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HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION | CLARION HERALD September 21, 2019 | New Orleans

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High school application process for parents and guardians of 7th graders

(2019-2020) 1. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Admissions Ap-plication will be posted online (www.ocs.arch-no.org). Only one application is permitted per student. 2. On the last line of this application form, identify the Selected High School your child hopes to attend for the 2020-21 school year. Student may select only one high school. 3. Parental/Guardian sig nature(s) on the back of the application form

non-transferable application fee will be collected from each student upon arrival at the high school. Testing Day at all high schools will begin anytime from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Exact starting times within that 30 minutes are deter-mined by each individual school. 8. All folders of non-ac-cepted students will be for-warded in February by the high schools to the Office of Catholic Schools, 7887 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana. Unless otherwise indicated, all high schools will have the opportunity to review the folders at OCS.

authorizes and permits other Catholic high schools (that may have openings) to review the student records in the event that the Selected High School does not accept the student application. 4. Return completed form to Catholic elementary school principals by Friday, Nov. 15. The Catholic elementary schools will send the applica-tion forms and the student records to the Selected High School by Tuesday, Nov. 19. 5. Students in non-Catholic elementary schools are re-quired to send forms and student records directly to Selected High School by Tues-

day, Nov. 19. 6. In the event that a stu-dent is not going to be ac-cepted, the parent/guardian of the student will be notified as soon as the determination is made. At that point, the parent/guardian may pick up the original application from the school and bring it to an-other school to apply there. If the folder is not picked up, it will be turned into the Office of Catholic Schools in Febru-ary. 7. Students are required to attend Testing Day at the Selected High School on Sat-urday, Jan. 11, 2020. A $30 one-time, non-refundable,

9. Non-accepted students may receive invitations to apply from schools that have reviewed those fold-ers. These are not letters of acceptance, only invita-tions that are sent because the school has viewed the file and decided that if a student wants to apply further, this may be a good fit. It is not a guarantee of acceptance. 10. Acceptance notifica-tions will take place on Feb. 20, 2020. (Students applying for grades 9-12 should contact the appropriate school for its process.)

Twenty-three Catholic high schools have so much to offer Coed schools ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL, 71324 Hwy. 1077, Covington – Catholic. Coed. College prep. Archbishop Philip M. Han-nan fostered faith, inspired excellence and developed character throughout his life and ministry. Here at Arch-bishop Hannan High School, we strive to instill those ide-als in all the students who walk through the doors. Founded in 1987 in St. Bernard Parish, Archbishop Hannan relocated to Cov-ington in 2008 after Hurri-cane Katrina devastated the original campus. Today, our student body is large enough (grades 8-12, enrollment 621) to offer an academically rigorous education with ex-tracurricular opportunities, yet small enough to feel like a warm and loving family. ➤ Forming faith: Arch-bishop Philip Hannan left an indelible imprint on the city of New Orleans. Mod-eled on the archbishop’s life-long dedication to broaden-ing both minds and hearts, Archbishop Hannan High School prepares students to be Christ-focused citizens

and leaders who understand the past and feel confident in their ability to face the future. Campus ministry, service learning and theol-ogy coursework all afford stu-dents a deeper understand-ing of the Gospel, engaging them to live out the message of Christ. Our Christian Service program encourages students to move beyond volunteerism to a deeper understanding of authentic charity. Campus ministry provides opportunities for students to personally expe-rience faith in God and Jesus Christ through liturgy, wor-ship experiences and annual retreats. ➤ Inspiring academic ex-cellence: The Archbishop Hannan STEM program helps prepare students for leadership in the 21st cen-tury workplace. Through our rigorous, project-based curriculum in the areas of science, technology, engi-neering and mathematics (STEM), students develop necessary skills in key areas such as critical thinking, effective oral and written communication and group collaboration. This real-world-centered approach to learning ignites within the

Hannan student his or her natural desires to engage, explore and understand the world around them. We strongly believe pro-viding students with early hands-on experiences in science, technology, engi-neering and math; they de-velop confidence in seeking solutions to new problems and discover how to become effective problem solvers in and out of the classroom. Course offerings include robotics, biomedical sci-ence and introduction to engineering, web design, computer science, coding and graphic design. Arch-bishop Hannan High School is proud to partner with and incorporate the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM curriculum. This four-year engineering and biomedical program begins in the ninth grade and continues through the student’s senior year. The PLTW curriculum immerses the student in skills neces-sary for success in the 21st century: communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. Giving students early experiences in the world of science, tech-nology, engineering and math helps them gain confi-

dence in seeking solutions to new problems and connect-ing classroom lessons to the world around them, while discovering how to become effective problem solvers. ➤ Developing scholar ath-letes: Archbishop Hannan athletics promote the physi-cal, mental, moral, social, spiritual and emotional well-being of the student-athlete. Our athletic program con-sists of 23 coed varsity sports and has earned district and state titles throughout its history. The Hannan Hawks are known throughout the state as excellent athletes, fair competitors and cham-pions, both on and off the field. Through competition, student-athletes hone the qualities that define an Arch-bishop Hannan graduate – fair play, sportsmanship, ma-turity, respect, commitment to excellence, generosity and integrity. ➤ Building character: We believe education is more than textbooks, exams and report cards. Archbishop Hannan devoted his life to broadening minds and hearts. Our goal is to promote each student’s spiritual, intel-lectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Student

