Ok well my school used to go from 7:30-4:30 a long time ago but changed to 7:45-4:00. But to make up for the lost time, since we do not have Religion classes during the week (it's a Catholic school) they have us come to 8:00AM Mass every Sunday in our school uniforms. Then we have a quiz about what was talked about in Mass, and Religion class until 12:30PM. We can leave, but they have a chance for Religion extra credit points from 1:00 to 3:00PM, which my mom always makes me stay for, even though most of my friends go out or home. Is this fair? Can they do this? By the way, yes this is a school in the USA.
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It depends on the contract that your parents signed with the parish.
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You go to a private, Catholic school, so yes. This is the choice your parents have made, and these are the stipulations set down from the school. This is your religion, and school lasts only so many years of your life before you proceed on to college (with all luck, and you will most likely choose the college you will attend).
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Wow that stinks. Sorry to say, but yes they can do that. Its a private school which means they run things how they want to. I go to a private school, but its Christian and way less strict. Occasionally though they do things like that and we have to go along with it, because it is the school in charge. Im sorry your mom makes you stay extra. Is there anyway you could change schools? Sounds like you dont like yours very much and you dont want to have to grow up hating what you believe. I hope it works out. God bless
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I have never heard of a Catholic school that dropped religion as part of its curriculum! How ridiculous! Religious education without religion classes!?!? My daughter's catholic school requires 1 mass per month mandatory attendance at 8am in school uniform. Since that's close to impossible for us, I take her to a later mass and she still has no problem passing the quiz on Monday mornings (all the readings are the same). She does have religion class during the week too. As an adult, I think you should take an adult approach to this problem (an yes, I think it's a problem because I don't think a 6 day school week -- which is what this has become for you -- is unacceptable and unhealthy). I suggest that you and those who share your option (both students and parents) write a letter explaining how disruptive this has become. Not the attending church every Sunday part -- that's our obligation as Catholics -- the religion class until 12:30 and the "extra credit" until 3. Address it to the principal of your school. If that goes nowhere, I suggest that you move up to the archdiocese of your parish/school district. And then the cardinal...and so on. Make sure you have sufficient support from your parents BEFORE YOU START THIS. Explain to them how you feel and what you plan on doing about it. I hope that they will support you in your Endeavour. Your bottom line question was -- can they make you do this -- well, yes -- you are a minor and your parents are paying for your education and it's an education requirement at your school. But, I bet if you ask around, you'll get plenty of support and you might be able to change the "system"! That's what the USA was built on! (But not always the Catholic church, hehe!) Good luck!
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If it is a catholic school then I presume that your parents have to pay tuition. Since it is therefore a private school, not a public school, yes, I believe they can. Personally, I think they would accomplish more by reinstating the religion class and giving you more of your own time back but so long as you continue to go there, you have to abide by their policies.
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wow. You would love Australian Catholic school. It is 9am -3.30 (like state) and you do not have to go to the church on Sunday but they do go occasionally during school time
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Private schools can make up their own rules. They aren't governed in the same way public school is.
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Sounds like most of your friends are outside of private school. Since this is a requirement of the school, probably by your parents' choice, there is not a lot you can do. How can you make this fun and still get full credit? Are the instructors receptive to ideas from the students? Can you invite people from the outside to one of the masses? Can you make this up any other time during the week? Good luck!
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