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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH is Catholic and made it clear he didn't DD attending Catholic elementary because of the first Communion prep (we are not raising her Catholic). He can't or won't give me a straight answer about upper grades. I'm guessing middle school is more of the same because of confirmation, but Catholic high school should be more college prep and less sacramental prep, right?[/quote]

In the Diocese of Arlington, confirmation happens in grade 9.

They may do some prep on religion in grade 8, but it isn't a "teach for the test" model. There is a detailed curriculum and some study of the Saints. 
They'd have that whether there was a sacrament or not.

Like others have said, religion is integrated into the school day (rosaries at times, Stations of the Cross, etc.).

What do you think would be good for your child about Catholic school? Why are you drawn to it? Is it possible that your shared values could sync up with one?
Also, if he HATES the idea, it is worth poking around to see if there was some trauma, bullying, or exclusion in his life. Maybe someone in his history used the Church to manipulate or gaslight (which happens in a lot of religions) and this should be dealt with?

I had to do some therapy around religion, and even take a break from the Church, but returned. My kid is more devout than I am, and I am glad they found something that works for them.

I would just hate the idea of your kid putting on a uniform and it making your DH feel weird. May be worth a big talk. 
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