activities are designed toward that end and offer something for everyone. We encourage every student to find the activity that suits him or her, whether through clubs, sports, arts, music, band and/or theater programs. Making a difference. Striv-ing for academic success. Reaching for spiritual growth. Seeking new challenges. It is the philosophical founda-tion of Archbishop Hannan High School to educate the entire student: service for the soul, rigorous academics for the mind, athletic competi-tion for the body and the arts for the human spirit. D E L A S A L L E HIGH SCHOOL, 5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans – As the Lasallian legacy continues at 5300 St. Charles Ave., it is important to re-member that God’s presence has guided De La Salle for more than 70 years. There is a genuine excite-ment about De La Salle, both on campus and in the New Orleans area. The ex-citement is justified and relates directly to the school’s commitment to excellence. In the De La Salle classroom, one finds dynamic teachers


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who inspire young minds to grow and develop. Great schools are built by great teachers, and the De La Salle faculty is highly credentialed. More than half of the faculty have ad-vanced degrees. S e r v i n g s t u d e n t s i n grades 8 to 12, De La Sal-le presents a comprehen-sive academic program that challenges students to reach their full potential. The De La Salle curriculum follows a college model 4-by-4 sched-ule, anchored by a 90-min-ute class schedule for each semester. De La Salle is structured to foster the transforma-tive power of personal re-lationships while meeting the needs and abilities of students. The curriculum incorporates active student participation through in-quiry-based learning. De La Salle’s class sizes are inten-tionally small in an effort to provide a student-centered and differentiated education. In keeping with its com-mitment to technological ad-vancement and innovation, De La Salle has completely reimagined and renovated its library space in order to provide a new learning en-vironment which aligns with De La Salle’s commitment to guide its students in the 21st-century skills of critical thinking, creativity, commu-nication, collaboration and computer learning. Like the call of De La Salle’s founder and namesake, St. John Baptist de La Salle, the school has transformed from a school serving one neighborhood and one kind of student to a school serv-ing the entire city, drawing from every zip code, every neighborhood and every one of the city’s diverse peoples and cultures. POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL, 1901 Jag-uar Drive, Slidell – Pope John Paul II High School (PJP) in eastern St. Tammany Parish

is entering its 40th anniver-sary year as a coeducational, college-preparatory school (grades 8-12) that provides a Catholic academic setting for young men and women through a standards-based educational curriculum in-fused with Catholic identity standards. As a school dedicated to the pillars of academic ex-cellence, faith development and leadership, students are challenged to excel while growing in self-confidence, self-worth and thoughtful inquiry. The administration helps make Pope John Paul II’s campus an environment for academic excellence. The school administrators are Douglas V. Triche, president/principal; Lise Bremond, as-sistant principal; and Fran Taylor, dean of students. They are complemented by an administrative team that includes Kaitlin Short, coun-selor; Richard Dieudonne, athletic director; Michael Bourgeois, campus minister; Father Patrick Wattigny, chaplain; J.B. Bergeron, de-velopment; Sherri Dutreix, advancement; Pam Lisotta, admissions; and Christian Blocker, technology. A dedicated faculty and staff, more than half of whom possess master’s degrees, fos-ter a quality Catholic educa-tion. PJP’s enthusiastic and involved Parent/Teacher and Men’s clubs contribute to an active campus life that enhances leadership and provides each student with numerous opportunities to stay active. “My goal as president/principal is to empower the students, parents, faculty and staff of Pope John Paul II High School to experience the fullness of life so that we can create our life on earth as it is in heaven,” Triche said. Ninety-eight percent of graduates from the Class of 2019 continued on to schools of higher learning or enlisted in the armed forces. PJP’s college-prep curriculum exceeds all re-quirements for the Louisiana

TOPS scholarship program. A challenging honors cur-riculum also is available to students who qualify. Ad-ditionally, upperclassmen may choose electives from more than 50 virtual course options. These classes extend dual-enrollment availability and Advanced Placement opportunities. Faith development is an essential part of the Pope John Paul II school com-munity. Leadership from a strong theology department helps the student body and staff form a Christ-centered community. In addition to a five-year theology curricu-lum, students live out their faith through a volunteer service program, dedicating 50 percent of their required service hours to their church parishes and the remainder to the local community and school. Students organize and facilitate school Masses and eucharistic prayer ser-vices. A Praise and Worship team ensures students’ daily access to the chapel for Mass, ado-ration and other liturgical worship. Leadership opportunities are plentiful at Pope John Paul II. The small-school atmosphere allows students to assume leadership roles in a variety of extra-curricu-lars. National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society students provide tutoring, and the student council coordinates a busy calendar of activities for the entire student body. A full range of athletics is offered, including a four-time state champion volley-ball program, football, base-ball, softball, and boys and girls basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, cross country, soccer, powerlifting and track teams. Other extra-curricular organizations include HOSA, media, math and history clubs, band and choir, Stu-dent Ambassadors, drama, Sanctity of Life, liturgy team and more. Technology at Pope John Paul II contributes to and enhances the curriculum

