Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A friend transferred her middle school son there this year from another private. She said it was a great move -- the sense of community, hard work, respect, male teachers -- all made a positive impact on her son and she and her DH noticed significant change in his attitude towards school plus increased maturity. He has ADHD and doing well in school. BTW, the family is politically liberal, Christian with some conservative values.

They are trying to convince us to check out the school for our DS. I too need more feedback.

are you sure you are talking about the correct school? Politically liberal and the Heights do not go together. I was raised roman catholic and still belong to a relatively liberal catholic parish in nw. There is no way I could relate to anything at this school. I grew up in the area and have been familiar with it for years.

PP here, YES I agree. Friends say they are liberal, Democrats but when they open their mouths to express opinions they are clearly NOT!
I am mostly conservative and, despite their alleged party alignments, some of their views are more conservative than mine.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

This is a misrepresentation of what the Vatican ordered. According to Catholic News Agency, the prelate (head) of Opus Dei may no longer be a bishop. That doesn't mean that bishops may not be affiliated with Opus Dei or participate in its formation, retreats, recollections, etc. There are bishops and diocesan priests whose ministries are not centered around Opus Dei but who are part of Opus Dei. Does that make sense?

I am not personally part of Opus Dei, but I find its focus on growing in holiness through our everyday lives to be valuable. Most people who attend Opus Dei activities aren't officially "members" of Opus Dei.

FWIW we have a son at The Heights and love it. It's not perfect, but no place is perfect.

Here's a link to the CNA article I mentioned above: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252270/opus-dei-s-prelate-asks-for-prayers-for-reform-ordered-by-pope-francis

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A friend transferred her middle school son there this year from another private. She said it was a great move -- the sense of community, hard work, respect, male teachers -- all made a positive impact on her son and she and her DH noticed significant change in his attitude towards school plus increased maturity. He has ADHD and doing well in school. BTW, the family is politically liberal, Christian with some conservative values.

They are trying to convince us to check out the school for our DS. I too need more feedback.

are you sure you are talking about the correct school? Politically liberal and the Heights do not go together. I was raised roman catholic and still belong to a relatively liberal catholic parish in nw. There is no way I could relate to anything at this school. I grew up in the area and have been familiar with it for years.

PP here, YES I agree. Friends say they are liberal, Democrats but when they open their mouths to express opinions they are clearly NOT!
I am mostly conservative and, despite their alleged party alignments, some of their views are more conservative than mine.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A friend transferred her middle school son there this year from another private. She said it was a great move -- the sense of community, hard work, respect, male teachers -- all made a positive impact on her son and she and her DH noticed significant change in his attitude towards school plus increased maturity. He has ADHD and doing well in school. BTW, the family is politically liberal, Christian with some conservative values.

They are trying to convince us to check out the school for our DS. I too need more feedback.

are you sure you are talking about the correct school? Politically liberal and the Heights do not go together. I was raised roman catholic and still belong to a relatively liberal catholic parish in nw. There is no way I could relate to anything at this school. I grew up in the area and have been familiar with it for years.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

The Heights is not a Catholic school.

They lost the designation a few years ago.

Do you know why? I’m curious.

I believe that arose from The Heights not wanting to abide by some of the requirements of the Diocese of Washington. Didn't change anything at the school.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

The Heights is not a Catholic school.

They lost the designation a few years ago.

Do you know why? I’m curious.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

The Heights is not a Catholic school.

They lost the designation a few years ago.

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

Anonymous wrote:A friend transferred her middle school son there this year from another private. She said it was a great move -- the sense of community, hard work, respect, male teachers -- all made a positive impact on her son and she and her DH noticed significant change in his attitude towards school plus increased maturity. He has ADHD and doing well in school. BTW, the family is politically liberal, Christian with some conservative values.

They are trying to convince us to check out the school for our DS. I too need more feedback.

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

Anonymous wrote:Of course The Heights should stay as it is. But be clear, the Vatican recently implemented rules to assure that No Opus Dei can become bishops. Opus Dei, to Catholics, is a conservative offshoot of Catholicism. And the Diocese does not include The Heights. Frankly Opus Dei is a chilling offshoot and I wish they wouldn’t call themselves Catholic.

Anonymous wrote:Middle school is brutal.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Middle school is brutal.

How so? In terms of workload? Or is it just a big leap in terms of expectations?

Anonymous wrote:Middle school is brutal.