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What is the theme for Catholic Schools Week 2020?
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2020 is “ Catholic Schools : Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country.
Why do we celebrate Catholic Schools Week?
Catholic Schools Week is also a week to acknowledge the teachers and administrators from the schools who give so much of themselves because they believe in the value of a Catholic education.
Why Catholic schools are the best?
Catholic schools focus on instilling character so students make the right choices, no matter what their friends or others might say. Catholic school students are less likely to have their marriages end in divorce; they vote more often; and for what it’s worth, they also earn more money throughout their lifetime.
Do Catholic school students do better?
His results showed that Catholic school students scored higher than public school students on standardized tests. However, those results are only as good as the individual studies themselves.
What are the benefits of attending a Catholic school?
6 Benefits of Studying at a Catholic High School More likely to graduate from college. Students who graduate from Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate from college. Higher average SAT scores. Higher reading and math scores. Lower cost than other private schools. Service-oriented. Single-sex options.
Are Catholic schools worth the money?
College Graduation Rates It seems that paying for Catholic high school may make it more likely that a student will go to and graduate with a four-year degree within eight years of graduating from high school . One study found that those who went to a Catholic high school were about twice as likely to do so.
Why do parents choose Catholic schools?
1. Parents believe that their child’s teachers should serve as moral role models. The CARA Institute at Georgetown University confirmed that “strong moral values” is the top reason parents choose to send their child to a Catholic school . Daily lessons in the Catholic faith create a strong foundation for children.
Can you go to a Catholic school and not be Catholic?
Do I have to be Catholic to attend a Catholic school ? No . Catholic schools welcome students and families of many faiths. The curriculum does include religion courses teaching the Catholic faith and values, and students attend regular school masses.