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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have slowly come to the conclusion that we cannot in good conscience send our kids to public for middle school. We are in Arlington and standards, especially behavioral standards have deteriorated. Disciplinary problems are rampant. Kids take pictures of other kids while using the bathroom and admin does nothing about it. Drug deals happen in school and students come to class high. I’m looking for a school that focuses strictly on academics and discipline. Unfortunately we cannot afford the expensive private secular schools for our three kids and someone suggested looking at catholic schools. The problem? We aren’t even Christian. We are Muslims of Arab origin. While we am more on the liberal side (don’t cover my hair etc) we still are practicing. Would my kids even be able to get into catholic school and if they can would they be welcome? We share a lot of things with Christians when it comes to faith but obviously do not believe that Jesus is the son of God. How much are particular religious beliefs emphasized in school? No issue with that of course but it might not be the right fit and my kids would stick out. Alternatively are there secular private schools that emphasize traditional methods of instruction and are also welcoming to minorities? Thank you so much. [/quote]

I was raised in a liberal non religious family but attended a Catholic high school, ended up converting, and  now have children attending Arlington Diocese schools.

Based on my own personal experiences I’m a huge fan of Catholic education but would also advise that you absolutely should not enroll your children in the Catholic school system unless you are generally comfortable with them being immersed in Catholic teachings, including that Jesus is the son of God, (especially since the Arlington diocese is known for being among the most conservative in the country) and the possibility of your children ultimately converting to the Catholic faith.

It’s easy to claim that your children are wedded to your familial beliefs and won’t be swayed (my parents certainly believed this) but it’s a pretty naive point of view and hypocritical to send your children to a school whose fundamental teachings you’d be uncomfortable with them adopting for financial reasons or the perceived caliber of education.

Catholic schools are open to people of all races and denominations, but you should go into it clear eyed in the understanding that the ultimate goal (and reason why it is so relatively cheap) is to propagate the Catholic faith, not just to provide an affordable option to families seeking an alternative to public schools.
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