Catholic High School or Public High School: A Parent's Choice
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this action research project was todetermine the reasons why Catholic parents in SouthDallas are choosing non-Catholic high schools fortheir children.
Research Questions:
1. What reasons do Catholic parents who had an eighth grader in a Catholic elementary school have for not sending their child to a Catholic high school?
2. Do Catholic parents view Catholic identity as an important part of their child’s development?