Anonymous
02/23/2014 19:57
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:BS uses Saxon math.
Exactly: this is a program from the 1950's
Don't some Montgomery County public schools also use Saxon Math?
No.
Anonymous
02/23/2014 19:55
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:21:44 poster is one reason not to love BS!
Not really. There is a false notion on this forum that if you don't go to a IAC school you can't afford it. I doubt most Whitman families can't afford it. I doubt most Catholic school families can't afford it. It's a preference not an ability.
Oh bull. I doubt "most" Catholic families -- or any families -- can afford this.
Even in this affluent area, $100,000 a year AFTER taxes is more than most families can easily, comfortably spend on tuition for 3 kids. In fact, spending $100,000 a year (this year; tuition goes up 4 or 5% a year) is a crushing strain even for families where dad is a BigLaw partner. Go ahead, ask me how I know this!
Anonymous
02/23/2014 19:41
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
I am a current parent who would have sent my child to sidwell or similar if we could have afforded it.
Anonymous
02/23/2014 18:24
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament is a great school! Wonderful tight knit community.
Anonymous
02/21/2014 13:28
Subject: Re:Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:I know several BS families who would have liked to send their kids to Beauvoir, NPS, St. Pats etc but cannot afford it, and consider BS a step up from Lafayette. Many are at BS bc they cannot afford another option and want to still feel like they are giving their kids a "semi-private" experience.
I know many families like this as well. I'm sure there are many BS families who could afford private but the majority can't or at least can't without it hurting.
Anonymous
02/21/2014 13:06
Subject: Re:Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:I know several BS families who would have liked to send their kids to Beauvoir, NPS, St. Pats etc but cannot afford it, and consider BS a step up from Lafayette. Many are at BS bc they cannot afford another option and want to still feel like they are giving their kids a "semi-private" experience.
This is my situation although considering OLV and Holy Trinity.
Anonymous
02/21/2014 12:50
Subject: Re:Blessed Sacrament
I know several BS families who would have liked to send their kids to Beauvoir, NPS, St. Pats etc but cannot afford it, and consider BS a step up from Lafayette. Many are at BS bc they cannot afford another option and want to still feel like they are giving their kids a "semi-private" experience.
Anonymous
02/21/2014 10:11
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:21:44 poster is one reason not to love BS!
Not really. There is a false notion on this forum that if you don't go to a IAC school you can't afford it. I doubt most Whitman families can't afford it. I doubt most Catholic school families can't afford it. It's a preference not an ability.
Yes! Everyone tries to make the best choice for their child. There are a variety of factors that come into play. Not every decision is based solely on money (I know THIS statement is shocking to DCUM readers!). I don't think less of other people's choices because they are different than mine. If you send your kid to Lafayette or WES or Beauvoir or Sidwell or Lowell or Janney or where ever, I know you think it is the greatest school for your child and you made the best decision (or at least I hope you do!). I think many DCUM parents need to find a different identity than where your child attends school, if you spend your time bad mouthing other schools.
Get a life people!
Anonymous
02/20/2014 21:56
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:21:44 poster is one reason not to love BS!
Not really. There is a false notion on this forum that if you don't go to a IAC school you can't afford it. I doubt most Whitman families can't afford it. I doubt most Catholic school families can't afford it. It's a preference not an ability.
Anonymous
02/20/2014 21:50
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
21:44 poster is one reason not to love BS!
Anonymous
02/20/2014 21:44
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If it is such a bad school, why do so many people want to go there? Went to the open house and it was packed with people. Hope we get accepted.
Because it's $9000/year for parishioners and $11,500 for non-parishioners. The alternatives are public or independent schools, which range from $25-35K. Not everyone is happy with the public options or can afford $60K a year for their two kids to go to a school with top academics (or $90K/year for 3 kids). We live in the neighborhood and know tons of BS families. I don't think anyone there would say that the academics are strong. They mostly say they're "fine." And "fine" is fine for many people, especially people who prefer the community aspect of a private school but can't afford other private options. Bonus if you're Catholic and want to raise your kids in the faith.
Sigh. You clearly are not familiar with the families at BSS. Most can easily afford private schools. We can but love BSS.
Anonymous
02/20/2014 12:22
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:If it is such a bad school, why do so many people want to go there? Went to the open house and it was packed with people. Hope we get accepted.
Because it's $9000/year for parishioners and $11,500 for non-parishioners. The alternatives are public or independent schools, which range from $25-35K. Not everyone is happy with the public options or can afford $60K a year for their two kids to go to a school with top academics (or $90K/year for 3 kids). We live in the neighborhood and know tons of BS families. I don't think anyone there would say that the academics are strong. They mostly say they're "fine." And "fine" is fine for many people, especially people who prefer the community aspect of a private school but can't afford other private options. Bonus if you're Catholic and want to raise your kids in the faith.
Anonymous
02/20/2014 11:04
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
On what basis are people saying the academics are weak? What test scores or other metrics are you pointing to?
Anonymous
02/20/2014 09:52
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
My kids went there (one still attending). Accepted at all schools applied to, with merit $ in one case. Currently attending top/competitive Catholic High Schools. Tested into 2nd year foreign language, and highest level math coming directly out of BSS. They are thriving and were well-prepared for high school. That’s my personal experience. (But not my topic of conversation at cocktail parties!)
Anonymous
02/20/2014 09:39
Subject: Blessed Sacrament
Anonymous wrote:It's misinformed people, plus a lot of new-money Catholics who want the prestige of sending thier kids to the wealthiest Catholic school in the Archdiocese.
All of this negativity is ridiculous. We love the school and the community. If you're interestsed, it's best to visit the school and make a decision for yourself. You won't get a true picture from people on this board.