When will St Mary’s announce honor roll for 3rd trimester?

[Anonymous]

This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tuition seems to go up by about significantly every year year lately. Plus large increases in fees (and a brand new fee) this year. The least they can do is give kids recognition for making friggin’ honor roll. Or is that too expensive?

Then choose a different school. Though you’ll have a tough time finding one that doesn’t increase tuition and fees by similar amounts each year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Should be emailed next week. Satisfied?

I hope this isn’t a response from someone who works at the school. Sassy responses don’t help the situation.
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To the PP who stated there were no BSSM academic assemblies, that isn’t accurate. The school has a Principal Award celebration after each trimester honoring students with a 95 or above in every subject area.

That’s not what the post said. It said that there are no assemblies for HONOR ROLL. Principal award, btw, is 96 and above (not 95). And only 6th grade and higher are eligible. So 4th - 5th (not to mention honor roll for 6-8) get ZERO recognition at assemblies.

And even principal award recipients get ZERO recognition for 3rd trimester.

Priorities and what the school values is totally out of whack.

“ Wow, I’m sorry, that really sucks. Have you considered changing schools? Not sure why you’d want to stay at one like that “

Nah, my husband really likes the school. Not worth fighting with him over this. Will just discuss on DCUM instead.

So your husband’s values are out of whack?

[Anonymous]

They have assemblies for basketball?

Are you talking about the Knights of Columbus free throw competition? That is parish activity after school hours. CYO is a parish sports activity which is an after school activity. The 8th grade-faculty basketball game is a fundraiser for a scholarship fund. These are all not assemblies, or get much recognition outside of the school newsletter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

So they don’t have to manage you during the school year. Third trimester they are gone for the summer and can relax, thinking how you are spending your time twisting yourself into knots and telling your kids how awful their school is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

So they don’t have to manage you during the school year. Third trimester they are gone for the summer and can relax, thinking how you are spending your time twisting yourself into knots and telling your kids how awful their school is.

Nah, that’s not it. Never mentioned it during the school year.

Pretty sure it’s just a compromise between those who prioritize academics vs big donors with less-bright kids who don’t want to be embarrassed 3x a year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

So they don’t have to manage you during the school year. Third trimester they are gone for the summer and can relax, thinking how you are spending your time twisting yourself into knots and telling your kids how awful their school is.

Nah, that’s not it. Never mentioned it during the school year.

Pretty sure it’s just a compromise between those who prioritize academics vs big donors with less-bright kids who don’t want to be embarrassed 3x a year.

Maybe if they just donated a little more the school would reduce honor roll publication to 1x per year...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

So they don’t have to manage you during the school year. Third trimester they are gone for the summer and can relax, thinking how you are spending your time twisting yourself into knots and telling your kids how awful their school is.

Nah, that’s not it. Never mentioned it during the school year.

Pretty sure it’s just a compromise between those who prioritize academics vs big donors with less-bright kids who don’t want to be embarrassed 3x a year.

NP.
I wouldn’t equate honor roll status with intelligence. Some of the smartest children don’t get top grades. Your GPA is merely one marker of performance, and it is often a reflection of executive function and not intelligence at the lower grades.

I also wouldn’t assume people are embarrassed. I would assume most people don’t care, including others with children on the honor roll.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might be the funniest, most absurd thread on DCUM. Does anyone think some kind of public recognition for grade school honor roll honorees matters at all? Kind of sad that literally anyone cares enough.

If your kid did well, congratulate them and buy them an ice cream to celebrate. The rest of the universe doesn't give a rat's a**.

So you think it’s dumb that they DO publish it for the first two trimesters? You’d rather they don’t publish it all bc it’s meaningless and a waste of time? Got it.

Look, if you’re not happy with the school bc they waste time publishing honor roll for the first two trimesters, instead of complaining on DCUM, choose a different school.

Publish it. Don't publish it. It matters to seemingly one person. At some point, you're going to have to view your own accomplishments as something other than your kid's honor roll status (or lack thereof). The rest of the school community really truly doesn't care if your DC made honor roll and they certainly don't care if they publish it in the Washington Post or New York Times.

I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid's elementary school grades are utterly meaningless to everyone except maybe you.

If it only matters to one person, why do they make the effort to publish it for the first two trimesters? Actually, why do they bother having honor roll at all?

That’s really the underlying issue here. Parents like you don’t like the concept of honor roll (and definitely hate the idea of publishing it). Ironically, it’s usually the same parents who have “2021 Little League All Star” stickers all over the back of their SUVs (as if anyone cares about THAT)! Too funny.

So they don’t have to manage you during the school year. Third trimester they are gone for the summer and can relax, thinking how you are spending your time twisting yourself into knots and telling your kids how awful their school is.

Nah, that’s not it. Never mentioned it during the school year.

Pretty sure it’s just a compromise between those who prioritize academics vs big donors with less-bright kids who don’t want to be embarrassed 3x a year.

NP.
I wouldn’t equate honor roll status with intelligence. Some of the smartest children don’t get top grades. Your GPA is merely one marker of performance, and it is often a reflection of executive function and not intelligence at the lower grades.

I also wouldn’t assume people are embarrassed. I would assume most people don’t care, including others with children on the honor roll.

This thread is too funny. Reading all the parents who insist that grades and honor roll are meaningless, nobody cares except one parent, why bother publishing honor roll at all, grades are stupid and silly, blah blah blah.

Yet those same parents spend tens of thousands to send their kids to a PRIVATE school. I guess it’s just a high priced daycare center for them? Or very expensive weekly mass service?

And I guess the teachers are all wasting their time GRADING all those assignments and tests?

Even the local public schools nearby have huge posters on the wall with the names of honor roll recipients! But St Marys can’t be bothered dealing with that silly meaningless grade/academic nonsense! That’s just for nerds and sinners!

[Anonymous]

Well, one can value private education without the delusion that a published honor roll somehow matters. To my knowledge, most of the DC privates that are considered "elite" don't publish an honor roll at all. Nor are their parents insecure enough in their parenting to care.

[Anonymous]

Omg OP you are EXHAUSTING.