parochial school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of parochial school
First recorded in 1745–55
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
With the exception of prekindergartners, nearly every D.C. student enrolled at a public, charter, private or parochial school is eligible for free cards.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2022
On the far right was the scout who recruited for an athletically high-powered parochial school.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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