Stone Ridge vs. Sidwell for upper school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know two people who Sidwell (two separate generations). The older one ended up being a stay at home mom on a very tight budget. Had to send her kids to public schools. Her education didn't really get her very far. The younger one married right out of college and gave up working after one year working in university admissions. On the other hand, I know some very talented and successful SR grads who are doing amazing things all over the world. I would take SR over Sidwell just based on my very small sample.

Yes. Choosing a school based on ranking or narrow reputation alone is stupid. One should choose a school which is a good fit for the kid, always.

Would never even have my kids apply to Sidwell for various reasons. My kids already were established in other excellent schools before I obtained my data. And yes, good fit is most important!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know two people who Sidwell (two separate generations). The older one ended up being a stay at home mom on a very tight budget. Had to send her kids to public schools. Her education didn't really get her very far. The younger one married right out of college and gave up working after one year working in university admissions. On the other hand, I know some very talented and successful SR grads who are doing amazing things all over the world. I would take SR over Sidwell just based on my very small sample.

Such scientific data! Sounds like you would choose SR

Admitted it was a small sample. My opinion is tainted by the sad situations in which I found Sidwell alum. Hopefully it isn’t truly the case for most Sidwell women!

I’m not sure I would describe either of the outcomes that you describe as “sad.” Wow. Are you always this snobby and judgmental?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know two people who Sidwell (two separate generations). The older one ended up being a stay at home mom on a very tight budget. Had to send her kids to public schools. Her education didn't really get her very far. The younger one married right out of college and gave up working after one year working in university admissions. On the other hand, I know some very talented and successful SR grads who are doing amazing things all over the world. I would take SR over Sidwell just based on my very small sample.

Oh my goodness, how awful. She had to send her kids to PUBLIC SCHOOL?

What a horrific thing to have happened.

[Anonymous]

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Converting to Catholicism is a risk factor against SR. That sounds terrible.

It's also a remarkable turn of events considering the absurd lack of Catholic formation at that school.

Quite an achievement to become Catholic in spite of SR's best efforts.

[Anonymous]

If your daughter was felt more comfortable at SR, then go to SR. It’s not fair to compare the two. They are both excellent schools yet very different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These post are always baffling to me. The school doesn’t make your child. Your child is your child and who they are. I have a son at GP, if he wanted to go to Yale, I’m sure he could go to Yale from Sidwell, SJC, GDS, or Gonzaga, you name it. The same goes for if he wanted to go to the University of Maryland. He’s still the same kid and it’s the body of work. It doesn’t matter in the end, I promise you. They will get a good education at any private school.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s get real—if you’re not Catholic, why on earth would anyone choose SR over Sidwell.

There are plenty of non-catholics who go to SR. It’s a very religiously and politically diverse school. Yes, there are masses but plenty of them are optional and no one makes you convert. This is the reason why many say it’s only catholic in name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the reason why many say it’s only catholic in name.

The reason many say it is because it's true. Project Veritas even filmed one of their admin saying how proud he was to be undermining the Catholic Church so let's be real.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is the reason why many say it’s only catholic in name.

The reason many say it is because it's true. Project Veritas even filmed one of their admin saying how proud he was to be undermining the Catholic Church so let's be real.

Stone Ridge has been making a very concerted effort to return to its Catholic roots after that event due to immense pressure from families. Everything they do is centered around its Catholic faith. Prayers are always said before each and every assembly, whether it be students, teachers, or parents, and will include "Father, Son, Holy Spirit" There are masses every month for various celebrations. You are required to attend those masses, but obviously not allowed to take communion if you are not Catholic. There are also smaller masses held first Friday of each month in the chapel, but these are optional. Campus ministry is a very active group in the school and there are scores of students involved. It is Catholic, period. Although they are welcoming of all faiths, expect to be exposed to all things Catholic.

[Anonymous]

This is very simple. Your daughter should choose the school where she felt more comfortable shadowing. She is more likely to excel at a place she feels comfortable and at ease.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is the reason why many say it’s only catholic in name.

The reason many say it is because it's true. Project Veritas even filmed one of their admin saying how proud he was to be undermining the Catholic Church so let's be real.

Stone Ridge has been making a very concerted effort to return to its Catholic roots after that event due to immense pressure from families.

Well, you know what they say about lipstick on a pig.

[Anonymous]

It sure SR is the route but there is so much cheating at Sidwell. So much pressure and then so much cheating to get the golden ring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SR is Catholic in name only so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Sidwell is objectively a better school.

I decor that one course every year is religion. It’s really limits what courses you take. Only 6 courses a year. Don’t know about Sidwell, but some other schools allow kids to take as many as 11 different courses per year. SR doesn't even have semester electives anymore.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SR is Catholic in name only so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Sidwell is objectively a better school.

I decor that one course every year is religion. It’s really limits what courses you take. Only 6 courses a year. Don’t know about Sidwell, but some other schools allow kids to take as many as 11 different courses per year. SR doesn't even have semester electives anymore.

Serious question—why does a high school student need to take 11 different classes per year?

[Anonymous]

I’d view it this way, if she preferred SR and is an excellent student, she’ll be more likely to be on the top or SR s class than Sidwell. Maybe if she’s tippy top she could land an ivy/ivy+ which would be much more competitive to do at Sidwell. At SR there are fewer top placements than Sidwell (for obvious reason) but if she’s top at SR she can go to maybe be admitted to an even better school than the Sidwell diploma would allow. Simply said, she has an academic advantage at SR