Testing Numbers 2018- Predictions
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Correct me if I am wrong, but Naz had less than 30 frosh play football this year. I know they did not field a frosh team vs JCA. In regards to numbers, last year JCA had between 90-100 freshmen boys and had 45 playing freshmen football, so the number ratio that you suggest do exist.
I’ve never paid attention was just curious since that is a huge percentage of the student body.
Here we go with this stupid crap again. The ball boy wearing jerseys that have not been worn since 2014 is not a kid in a custom jersey. He’s like 4 feet tall, are you real butt hurt about this?
If you only knew the kids that tested at Naz that didn't get in based on their academics. Plenty of D1 impact athletes.
By the time the season started, they were below 20 Fr on the Fresh/So team
I don't know.. If it would happen anywhere, it would happen at those handful of private schools that turn more than a relative handful of kids away. I'm thinking about Ignatius, Benet, Naz, etc. For the remainder of private schools, they pretty much accept all comers with the exception of those they know they would be setting up to fail or those they know they don't have the special programming/accommodations necessary for certain kids. I would hope that they wouldn't make concessions for athletic reasons if they know that a kid is unable to handle even the most basic academic course load offered at the school.
Also, simply because a good athlete is granted admission does not mean that he or she will matriculate. Again, many kids test at private schools in Chicago and nearby suburbs IN CASE they are not accepted by the selective enrollment CPS schools. Also, a kid might be accepted and not be able to afford attending, even with a generous financial aid package.
So what are the predictions? Do football records matter? Then BR 250, MC 230, SR 210?
Does losing twice to BR in a season hurt Marist? Or is this all over blown?
Does losing twice to BR in a season hurt Marist? Or is this all over blown?
Seeing that the numbers of kids playing are getting lower and lower every year, and schools are averaging 35-50 kids playing football, so about 70% of incoming students don’t play our beloved sport, I don’t think it matters. Here is my breakdown of why a kid chooses a high school in my experience with my kids classes
1. Father is a proud alum. Many Dads don’t give them a choice. Many of these kids have been around the school since birth.
2. Siblings already at the school. Many times the eldest child makes the choice. You get big tuition breaks.
3. Majority of their friends going there. I really hate this reason, High School is about meeting new kids. You’ll remain friends with the kids you went to grade school with, my sons have.
4. Location, location, location. This also goes for the kids that have zero plans to do a damn thing except show up and graduate, they pick the closet school.
5. Athletics and the endless situations that go along with this being your reason.
I would think the fact that Marist made a $13 million investment in a planetarium and forensic lab that will overshadow 2 football losses this year. They become known as a quality football program over past 10 + years.
That Planetarium looks like a wonderful building. That program should help fill the shortage of astronomers in the Chicago area.
McCaravan,
Please tell me about these huge tuition breaks for having multiple kids in the school. I think Naz gave us a $500 break on ~$13k.
Please tell me about these huge tuition breaks for having multiple kids in the school. I think Naz gave us a $500 break on ~$13k.
MC gives 1,500 off the the First sibling, 3,000 for the second sibling off 11,000 base tuition . They also give 1,000 off for alumni kids per year and starting next year 1,000 off for students of first responders. I’m benefiting on all three!
That's great! With all that savings maybe you could buy a nice telescope at the WTTW store in Oak Brook for your kids so they don't fell deprived.
Ok bud. So education in high level science and forensics isn’t good. My bad. You’re right enrollment will drop because of 2 losses in football. All those parents cutting $11k checks are more concerned with the fact football went 11-2. Ugh.
Do some of your wives know you think about Nazareth this much? Frankly it feels uncomfortable.
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I think location has more to do with those kids that want to do things after school and will be on campus longer that don't want to then spend an hour or so commuting home via a train or bus. Practice/Activity ends at 6:30 and you are home by 7. If you have 2-3 hours of home work you want to get home not wait around. Now if there is no homework the extra hour hanging around is no issue. My kids din't choose because of location but it helped out a lot especially when they had extra time to study.
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McNamara has done billboards before...but usually focuses on the weekly Bourbonnais newspaper and the Daily Journal...
As it relates to the Southside I highly doubt all get over 200 - there just isn't the kids available anymore - 8th grade numbers are down plus you have a lot of kids going public particularly in the southwest suburbs. 11K-12K is a lot of money to send your son to a Catholic School. Yes Rice's football team having a good year helps some but each school has their own sell. I expect like always you'll hear inflated numbers but when the actual enrollments come out all will be in the 140-180 boy starting classes except Marist who will take their 215 boys.
[QUOTE="'except Marist who will take their 215 boys.[/QUOTE]
Topiary: How in the world is Marist attractive? I've been told it's a matter of complexion.
Topiary: How in the world is Marist attractive? I've been told it's a matter of complexion.
Good luck to everyone tomorrow! I hope everyone meets their targets. But I hope how ever many you get it’s the right kids. Those who graduate in four years, go to college, and become productive members of the community. That’s the best billboard you can advertise on.
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Topiary: How in the world is Marist attractive? I've been told it's a matter of complexion.[/QUOTE]
MC63, how in the world is Marist attractive? Well maybe because it is a great academic school, great school spirit, facilities and a very good sports program. I went to an all male school, and loved it, but there are many people who want a coed school. And who fits that bill on the southside? Maybe those are s few reasons it’s attractive. And for your complexion comment, I’m not sure where you’re going, but I think I do. Maybe it’s also because all parents feel comfortable sending their children there, and not just to be a player on a team. Not trying to get on a high horse, but come on.
In regard to co-ed Rice is working more with McAuley which they need to do in order to see some economics of scale and diffuse some of the single sex stigma.
I think the varisty basketball teams for McAuley and Rice are playing Iggy at Rice on a Friday.
I think the varisty basketball teams for McAuley and Rice are playing Iggy at Rice on a Friday.
Topiary: How in the world is Marist attractive? I've been told it's a matter of complexion.[/QUOTE]
Complexion?
I heard that. Well, when your turning kids away I guess you don’t have to give too many breaks
I’m pretty sure Rice has a clause in their lease with the sisters of mercy that doesn’t allow them to go coed.
As far as numbers
Rita, MC and worst of all DLS inflate their numbers. StL is getting into that BS game as well the last couple of years.
So all the south side schools other than Rice inflate numbers?
Was is just a hoax? BR actually out tested everyone last year? MC didn't have 210? SR 223? Everyone lies but BR? Somehow I think the other BR posters are not going to happy with your posts.
