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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

People really have short memories around here. But I remember very clearly when public schools in this area closed in March 2020, and remained closed for the entire 2021-22 year. On the other hand, most Catholic schools opened in August/September of 2021 and stayed opened throughout the year. My daughter didn't miss a beat of in-person school, while her public school friends languished in their basements behind screens (or not). The Catholic schools even hand to fight back against Montgomery County government, which tried to close all non-public schools to keep public schools enrollment up. It didn't work thanks to Governor Larry Hogan, who squashed that attempt.

Typo, it was August 2020, but you're absolutely correct.

Other PP are right though, that the Diocese of Arlington allows its schools to do more half days than other areas of the country but each parish sets their own schedule, within the general limits allowed by the Diocese. If you compare the Alexandria school in question to other maybe a bit less wealthy parishes, you'd see a calendar and after care resources that are more supportive of dual working families. Ex: St. Ambrose in Annandale doesn't have any half days at all, and while they have 2pm dismissals every Wednesday, their Extended Day is open for it. This is one area where the choice of parish really makes a difference.

It’s a shame that the Alexandria parish is like that. Good to know, though, that it’s not a nationwide — or even a DMV-wide — thing.

It’s rather just one snobby school who assumes that most of its families always have one parent barefoot and pregnant baking cookies all day, on standby to sit in carpool for 45 minutes at 1130 on any given weekday. Gross.

Some people could be really trying to play victim here. The school that seems to be under criticism has had job listing for extended day people since summer. So, I have to presume they are just understaffed. Get a grip.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

People really have short memories around here. But I remember very clearly when public schools in this area closed in March 2020, and remained closed for the entire 2021-22 year. On the other hand, most Catholic schools opened in August/September of 2021 and stayed opened throughout the year. My daughter didn't miss a beat of in-person school, while her public school friends languished in their basements behind screens (or not). The Catholic schools even hand to fight back against Montgomery County government, which tried to close all non-public schools to keep public schools enrollment up. It didn't work thanks to Governor Larry Hogan, who squashed that attempt.

Typo, it was August 2020, but you're absolutely correct.

Other PP are right though, that the Diocese of Arlington allows its schools to do more half days than other areas of the country but each parish sets their own schedule, within the general limits allowed by the Diocese. If you compare the Alexandria school in question to other maybe a bit less wealthy parishes, you'd see a calendar and after care resources that are more supportive of dual working families. Ex: St. Ambrose in Annandale doesn't have any half days at all, and while they have 2pm dismissals every Wednesday, their Extended Day is open for it. This is one area where the choice of parish really makes a difference.

It’s a shame that the Alexandria parish is like that. Good to know, though, that it’s not a nationwide — or even a DMV-wide — thing.

It’s rather just one snobby school who assumes that most of its families always have one parent barefoot and pregnant baking cookies all day, on standby to sit in carpool for 45 minutes at 1130 on any given weekday. Gross.

Some people could be really trying to play victim here. The school that seems to be under criticism has had job listing for extended day people since summer. So, I have to presume they are just understaffed. Get a grip.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

People really have short memories around here. But I remember very clearly when public schools in this area closed in March 2020, and remained closed for the entire 2021-22 year. On the other hand, most Catholic schools opened in August/September of 2021 and stayed opened throughout the year. My daughter didn't miss a beat of in-person school, while her public school friends languished in their basements behind screens (or not). The Catholic schools even hand to fight back against Montgomery County government, which tried to close all non-public schools to keep public schools enrollment up. It didn't work thanks to Governor Larry Hogan, who squashed that attempt.

Typo, it was August 2020, but you're absolutely correct.

Other PP are right though, that the Diocese of Arlington allows its schools to do more half days than other areas of the country but each parish sets their own schedule, within the general limits allowed by the Diocese. If you compare the Alexandria school in question to other maybe a bit less wealthy parishes, you'd see a calendar and after care resources that are more supportive of dual working families. Ex: St. Ambrose in Annandale doesn't have any half days at all, and while they have 2pm dismissals every Wednesday, their Extended Day is open for it. This is one area where the choice of parish really makes a difference.

