parochial school
Example Sentences
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He grew up in New Orleans, where he attended parochial school.
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2024
The nuns at his parochial school removed their traditional habits, and his sixth-grade math teacher, Sister Maryann, occasionally taught the class Simon & Garfunkel songs instead of long division.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
I was born into the Catholic faith, but was not enrolled in parochial school.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2022
Roughly 8 percent chose a school “outside the United States,” while 7 percent switched to a private or parochial school and 2 percent opted for home schooling.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2022
Marita used to go to a parochial school down the street from her home, until her mother heard of KIPP.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
