8 D.C. Catholic Schools Eyed for Charters

Turning Over Operation to Secular Entity Proposed to Avert Closure.

"A learning environment suffused with religion is a key part of Catholic schools, which are known for strict discipline and a rigorous curriculum that also promotes morality. Although most students in such schools are not Catholic, they learn about the seven sacraments and the lives of saints, attend prayer together and are taught compassion for others."

Schools listed for proposed for secular charter schools:

• Assumption School
• Holy Comforter-St.Cyprian
• Holy Name School
• Immaculate Conception School
• Nativity Catholic School
• St. Augustine School
• St. Francis de Sales School
• St. Gabriel School

Included in Consortium:

• St. Francis Xavier School
• St. Thomas More School
• St. Anthony School
• Sacred Heart School
  

see, The Washington Post for full article.