Considering faith-based learning...

As Halloween is behind us and it is All Souls' Day, I would like to share some information about schools with a religious affiliation. In your school search you may come across a few. 

One of the first questions I get is, "Do I have to be Episcopalian to attend your school?" My answer is no, at Episcopal schools we welcome all faiths! In fact last week one of our Hindu families came to campus to visit their daughter's classroom to talk about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. 

Here are some questions to reflect upon as you learn more about religious schools: 

How often will my child attend religion class?

Will my child attend services (mass, chapel, etc.) during the week? This past Wednesday we had a very important JK-12 SSSAS chapel service. 

Can parents get involved? 

How does a faith-based education connect with a commitment to service? 

What holidays will my child celebrate? 

Be sure to check out the school's website to learn more about attending a faith-based school and speak to other parents about their experience. Click here to learn about the Spiritual Life at SSSAS. 

Sincerely,
Katherine 

Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions.  Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia.  She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.