They have figured out that Catholic schools teach the values that children need to learn to be productive citizens in this world. And also how to follow in the footsteps of Christ. We want to keep the morals. The school is largely poor, African American, and non-Catholic. Principal Dorwatha Adderly says that doesn't change the ways things are taught at Ascension.
Every student gets the same religious instruction.
The religion is infused into the entire day. From the announcements in the morning to the very end of the day. Seeking to bring many denominations together under one roof, Adderly occasionally describes her school as one based on Christian values. She says the emphasis is on social justice, nonviolence, and hard work. Faith is the key.