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[quote=Anonymous]I have 2 sons that went there.  Neither redshirted.  One was very strong in math so we added a tutor outside of school to keep him challenged.  I consider it THE best deal in town for the education, character development and work ethic they instill relative to the cost.  STA is at least 40k for middle school grades while Mater Dei is now 17.   For that price difference you can add whatever is lacking for you and then some.   I LOVE that they didn't cater to parents.  Not only did  they not want or need your input, parents are afraid to call and complain about a grade or playing time for fear of repercussions for their kid.   They don't care how much money you make or who you are.   They don't change a thing for anyone.  And they don't need to.  I also loved how they celebrate character above everything.  They also don't say the are educating "the future leaders of tomorrow" like other privates like to espouse.  They are raising hard working young men who know if they work hard enough they can accomplish difficult math or shoot a 3 pointer.

They also don't play your kid at a sport because they believe in equal playing time.  They don't.   They play your kid based on their ability.  They believe in winning.  So if that mentally bothers you don't apply.

Lower grades have 1  hour of PE a day as well as a good long recess.

Upper grades have sports from 1:30-3.

If your child misbehaves they don't call you, they make them run what's called "a turkey trot" around the property.  And the keep doing it until he gets the message.

They have been known to send upper school kids home in a cab if they do something really bad, but I never saw it in 10 years there.

They do not redshirt as a given anymore.  So the previous poster is incorrect.  But they do accept some (1-2) really good athletes in 8th grade just so they can reclass and go on to top athletic schools like DeMatha and Gonzaga.  [/quote]

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