Personalities of Arlington Diocese High Schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know families at all three and all seem to be happy with their choice. DC considered two of them but ended up choosing an independent Catholic. IMO, they’re much more similar than different.

All three:

1. Have a wide variety of learners from excellent students who go to top colleges to average/ below average students.

2. Have many different activities that appeal to kids with a wide range of interests and have very good sports teams. DJO and PVI have stronger programs for DC’s sport but all three would provide opportunities for athletes.

3. Incorporate Catholicism into the curriculum.

4. Are large enough to have kids with a wide
range of interests and do not appeal to only a specific type of kid.

If geographically all three could work, I would visit and see what you think. But, unless something really stands out to you, I probably would focus on the school that is closest to you.

# 3 code for many maga families
Indoctrination
Of course less academic
Can not have science and religion

I’m the PP you’re quoting and I was not suggesting any of the things you claim.

The families we know at these schools are not MAGA. I’m sure some families there are (as is true for probably every private in the DMV) but I have no idea what percentage are MAGA. By “incorporating Catholicism into the curriculum” I meant students at these schools take religion all four years, go to mass about once a month, say a prayer before the class starts, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know families at all three and all seem to be happy with their choice. DC considered two of them but ended up choosing an independent Catholic. IMO, they’re much more similar than different.

All three:

1. Have a wide variety of learners from excellent students who go to top colleges to average/ below average students.

2. Have many different activities that appeal to kids with a wide range of interests and have very good sports teams. DJO and PVI have stronger programs for DC’s sport but all three would provide opportunities for athletes.

3. Incorporate Catholicism into the curriculum.

4. Are large enough to have kids with a wide
range of interests and do not appeal to only a specific type of kid.

If geographically all three could work, I would visit and see what you think. But, unless something really stands out to you, I probably would focus on the school that is closest to you.

# 3 code for many maga families
Indoctrination
Of course less academic
Can not have science and religion

I’m the PP you’re quoting and I was not suggesting any of the things you claim.

The families we know at these schools are not MAGA. I’m sure some families there are (as is true for probably every private in the DMV) but I have no idea what percentage are MAGA. By “incorporating Catholicism into the curriculum” I meant students at these schools take religion all four years, go to mass about once a month, say a prayer before the class starts, etc.

This post is a more accurate description than the previous

[Anonymous]

All the families we know at Paul the Great are MAGA. It's possible O'Connell has more wealth but I live in between the two and the families who send their children to both schools are wealthy. I really like the vibe at O'Connell, the academics, and the families there. On the whole they are more centrist, less political, and interested in a variety of things like religion, service, academics, theater, and sports. All the ones sending their kids to Paul the Great are very conservative or overly into sports and more serious but that might just be my area. I'm sure the closer you get to the school the more mainstream the families are. Just my anecdotal experience over the years from the church families who have kids that attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All the families we know at Paul the Great are MAGA. It's possible O'Connell has more wealth but I live in between the two and the families who send their children to both schools are wealthy. I really like the vibe at O'Connell, the academics, and the families there. On the whole they are more centrist, less political, and interested in a variety of things like religion, service, academics, theater, and sports. All the ones sending their kids to Paul the Great are very conservative or overly into sports and more serious but that might just be my area. I'm sure the closer you get to the school the more mainstream the families are. Just my anecdotal experience over the years from the church families who have kids that attend.

Seems like you're confusing Paul VI and John Paul the Great. No one has ever accused the JPG student body of being "overly into sports".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All the families we know at Paul the Great are MAGA. It's possible O'Connell has more wealth but I live in between the two and the families who send their children to both schools are wealthy. I really like the vibe at O'Connell, the academics, and the families there. On the whole they are more centrist, less political, and interested in a variety of things like religion, service, academics, theater, and sports. All the ones sending their kids to Paul the Great are very conservative or overly into sports and more serious but that might just be my area. I'm sure the closer you get to the school the more mainstream the families are. Just my anecdotal experience over the years from the church families who have kids that attend.

You're definitely not talking about JPG when you characterize them as in a similar level of wealth to O'Connell. You have to be thinking of PVI.

[Anonymous]

Oh yes. PVI. You are right.

[Anonymous]

Would BI culture/students be described as centrist, less political and families interested in a variety of things? Aka mainstream

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would BI culture/students be described as centrist, less political and families interested in a variety of things? Aka mainstream

There's a little bit of everything at BI but the majority of the kids are apolitical/indifferent. I'd say they're non-judgmental but cliquish.

[Anonymous]

My kid is at BI and I consider my family mainstream. I really like BI.

[Anonymous]

DJO has a reputation that Yorktown families send kids there when they think they need more structure and are potential troublemakers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DJO has a reputation that Yorktown families send kids there when they think they need more structure and are potential troublemakers.

I have never heard this but with a child at DJO I do have to say that the school does an excellent job with discipline. Most of my friends have kids at local publics and the student stuff that continuously goes on there behavior-wise simply is not tolerated at DJO. O'Connell runs a tight ship that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DJO has a reputation that Yorktown families send kids there when they think they need more structure and are potential troublemakers.

I have never heard this but with a child at DJO I do have to say that the school does an excellent job with discipline. Most of my friends have kids at local publics and the student stuff that continuously goes on there behavior-wise simply is not tolerated at DJO. O'Connell runs a tight ship that way.

This is spot on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DJO has a reputation that Yorktown families send kids there when they think they need more structure and are potential troublemakers.

I have never heard this but with a child at DJO I do have to say that the school does an excellent job with discipline. Most of my friends have kids at local publics and the student stuff that continuously goes on there behavior-wise simply is not tolerated at DJO. O'Connell runs a tight ship that way.

+1. Politically it also runs the gamut. We have friends who are non-practicing Catholics, non Catholics, middle of the road and conservative Catholics. DC does not feel out of place based on where we are on that spectrum.

[Anonymous]

2001 DJO alumn and nice to see it still matches up with my time there before moving away. I had a great 4 years there and would send my kids there if I was still in the area (very much NOT MAGA).

[Anonymous]

DJO feels like a genuine community. I guess many schools also do. DJO definitely does.