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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a little off-topic, but if your kid isn't really into extracurriculars do you have a hope of getting into any of the Catholic high schools?

My kid has zero interest in sports, clubs, or leadership positions. We still have 2 years, but I'm wondering how much we should focus on getting him to do something next year.
His grades are good, but not straight As, and he has a learning disability. He does well on the standardized tests only when he has accommodations. Obviously we'd be looking at SJC and GC, since many of the others don't have supports for kids with learning issues.
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What does he do after school? Does he play an instrument? etc. Yes, they want to see that your kid is involved in stuff- at least with the the things their school offers, and even better if they do things outside of school. It doesn't mean they have to be a nationally ranked athlete, but they want to see what your kid is into because 1) it shows how your kid will become a part of the school community and 2) it shows what they are interested in and thus gives a better idea of who they will be in HS. A kid who doesn't do any clubs or sports or activities in middle school may also be a kid who doesn't do those things in HS. [/quote]

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