and students’ educational experience. Every student is equipped with an iPad2 featuring Pages, Keynote and Mac-equivalent soft-ware. Students can access Google Classroom and thou-sands of educational apps and study aids. The campus features wireless network ac-cess. Every classroom is equipped with SMART, wide-screen Apple TV and the latest in presentation technology, allowing faculty to better in-tegrate technology into their daily lesson plans. ST. CHARLES CATHO-LIC HIGH SCHOOL, 100 Dominican Drive, LaPlace – St. Charles Catholic (SCC)

is the only Catholic, coedu-cational college-preparatory school in St. John, St. Charles and St. James civil parishes. At St. Charles Catholic High School, students live out their faith by praying and worshiping God and serving those less fortunate, and as scholar-athletes strive to knock both the ACT and the ball out of the park! The exciting renovations and expansions at St. Charles Catholic High School have been completed. Because of the dedication of so many to the school, this academic year offers enormous oppor-tunities impacting the lives of many River Parish stu-



dents. Not visible from the street is the new chapel. This new, stand-alone chapel en-hances the school’s tradition of having a Christ-centered environment. It will give students a designated prayer space and a place to celebrate Masses, have reconciliation services and participate in eucharistic adoration. As the educational and spiritual leader of the River Parishes, SCC maintains a well-balanced curriculum in an effort to meet the needs of all students. It strives to develop the total student – spiritually, academically,

physically and socially. The enrollment of 405 represents more than 20 church parishes. Faculty and students are continuing with our 1:1 program with Apple iPads and Macbooks. Maintaining our status as a technology leader in the River Parishes, SCC students utilize the many applications that Apple offers in order to enhance the curriculum. Teachers are incorporating interactive panels and iPads into their daily instruction. Students use the iPad while participating in critical thinking, analysis and re-search within the classroom and at home. The two new computer labs provide space for our digital design, multi-

media and code classes. Daily religion classes and prayer in all classes encour-age the spiritual develop-ment of students at SCC. Masses and liturgical services are held periodically, with schoolwide celebrations oc-curring once a month. St. Charles Catholic begins the school year with both faculty and grade-level retreats. The academic develop-ment of the student is ac-complished through three programs of study: an hon-ors program (including Ad-vanced Placement courses in English, civics, American his-tory, language and composi-tion); an academic program; and a standard program. Students are assigned to a program based on their indi-vidual academic abilities and on the results of the standard high school placement test. In the last four years, more than 80% of SCC graduates earned college scholarships. SCC’s composite ACT score ranks above both the state and national averages. The dual-enrollment program at SCC offers students an opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. More than 1,500 col-lege credit hours have been earned during the past five years by the students at SCC through the dual-enrollment partnership with Southeast-ern Louisiana University. Students have gained an academic advantage through

the credits earned and the experience of a college cur-riculum. SCC has added cal-culus to the dual-enrollment curriculum. The physical development of the student is maintained by a required two years of physical education. All students are encouraged to participate in the many inter-scholastic athletic programs offered at SCC, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soc-cer, softball, swimming, ten-nis, track and volleyball. Last year, about 93 percent of the student body was involved in one or more extracurricular activities. St. Charles Catholic student athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom, as evidenced by the fact that more than a dozen students have scored a 30 or higher on the ACT during the past three school years. The social development of the student seeks to in-volve the adolescent in the many and varied extracur-ricular activities at St. Charles Catholic. SCC offers a variety of academic clubs, service or-ganizations and spirit groups, which meet the interests of the students and supplement classroom learning. The administration and staff consist of 35 religious, laymen and laywomen, as well as a school chaplain. Dr. Courtney P. Millet is the principal of St. Charles Catholic; Christine Creppel

and Michael Scalco serve as assistant principals. For more information about St. Charles Catholic High School, please visit the website www.stcharlescatho-lic.org or contact Dr. Millet at (985) 652-3809. ST. MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans – St. Mi-chael Special School has an Upper School program that assists students, ages 16 to 21, with the transition to adulthood. Students con-tinue to progress in academ-ics while further developing independence, life skills and proper work habits. Students attend weekly Mass and daily religion classes. In addition, classes are offered in the areas of read-ing/writing, mathematics, science, social studies, com-puter, community-based in-struction, life skills, culinary science, visual art, industrial arts, health and physical edu-cation. Class schedules are based on individual student needs and elective choices. Skills fostered include: improving academic knowledge, using effective decision-making skills, engaging in positive interpersonal relationships, choosing and maintaining employment when appli-cable, participating in com-munity activities and devel-oping life skills, which foster independence. Additional courses offered are the PAES (Practical Assess-ment Exploration System) Lab, a simulated work en-vironment curriculum, and HiSET (High School Equiva-lency Test) Preparation. Students taking part in the PAES Lab are trained in basic career, vocational and life skills. Student interest and competitiveness in specific areas are identified. Work assessment entails five areas: consumer/service, process-ing/production, construc-tion/industrial, business/marketing and computer/technology. Students prog-ress through various skill

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Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans (2019-2020)

The information in this chart was provided by the individual schools. The money figures include tuition, registration and all required fees for the 2019-2020 school year. There may be certain expenses, such as book fees, which are not included in the total. Please check with individual schools about possible financial assistance.

