friends and family attended area privates as well.

Overall, schools are more racially diverse now. That’s the big difference.

But your takeaway should not be that schools are more progressive because of diversity. The reality is those families are seeking out a more traditional environment (and/or sports opportunities for college scholarships).

I am an atheist, politically liberal, and interested in Catholic HS for my kids who are in a chaotic MCPS middle school (yes, I know middle school isn't a sea of tranquility) - teachers have little control over classrooms and academic standards are a JOKE. We live in Bethesda and feed into a W high school, but I don't care about that anymore (as I did when we bought here). We absolutely want a more traditional environment - I realize it will never be like what we experienced growing up, but any semblance of a respect for teachers and administrators and grading based on actual work and effort would be a very welcome change of pace.

Now with Trump and Republicans having total control of government, I can see them making public schools more traditional and back to reading-writing-arithmetic. Students will be expected to be more respectful and to follow the 10 Commandments, take out all the identity and pronouns nonsense. I expect public schools should be less chaotic.

I say, save your money and see what happens. You may get the benefits of Catholic schools without all the religion and stuff for free in public schools.

Is this sarcasm? Reciting the commandments has nothing to do with education. Nor do you seem to understand what it takes to change the curriculum and what is controlled at the federal vs state level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a catholic school: solid academics and conservative.

As a catholic who grew up in MoCo, attended area catholic schools, and is very experienced with the area privates, I think it’s hilarious when I see posters talk about any catholic school as being progressive.

As the best/better schools have upped their tuition to preserve their bubble, people say all kinds of things to feel better about where their kids land.

Things change and if you don’t have kids at these schools, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

- also grew up Catholic in the DC area

I have kids in catholic schools. My siblings and cousins and close friends and colleagues have kids in area catholic and other private schools.

It’s ridiculous to think they are progressive and non-religious.

It’s also ridiculous to think they are easy to get into these days.

Did you go to Catholic in this area? If so, do you think things are the same as when you went to DC area Catholic schools?

Yes, I was born and raised here and attended Catholic schools. Friends and family attended area privates as well.

Overall, schools are more racially diverse now. That’s the big difference.

But your takeaway should not be that schools are more progressive because of diversity. The reality is those families are seeking out a more traditional environment (and/or sports opportunities for college scholarships).

I am an atheist, politically liberal, and interested in Catholic HS for my kids who are in a chaotic MCPS middle school (yes, I know middle school isn't a sea of tranquility) - teachers have little control over classrooms and academic standards are a JOKE. We live in Bethesda and feed into a W high school, but I don't care about that anymore (as I did when we bought here). We absolutely want a more traditional environment - I realize it will never be like what we experienced growing up, but any semblance of a respect for teachers and administrators and grading based on actual work and effort would be a very welcome change of pace.

Now with Trump and Republicans having total control of government, I can see them making public schools more traditional and back to reading-writing-arithmetic. Students will be expected to be more respectful and to follow the 10 Commandments, take out all the identity and pronouns nonsense. I expect public schools should be less chaotic.

I say, save your money and see what happens. You may get the benefits of Catholic schools without all the religion and stuff for free in public schools.

This is UnAmerican

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a catholic school: solid academics and conservative.

As a catholic who grew up in MoCo, attended area catholic schools, and is very experienced with the area privates, I think it’s hilarious when I see posters talk about any catholic school as being progressive.

As the best/better schools have upped their tuition to preserve their bubble, people say all kinds of things to feel better about where their kids land.

Things change and if you don’t have kids at these schools, you don’t know what you’re talking about.

- also grew up Catholic in the DC area

I have kids in catholic schools. My siblings and cousins and close friends and colleagues have kids in area catholic and other private schools.

It’s ridiculous to think they are progressive and non-religious.

It’s also ridiculous to think they are easy to get into these days.

Did you go to Catholic in this area? If so, do you think things are the same as when you went to DC area Catholic schools?

Yes, I was born and raised here and attended Catholic schools. Friends and family attended area privates as well.

Overall, schools are more racially diverse now. That’s the big difference.

But your takeaway should not be that schools are more progressive because of diversity. The reality is those families are seeking out a more traditional environment (and/or sports opportunities for college scholarships).

I am an atheist, politically liberal, and interested in Catholic HS for my kids who are in a chaotic MCPS middle school (yes, I know middle school isn't a sea of tranquility) - teachers have little control over classrooms and academic standards are a JOKE. We live in Bethesda and feed into a W high school, but I don't care about that anymore (as I did when we bought here). We absolutely want a more traditional environment - I realize it will never be like what we experienced growing up, but any semblance of a respect for teachers and administrators and grading based on actual work and effort would be a very welcome change of pace.

Sorry to hear. It is really devastating to realize how education has changed. Think about switching your kids in middle school - we did WES and then SJC.