Most conservative private school?

[Anonymous]

Landon is the most conservative - non-religious school in the area. GDS is the most liberal non-religious school in the area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:True Liberals/Democrats do not judge other people, nor do they condemn certain lifestyles, that is the domain of Conservatives/Republicans. Its no accident that the religious right gives money to the Republican party, it follows their social agenda which condemns anyone who does not live their life according to their principles.

And where does the religious left give their money? I'm so glad and relieved to hear that "True Liberals/Democrats" don't judge other people (I'm assuming that you include yourself in that tolerant group? Very reassuring!

The political "liberal" people who adhere to a particular faith generally contain their ideas about religion and lifestyle choices to themselves and their own houses of worship, like the Episcopalians who openly welcome gay members and pastors in their ranks as well as bless such unions (just one example). Typically only right wing religious fanatics (whether Christian or Muslim or whatever) try to force others to follow what they can a "one true fraith." In this country, members of the most conservative versions of Christianity back the Republican Party. This has caused some older Republicans and Reagan-style Republicans to question their own party agenda but, it remains to be seen which faction will ultimately win control.

Thanks for the biased but beautifully worded fairy tale (i.e., BS).

[Anonymous]

We're a conservative, Jewish family in Alexandria. Where on earth are we supposed to look?

[Anonymous]

You should try to teach your kid to think, not what to think.
This is indoctination you're seeking. I think it's terrible.
nd I'm not a Repub, but wouldn't mind if my kid chose to be conservative

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]To the person who is criticizing Obama for not going public: We all support the public schools with our tax dollars; it isn't an option not to. What progressives or liberals want to do is see that money put to better use and will spend days,weeks, years hand wringing over it whereas many conservatives simply opt out of the public school system and never look back. I would also argue that DC is also not a very good litmus test for whether one "walks the walk" on this as it has, not just bad schools, but the worst public school system in the country. Weekly shankings aside,why would ANY parent who could afford to send there child elsewhere by either MOVING to a nice suburb or paying 30K/year per child for private not do so when the alternative is to send their DC to a school that "graduates" a population 40% of which are functionally illiterate. [/quote]


Re liberals and putting money to better use . . .I'm not seeing any hand wringing! LOL

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1343050/All-Presidents-men-Obama-enjoys-20-MAN-motorcade-splashes-1-5m-Hawaiian-holiday.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're a conservative, Jewish family in Alexandria. Where on earth are we supposed to look?

You will find a reasonable number of conservative Jewish families at Gesher, and there is transportation from Alexandria. Bonus: It's cheaper than most of the other privates, and at least as good educationally.

Beyond that, you could try Westminster in Annandale. The ONLY private that doesn't practice racial/ethnic preference in admissions, and is proud of it, and has a very traditional curriculum. Too structured for my taste, but depends on your philosophy and kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ONLY private that doesn't practice racial/ethnic preference in admissions, and is proud of it, and has a very traditional curriculum. Too structured for my taste, but depends on your philosophy and kid.

Really? I know that some are upfront about preferences, and many others do it without openly admitting it (notwithstanding the bolierplate nondiscrimination policies in their promotional materials). But I'll bet some of the more traditional/conservative Catholic schools, for example, don't give racial/ethnic preference -- partly on principle, and partly because they are already giving preferences to parishioners, Catholics, alumni, and siblings -- there can't be room for too many other "preferences"!

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the person who is criticizing Obama for not going public: We all support the public schools with our tax dollars; it isn't an option not to. What progressives or liberals want to do is see that money put to better use and will spend days,weeks, years hand wringing over it whereas many conservatives simply opt out of the public school system and never look back. I would also argue that DC is also not a very good litmus test for whether one "walks the walk" on this as it has, not just bad schools, but the worst public school system in the country. Weekly shankings aside,why would ANY parent who could afford to send there child elsewhere by either MOVING to a nice suburb or paying 30K/year per child for private not do so when the alternative is to send their DC to a school that "graduates" a population 40% of which are functionally illiterate. [/quote]


Re liberals and putting money to better use . . .I'm not seeing any hand wringing! LOL

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1343050/All-Presidents-men-Obama-enjoys-20-MAN-motorcade-splashes-1-5m-Hawaiian-holiday.html[/quote]

Of course there's no hand-wringing. They're all having too much fun and aren't worrying about the cost to the American taxpayers. Just look at the pictures!

[Anonymous]

Most politically diverse is STA
Landon is actually not far behind STA as it has its share of politicaly liberal families, though they are more professionals who happen to be Democarats rather than politicians and activists at places Sidwell, Maret and GDS.
Prep is most conservative in education and overall social attitudes, its Jesuit background notwithstanding.

[Anonymous]

How in the world could you be a Republican? No longer the party of fiscal conservatism, that's for sure. The party has gone downhill fast. All the R's I used to know have switched parties.

I recommend you go to the Open Houses of the various schools in the area and you should get a good sense of the parents, current and prospective, and school culture. It's hard to predict what may appeal to you in person. If you find nice people, with an exciting curriculum for your child, you may find that that is a priority over how they vote.

[Anonymous]

To what Party?

[Anonymous]

Landon politically diverse? that's really too much...liar, liar pants on fire.

[Anonymous]

Hands down St. Patrick's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Landon politically diverse? that's really too much...liar, liar pants on fire.

Not the PP but we are a Landon family, also. Believe it or not there are plenty of dems at Landon. If it weren't so I don't think we could stay there. And, even though I may not agree with their politics Landon has plenty of nice Republican families. Every school has it's share of unpleasant people from both parties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Landon politically diverse? that's really too much...liar, liar pants on fire.

Not the PP but we are a Landon family, also. Believe it or not there are plenty of dems at Landon. If it weren't so I don't think we could stay there. And, even though I may not agree with their politics Landon has plenty of nice Republican families. Every school has it's share of unpleasant people from both parties.

This is not at all surprising. Wherever there is high tuition, there are rich people. And wherever there are rich people, there are limousine liberals. I'm guessing they're the type OP is hoping to avoid.