President/Principal

Sr. Michelle Geiger, F.M.A.Principal

Sr. Melanie A. Guste, R.S.C.J, Ph.D.HeadmistressMrs. Julie BoydHigh School Principal

Ms. Leila BenoitPresident/Principal

Rev. Charles Latour, O.P.Principal

Mr. Marc Milano President/Principal

Rev. Louis Molinelli, S.D.B.DirectorDr. Mark WilliamsPrincipalMr. Greg RandoPresidentMr. Ryan GallagherPrincipalMr. Jack S. TruxilloPresidentMrs. Yvonne L. HrapmannPrincipalMr. Paul KellyPresidentMs. Perry RogersPrincipalMr. Sean P. MartinHeadmasterMr. Eric DesOrmeauxPrincipalRev. Christopher S. Fronk, S.J.PresidentMr. Peter S. KernionPrincipalSr. Camille Anne Campbell, O.Carm.PresidentMs. Beth Ann SimnoPrincipal

Mr. Douglas V. TrichePresident/Principal

Dr. Kenneth A. St. CharlesPresident/CEOMr. Gerald DeBosePrincipal

Dr. Courtney P. MilletPrincipal

Sr. Margaret Mary Friesenhahn, S.S.N.D.PresidentMr. Jacob OwensPrincipalSr. Jennie Jones, S.S.F.Principal

Dr. Cynthia A. ThomasPresidentMrs. Carolyn F. Favre, M.Ed.Principal/Vice President

Ms. Romaine McCarthyPresident/Principal

Bro. Raymond Bulliard, F.S.C.PresidentMr. Trevor C. WatkinsPrincipal

Dr. Elizabeth C. LaForgePresident/Principal

Mrs. Shannon BlandHead of School

Dr. Karen McNayPresidentDr. Tracy BondayHead of High School

Telephone/Web address/Email

341-6217www.theacademyofourlady.orgourlady@theacademyofourlady.org

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(985) [email protected]

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482-1193www.cabrinihigh.com [email protected]

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899-6061www.drexelprep.comadmissions@drexelprep.com245-0200www.smaneworleans.comsmaoffice@archdiocese-no.org

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524-7285www.stmichaelspecialschool.comstmichspecial@archdiocese-no.org



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Name (Year Established)Address

Academy of Our Lady (2007)5501 Westbank ExpresswayMarrero 70072

Academy of the Sacred Heart (1867)4521 St. Charles Ave.New Orleans 70115-4831

Archbishop Chapelle (1962) 8800 Veterans Blvd.Metairie 70003-5235

Archbishop Hannan (1987)71324 Hwy. 1077Covington 70433

Archbishop Rummel (1962)1901 Severn Ave.Metairie 70001-2893

Archbishop Shaw (1962)1000 Salesian LaneMarrero 70072-3052

Brother Martin (1869)4401 Elysian Fields Ave.New Orleans 70122-3898

Cabrini (1959)1400 Moss St.New Orleans 70119-2997

De La Salle (1949)5300 St. Charles Ave.New Orleans 70115-4999

Holy Cross (1849)5500 Paris Ave. New Orleans 70122

Jesuit (1847)4133 Banks St.New Orleans 70119-6883

Mount Carmel Academy (1896)7027 Milne Blvd.New Orleans 70124-2395

Pope John Paul II (1980)1901 Jaguar DriveSlidell 70461-9098

St. Augustine (1951)2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave.New Orleans 70119-1299

St. Charles Catholic (1948)100 Dominican DriveLaPlace 70068-3499

St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory (1915)5116 Magazine St.New Orleans 70115-1899

St. Mary’s Academy (1867)6905 Chef Menteur Hwy.New Orleans 70126-5215

St. Mary’s Dominican (1860)7701 Walmsley Ave.New Orleans 70125-3494

St. Michael Special (1965)1522 Chippewa St.New Orleans 70130-4513

The St. Paul’s School (1911)917 South Jahncke Ave.Covington 70433-3724

St. Scholastica Academy (1903)122 S. Massachusetts St.Covington 70433

St. Thérèse Academy917 N. Atlanta St.Metairie 70003

Ursuline Academy (1727)2635 State St.New Orleans 70118-6399

Tuition, registrationand all required fees

$8,935 (12th grade)$8,875 (8th-11th grades)

$20,250 (12th grade)$20,075 (9th-11th grades) $19,900 (8th grade)

$9,500 (8th-12th grades)


$10,150 (12th grade)$9,850 (9th-11th grades)$9,900 (8th grade)


$11,040* (8th-12th grades)(*interest-free tuition)


$12,030 (12th grade)$11,905 (8th & 11th grades)$11,805 (9th & 10th grades)


$9,850 (11th & 12th grades)$9,750 (9th & 10th grades)$9,950 (8th grade)

$9,400 (8th-12th grades)*$800 (one-time enrollment fee; new students only)

