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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why so many SR threads devolve into such nastiness about the school. We have a DD in the upper school and overall have been happy. We think that the amount of DEI stuff this year is over the top and we have been troubled by some parts in particular. Parents who have concerns need to speak up, but airing grievances like this on a public board is childish and mean-spirited. Our DD has lovely friends at school so I scratch my head sometimes to think about how there can be so many mean-spirited posters from the school-or maybe we are hearing from the same ones over and over?

I think it is probably the latter, or at least the same small number of complainers There are some posters who seem overly concerned that the school is not Catholic enough for them and complain constantly about that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Practicing Catholic family here with girls in the US. We are extremely happy with the academics and girls have not had anything negative to say about the DEI initiatives. Parents considering SR, please get to know the school by other means than this thread and others on DCUM.

This. I love it for my ivy league bound DD.

Very strong college admissions results for the Class of 2021!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why so many SR threads devolve into such nastiness about the school. We have a DD in the upper school and overall have been happy. We think that the amount of DEI stuff this year is over the top and we have been troubled by some parts in particular. Parents who have concerns need to speak up, but airing grievances like this on a public board is childish and mean-spirited. Our DD has lovely friends at school so I scratch my head sometimes to think about how there can be so many mean-spirited posters from the school-or maybe we are hearing from the same ones over and over?

I actually think it's a result of the price point. At the price there is very little margin of error and there has been too many errors not to build resentment. The problem escalates when families belive the school has changed direction from what they originally bought. Moving schools in high-school is no easy undertaking.

For everyone like you taking a measured approach there are many that are frustrated and insulted by the changes. They see no recourse so the vent and try to warn others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Practicing Catholic family here with girls in the US. We are extremely happy with the academics and girls have not had anything negative to say about the DEI initiatives. Parents considering SR, please get to know the school by other means than this thread and others on DCUM.

This. I love it for my ivy league bound DD.

I got mine so now the place can implode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why so many SR threads devolve into such nastiness about the school. We have a DD in the upper school and overall have been happy. We think that the amount of DEI stuff this year is over the top and we have been troubled by some parts in particular. Parents who have concerns need to speak up, but airing grievances like this on a public board is childish and mean-spirited. Our DD has lovely friends at school so I scratch my head sometimes to think about how there can be so many mean-spirited posters from the school-or maybe we are hearing from the same ones over and over?

I actually think it's a result of the price point. At the price there is very little margin of error and there has been too many errors not to build resentment. The problem escalates when families belive the school has changed direction from what they originally bought. Moving schools in high-school is no easy undertaking.

For everyone like you taking a measured approach there are many that are frustrated and insulted by the changes. They see no recourse so the vent and try to warn others.

This is a smart insight.

This, coupled with the confirmation bias that comes with not wanting to admit that you spent $160,000 on a mistake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why so many SR threads devolve into such nastiness about the school. We have a DD in the upper school and overall have been happy. We think that the amount of DEI stuff this year is over the top and we have been troubled by some parts in particular. Parents who have concerns need to speak up, but airing grievances like this on a public board is childish and mean-spirited. Our DD has lovely friends at school so I scratch my head sometimes to think about how there can be so many mean-spirited posters from the school-or maybe we are hearing from the same ones over and over?

I think it is probably the latter, or at least the same small number of complainers There are some posters who seem overly concerned that the school is not Catholic enough for them and complain constantly about that.

I think some times people who don’t even know anything about a particular school write

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I think some times people who don’t even know anything about a particular school write

I can't speak for anyone else but I can tell you I know way more about SR than I would ever have wanted to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I think some times people who don’t even know anything about a particular school write

I can't speak for anyone else but I can tell you I know way more about SR than I would ever have wanted to.

And that makes you the expert on the school? What it should not be doing or vice versa?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why so many SR threads devolve into such nastiness about the school. We have a DD in the upper school and overall have been happy. We think that the amount of DEI stuff this year is over the top and we have been troubled by some parts in particular. Parents who have concerns need to speak up, but airing grievances like this on a public board is childish and mean-spirited. Our DD has lovely friends at school so I scratch my head sometimes to think about how there can be so many mean-spirited posters from the school-or maybe we are hearing from the same ones over and over?

I actually think it's a result of the price point. At the price there is very little margin of error and there has been too many errors not to build resentment. The problem escalates when families belive the school has changed direction from what they originally bought. Moving schools in high-school is no easy undertaking.

For everyone like you taking a measured approach there are many that are frustrated and insulted by the changes. They see no recourse so the vent and try to warn others.

This is a smart insight.

This, coupled with the confirmation bias that comes with not wanting to admit that you spent $160,000 on a mistake.

Geez what an arrogant response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I think some times people who don’t even know anything about a particular school write

I can't speak for anyone else but I can tell you I know way more about SR than I would ever have wanted to.

And that makes you the expert on the school? What it should not be doing or vice versa?

Yes it does.

[Anonymous]

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Geez what an arrogant response.

I'm not arrogant, just smarter than you.

[Anonymous]

I understand the disappointment that can be felt with the new direction this year with DEI. And the price point is high. But the other way to look at it is the positives and there are many. One positive that we are very grateful for is the teachers and their dedication to the students. Also the school has a lot of resources. We sacrifice a lot to send our DD there, but I know we are getting a lot too. No school is perfect--and that too is a life lessons for our DD. I hope that parents considering SR also keep the positives in mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand the disappointment that can be felt with the new direction this year with DEI. And the price point is high. But the other way to look at it is the positives and there are many. One positive that we are very grateful for is the teachers and their dedication to the students. Also the school has a lot of resources. We sacrifice a lot to send our DD there, but I know we are getting a lot too. No school is perfect--and that too is a life lessons for our DD. I hope that parents considering SR also keep the positives in mind.

Thank you for this. I'm glad you're happy. We have taken it off our list completely.

[Anonymous]

We are happy overall but not thrilled about the amount of DEI stuff and at times more than a little troubled by it. But every school has to be considered as a total picture. I also wonder about what the future will hold. Will schools like SR dial it back due to parent concerns, and will others jump on the bandwagon? It is all hard to determine. I would say look at a school whose educational program is a good fit for your child. Because DD entered in high school, the considerations were clearer for us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are happy overall but not thrilled about the amount of DEI stuff and at times more than a little troubled by it. But every school has to be considered as a total picture. I also wonder about what the future will hold. Will schools like SR dial it back due to parent concerns, and will others jump on the bandwagon? It is all hard to determine. I would say look at a school whose educational program is a good fit for your child. Because DD entered in high school, the considerations were clearer for us.

Thanks. We are going to pass. Hopefully they will get it together quickly. Just not quite quick enough for us. There are too many options without this controversy. It is stupid to jump in a dirty pool for $45000/year. Good luck to those stuck navigating this mess. I truly am sorry you are dealing with this.