Girls school equivalent to Chaminade (college, military, stations)

[firefighter55]

Originally Posted by azzurrony

I know families who send their kids to Garden City schools and others that send them to Chaminade.

I think Chaminade is on par with GC and the other top public school districts on LI. GC, Roslyn, Manhasset, and Jericho probably send their kids on average to more elite colleges. (Chaminade tends to send kids to the big time Catholic universities.) However, the key differences are obviously a Catholic education, huge funding, and an incredibily loyal and well connected alumni network at Chaminade. It's like a big family.

To me, there is real value in an alumni network which is that closely knit. It's very powerful come job hunting time.

There sure is

[GPC]

Originally Posted by S.I.B.

One would think that narrowing down the field of applicants to roman catholics, while making it more restrictive, would/could result in a lower standard overall compared to a school that accepts people of different faiths.

You have a point BUT you have to realize that religion is a HUGE part of a Chaminade education. Chaminade aims to make a 'Chaminade Man' out of every boy that enters its doors. The 'Chaminade Man' is a well-rounded man and that means not only in an academic sense but in a religious sense as well. To Jesus though Mary is what they always say and they mean it. I went to a Catholic high school myself (the now closed Dominican Commercial) and the religious aspect of my education at that school was laughable compared to what my son was exposed to at Chaminade.

[llama8]

Originally Posted by S.I.B.

Interesting. One would think that narrowing down the field of applicants to roman catholics, while making it more restrictive, would/could result in a lower standard overall compared to a school that accepts people of different faiths.

The whole point of a Catholic school education is to mix religion with academics. Almost all catholic schools require a catholic background due to the fundamentals the school is based on. It would make little sense to accept students that don't support or belong to the background taught at the school. That is what public education is for.

It is the same at the Hebrew Academy schools and schools like LuHi (Lutheran). Religion is so intrinsically woven into the curriculum.

Also schools like Chaminade has wait lists over 100's long of Catholics that they don't need to open it up to other religions. Long Island has has such a large Catholic population that they can stay super competitive within one religion.

[firefighter55]

Originally Posted by GPC

You have a point BUT you have to realize that religion is a HUGE part of a Chaminade education. Chaminade aims to make a 'Chaminade Man' out of every boy that enters its doors. The 'Chaminade Man' is a well-rounded man and that means not only in an academic sense but in a religious sense as well. To Jesus though Mary is what they always say and they mean it. I went to a Catholic high school myself (the now closed Dominican Commercial) and the religious aspect of my education at that school was laughable compared to what my son was exposed to at Chaminade.

Really? I graduated a little more than 10 years ago and my freshman and sophmore religion classes were like additional history classes. My junior and senior year religion classeses were like college philosophy classes. While they did have masses which we were required to attend, the school was far from a seminary. And FYI - the 'Chaminade Man' is not purely religious. Their definition of the 'Chaminade Man' is someone who does the right thing because it is the right thing to do, not because someone is watching.

[llama8]

Originally Posted by firefighter55

Really? I graduated a little more than 10 years ago and my freshman and sophmore religion classes were like additional history classes. My junior and senior year religion classeses were like college philosophy classes. While they did have masses which we were required to attend, the school was far from a seminary. And FYI - the 'Chaminade Man' is not purely religious. Their definition of the 'Chaminade Man' is someone who does the right thing because it is the right thing to do, not because someone is watching.

My brother graudated from Chaminade 6 years ago, and although it was far from a seminary, Catholic prayer, values, beliefs, and history were woven into all aspects of school life. Everything from academics to sports to clubs incorporated Catholic ideals.

[S.I.B.]

Originally Posted by GPC

You have a point BUT you have to realize that religion is a HUGE part of a Chaminade education. Chaminade aims to make a 'Chaminade Man' out of every boy that enters its doors. The 'Chaminade Man' is a well-rounded man and that means not only in an academic sense but in a religious sense as well. To Jesus though Mary is what they always say and they mean it. I went to a Catholic high school myself (the now closed Dominican Commercial) and the religious aspect of my education at that school was laughable compared to what my son was exposed to at Chaminade.

I'm ok with either approach. A private school should be able to apply whatever criteria they wish, excluding race, economic factors, etc.

However, I question the logic of developing "well rounded men" in an environment that is anything but well rounded. I suspect there's a little bit more to it than what you've written here.

[Kbinspections]

FF55.....What year did you graduate......I was class of 1986. Wow ......I feel old!

[firefighter55]

Originally Posted by llama8

My brother graudated from Chaminade 6 years ago, and although it was far from a seminary, Catholic prayer, values, beliefs, and history were woven into all aspects of school life. Everything from academics to sports to clubs incorporated Catholic ideals.

Yes they had morning prayer as every Catholic school does. They strive to lead the way in sportsmanship, but at the end of the day it's not a school that is creating all devout Catholics (I'm not). It's more about creating "good people".

[firefighter55]

Originally Posted by kbinspections

ff55.....what year did you graduate......i was class of 1986. Wow ......i feel old!

99

[S.I.B.]

Originally Posted by llama8

The whole point of a Catholic school education is to mix religion with academics. Almost all catholic schools require a catholic background due to the fundamentals the school is based on. It would make little sense to accept students that don't support or belong to the background taught at the school. That is what public education is for.

It is the same at the Hebrew Academy schools and schools like LuHi (Lutheran). Religion is so intrinsically woven into the curriculum.

Also schools like Chaminade has wait lists over 100's long of Catholics that they don't need to open it up to other religions. Long Island has has such a large Catholic population that they can stay super competitive within one religion.

there are MANY catholic grammar schools, high schools, and universities that disagree with you.