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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is it always that the girls go to Visi in large numbers, few to SR and even fewer to Holy Cross.  [/quote]

Because Visi and Gonzaga are the schools of choice for the generational catholics that send their kids to the school.  It's no conspiracy, but it does reflect that [b]there are real, tangible, cliques at this school[/b].   [/quote]

There are cliques at all schools!  I think it's the close-knit community aspect that can be off-putting to people unfamiliar with the school culture.  Of course, a close-knit community can be warm and welcoming or more closed-off and insular.  I think there is a unique mix at every schools.   Sometimes the closed-off and insular is an unfortunate consequence of being treated negatively historically as a PP mentioned.  I have a close Irish and Catholic friend in DC (she is in her 60s) who experienced discrimination while growing up.  The church and school community that she belonged to became her family's haven.

Someone also asked about St. Mary's School in Alexandria. I did some research and visited the school for an Open House.  Academics are solid.  The indoor facilities are among the best I've seen compared to other parochial schools in the area and could rival some private schools facilities I have seen.  I saw more learning resources there than I've seen in other parochial schools and the technology infrastructure is excellent. That said, it is a parish school.  It is not diverse at all (a reflection of the parish). The school's mission and primary purpose is propagation of the Catholic faith to support parish families.  It's a popular school with 700+ kids!  The school's culture is very conservative Catholic so one would need to accept that.  There are many threads that discuss the school in this forum if you want to read more impressions.[/quote]
For one, Stone Ridge takes fewer girls to fill their freshman class. And yes, the legacy factor is strong.
I am a BSS parent and neither my husband nor I are from the area. I have found the community warm and welcoming, The parents are very involved.  Some of these folks grew up together so they have that shared history, but that doesn’t make them bad people. We’ve made great friends. Sometimes it takes some effort, and sometimes the parents of your kids friends arn’t gonna be your besties… sometimes they are.
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