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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not an O’Connell family but am familiar with it and know many kids there. We toured it. And went to a presentation that was given during the practice HSPT. Was on a much smaller scale than the open house. I was very impressed by what they offered. DS was offered a scholarship with his acceptance letter. He also got a scholarship from another school and ended up there instead. I think for kids that are driven and stay on the right path, the school would be fine. That said, many of the kids that we know there are your run of the mill high school kid. I really don’t mean that in a negative way. There are great kids there, and not so great kids. But that can be found anywhere. [b]It really felt to DS like a public school with some Catholicism and uniforms. [/b]Knowing the experiences/behaviors of other kids and families that we know there, I’m glad I didn’t pay money for it, even with the scholarship. DS is in the right fit for him. I do think though that he would have been ok there but would have had to work harder to stay on the right path academically and socially.  If you’re on the fence, apply, and then have the child shadow after acceptance. In terms of difficulty getting in, I can only speak for parish schools where it is 100% a safety and yes, they all get in. I have never heard of a diocese kid turned away. [/quote]

I think this is a good explanation.  My nieces and nephews have gone there, and they have been happy with the school, but their local public schools are not great they felt they had to go private.[/quote]

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