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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But why would those of a different faith tradition who are skeptical bother attending a Catholic school?  It’s not like the schools hide the religious aspect of the education and then spring it on unsuspecting new admits. It’s a Catholic school. If you want religion but not Catholic or no religion at all, there are other choices. [/quote]

Cost and academics.  That was my main reason for looking at them.  I found a huge range in the Catholics from very welcoming to we will convert your child.  Having the basics like textbooks and a real curriculum is always helpful. None hide it but they all had very different reactions to us being not Christian/Catholic.  Sadly, there are not a lot of other choices in that price range.  If there were a lot of us would gladly sign up.  Its basically either Catholics or $40-50K schools.[/quote]

So you are using the school because it’s convenient.

These are religious schools. They don’t have to be inclusive of anyone who wants to go there just because it’s close by or cheaper. Public schools exist just for those reasons. [/quote]

Lol. You aren’t “using” a school if you choose to apply, if they choose to accept you, if your child (and your family) contribute to the school community (that can mean many things... volunteering, field trips, judging science fair, whatever), and if the school delivers the education your family is seeking. That’s true of any school. [/quote]

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