What did you appreciate? What did you not like? Would you recommend it?
2007-07-30 18:55:16 · 9 answers · asked by Dana 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The subject matter was more advanced than what was being taught in public schools (I know, because I ended up in public school for a while, and it was like going back to the Stone Age). A great deal was expected of the students, so we did our best to live up to those expectations. What I didn't like was some of the snobbishness and class consciousness (it seemed that kids from prominent, wealthy families got treated a bit better), and some of the discipline was a bit excessive (it didn't take much to get expelled, and even less to get in other types of serious trouble), and some of the staff didn't seem to understand what it was ever like to be young and have questions. But on the whole, I'd recommend it.
2007-07-30 20:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got a wonderful education in Catholic school. They were totally no-nonsense Behavior was never a problem because the nuns were very strict. I dont know the way it is now. I do know the tuition is high and getting into a Catholic school is very hard. Maybe that says something about the quality of the education. I'd be inclined to inquire at one of the schools and ask questions about the curriculum and the teachers.
2007-08-07 17:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by phlada64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The non religious subjects (math,science, english, etc.) were far more advanced than the public schools. It wasn't until my junior year (in a public high school) that I began covering new material consistently (catholic school until freshman year).
Beyond that though, there is little (if anything) that I can say good about the experience. I was one of the few kids who's parents were seperated, and neither was a doctor, lawyer, etc. Money and status determined the way both clergy and lay teachers viewed you, as a student. Questioning the bible was a sure-fire way to get suspended. It was a rare occasion to see the example that the bible put forth, actually practiced.
2007-07-31 02:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school till i was 13 and i will tell yea i hated it i lured about life after i left and started to go to public school this world today you have to lure though going though it and going to a catholic school don't teach you how to get by in life outside of the belief it is totally up to you but i think public school is better
2007-08-07 15:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by onehotmommy 79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I appreciated the discipline , but wont recommend it unless You R a Catho.
My daughter studied in Auxilium Convent High School, where Section A was reserved exclusively for Catho. students. TheHead Girls, captains, scholarship holders would all be cathos.
We Protestants were huddled in Sec. B & C with misc.Pagans, like Hindus, muslims & sikhs.This partiality against protestants & other nonCathos I didn't like.
2007-07-31 02:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to St Ann's elementary then moved to Georgia and entered into public school. I stopped living up to my potential. I've taken some college courses and do a lot of self- study. Based on the differences in atmosphere and expectation if you can go do so.
2007-08-07 05:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by gm8888 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved every bit of it. Nuns ar very caring, humble, passionate......
I would highly recommend going to a Catholic School. Very high education standard.
2007-07-31 02:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Atheist Eye Candy 8 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Expensive but worth it over public schools, especially in an urban area. Dress code was tough but I have no trouble putting on a suit and tie for the rest of my life.
2007-08-07 18:10:08 · answer #8 · answered by lucius.graecus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a friend who is catholic, but she says she used to go to a catholic school a few years ago. she hated it.
2007-08-07 17:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by H-fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