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Q: Catholic schools?
We aren't catholic but I've started looking for a pre k program for our son. I was just wondering if anyone has had a good experience with Catholic schools. They are a little more expensive and we have fairly good public schools around here so I'm not sure if it's worth sending him there as opposed to another area preschool. It would make him easier to get him into elementary school at the same place but we aren't planning on staying here more than another 3 years tops while I'm finishing college. The finances arent a huge issue because tuition isnt totally unreasonable. I'm just looking for some pros and cons of sending non catholic (african american and baptist) child to catholic school. My son also is treated for speech delays so he would qualify to attend headstart as an alternative as well.

A: In my opinion: Catholic schools provide a very good moral and religious base for children. As a rule they are also safer than public schools. Educationally, most of them are above average. Although some are exceptionally good and a very few are bad. Your school or the diocese should have some test scores for comparison. In general, Catholic schools do a good job with average and above average kids. However the resources of most Catholic schools in the united States are limited. If students need extra attention due to being way over or way under average, then their needs may not be properly met. With love in Christ.

Q: Is it moral for the Canadian government to fund Catholic schools, and not other denominations?
In Canada the gvt' funds Catholic schools, but won't fund other type of religious schools, what are your views on this?

A: Catholic schools are education ministries of the Roman Catholic Church. These schools aim to develop their students through participation in the sacramental life of the Church, study of religion and theology, a full curriculum in secular subjects, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Catholic schools are found in almost every country of the world and have often been the only schools in some parts of the world. Religion is included in the learning experience, and school uniforms are often a requirement for students. While it is common for Catholic schools to require non-Catholic students to take Catholic religion classes and attend the various religious exercises of the school (except in Muslim nations where this is prohibited by law), a requirement that the student must be Catholic to attend a Catholic school is rare.

Q: How much do catholic schools cost in toronto?
i was wondering if you could tell me the cost of catholic schools in toronto (roughly) And recommend some schools with good reputations and results? thank you in advance. Thanks for the info i had no idea that it was publicly funded.

A: in Ontario, the Catholic schools do not charge fee. They have been fully publicly funded since about the mid-1980s.

Q: Why do we still have publically funded Catholic schools in Ontario?
As this election heats up, there has been debate about whether to fund non-Catholic religious schools. I think it's ridiculous, because I don't think that the government should fund religious schools at all, only public schools. Other provinces either don't fund religious schools at all or fund all of them on an fair basis. What does everyone else think?

A: Well Im from Ontario, and usually Im against the whole, religion and government mix. But I went to a catholic high school so I admit Im kinda biased. The main difference is that you don't have to be catholic to go to catholic schools. If the government decides to fund all religious schools, how will anyone decides who gets money, and who doesn't. What is the basis of religion, what if a Scientology school pops up, the government should fund that? I think that they should either leave the system the way it is, or not fund any religious schools at all. Yet another reason I won't vote conservative in october.

Q: Do catholic schools actually check if you did the community service hours?
Do schools actually check if you did the hours? Like call the number you list? Especially catholic schools? My school has over 600 people. I finished most of my hours but i had 3 more to do so I had my friend sign it

A: I am in charge of service hours for our school. I do randomly check on students hours. I will also check on a student if I has suspicions that they have not done their service. If your friend is a classmate of yours and I recognize the handwriting I would most certainly be checking. Whether I catch it or not the fact is that the service hours are being done for God not for me. God knows that you didn't do them all and also that you lied about it. I would suggest that do some service to make up for the hours that you missed and that you receive the sacrament of reconciliation for lying.

Q: As far as report cards go why do the Catholic Schools have a different grading policy then public schools?
For example a 75% would be a D in catholic schools but it would be a C in public schools?

A: higher standards - as with most private schools, Catholic or not

Q: What are some reasons why Canada Ontario should keep catholic and public schools?
anyone can anwer this really just list some major reasons or facts or oppinions why we should keep catholic schools and public schools instead of having a merge of the two and have one type of school

A: The answer is choice. People should be able to choose the education that they want for their children. Another part of the answer is competition. Both systems hopefully will strive to be better than the other.

Q: What are the Catholic schools in Perth like?
Hi, We would like to enrol our boys in a Catholic school. Can anyone give us information about Loreto Nedlands or St. Thomas' Primary (Claremont)? For example, are they considered good schools, etc.? Thank you.

A: to be honest, I don't know anything about those schools. but the areas of claremont and nedlands are really good - its upper middle class suburbia, nice houses and very good private schools nearby. I do know that there's a very good catholic school - John XXIIIrd College (JTC) nearby in Mt Claremont. Its co-ed and has an excellent academic and co-curricular program. I went to a private school but had a few friends from JTC who were very happy with the school.

Q: Where to find State Test Scores for Private Catholic Schools?
I would like to find out where i can find the free Test Scores for 2008 State standard ELA and Math for grades 3-8 in Yonkers' private Catholic Schools, NY? Web site? Thanks!

