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It's perfectly natural for parents to ask this question. After all, the choice of where your child attends school is surely one of the most important decisions you'll have to make as a parent.

Often, parents' first question is: how much will it cost? Will I be able to afford it? Actually, that should be parents' last question. When it comes to our kids, and their education, the real question is: "Can I afford not to?"

So, here are a few points to ponder as you make that decision. Catholic schools acknowledge that parents are primary. Yes, we in Catholic schools believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. That's why we promise to keep you informed about your child's progress, any problems that he or she may be having, and how your child likes to learn.

In addition, we expect that you will be involved in your child's education all through his/her school career. There are plenty of activities that your child will want to involve you in, from helping with homework to volunteering at school in whatever capacity you are able. That way, we demonstrate to your child that we are partners in the awesome responsibility to be his or her primary-educator.

Catholic schools hold students to high standards. Catholic school teachers are professionally prepared and properly certified to meet the standards of every kind of school. But because we acknowledge that parents want the very best for their children, we don't hesitate to demand the best from your child. Homework, projects, and even tests are rigorous in a Catholic school. This is an act of faith in your child: a belief that your child can reach his or her highest potential. The result is that Catholic school students outperform students in other kinds of schools on all kinds of standardized tests.



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