Why is SJC the "It" school this year

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

This year SJC had 1,200 applications for less than 300 openings. Seems a little more than a "safety."

Don’t all Catholics apply to all ADW schools? So it’s the same people applying to SJC, GP, Gonzaga, Visitation, and SR? That’s probably 1200 seats total.

No. Do you have any other questions?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

It’s another way of saying “I’m terrified of Black people, and I’ve never been within a half mile of Wilson.”

You’ll see lots of posts like this on DCUM, particularly in the DCPS forum. People who have never set foot inside the school post weird, made-up, racist fantasies about it. It’s kinda creepy.

My kid attended Wilson for 4 years. Never got in a fight, never had any issues at all. Now going to a great, highly selective college.

SJC also seems great - my kid’s team played them every year, and my kid used to work out with the SJC coaches. Nice people, and the parents I’ve met are all lovely. I don’t think creepy PP is an SJC parent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

It means getting stabbed

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

It means getting stabbed

To the PP, who called me a racist, instead of ad hominem attacks, face the truth outlined below because it IS why many DC Parents pay for Private:

[url]https://dcist.com/story/16/04/25/student-stabbed-on-the-way-to-wilso/[url]

[/url]https://alleyesondc.com/2015/12/08/wilson-post-gun-reax/[url]

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/swastika-discovered-in-restroom-of-woodrow-wilson-high-school/2019/12/19/dae5ef14-228c-11ea-bed5-880264cc91a9_story.html[url]

and its been that way for decades:

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/01/27/4-wounded-in-gunfire-at-wilson-high/fe7606be-6f21-4644-84b8-b7b403acbcf2/[url]

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

NP
What an odd question. People save all kinds of stuff.
I applied to grad school at NYU. Was granted an interview. Went, and walked out on the interviewer because he was such an asshole and I thought “I will NEVER go here.” Two weeks later I got a letter that said “since you never showed for your interview we are withdrawing your application.”
Two weeks after that I got an acceptance letter. That was 20 years ago. I still have the letters.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

NP
What an odd question. People save all kinds of stuff.
I applied to grad school at NYU. Was granted an interview. Went, and walked out on the interviewer because he was such an asshole and I thought “I will NEVER go here.” Two weeks later I got a letter that said “since you never showed for your interview we are withdrawing your application.”
Two weeks after that I got an acceptance letter. That was 20 years ago. I still have the letters.

Why would the PP save a letter from a school she obviously has such contempt for?

Why are you saving letters from a school whose representative you disliked so much?

Look forward, not backward.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

We have a pile of all the stuff we received from all the schools. They will eventually go in the recycle bin, but it's just sitting there. Would you like to see the letter?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

We have a pile of all the stuff we received from all the schools. They will eventually go in the recycle bin, but it's just sitting there. Would you like to see the letter?

With your older kid you didn't like the school due to the teachers at the Scholars brunch. You second kid didn't like her shadow day yet you still had her apply and have saved the Scholars letter. What in the sam hell is going on here?

Oh I know. You are oddly obsessed with talking bad about SJC. All girls sounds perfect for your child. I am sure you will be happy with her being there.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

NP
What an odd question. People save all kinds of stuff.
I applied to grad school at NYU. Was granted an interview. Went, and walked out on the interviewer because he was such an asshole and I thought “I will NEVER go here.” Two weeks later I got a letter that said “since you never showed for your interview we are withdrawing your application.”
Two weeks after that I got an acceptance letter. That was 20 years ago. I still have the letters.

Why would the PP save a letter from a school she obviously has such contempt for?

Why are you saving letters from a school whose representative you disliked so much?

Look forward, not backward.

I’m not sure why this affects you so much. I will periodically clean stuff out and find the NYU letters and laugh. Keeps me entertained, if nothing else.
“Look forward, not back.” Have you no appreciation for history?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

It means getting stabbed

To the PP, who called me a racist, instead of ad hominem attacks, face the truth outlined below because it IS why many DC Parents pay for Private:

[url]https://dcist.com/story/16/04/25/student-stabbed-on-the-way-to-wilso/[url]

[/url]https://alleyesondc.com/2015/12/08/wilson-post-gun-reax/[url]

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/swastika-discovered-in-restroom-of-woodrow-wilson-high-school/2019/12/19/dae5ef14-228c-11ea-bed5-880264cc91a9_story.html[url]

and its been that way for decades:

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/01/27/4-wounded-in-gunfire-at-wilson-high/fe7606be-6f21-4644-84b8-b7b403acbcf2/[url]

It’s sad how hard you’re trying here.

You post articles from 6 and 7 years ago (one about a student being stabbed ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL), along with a 3 year old article about graffiti.

Like most racists, your pathetic attempts to justify your racism just further reveal what an odious person you are.

Maybe take some time to reflect on why you feel compelled to troll the internet for articles to support your disdain for a school you’ve never stepped inside.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

It is amazing to me that years were spent of you telling the story about the oh so disappointing (still laughing about that) brunch and you still had your second kid apply even after not enjoying her shadow day. Yeah right. 😂😂😂

She said it was too crowded. The boys were rowdy during lunch. She's going to an all girls school. SJC was a safety school. I am flattered you recall my previous post. Glad it made such an impression. I have the letter with the scholarship...I can post here if you don't believe me.

Why are you saving the letter?

NP
What an odd question. People save all kinds of stuff.
I applied to grad school at NYU. Was granted an interview. Went, and walked out on the interviewer because he was such an asshole and I thought “I will NEVER go here.” Two weeks later I got a letter that said “since you never showed for your interview we are withdrawing your application.”
Two weeks after that I got an acceptance letter. That was 20 years ago. I still have the letters.

Why would the PP save a letter from a school she obviously has such contempt for?

Why are you saving letters from a school whose representative you disliked so much?

Look forward, not backward.

I’m not sure why this affects you so much. I will periodically clean stuff out and find the NYU letters and laugh. Keeps me entertained, if nothing else.
“Look forward, not back.” Have you no appreciation for history?

NP. It is odd you save grad school admissions letters. This isn’t an “appreciation for history” it is called hoarding.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Come the F on…nobody is getting shanked at Wilson. You’re an F-ing racist alarmist ugly person

What does shanked mean?

It means getting stabbed

To the PP, who called me a racist, instead of ad hominem attacks, face the truth outlined below because it IS why many DC Parents pay for Private:

[url]https://dcist.com/story/16/04/25/student-stabbed-on-the-way-to-wilso/[url]

[/url]https://alleyesondc.com/2015/12/08/wilson-post-gun-reax/[url]

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/swastika-discovered-in-restroom-of-woodrow-wilson-high-school/2019/12/19/dae5ef14-228c-11ea-bed5-880264cc91a9_story.html[url]

and its been that way for decades:

[/url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/01/27/4-wounded-in-gunfire-at-wilson-high/fe7606be-6f21-4644-84b8-b7b403acbcf2/[url]

I’m going to play PPs game of trolling the internet for decades old news as a way of justifying my prejudices.

Here’s why so many public school parents would never send their kid to SJC:

As about 5O horrified students scattered for safety, a young man wearing a hood and surgical mask yesterday shot and seriously injured the business manager of St. John's College High School in northwest Washington during a robbery attempt in the school cafeteria, District police https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1977/11/19/masked-thief-wounds-two-at-st-johns-high/c971fe5e-a192-4316-b57f-355139bda061/

See — “it’s been that way for DECADES.”