How religious is Sidwell?

[Anonymous]

It’s not called HS. The website spells out what it is.

What is your problem? Why don’t you complain a bit more to the US admin? Maybe turn out an anonymous petition?

It’s the championship weekend. Go get moved by the (school) spirit.

Biccvhtibh about Quakerism. I just can’t with you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Silent Reflection

Each week, all students and teachers gather together in Meeting for Worship, a time for quiet reflection in the midst of our busy lives. Although we meet in shared silence, any member of the community may choose to speak if moved to share a message.

In place of formal doctrine, students collaboratively generate guiding questions, or queries, as a means to examine their lives and measure their actions. Students from a wide range of faiths, as well as those without a religious tradition, gather strength from this communal time together.

This is what it is. The “hs” poster can give it a rest

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s such a great school that if they worshiped like the Mayans, which they do not, you should still take up the offer

Bears repeating

[Anonymous]

Is the weekly worship service mandatory of your child is not Quaker?

We toured GP recently, and our guide said that students who are not Catholic can be excused from any schoolwide mass. Does Sidwell do the same?

[Anonymous]

Enjoy GP. You toured? Did you get an offer? So don’t worry about it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enjoy GP. You toured? Did you get an offer? So don’t worry about it

So is going to a weekly Quaker worship service mandatory?

Does anyone there have a mind of their own?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No the answer is what the website says

The real through it the Mayan comment upstream

Sidwell website says, "reach week all students and teachers gather together in Meeting for Worship," which is the term Quakers everywhere use for their regular weekly service. The rest of the paragraph describes what is the usual unprogrammed service mode of a Quaker service.

Not op, but tbh, I was intrigued by the couple of Quaker weddings I've attended, but I really wouldn't want my child going to Quaker services at school (wouldn't want a chapel service required either, even though we're a Christian denomination).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Enjoy GP. You toured? Did you get an offer? So don’t worry about it

So is going to a weekly Quaker worship service mandatory?

Does anyone there have a mind of their own?

Yes, it's mandatory.

[Anonymous]

You don’t have an offer so why do you care?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Enjoy GP. You toured? Did you get an offer? So don’t worry about it

So is going to a weekly Quaker worship service mandatory?

Does anyone there have a mind of their own?

Yes, it's mandatory.

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Define mandatory.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No the answer is what the website says

The real through it the Mayan comment upstream

Sidwell website says, "reach week all students and teachers gather together in Meeting for Worship," which is the term Quakers everywhere use for their regular weekly service. The rest of the paragraph describes what is the usual unprogrammed service mode of a Quaker service.

Not op, but tbh, I was intrigued by the couple of Quaker weddings I've attended, but I really wouldn't want my child going to Quaker services at school (wouldn't want a chapel service required either, even though we're a Christian denomination).

What happened at Quaker weddings?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Enjoy GP. You toured? Did you get an offer? So don’t worry about it

So is going to a weekly Quaker worship service mandatory?

Does anyone there have a mind of their own?

What kind of a question is that?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It does not impose anything. Go back spewing hate on the Catholic threads towards the public school kids. You know who you are

Do you actually have a child there? If your kid is in the hs, you'd know that there is mandatory Meeting for Worship. It definitely feels less"religious" than going to chapel at the Cathedral schools, but yes, your child will be attending the religious services of a religion that is likely not your own.

I think I know what religion you are (and it’s not Christian, just in case the Catholics freak out). You could learn a lot, like advance by several centuries, by emulating Quakers. Maybe even join us in the contemporary age

What religion do you think I am??? Can't wait to hear some bigotry.

I know exactly, and think I know you as well. When will you give it a rest?

I guess it's late and you're getting weird. You don't know me, or my religion (also weird that you're focused on my religion).

It’s not weird. It’s very material to why you’re doing this.

What is weird is that you’re trying to drum up negative sentiments around Quakerism — a religion that treats women equally and is pacifist

Try it sometime. The whole world would be better off

[Anonymous]

It’s nothing more or less than exactly what the website says:

At Sidwell Friends, truth is not a rigid set of facts imparted from teacher to student. Instead, it is continuously revealed through dialogue, inquiry, and reflection. Whether in the classroom or in weekly silent worship, all voices are honored as our community of learners seeks truth together.

By nurturing children’s innate curiosity within a framework of Quaker values, we encourage our students to live adventurous, imaginative, and ethical lives. Our students graduate not only with skills and knowledge but with an internal set of queries to guide them. In this way, Sidwell Friends prepares students to “let their lives speak.”

Quaker Values

Silent meeting provides respite from the busy week.

Silent Reflection

Each week, all students and teachers gather together in Meeting for Worship, a time for quiet reflection in the midst of our busy lives. Although we meet in shared silence, any member of the community may choose to speak if moved to share a message.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the weekly worship service mandatory of your child is not Quaker?

We toured GP recently, and our guide said that students who are not Catholic can be excused from any schoolwide mass. Does Sidwell do the same?

If you have discomfort with your child sitting silently for 20-45 min a week to reflect, Sidwell is just not the school for you. Yes it’s mandatory. And yes if you throw a fit about it and want your special snowflake to not have to sit with their thoughts - it will be highly frowned upon. Please bring this up in the parent interview if you choose to proceed with an application anyway.