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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mare Dei is all boys with lots of male teachers in upper grades. Athletics are emphasized. And it has become a feeder for Georgetown Prep.

Our active, athletic, resilient boys benefitted significantly from the experience. But [b]it wasn’t always easy for them[/b]. [/quote]

Do you mean academically, or was it too religion-focused?

Also, congratulations on Prep![/quote]

The religion part was easy. The school is strongly Catholic. But not so much that it creates a problem.

The academics weren’t always easy. They are pretty stringent when it comes to meeting requirements.

The male teachers and administrators don’t coddle the boys in the upper grades. One of ours chafed under that a little bit. But, longer term he benefitted from this approach. They insist the boys behave and interrelate in a certain manner. Some may scoff at the “be good guys” part of their motto, but they really do try and inculcate that in the boys.

It’s not for everyone. But it fits like Cinderella’s slipper for some.[/quote]

Can you elaborate on who you think MD is not for? We are considering for upper school. [/quote]

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