$10,125 (12th grade)$10,000 (11th grade)$9,800 (8th-10th grades)

$10,400 (12th grade)$10,100 (8th & 11th grades)$10,000 (9th & 10th grades)

$9,525 (12th grade)$9,375 (9th-11th grades)$8,850 (8th grade)

$8,510 (11th & 12th grades)$8,560 (9th & 10th grades)$6,520 (8th grade)

$8,599 (12th grade)$7,919 (11th grade)$7,717 (8th-10th grades)


$5,595



$12,405 (11th & 12th grades)$12,150 (8th-10th grades)

$12,770*(*lunch included)

Students/ Faculty(in grades 8-12)

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57560

62157

67565

43333

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37543

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60253

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16524

26626

87370

7319

88595

47038

5414

30034

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levels in the five areas of instruction. The HiSet program (for-merly referred to as the Gen-eral Education Development or GED) is an instructional program designed for stu-dents who, while unable to earn a regular high school diploma, demonstrate the

ability and motivation to address the skills required for a HiSET diploma. To be successful in the program, a student must have adequate academic abilities and be self-motivated. To be eligible for the HiSet program, a student must be 16 years of age or older and must attain a grade 4 equivalency level on a given achievement test in the five core areas of lan-

guage arts/reading, language arts/writing, mathematics, science and social studies. The Upper School program also provides students the opportunity to participate in several extracurricular activities. Students join one of several clubs, which meet weekly during the school day. Intramural sports tour-naments are offered off-campus throughout the year.

Students may audition for the performing Bell Choir or Vocal Choir. A partnership with local high schools offers inclusive extracurricular activities after school in our Buddy Program. Students wishing to participate in cheerlead-ing perform several times a year and participate in mini-cheer clinics. Students have the opportunity to become

Student Council officers. Elections are held includ-ing campaigning, speeches and ballot voting. All Upper School students are members of Student Council. ST. THÉRÈSE ACAD-EMY, 917 North Atlanta St., Metairie, is a K-12 school for exceptional learners. A school of excellence root-ed in Catholic values, St. Therese Academy attracts a diverse student body with a range of learning disabilities who desire an individualized education focused on the spiritual, personal, physical, social and emotional aspects of the human person. Education steeped in Gos-pel values is made acces-sible to every child, offer-ing diplomas to prepare students for their path in life, including college and career readiness. It is a place where students are not iden-tified by a disability; rather, they are recognized for their God-given gifts and talents. Students are afforded the op-portunity to cultivate their gifts, achieving optimum benefits for both our stu-dents and our community. Our mission states, “To-gether we will teach chil-dren to model their lives after Jesus Christ, strive for academic excellence, and develop their personal and physical selves to become positive contributing mem-bers of the communities in which they live.” St. Thérèse Academy is led by Shannon Bland, head of school. Bland is a native of the New Orleans area who has three decades of educa-tion experience. She most recently served as principal of Cathedral School in Nat-chez, Mississippi. She has a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Loyola University New Orleans, a master’s in educational administration from the University of Scranton and a master’s degree in dyslexia therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. She also received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola and is a


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graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart. In its first year, St. Thérèse Academy opened with 116 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, 11 students above the projected enroll-ment. St. Therese has 16 teachers and a four-person administrative and office team. Class sizes cap at no more than 16 students for high school and 12 in the elementary classes. Each class has between one and three teachers. In addition to small class sizes, the school offers a va-riety of curricula and courses,

including music therapy, Ad-vanced Placement courses, online classes and sports such as track. The new school is also one of the few Catholic schools in the area to offer Jump Start, a career and technical education program that al-lows students to earn certifi-cations to pursue careers in various fields after they finish their high school classes.

Boys’ schools ARCHBISHOP RUM-MEL HIGH SCHOOL, 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie – With the implementation of its multimillion-dollar campus renovation plan, Archbishop Rummel High School pro-

vides young men, grades 8 through 12, with a faith-based Lasallian education while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities. Opened in 1962 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Archbishop Rum-mel High School continues to serve the students of the New Orleans metropolitan area and has an alumni pop-ulation of more than 13,000 members. Archbishop Rum-mel is proud of its association with the Lasallian network around the globe, covering more than 900 schools in over 80 countries. With a record of alumni who are involved in every profession imaginable, the school establishes a standard for its current students to ap-proach their lives following the traditions and morals set forth during their time at the school. The addition of three pre-professional courses dem-onstrates the school’s com-mitment to excellence. The engineering, biomedical studies and law programs are four-year courses that move the classroom into the real-world environment. Through alumni and numer-ous community networks, Archbishop Rummel High School students can experi-ence the medical, engineer-ing and law fields in practice. As an indication of the school’s strong commit-ment to academic excel-lence, Archbishop Rummel offers an impressive educa-tional scholarship program for eighth- and ninth-grade students. The intention is to attract the very best el-ementary school students in the metropolitan area and to challenge them with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. In addition to academic scholarships, the school of-fers scholarships for the arts valued at $2,500. Students interested in participating in the band or theater program at Archbishop Rummel and who have A/B averages in middle school can complete an application after they

