Still looking for an answer to the dorms at T or X question.

 

no, T & X do not have dorms, but I could only imagine the cry if they did, lol

Exactly, but winning football titles does do wonders for enrollment revenue and alumni donations. A financial driver the publics do not have!

 

Male, Manual, Scott Co, BG, HHS, Belfry, Central, Owensboro, Pulaski Co. Mayfield, Beechwood...all public schools.

Exactly, but winning football titles does do wonders for enrollment revenue and alumni donations. A financial driver the publics do not have!

 

Catholic schools and their alumni want the kids who attend a catholic school to be successful. Successful on the field, in the class room, and in life.

 

Public schools should take a bigger queue from them. Some do. Most don't. Look inward is my suggestion.

The Catholic schools in Louisville raise the funds for tuition assistance, it does not come from the Diocese. The applications are administered and award amounts decided by PSAS. The KHSAA stipulation is that no more than 50% of the tuition can be awarded in aid, or they can't play sports.

 

I have nothing against Trinity, St. X or any other Catholic school. All I'm saying is that public 6A schools, especially those outside of Louisville cannot compete for titles. This is supported by 30 plus years of results now. 6A schools will continue to hemorrhage talent as long as they are compelled to compete on the existing playing field.

I have nothing against Trinity, St. X or any other Catholic school. All I'm saying is that public 6A schools, especially those outside of Louisville cannot compete for titles. This is supported by 30 plus years of results now. 6A schools will continue to hemorrhage talent as long as they are compelled to compete on the existing playing field.

 

Then why aren't you pointing out Male's "advantages" over the rest of the state? Focusing solely on the private schools doesn't support your argument, when you state it like you do in this post.

We invite all Trinity families to apply for tuition assistance.

 

Financial aid is offered through the assistance of Private School Aid Service (PSAS)

 

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about need-based financial aid. Contact Larry Castagno '78 at 502.736.2145 if you have additional questions or would like more information.

 

Q – What is financial aid?

 

A - Financial aid is comprised of monies raised by the school to distribute to families who qualify for need-based tuition assistance. Trinity uses an outside vendor to evaluate the need of all families who apply for financial aid. Families must apply and qualify for aid.

 

Q – Who may apply for financial aid?

 

A – We annually invite all school families to apply for financial aid.

 

Q – Who determines whether I qualify for tuition assistance?

 

A – The amount of financial need for each family is determined by Private School Aid Service (PSAS), an independent company that provides such information to schools across the country. All Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville use PSAS.

 

Q – What are the factors used to determine "demonstrated need"?

 

A – PSAS uses a formula to determine need that includes data like family income, expenses, assets, liabilities, etc.

 

Q – Does PSAS use the same criteria for every school or does Trinity say what ours should be?

 

A – The same formula is used for all schools;

Q – As a percentage of annual tuition, what is the least and most aid a Trinity student will receive this year?

 

A – During the 2014-15 school year, all financial aid recipients received 61 percent of their demonstrated need. Some applicants received zero because they had no need as calculated by PSAS. The most anyone received in financial aid was 61 percent of the tuition because PSAS found them to have 100 percent need.

 

Q – As members of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, are there rules Trinity must follow about tuition, financial aid and scholarships?

 

A – Yes. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association, an organization we voluntarily belong to, has four rules that apply to tuition, financial aid and scholarships. First, we must use an agency approved by the KHSAA to determine financial need. Second, a student playing a KHSAA sport may not receive aid greater than their “demonstrated need.” Third, only an immediate family member may pay the student’s tuition. Finally, if a student playing a KHSAA sport receives a merit scholarship, the amount cannot exceed 25 percent of the tuition.

 

Q – Does the school comply with these rules?

 

A – Yes. We comply with the KHSAA rules. PSAS is an agency approved by the KHSAA for determining financial need. No family receives more than their “demonstrated need.” Five times a year we state in writing to our families who can pay their son’s tuition if he wishes to play a KHSAA sport. Annually, every family signs a form stating that they know and agree to follow all our school rules, including the tuition-paying rule.

