re: St Catherine vs St Francis Xavier in Metry

Politicians are terrible decision makers

There are kids of politicians at just about every private and charter school in this city/JP.

Well I'm sure that's the case for scs, I would imagine the other schools are more well rounded atheletically than the pre Jesuit swimmers at scs

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There are kids of politicians at just about every private and charter school in this city/JP.

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that was not the point

Using point that politicians send kid to a school is far from a selling point

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that was not the point

Using point that politicians send kid to a school is far from a selling point

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I know. I agree. That was my point.

OP...

Just hit the open houses coming up soon at most grammar schools... See which one you'll think your kid will fit best with..

St Edward's and St Christopher are both really good schools as well...

We checked out all four, my wife just felt more comfortable with SFX and has been happy with our choice ever since..

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I can see that some kids aren't comfortable at SCS because they need a smaller less competitive environment.

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And that statement sums up the pretentious SCS attitude.

OP pick whatever school you feel comfortable with but the statement above tells you all you need to know. The competitiveness has nothing to do with aptitude but more to do with elitist attitude.

Jimmie,

You may Be right about SCS being the best elementary school, however, I can promise you that the principle of JHS does not drive past St Ann to get his kids to SCS.

Yes, he is a friend of mine.

Where does Peter live?

Just check the schools out.

I can't imagine the curriculum would differ much among the local Catholic elementary schools. Social atmosphere is likely more important for a young kid.

There is, however, a huge difference in academics at the local Catholic high schools.