The Advantages Of Attending Parochial Schools

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Catholic Schools vs. Public Schools I believe Catholic schools are far superior in educating today’s youth than public schools. This is a subject that I know a lot about, because my children are a product of parochial education. Public schools versus Catholic schools has always been a hotly debated issue with emotional arguments on both sides. I feel that the people who have the strongest feelings against Catholic education are people who know very little about it. The number one complaint I often hear is “it costs too much money to send my child to Catholic school.” Of course, there is a cost to attending Catholic schools. They are not tax supported so every student is required to pay tuition. However, there are programs in place to help families meet the expenses. The school itself usually has a fund set aside for tuition assistance. The diocesan office in Columbus offers scholarships that you can apply for, and volunteering to do different jobs throughout the school as well as the parish can often diminish the cost. Help is there for those who want to pursue it. Another complaint is that you have to be Catholic to attend Catholic school. And if you are not Catholic, they will try to convert you. This is a total myth. While it is true that religion is part of the curriculum, and every student must take religion as a class, it is very generalized, with the emphasis being on morality, and values, encouraging students to be accepting of others, to know the difference between right and wrong and commit themselves to serve as positive role models for others. There are five distinct reasons that explain why Catholic schools educate our children better than public schools. 1. High expectations for academic achievement. High standards are set and every student is expected to meet the standards. Expectations are met by doing more than the
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