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[quote=Anonymous]The Fine Arts Department (music, drama, choir) is amazing and has a lot of student who made District and State ensembles.

There is a lot of energy around sports, but no, it isn't Gonzaga. What's nice about that is kids don't have to ride the bench once they hit 9th grade. If you want to work, there are several no-cut sports.  One of my kids went for a new sport junior year and was welcomed.

They have many AP & Honors classes if you are eligible. One of my friend's children graduated with 10 APs, all of which were accepted by their university of choice.  A great guidance department. Student life (discipline) holds kids accountable but they are still reasonable.

There are a lot of events (dances, fundraisers, Golf tournaments, 5Ks) that are not our style as a family, but we have two very different kids who are happy there, and cousin who is not Catholic who is also thriving.

Plenty of service opportunities, but they don't just take the money and run-they educate the students about who needs the 5,000 cans of soup and why.

During non-Covid times, trips to Europe are available through the language department and my kid has hopped on a a plane a number of times for school related events. It isn't Hogwarts, but if you want to it your own, the potential is there.

When my kid was struggling  they helped a great deal with creating a good schedule and re-assessing some courses.  Engineering is easier to take virtually than say, French, for example. Smart people.

My kid can text a guidance counselor on a Saturday and get a response without issue. I didn't expect that.  There is a lot of support and kindness.

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