Interesting |
You can tour St Anthony of Padua School in Falls Church and see if it's a good fit. DD was there for a year, and I'd just say that the teachers are a little old school, but if you're going for Diocese academics (which are standard across the Catholic schools in the area), it's worth checking out. They have a nice science lab and a well-refurbished library. In terms of teachers, it really depends on each individual. DD had some differentiation in math and writing exercises were definitely more than public school. I don't think they have full enrollment. |
Accommodating an outside SLP will be hard at Diocesean schools unless that individual has gone through VIRTUS training/background check relating to child protection. I know at our school even parents coming in to volunteer at a party or help with recess has to have VIRTUS or they aren’t allowed. |
Look up the 50 Year Old Secret. |
Second this. They also have the dyslectic edge program after school and a Speech pathologist who comes to the school. Both are additional costs, but available. |
This is very true. Know many parishioners waitlisted this cycle for an array of grades. They really need more classes. |
OLGC has waitpool but just said it has openings for Pre-K, K, and 2nd I think. There was an announcement online. It is not impossible to get in - tuition is different for non-parishioners though. It says it looks at a variety of factors when pulling off waitlist, including parishioner status, whether the student has siblings, if someone is moving into state (military), etc. |
Thank you! |
St Ambrose used to allow outside OG tutors, but that program may be at St Bernadette now. |
St. Agnes has all lower school teachers trained in OG and has outside SLP and OT with proper insurance. St. Luke’s had an outside SLP that comes in a couple times a week. |