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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In many of the Catholic schools you need a high grade and a teacher rec to get into Honors or AP classes.

They have more traditional course offerings so there are not as many choices as you would see in public schools.

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Having minimum requirements is not particular. SJC has minimum grade requirements to get into honors or AP.   There is nothing wrong with that. [/quote]

It is probably necessary at a big school, but it does limit a student who goes through a rough patch. It gives kids no room to stretch and grow and no grace for messing up. If you struggle at any point, you are off track for rigorous college prep even if you get your act together after adjusting.

Not saying SJC should change, but that parents need to know going in that there is little room for error. It will be limiting for some kids who could have taken a more rigorous course load elsewhere.[/quote]

The grade prerequisite does allow kids who "get their act together" to move up to more advanced classes.  I believe that the requirement generally is that a student must have a B+ in a regular level of a subject in order to qualify for the honors level the next year.  If a freshman gets a B English that freshman will have to take on level English sophomore year. However, if that student gets a B+ in English sophomore year then the student qualfies for AP or honors level English junior year.  The grade prerequisite ensures that the kids in honors/AP classes are capable of doing advanced work. My SJC graduate is at a top college, and he tells me that he has less homewok in college than he did at SJC.

I've had multiple kids at SJC.  In the time that we've been there, the school has expelled quite a few kids.  The details are always kept quiet, but several of those kids were expelled for drugs. Kids get detentions if they are late to class, for uniform violations, and one year several freshman got detentions for being disrespectful on a school field trip.  Some students there undoubtedly break the rules, but they all also know that there will be consquences if they are caught.  IMO the consquences keep the misbehaviour to a minimum.

My very different kids love SJC.  Most SJC students find their crowd by becoming involved in the music, theater, athletic, or Cadet Corp programs. Athletics are competitive.  SJC may not be a good match for kids who aren't particularly talented, but who want to play sports in high school. However, there is a girls club rugby team that allows walk-ons and an e-sports team.

My oldest is a SJC graduate and he attends a very selective college.  He tells me that he was very prepared for college - more so than most of his peers. [/quote]

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