Anonymous
02/10/2012 11:51
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
Anymore updates on this school. My DS had an Art interview there this past week and he said it went well. I don't know any other parents currently in the school, so I'm looking for opinions.
Anonymous
10/11/2011 16:13
Subject: Good Counsel high
Anonymous wrote:That is what puts me off. Many public schools can be said to be not much different from a public school. So what am I spending my money on besides the prestige factor and the longer commute?Anonymous wrote:I went to the old GC. I hated it. I was from Bethesda/Chevy Chase, and I definitely didn't fit in.
Most of the kids were from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton or Gaithersburg.
The academics were not that great, though not terrible, and it's a very big school. It's not that different from a public school.
There were a decent number of kids with learning disabilities there, and they seemed to do well.
And the fact that we will have to make financial sacrifices and the my kid will feel poor
My local high school has about 600 kids in the freshman class. Good Counsel/St. John's has 300. Holy Cross/Visitation has about 125. I spend my money for the more intimate environment which my children prefer. Despite the great resources at the public, they said it felt "like a factory."
Anonymous
10/11/2011 10:27
Subject: Good Counsel high
Anonymous wrote:That is what puts me off. Many public schools can be said to be not much different from a public school. So what am I spending my money on besides the prestige factor and the longer commute?Anonymous wrote:I went to the old GC. I hated it. I was from Bethesda/Chevy Chase, and I definitely didn't fit in.
Most of the kids were from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton or Gaithersburg.
The academics were not that great, though not terrible, and it's a very big school. It's not that different from a public school.
There were a decent number of kids with learning disabilities there, and they seemed to do well.
And the fact that we will have to make financial sacrifices and the my kid will feel poor
Why are you put off? I have 2 kids who attended GC and my oldest graduated from Sherwood (a MCPS HS). Public or private is a personal choice. Fortunately, we were in a position to consider what was best for each indivudal child. My children all got good educations and all are in college now. What we were willing to pay for was the structure/discipline that GC offered and that we felt 2 out of 3 of our kids needed. To us personally, that was worth the money. For the person who said that it was not that different from a public school....did you also attend a public HS? In my experience with my own kids, GC and Sherwood were very different in many different ways and alike in others.
Anonymous
10/11/2011 08:15
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
Open house is this weekend.....
Anonymous
10/08/2011 23:36
Subject: Good Counsel high
That is what puts me off. Many public schools can be said to be not much different from a public school. So what am I spending my money on besides the prestige factor and the longer commute?Anonymous wrote:I went to the old GC. I hated it. I was from Bethesda/Chevy Chase, and I definitely didn't fit in.
Most of the kids were from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton or Gaithersburg.
The academics were not that great, though not terrible, and it's a very big school. It's not that different from a public school.
There were a decent number of kids with learning disabilities there, and they seemed to do well.
And the fact that we will have to make financial sacrifices and the my kid will feel poor
Anonymous
10/08/2011 11:09
Subject: Good Counsel high
Don't underestimate how strong the sports culture is at Good Counsel -- sports are a very big deal and aren't geared towards the modestly athletic. They have other extra-curriculars but, as is not uncommon, athletics dominates in prestige and buzz.
Anonymous
10/06/2011 14:24
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
I'm hearing that the old GC was a totally different school. The new location has made a huge difference in everything. It seems to me that the kids are from everywhere. Everyone is treated the same there and that is what I see so far. Doesn't really matter where you're from just work hard. That's pretty much all there is to it.
Anonymous
09/05/2011 11:35
Subject: Good Counsel high
I went to the old GC. I hated it. I was from Bethesda/Chevy Chase, and I definitely didn't fit in.
Most of the kids were from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton or Gaithersburg.
The academics were not that great, though not terrible, and it's a very big school. It's not that different from a public school.
There were a decent number of kids with learning disabilities there, and they seemed to do well.
Most of the kids were from Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton or Gaithersburg.
The academics were not that great, though not terrible, and it's a very big school. It's not that different from a public school.
There were a decent number of kids with learning disabilities there, and they seemed to do well.
Anonymous
09/05/2011 11:21
Subject: Good Counsel high
Ok I got help from ITT about finding those grades. All is well.
The game was awesome. Great school spirit.
The game was awesome. Great school spirit.
Anonymous
09/02/2011 12:26
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
Also I made a typo in my previous message when i said, "kids do say mean things". I meant to say they don't say mean things to each other. My son said absolutely everyone is treated as an equal.
If anyone knows where i can veiw his grades in the portal that will help me tremendously. I can see his courses but I can't see the status of his grades. Help if you have time.
If anyone knows where i can veiw his grades in the portal that will help me tremendously. I can see his courses but I can't see the status of his grades. Help if you have time.
Anonymous
09/01/2011 16:31
Subject: Good Counsel high
OK I forgive you for enjoying your vacation and not sitting around waiting to hear from me on this forum. I am so glad someone responded. Hope you had a nice time.
It has been two weeks now and he is still smiling. The parent portals are very helpful. First game this weekend. We need to see what that is like.
It has been two weeks now and he is still smiling. The parent portals are very helpful. First game this weekend. We need to see what that is like.
Anonymous
08/29/2011 14:35
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
Anonymous wrote:I am the PP who promised to post my thoughts throughout the school year re:GC. Since no one responded to my last posts I am assuming that this post has pretty much ended. I have one last comment about the school. It is the best school in town and here is why. My son who is a freshman said to me over the weekend, "I can't wait to go to school tommorrow because it is a place where I don't have to worry about anything but learning. No one teases me and everyone is interested in doing their best and getting into the best college. The teachers are supportive and kind and kids do say mean things to each other". I was in total awe at his statement. I am so happy for him. So far my presumption about GC has been correct.
Everyone take care and if your kids are not already there do whatever you can to get them there.
Sorry for not responding. Been on vacation and then swamped with school starting again.
I am glad that your son has gotten off to a good start. We found that, although GC has issues like any other school, the kids are mostly supportive of each other and most are working towards college as the goal.
Anonymous
08/29/2011 10:25
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
I am the PP who promised to post my thoughts throughout the school year re:GC. Since no one responded to my last posts I am assuming that this post has pretty much ended. I have one last comment about the school. It is the best school in town and here is why. My son who is a freshman said to me over the weekend, "I can't wait to go to school tommorrow because it is a place where I don't have to worry about anything but learning. No one teases me and everyone is interested in doing their best and getting into the best college. The teachers are supportive and kind and kids do say mean things to each other". I was in total awe at his statement. I am so happy for him. So far my presumption about GC has been correct.
Everyone take care and if your kids are not already there do whatever you can to get them there.
Everyone take care and if your kids are not already there do whatever you can to get them there.
Anonymous
08/06/2011 16:30
Subject: Re:Good Counsel high
Hello anybody?
Anonymous
08/04/2011 19:59
Subject: Good Counsel high
Quick question to everyone who is familiar with theall of the teachers post assignments online? Please answer if you know something about this because it will help me decide if I need to get these counselors to helps me get an extra set of books. I don't want to ask for this if I can avoid it.