have applied for acceptance to the school. Extracurricular activities are provided to appeal to the interests and needs of the student body. Organizations and clubs include participa-tion in academic activities, athletic events, fine arts, literary work and Lasallian service projects. With all students eating lunch during the same period each day, students can take advantage of extra time for club meet-ings, tutorial sessions and one-on-one meetings with teachers. Archbishop Rummel High School has also expanded its student service program. Students in all grade levels volunteer more than 23,000 hours at more than 50 dif-ferent service partners across the metropolitan area. Living the school’s mission state-ment of social awareness and service, students select projects that benefit others in need and give fulfillment to the student. “Touching Hearts, Teach-ing Minds and Cultivating Leaders” is not just Arch-bishop Rummel’s motto; it is the foundation on which its faculty, staff and stakehold-ers base their decisions and actions. By touching hearts and teaching minds, Arch-bishop Rummel is cultivat-ing future leaders who will impact the community and beyond for years to come. Archbishop Rummel’s open house is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Raider Gym. For more in-formation, go to www.rum-melraiders.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@ArchRummel). ARCHBISHOP SHAW HIGH SCHOOL, 1000 Sale-sian Lane, Marrero – Arch-bishop Shaw High School is rapidly evolving – academi-cally, spiritually and physi-cally. Archbishop Shaw has con-tinued to grow its academic offerings in each of the past five years. This year, the Eagles have launched a fo-rensic science class, which has attracted interest from

many students as it is part of their evolution to embrace 21st-century learning. The college-style course goes be-yond the textbook to require hands-on work in solving fictional crimes by studying and analyzing data. Classes and labs like this are why Shaw’s ACT scores are continuing to soar. The Eagles also have implement-ed an advanced film class, which helps run commer-cials, ads, films and promos at Shaw’s new stadium. Stu-dents in the advanced film class and forensics class are collaborating on a short film, “NCIS: Archbishop Shaw,” which will air in the spring at Shaw’s annual Arts and Film Festival. Shaw has been able to provide these inno-vative classes by keeping a low student-to-faculty ratio (13:1). As the Eagles are soaring academically, they also are embracing spiritual devel-opment. They are led by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Sale-sian Father Louis Molinelli is the president of Archbishop Shaw. The school currently has nine Salesians on cam-pus, the most religious of any all-boys school in the New Orleans area. The Salesians have laid the foundation at Archbishop Shaw since 1962 with the fo-cus of developing the entire man, spiritually, physically and emotionally. The Sale-sians follow the teachings of Don Bosco, implementing reason, religion and loving kindness through the Pre-ventative System. Don Bosco believed it was extremely important to de-velop the whole person, which is exactly what the Eagles are doing on the West Bank. Shaw alumni describe their alma mater as the place where a boy is transformed into a man. Archbishop Shaw puts great effort in develop-ing both character and lead-ership traits that translate to the next stage of life. Character and leadership are developed in multiple


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ways. Dr. Mark Williams ’85, principal, understands the vast importance that co-curricular activities serve in a young man’s life. He is constantly explaining to kids the importance of getting in-volved in different activities. Shaw currently offers an ar-ray of co-curricular activities, including band, football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, chess, Cul-ture Club, peer ministry, student government, bass fishing and many more. The school has worked with the Eagle Athletics Facil-ity L3C to construct a 2,500-seat multipurpose facility on Shaw’s 72-acre campus. The facility is meant to serve the entire West Bank commu-nity. The facility has been a blessing to the school as it continues to flourish into a state-of-the-art facility used for both academics and ath-letics. The upgraded facility has portable lights, making it usable for night-time ath-letic events, with the goal of bringing the community together. Once the $2.5 mil-lion facility is finished, the money raised will go directly back to the school to offset the cost of Catholic educa-tion on the West Bank. Archbishop Shaw has even joined forces with the Acad-emy of Our Lady as the swim team and Theatre Club are co-educational programs. Shaw has vowed to be an anchor to the West Bank community as it continues to offer academic scholarships to the brightest students on the West Bank. Last year, the Eagles implemented the “Ex-celsior Scholarship,” whose are funds are designated for students scoring in the 90th percentile who currently attend West Bank parochial schools. Archbishop Shaw is com-mitted to funding a $9,000 tuition reduction for first-year students who achieve these scores and demonstrate Excelsior character.

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL, 4401 Ely-sian Fields Ave., New Or-leans – Brother Martin High School, located in the Gen-tilly/Lakefront section of New Orleans, educates young men through holistic educa-tion in grades 8 through 12. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart, founded in Lyon, France, in 1821, arrived in New Orleans in 1869 and

opened St. Aloysius High School. In 1954, the Broth-ers established Cor Jesu High School, and in 1969, on the 100th anniversary of the brothers’ arrival in New Orleans, these schools were consolidated as Brother Mar-tin High School. The school is named after Sacred Heart Brother Martin Hernandez, in honor of his service to the youth of New

Orleans. This year continues the 150th anniversary of the Brothers’ educating young men for life in New Orleans and the 50th anniversary of Brother Martin High School. In 1869, the Brothers’ school attracted young men from New Orleans neighborhoods; in 2019, Brother Martin now attracts students from the entire Greater New Orleans area, including the West