A: I suggest you contact the Archdiocese of New York's Westchester & Putnam Catholic School Office: 53 Sixth Street New Rochelle, NY 10801 914-576-6565 FAX: 914-576-6567 westput@adnyschools.org http://209.227.78.42/about-us/contact-district-office/ With love in Christ.

Q: Is it true that non catholic schools are not very good?
A lot of my friends say that catholic schools are the best and that if your child has not been christened and you do not go to church every Sunday your child will not be accepted in a catholic school. I do believe in god but do not go to church and my daughter has not been christened or blessed she is only 17 months and it may seem to early to be thinking about school but It has crossed my mind recently. Thanks everyone for your advice I do feel a lot better, some people are making me out to be a bad person or seem so disappointed in me.

A: I'm sure in some areas, the private schools may well be better than the public schools, but that's not the norm. In fact, I went to a private school until 4th grade, and when I switched to public in 5th grade I was horribly behind everyone else my age. I think every school, public of private, should be evaluated individually for its merits or faults. Religion really shouldn't have anything to do with it. Choose the school that's right for your child and your family. If it turns out that a catholic school truly is the best choice, the best fit, then she can be baptized if they require that. I personally don't agree with baptizing infants because religion and faith is such a personal choice that of course an infant cannot possibly make. But her education is the focus. You should consider though, that a parochial school will have to squeeze doctrine into the curriculum, and there is already so much that children need to learn. I think in some schools, the religion tends to push the rest aside. And some kids simply need more focus on what's more important to learn from school. You can always teach your religion at home. Good luck!

Q: Why does Ontario still have publicly funded Catholic schools?
Newfoundland and Quebec abolished theirs and created secular English and French public systems. Why does Ontario still have Catholic schools? I personally don't believe in private education but if people want to send their kids to some religious schools and pay for it, that's their choice. However, publicly funded schools, both English and French, should be secular as they are in the States

A: They just do man.......maybe someday they will change.

Q: Why do Catholic schools still have those stupid kilts?
I live in Ontario and a lot of the Catholic schoolgirls wear the kilts so that they barely cover their rear ends (even the fat ones). Why don't Catholic schools just have pants and shorts for their uniform instead of skanky kilts. I went to public school and the girls weren't that skankily dressed even in their own clothes

A: Maybe in Ontario. Where I live, Catholic school students have pretty much the same dress code as most public schools. I don't know of any Catholic schools with manditory uniforms.

Q: Why do girls have to wear mini skirts in catholic schools?
Im just curious- I go to a Jewish school and we have to wear long skirts below our knees. Why in other private schools such as Catholic schools are the uniforms like mini skirts. isnt it more attractive? lol thanks =]

A: sadly you are seeing only tv shows or music video's as the skirts are to come to the tip of your finger. while they are not as long as jewish, amish, quaker or other ultra conservative - they are not mini.

Q: What do you think of Catholic schools?
I go to a Catholic school, and I hear that many kids who are in Public schools think that we're stuck up. Really, I think we kids are the same as any other kids. We act the same, eat the same... We're all HUMAN. It's not our fault our parents have enough money to send us to a Catholic school. We're not better or anything. It has to do with religion. I'm a Cristian, not a Catholic, and my school tells us to pay $400 extra because I'm not baptized. Who really cares? I believe in God, don't I? I sometimes think it's unfair that the prices are so high. God wouldn't want all this commotion. He wouldn't want us to think that we have to pay up to be "better", which we're not. We're all equal. Also, I hope this question doesn't offend anyone who doesn't believe in God. We all have our own opinions and minds.

A: Just enjoy your education. As an adult you wil be free to choose whatever religion or non-religion you want. Count yourself lucky that you will be educated to a higher standard than others whom are not so fortunate! This will help you in the marketplace for jobs

Q: Why do people make fun of kids who go to Catholic schools?
I saw on Yahoo Answers, some person said that only parents who have "problem" kids, send there kids to Catholic school. But why do people think Catholic schools are for kids with problems? There not. My Catholic high school isn't even that strict, the teachers are actually pretty nice, except for some but it's like that in any school. And I go to a BIG Catholic school, with over 1000 kids in it. I've been to public and Catholic and I find the only difference from the two, is religion class and uniforms. Other that that there are the usual preppy girls, sports jocks, emos, freaks, goths, nerds, and all that. So I don't understand why people always make fun of us when most Catholic schools are just like public schools but with religion class and uniforms??!!??

A: I have gone to both, Catholic and public schools. I found that after going to Catholic school grades 1-8, by the time I reached high school (public) I was more advanced in my studies than my schoolmates who had attended only public schooling. Although I didn't like wearing the uniform and I swore if I ever had kids I would never make them wear one, now if I ever do have kids I will definitely send them to Catholic school. I think the education is better and that school uniforms aren't such a bad idea.