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[quote=Anonymous]As an Ireton parent I would say give it a look. My son was an elementary and middle school (public) honor student. He's just taking the regular (not Honors) curriculum at Bishop Ireton and finds it plenty demanding. The school definitely takes the "whole person" approach from what I have seen, but the academics are def. better than many publics. Just examples, but this year I know he has read The Odyssey, Siddhartha and Things Fall Apart. None of which are 'easy' reads - their history teacher is fantastic - put on a mock trial of Julius Caesar and runs a Roman Forum fair (like RenFaire but with each student assigned a classical personage.) And for students who want even more challenge there are options: honors track and AP classes. The school is also Catholic in just the right measure (for us) -- I am Catholic, my husband is not and I would rather encourage my son to learn the traditions yes, but mostly contemplate the big questions (e.g. who am I? do I believe in God?) more than just be instructed in doctrine.[/quote]

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