Bank, the northshore, St. Ber-nard and the River Parishes. Along with its college-preparatory curriculum, Brother Martin focuses on religious values, academic ex-cellence, personal attention and friendly discipline. Faith development of students is nurtured through an array of experiences, including retreats and service-learning


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programs, monthly school-wide and class-level liturgies, and communal celebrations of the sacrament of reconcili-ation. One hundred seven faculty members, including six full-time guidance counselors, serve the student body. The AP honors programs and dual-enrollment classes al-low students to earn college credits in English, math and social science courses. ACT and PSAT test preparation is held weekly for all students. A variety of available online resources allows students to engage in independent work, using personal electronic de-vices while taking advantage of our school’s advanced wireless network. Extracurricular activities are crucial to Brother Mar-tin’s holistic formation. Ac-tivities include our nation-ally recognized Academic

Games teams; Student Minis-try team; extraordinary min-isters of holy Communion; chorus; Drama Club; Student Council; concert, marching, symphonic, pep and stage bands; Key Club; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Ambassadors; and the Crusader Streaming & Programming Network (CSPN). As a District 9-5A school, Brother Martin offers a full range of athletics at the eighth-grade, ninth-grade, junior-high, junior-varsity and varsity levels. Baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soc-cer, swimming, tennis, track and field and wrestling are offered to students. Addi-tionally, Brother Martin of-fers club sports such as beach volleyball, cheerleading, lacrosse, rugby and sailing. Parents are intimately involved in the Brother Martin community. An ac-tive Parents’ Club sponsors various events throughout the school year. Parents are

strongly encouraged to vol-unteer and have a presence on campus. The Thomas F. and Elaine P. Ridgley Center includes a multi-purpose room; band, chorus and art classrooms; and athletics facilities. E.A. Farley Field, the Roland H. and Macy Paton Meyer Sci-ence & Mathematics Build-ing, the James B. Branton Chapel and additional back-yard renovations were all completed by 2013. Brother Martin has now embraced Phase III of its capital campaign, continu-ing the commitment the brothers made to the youth of the New Orleans area more than 150 years ago. Projects include a complete renova-tion and expansion of food services, Tom and Gayle Benson Mall and the Robert M. Conlin Gymnasium en-trance. During the summer of 2019, air conditioning was added to the historic Robert M. Conlin Gymnasium.

During the last school year, facility improvements com-pleted include the relocation of the current library to the second floor, relocation of the formation center on the second floor, second-floor classroom building renova-tions, sprinkler-system in-stallation and air condition-ing modifications. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart and their partners in mission have touched the hearts and shaped the lives of more than 20,000 young men in their 150 years in New Orleans. These alumni are a testimony to the love of service and dedication to excellence modeled by the faculties and staffs of St. Aloysius and Cor Jesu that continue at Brother Martin.Brother Martin High School is permeated with the long tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and offers boys the opportunity to grow into men who make positive contributions to our world. In the words of Broth-

er Martin Hernandez, our school’s namesake, “We are not here to teach boys how to make a living but how to make a life.” Open House will be held Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brother Martin. H O L Y C R O S S SCHOOL, 5500 Paris Ave-nue, New Orleans – Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1849, Holy Cross School’s mission is to educate the whole student – mind and heart, body and soul. Blessed Basile Moreau, C.S.C., the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, wrote, “We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the ex-pense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for so-ciety, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for eternal life.” For 170 years, this mis-sion has been accomplished


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BOYS’ SCHOOLSthrough a challenging, yet nurturing, college-prepa-ratory academic regimen that is supplemented by an extensive athletic and extra-curricular program for young men. Holy Cross School is proud to be the only Catholic school in New Orleans serv-ing boys in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with two campuses located in the Gentilly neighborhood. Holy Cross is deeply rooted in New Orleans’ history, and you will find Holy Cross stu-dents and alumni residing in all parts of this great city and beyond. Holy Cross men benefit from the distinctive elements of a Holy Cross education – “Excellence of the Mind, Excellence of the Heart, Excellence of the Body and Excellence of the Soul.” It’s an expectation that Holy Cross graduates will attend college. A full-time college placement counselor assists in finding the right fit and helping our students secure academic scholarships that open opportunities for them at both in-state and out-of-state public and pri-vate universities. The Holy Cross Class of 2019 received more than $15 million in scholarship offers and ac-ceptances from more than 108 colleges throughout the country, including the Uni-versity of Notre Dame, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy, to name a few. Holy Cross’ approach to academic achievement is to focus on helping each stu-dent discover his own inner genius, and we gauge suc-cess by looking at individual growth toward reaching his God-given potential. Our college-preparatory curriculum is augmented by a full range of challenging honors courses, including 14 Advanced Placement and seven college dual-enroll-ment courses. In addition, our Brother James McDon-nel, C.S.C., Scholars Program offers an interdisciplinary

course of studies rooted in the humanities. Holy Cross faculty members come from a variety of educational back-grounds that enrich the class-room experience and assure students are well prepared for their college years. Being family is a key con-cept in Holy Cross values. By managing the number of students in each grade and maintaining an ideal class

