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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For folks unfamiliar with the history of GDS, the school was founded by African-American and Jewish families who were shut out of other schools in then-segregated Washington.   Not surprising that Jews make up a large portion of student body.  And there are more AA students than at any of the other Big 3/4/5 schools.  For folks who are also unaware, the Cathedral schools, NPS, St. Pat's, etc devote a portion of the students' school time to chapel, etc.  GDS holds a Christmas assembly as well as a Passover seder.  The Passover seder may be one of the most "accessible" entry points to understanding Judaic history.  I regret that a parent is dismayed that school funds are expended on it.

And I am not Jewish....[/quote]

8:14 here.  I think you misread my post.  I am not dismayed that the school funds Passover seder with a catered celebration.  I am dismayed that the school does not treat equally (i.e., with funding) Ramadan, Christmas, Easter, etc.  Given GDS's history, I don't believe GDS's percentage of AA students (~18%) is significantly different than schools like Sidwell (~16.5%) or Holton (~16.5%).  Regarding the Cathedral schools, NPS, and St. Patrick's these are all nonsecular schools.  Of course they would dedicate a portion of the students' time to chapel.  GDS is supposed to be secular. 
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Christmas AND Easter?[/quote]

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