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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also think that this is the problem with too many catholics--the small issue that just affect a few comment. You would hope that you look out for that few like other religions do. It is something to ponder. Since someone fell off the roof of the school a few years back you would think they would have learned. Guess not.[/quote]

The Catholics generally seem to have a problem with the ‘looking out for the few’ issue in too many cases. Many of the Catholic schools simply boot out the kids who are even a ‘little trouble’. At least half of the boys at our local k-8 were medicated for adhd and those with any kind of LD’s we’re sent packing. Not even close to embracing SN students at the school. It’s a ‘all for me’ attitude all too often.

There are a few Catholic schools that go beyond - Holy Cross, Brookewood and Avalon are some - but too often selfishness rules and no one bats an eyelash. ‘I don’t want my kid in a class with your kid’ because my kid won’t get enough attention rules the roost. [/quote]

We looked at Holy Cross and Avalon.  Agree with you on Holy Cross.  They were very warm and welcoming and we really liked them.  Avalon does not have a nurse nor were they welcoming or friendly.  There was a woman who worked the front who was offering a child ibuprofen for a sore throat vs. calling the parent the parent and very disorganized.  There were only a few kids in my child grade.  They were very expensive for the space and what they had/provided (though they did move this summer) and it just didn't have the warm happy vibe Holy Cross had.  The headmaster was not very friendly or nice and he was clear he'd try to convert my child. They also had strong expectations that kids attend things like pro-life marches which I am very opposed to for my son.  We did not look at the Heights after looking at Avalon as Avalon is an offshoot so I assumed they'd be similar.  Avalon will happily take your child as they need the numbers/money.

Most schools now, public and private or our experience is to push the ADHD diagnosis/medication regardless of a child's need/SN.  Its easier for them to have kids sedated than spend the time to work with them and teach.

Parents of SN kids have to be realistic of what these schools provide.  We were at a private and they were not SN trained but we got outside services and didn't expect them to do that part.  A lot of parents what schools to be everything from teaching to therapy, which is not reasonable.  They think they can dump their kid on the school so they don't have to take the time to do all the running/outside therapies.  It doesn't work that way and both the school and child are set up to fail.[/quote]

My DD went to Brookewood for 4 years and no one ever pressured her to go on one of the pro life field trips. There’s no way that all of the Avalon boys do either - it’s a group, but nowhere near the majority of students. I’m sure that they can give off a wacky vibe but they’re on. The head master recently lost a child so I’ll bet he’s not as happy as he used to be, but overall it’s a welcoming place.

Brookewood takes in various SN girls and includes them in all aspects of school life. They are not all high functioning by any means. It is to be included, not to receive specialized instruction you are right. I was very impressed is all I can say. [/quote]

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