Catholic schools and their alumni want the kids who attend a catholic school to be successful. Successful on the field, in the class room, and in life.

 

Public schools should take a bigger queue from them. Some do. Most don't. Look inward is my suggestion.

 

We educate the most profoundly disadvantaged economically, developmentally challenged students in the state. That sounds Christ like if you ask me. Furthermore, these students count towards classification enrollment criteria. We don't get to CHOOSE our students!

We educate the most profoundly disadvantaged economically, developmentally challenged students in the state. That sounds Christ like if you ask me. Furthermore, these students count towards classification enrollment criteria. We don't get to CHOOSE our students!

 

And, on the other hand, some schools (like Trinity) do CHOOSE to educate children who even some public schools have chosen NOT to educate (i.e. children with disciplinary problems). We CHOOSE to offer a Trinity education to anyone who can pay the tuition, with or without aid. We are not exclusive.

Then why aren't you pointing out Male's "advantages" over the rest of the state? Focusing solely on the private schools doesn't support your argument, when you state it like you do in this post.

 

I have no doubt the rest of the state could not compete with Male or Manual either.

We educate the most profoundly disadvantaged economically, developmentally challenged students in the state. That sounds Christ like if you ask me. Furthermore, these students count towards classification enrollment criteria. We don't get to CHOOSE our students!

Not every area is blighted.... nor is every public school. It wouldn't matter what you did with any NKY school, we will never reach T and X's boys numbers. We limit our school sizes, and my honest opinion is that due to the type of kid and his or hers parents you can double any number at a private school and it will be equal to the enrollment numbers at a public.

 

The level of accountability at a private school in athletics and education is much higher than a public school 99 times out of 100.

And, on the other hand, some schools (like Trinity) do CHOOSE to educate children who even some public schools have chosen NOT to educate (i.e. children with disciplinary problems). We CHOOSE to offer a Trinity education to anyone who can pay the tuition, with or without aid. We are not exclusive.

Now don't become saint like. You will educate that kid until he has discipline issues that warrant expulsion, just like the rest of the school system.

Yes, Male & Manual are the only "public" schools that can draw from the Entire county, that's why I've always thought they should have a HUGE advantage over everyone, if you saw Manual's team in person, you would understand what I'm talking about, they are loaded.

 

Manual and Male can pull from anywhere in the county, however Manual can only pull from anyone in the county, that does not have discipline referrals, scores distinguished on state tests, and 3.5 or higher gpa (on Average). Hence the reason Manual struggles to field a freshman team every year, 21 freshman this year. Now the ones they do get in, they can play, depth has been and always will be an issue with Manual. This is the 1 and only advantage Trinity and St. X have over Manual, quality depth. IMO

Now don't become saint like. You will educate that kid until he has discipline issues that warrant expulsion, just like the rest of the school system.

 

Yes, children DO get expelled. Even students with plenty of money to pay the tuition get expelled if they don't follow the rules. The point is that we do choose to be inclusive...we don't turn children away simply because they don't "fit the mold". Some succeed, some don't. And of each of those groups, some are athletes, and some aren't.

Manual and Male can pull from anywhere in the county, however Manual can only pull from anyone in the county, that does not have discipline referrals, scores distinguished on state tests, and 3.5 or higher gpa (on Average). Hence the reason Manual struggles to field a freshman team every year, 21 freshman this year. Now the ones they do get in, they can play, depth has been and always will be an issue with Manual. This is the 1 and only advantage Trinity and St. X have over Manual, quality depth. IMO

 

And coaching

My point being...what does urban athletes have to do with anything? You take what you get.

 

So are you talking about inner city kids or just African American kids in general?

 

You want to bring up Holmes, I'll bring up McCracken.

 

Scoreboard

 

This program was formed by the consolidation of three different schools. All had football programs. After the consolidation, there is plenty of talent and depth. Can't get out of the first round against Manual losing by two scores on their OWN field.

 

Educated guess is that this team was close to Dixie in caliber. Was 10 - 2 beating a pretty good team from Mississippi. I'm betting some of the kids in their feeders will look hard at Mayfield.