The Heights, Potomac

[Anonymous]

^^I have never heard of this happening. My son misbehaved a few times in the lower school. His teacher gave him appropriate punishments and made him apologize to the other student. The interesting thing for me, was how much time the teacher invested in letting him know that he was still a good student and a good person -- but that his behavior was unacceptable and would not be tolerated. I was truly impressed. My son gained maturity and confidence as a result. He respects the teachers enough that he really listens to what they have to say and works hard to use the strategies that they suggest.

I have never heard of any odd forms of punishment myself.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course they're open about it (Opus Dei) on the website. Why would they hide it? It's no secret, and most of us are not troubled one bit by it. While not Opus Dei ourselves, we ARE catholic and first and foremost this is a Catholics school. More importantly, we're not afraid of anti-catholic bigots trying to spread misguided and pop-culture-fueled rumors about a lay group. We can think for ourselves, thanks.

OK, maybe you can answer a few questions. What is Opus Dei really about, since you imply that anti-catholic bigots are spreading lies about it? Why are you not Opus Dei, yet you send your kids to an Opus Dei School? There are countless Catholic schools that are not affiliated with Opus Dei.

Opus Dei is about personal charity and social work. The davinci code was the anti-catholic movie that "lied" about it. And most people only know the words Opus Dei because of the movie. I am sending my kids to this school because it was the one thay liked the best at open house and shadow day.

But I don't like the kinds of "personal charity" and "social work" Opus Dei does. Does that make me anti-Catholic? I haven't read or seen The DaVinci Code.

No. I don't see any problem with you not liking any specific organization for whatever personal reasons you have. I am sure people who don't believe in circumcisions don't like that Jewish families have a bris but you don't see them coming on the Private School Forum saying you should never send you child to a Jewish school because of the practice... it just seems like good fun to criticize Catholics.

You're a bigot. Stop it now.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course they're open about it (Opus Dei) on the website. Why would they hide it? It's no secret, and most of us are not troubled one bit by it. While not Opus Dei ourselves, we ARE catholic and first and foremost this is a Catholics school. More importantly, we're not afraid of anti-catholic bigots trying to spread misguided and pop-culture-fueled rumors about a lay group. We can think for ourselves, thanks.

OK, maybe you can answer a few questions. What is Opus Dei really about, since you imply that anti-catholic bigots are spreading lies about it? Why are you not Opus Dei, yet you send your kids to an Opus Dei School? There are countless Catholic schools that are not affiliated with Opus Dei.

Opus Dei is about personal charity and social work. The davinci code was the anti-catholic movie that "lied" about it. And most people only know the words Opus Dei because of the movie. I am sending my kids to this school because it was the one thay liked the best at open house and shadow day.

But I don't like the kinds of "personal charity" and "social work" Opus Dei does. Does that make me anti-Catholic? I haven't read or seen The DaVinci Code.

No. I don't see any problem with you not liking any specific organization for whatever personal reasons you have. I am sure people who don't believe in circumcisions don't like that Jewish families have a bris but you don't see them coming on the Private School Forum saying you should never send you child to a Jewish school because of the practice... it just seems like good fun to criticize Catholics.

You're a bigot. Stop it now.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course they're open about it (Opus Dei) on the website. Why would they hide it? It's no secret, and most of us are not troubled one bit by it. While not Opus Dei ourselves, we ARE catholic and first and foremost this is a Catholics school. More importantly, we're not afraid of anti-catholic bigots trying to spread misguided and pop-culture-fueled rumors about a lay group. We can think for ourselves, thanks.

OK, maybe you can answer a few questions. What is Opus Dei really about, since you imply that anti-catholic bigots are spreading lies about it? Why are you not Opus Dei, yet you send your kids to an Opus Dei School? There are countless Catholic schools that are not affiliated with Opus Dei.

Opus Dei is about personal charity and social work. The davinci code was the anti-catholic movie that "lied" about it. And most people only know the words Opus Dei because of the movie. I am sending my kids to this school because it was the one thay liked the best at open house and shadow day.

But I don't like the kinds of "personal charity" and "social work" Opus Dei does. Does that make me anti-Catholic? I haven't read or seen The DaVinci Code.

No. I don't see any problem with you not liking any specific organization for whatever personal reasons you have. I am sure people who don't believe in circumcisions don't like that Jewish families have a bris but you don't see them coming on the Private School Forum saying you should never send you child to a Jewish school because of the practice... it just seems like good fun to criticize Catholics.

OK, you're right. Catholics have been far more persecuted than Jews. Sorry.

On this forum... Yes.

Boo Hoo!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Heights punishes misbehavior in strange ways, like isolating students in dark rooms for extended periods of time.

I will fall for this ...when I ask this question....is this really true????

I have heard this rumor about another Catholic school. I think PP has their schools mixed up.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course they're open about it (Opus Dei) on the website. Why would they hide it? It's no secret, and most of us are not troubled one bit by it. While not Opus Dei ourselves, we ARE catholic and first and foremost this is a Catholics school. More importantly, we're not afraid of anti-catholic bigots trying to spread misguided and pop-culture-fueled rumors about a lay group. We can think for ourselves, thanks.

OK, maybe you can answer a few questions. What is Opus Dei really about, since you imply that anti-catholic bigots are spreading lies about it? Why are you not Opus Dei, yet you send your kids to an Opus Dei School? There are countless Catholic schools that are not affiliated with Opus Dei.

Opus Dei is about personal charity and social work. The davinci code was the anti-catholic movie that "lied" about it. And most people only know the words Opus Dei because of the movie. I am sending my kids to this school because it was the one thay liked the best at open house and shadow day.

But I don't like the kinds of "personal charity" and "social work" Opus Dei does. Does that make me anti-Catholic? I haven't read or seen The DaVinci Code.

No. I don't see any problem with you not liking any specific organization for whatever personal reasons you have. I am sure people who don't believe in circumcisions don't like that Jewish families have a bris but you don't see them coming on the Private School Forum saying you should never send you child to a Jewish school because of the practice... it just seems like good fun to criticize Catholics.

OK, you're right. Catholics have been far more persecuted than Jews. Sorry.

On this forum... Yes.

Boo Hoo!

Classy.

[Anonymous]

^^^ The boo-hoo eye roller has an inferiority complex .... And a bigot problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^^ The boo-hoo eye roller has an inferiority complex .... And a bigot problem.

Ad hominem.

[Anonymous]

I have a co-worker who sent DS here, and he really liked it. I think there're strong academics and good athletics too.

[Anonymous]

How many boys are in the primary years? How many classes of 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade?

[Anonymous]

I am Catholic, and everyone I've met who is Opus Dei (lay people, priests) are socially awkward. Imagine if you sat to have a beer with Rick Santorum - nice person, good hearted, sincere, but socially inept. I think it's because they are struggling to not tell you you are going to hell. I would not send my kids there, and they are in 'regular' Catholic schools. I'd be concerned about them being constantly judged if they were not Opus Dei.

[Anonymous]

wondering how they handle kids with learning disabilities. I have a child who is above average in verbal and cognitive abilities but has a processing delay.

[Anonymous]

Can non-Catholic, Christian boys be admitted?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can non-Catholic, Christian boys be admitted?

I'm sure that The Heights, like all Catholic Schools, has admitted some non-Catholics. Especially if there's another factor like athletic prowess involved.

But there are lots of non-Catholic alternatives. One wonders why a school like The Heights would be attractive to non-Catholics. This is a school that serves a particular group that sends their children there so that they can be part of that group.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can non-Catholic, Christian boys be admitted?

It's 40% non-Catholic.