It’s a shame that the Alexandria parish is like that. Good to know, though, that it’s not a nationwide — or even a DMV-wide — thing.

It’s rather just one snobby school who assumes that most of its families always have one parent barefoot and pregnant baking cookies all day, on standby to sit in carpool for 45 minutes at 1130 on any given weekday. Gross.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

People really have short memories around here. But I remember very clearly when public schools in this area closed in March 2020, and remained closed for the entire 2021-22 year. On the other hand, most Catholic schools opened in August/September of 2021 and stayed opened throughout the year. My daughter didn't miss a beat of in-person school, while her public school friends languished in their basements behind screens (or not). The Catholic schools even hand to fight back against Montgomery County government, which tried to close all non-public schools to keep public schools enrollment up. It didn't work thanks to Governor Larry Hogan, who squashed that attempt.

Typo, it was August 2020, but you're absolutely correct.

Other PP are right though, that the Diocese of Arlington allows its schools to do more half days than other areas of the country but each parish sets their own schedule, within the general limits allowed by the Diocese. If you compare the Alexandria school in question to other maybe a bit less wealthy parishes, you'd see a calendar and after care resources that are more supportive of dual working families. Ex: St. Ambrose in Annandale doesn't have any half days at all, and while they have 2pm dismissals every Wednesday, their Extended Day is open for it. This is one area where the choice of parish really makes a difference.

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Anonymous wrote:Hahahaha catholic schools pro family hahahaha

No the are pro indoctrination because that is the reason why religious schools exist. They are to educate you into their beliefs not science or math.

Either this is the same earlier public school educated poster or another one, proving the fact that public education is extremely weak on English and writing skills.

That’s the regular DCUM anti-Catholic indoctrination poster.

You don’t really represent Catholic families well with your anti-public school posts. You and Indoctrination poster have something in common in that regard.

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Anonymous wrote:Hahahaha catholic schools pro family hahahaha

No the are pro indoctrination because that is the reason why religious schools exist. They are to educate you into their beliefs not science or math.

Either this is the same earlier public school educated poster or another one, proving the fact that public education is extremely weak on English and writing skills.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

People really have short memories around here. But I remember very clearly when public schools in this area closed in March 2020, and remained closed for the entire 2021-22 year. On the other hand, most Catholic schools opened in August/September of 2021 and stayed opened throughout the year. My daughter didn't miss a beat of in-person school, while her public school friends languished in their basements behind screens (or not). The Catholic schools even hand to fight back against Montgomery County government, which tried to close all non-public schools to keep public schools enrollment up. It didn't work thanks to Governor Larry Hogan, who squashed that attempt.

Anonymous wrote:Hahahaha catholic schools pro family hahahaha

No the are pro indoctrination because that is the reason why religious schools exist. They are to educate you into their beliefs not science or math.

Anonymous wrote:Hahahaha catholic schools pro family hahahaha

No the are pro indoctrination because that is the reason why religious schools exist. They are to educate you into their beliefs not science or math.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

Eh speak for yourself. School calendars are pretty much the same. But it' the everything else in between that matters the most. Public schools are a wasteland of glorified babysitting. Parents have to do all the teaching after school since nothing happens during the day.

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Wrong Public sends you better colleges and has science and math heads and tails over catholic schools

Public school educated?

Anonymous wrote:Hahahaha catholic schools pro family hahahaha

No the are pro indoctrination because that is the reason why religious schools exist. They are to educate you into their beliefs not science or math.

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Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.

Eh speak for yourself. School calendars are pretty much the same. But it' the everything else in between that matters the most. Public schools are a wasteland of glorified babysitting. Parents have to do all the teaching after school since nothing happens during the day.

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Wrong Public sends you better colleges and has science and math heads and tails over catholic schools

Anonymous wrote:I think OP’s point (which the replies have only proven) is that the grass is NOT greener at Catholic schools compared to public schools. If anyone thinks that DMV-area Catholic k-8 schools are going to provide a better, more pro-family, more supportive environment compared to public schools, they are SORELY mistaken.

Same BS, same wasted days, same admin trying to maximize days off and gaming the system, etc. They just go to mass and religion class more - up to you if that’s worth $15,000 per year when you can go to CCD for free.