What gets me about this whole this is the consistent denial from catholic school supporters about scholarships or "sponsers( know a kid being sponsored at SHA). Our girls line up and play against whoever is on the other side and compete. Seems to me the parents, as usual, make the excuses for the kids. I wish it where a better system but it is what it is and we deal with it.

 

What denial?

Sending a kid to a school like Cov Cath or St Henry costs between $6-8,000. The parents have an opportunity to apply for financial aid which is run completely outside the school thru FACTS. Based on the findings, the family may be eligible for some degree of financial aid (not exceeding 50%). We applied- didn't get it- darn.

I hear people claiming "full scholarship" etc. Not happening here in N Ky. No idea about the rest of the state or surrounding states. I do know that parochial middle schools will award kids "scholarships" of varying values based on academic, service and athletic achievements. But these are awarded by the middle school and applied to the catholic high school of the child's choice. They are all only good for one year and usually run @ $500 or less- the academic awards being higher for good reason.

What denial?

Sending a kid to a school like Cov Cath or St Henry costs between $6-8,000. The parents have an opportunity to apply for financial aid which is run completely outside the school thru FACTS. Based on the findings, the family may be eligible for some degree of financial aid (not exceeding 50%). We applied- didn't get it- darn.

I hear people claiming "full scholarship" etc. Not happening here in N Ky. No idea about the rest of the state or surrounding states. I do know that parochial middle schools will award kids "scholarships" of varying values based on academic, service and athletic achievements. But these are awarded by the middle school and applied to the catholic high school of the child's choice. They are all only good for one year and usually run @ $500 or less- the academic awards being higher for good reason.

 

So how do inner-city school kids that could not afford even half the tuition get on the court?

 

First, I'm elated that an inner-city school kid would get this opportunity. I love that part of it. My discussion about the tuition has nothing to do with the individuals that may or may not be getting the free ride. I'm talking about it being a advantage over a public school...if it's happening. It definitely seems to be happening somehow. Because there are kids playing that cannot afford to be attending a private school without a lot of assistance.

Are everyone of you drunk or stoned right now? Where do you guys get that public schools are free? My 3 property tax bills say otherwise.

Honestly, I'm stumped!!!!

 

You made the claim, so you should provide the schools that this is happening at.

 

You are a loyal NewCath supporter and you can honestly say you don't know or think a boys' or girls' basketball player along with football players have never been given a free ride now or in the past to go to school? C'mon again you are a smart individual and you know what I am saying is truthful. It happens at CovCath and HC too. Most people know this is going on and honestly I could care less if it is.

Nothing like throwing shade on a program with no proof that you can share with the masses. Sour grapes?

 

What's that old saying? If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. What did you do to solve the problem where you knew it was occurring?

So how do inner-city school kids that could not afford even half the tuition get on the court?

 

First, I'm elated that an inner-city school kid would get this opportunity. I love that part of it. My discussion about the tuition has nothing to do with the individuals that may or may not be getting the free ride. I'm talking about it being a advantage over a public school...if it's happening. It definitely seems to be happening somehow. Because there are kids playing that cannot afford to be attending a private school without a lot of assistance.

 

Absolutely it is an advantage for the private schools. If the need a guard or big they go find them. Speaking of the privates in Louisville that have a history of success and very good coaches, parents want their future WNBA stars to play for those coaches. That being said some of the public schools in Louisville operate the same way with open enrollment.

 

Lace me up and play......

I guess that prom picture of RCC9 should be popping up any time now!

 

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You are a loyal NewCath supporter and you can honestly say you don't know or think a boys' or girls' basketball player along with football players have never been given a free ride now or in the past to go to school? C'mon again you are a smart individual and you know what I am saying is truthful. It happens at CovCath and HC too. Most people know this is going on and honestly I could care less if it is.

 

Feel free to PM me some names.

 

I'm a proud NewCath supporter, but I honestly DO NOT know of one student who as NEVER paid a dime off tuition.

 

If a parent wants to send their child to NewCath, the school will do what it can (within reason & rule) to make it happen. I'm sure the same can be said for Brossart, CovCath, St. Henry, etc......

The problem with the argument that some will make about attending "free" to the parochials is that there is no way to prove or disprove the statement, and everyone knows that. It's been the same for HHS for years.

 

I do believe there are benevolant people out there that pay for student tuition, and often these are family members.

 

I do like those on here that only want to yell louder when challenged about proving their position....rock solid logic in that style.

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So would that be an advantage a private school has that a public would not. Example, an inner city kid wants out of their district. They could go to, say HC much easier (maybe free) than going to say Beechwood?

 

Could it be? Sure. I don't know what 50% of HC would be vs 100% of Beechwood.

What gets me about this whole this is the consistent denial from catholic school supporters about scholarships or "sponsers( know a kid being sponsored at SHA). Our girls line up and play against whoever is on the other side and compete. Seems to me the parents, as usual, make the excuses for the kids. I wish it where a better system but it is what it is and we deal with it.

 

No denial here. I answered the questions about scholarships and aid as best I know.

 

As for sponsors, yes, those exist. We all hear that. However, sponsors can pay tuition at public schools as well.

No denial here. I answered the questions about scholarships and aid as best I know.

 

As for sponsors, yes, those exist. We all hear that. However, sponsors can pay tuition at public schools as well.

 

So a "sponsor" can coach an AAU basketball team and has 3 inner city kids that want to attend the same parochial school as sponsor kids do. Sponsor can pay over and above what they are able to obtain via the normal aid process and the 3 inner city kids can thus attend said parochial school for "free"? Is that what you are trying to say?

 

Just trying to make sure I understand because this thread has gone from no way anyone attends a parochial school for free to posts indicating that it does actually happen when taking into considerations financial need, academics and sponsors.

So a "sponsor" can coach an AAU basketball team and has 3 inner city kids that want to attend the same parochial school as sponsor kids do. Sponsor can pay over and above what they are able to obtain via the normal aid process and the 3 inner city kids can thus attend said parochial school for "free"? Is that what you are trying to say?

 

Just trying to make sure I understand because this thread has gone from no way anyone attends a parochial school for free to posts indicating that it does actually happen when taking into considerations financial need, academics and sponsors.

 

Not saying it's allowed. KHSAA has rules against it. KHSAA says only parents, siblings, grandparents, or aunts/uncles can pay tuition for a student-athlete.

So a "sponsor" can coach an AAU basketball team and has 3 inner city kids that want to attend the same parochial school as sponsor kids do. Sponsor can pay over and above what they are able to obtain via the normal aid process and the 3 inner city kids can thus attend said parochial school for "free"? Is that what you are trying to say?

 

Just trying to make sure I understand because this thread has gone from no way anyone attends a parochial school for free to posts indicating that it does actually happen when taking into considerations financial need, academics and sponsors.

 

I don't know for a fact, but it has probably been done. However, for the purpose of athletics only........I would say that is in the very, very small minority, and I mean very, very small IMO.

I don't know for a fact, but it has probably been done. However, for the purpose of athletics only........I would say that is in the very, very small minority, and I mean very, very small.

 

The sponsors I am familiar with do not do it for athletes. However, I have heard stories of sponsors for athletes at local Catholic schools. Not many but they're out there.