size, students and teach-ers build a positive rapport and mutual respect. As the Holy Cross family sings the school’s alma mater, the in-dex finger is raised to signify “One Family,” a continual reminder of what is truly important in life. Through community outreach and immersion programs, stu-dents are challenged to think and act globally while find-

ing solutions to improve the world around them. Fully developing talents outside the classroom leads to real-life learning oppor-tunities. From the nation-ally recognized speech and debate society to the state championship soccer and robotics teams, students are able to find their passion and discover their true, in-ner genius. Supported co-

curriculars in STEM, faith development, the arts and athletics allow our students to fully develop their God-given talents. Former mem-bers of the robotics team, debate team and Tiger band are succeeding in mechanical engineering, law school and symphonic music. Members of our athletic teams are finding success in college



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BOYS’ SCHOOLSand beyond because they are fully prepared. Enlightening the soul is the cornerstone of the Holy Cross mission. Theology classes challenge our stu-dents to become men of faith. Peer-led retreat pro-grams break down barriers and build up trust. And our weekly Mass and confession opportunities provide valu-able time to build a relation-ship with God. Holy Cross has a full-time priest from the Congregation of Holy Cross, who serves as chap-lain, counselor and theology teacher. Holy Cross School contin-ues Blessed Basile Moreau’s philosophy through our school code: “The Holy Cross man is a man of faith and honesty, of strength of char-acter through self-mastery, of respect for the Christian family and lawful authority,

of leadership in the pursuit of the true, the good and the beautiful – that is the Holy Cross Man.” JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, 4133 Banks St., New Or-leans – Jesuit is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school whose mission is to develop in its students the competence, conscience and compassion that enable them to be men of faith and men for others. Located in the heart of Mid-City at Carrollton and Banks, Jesuit provides a chal-lenging curriculum and nur-turing culture that is steeped in tradition, academic excel-lence, spiritual reflection and personal responsibility. Jesuit’s environment re-flects the values of St. Igna-tius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). At Jesuit, education is not an end in itself but a means to a greater end – our knowing, loving and serving God.

Jesuit’s 1,310 current students, along with the school’s 14,000 alumni, are known as “Blue Jays.” Thou-sands of Blue Jay alumni – fa-thers, grandfathers, brothers, cousins and uncles – live, work and raise their families in the New Orleans metro region. Blue Jays come from all walks of life and live by the motto “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” (“For the Greater Glory of God”). “Choosing a high school is an important decision that you and your son will make together,” said princi-pal Peter Kernion ’90. “The school should not only be a good fit for both of you, but also an environment where your son will grow academi-cally, spirituality, socially and physically.” The courses offered at Jesuit are challenging and primarily directed toward providing the student with a well-founded preparation for college and for life. While Jesuit’s academic curricula

more than fulfill the entrance requirements of colleges, the school also strives to develop the will and intellect of each student. Blue Jays are expected to think, inquire, discuss and apply – all within a broad scope of subjects. A Jesuit student’s academic experience is enhanced by access to state-of-the-art technology and abundant li-brary resources, all set within an extraordinary campus. The Class of 2019 had 271 graduates, including 11 valedictorians, 40 National Merit Scholars (semifinalists and commended) and one National Hispanic Scholar. While the most recent gradu-ates are attending some 60 universities throughout the country, approximately 122 are moving on to LSU, the state’s flagship university. A day at Jesuit entails more than just the classroom and homework. Interacting as a community is essential to

the “Blue Jay experience.” Whether it is daily or month-ly Mass, morning assemblies, pep rallies, lunch periods or involvement in any of the school’s 70 co-curricular or-ganizations and 34 athletic teams, Blue Jays participate together. Discover Blue Jay Spirit on the “Student Life” page of the school’s website – www.jesuitnola.org. Open house is Wednesday, Nov. 6, but pro-spective students and their parents are also encouraged to sign up for a personalized “morning tour.” Contact the admissions office at 483-3936 or email: [email protected]. Jesuit teachers are distin-guished by a passion for their profession and their com-mitment to the formation of young men. They assume many roles – instructors, ad-visers, moderators, coaches, mentors and role models. Of the 119 teachers, 56



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BOYS’ SCHOOLShave earned master’s or high-er degrees. There are eight Jesuits working on campus, and more than 60 teachers have taught 10 years or lon-ger at the school. Tuition is $9,750 for the 2019-20 year, one of the least expensive among private and Catholic high schools in the region. Jesuit has never refused to admit a student because of his family’s in-ability to pay all or part of the tuition. Tuition assistance is available and is based strictly on financial need. Last year, Jesuit families received more than $1 million in financial aid. The school flourishes be-cause of the generosity of its alumni and parents, who recognize the importance of a Jesuit education and do-nate more than $2 million each year to offset operating expenses. John Ryan Stadium, a su-perb off-campus athletic facility that is five minutes from Jesuit’s campus, is home to the Blue Jay base-ball and soccer teams. Many other Jesuit teams practice on Alumni Field at the stadium. For all these reasons, and more, Jesuit High School is the school that will change a young man’s life. ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL, 2600 A.P. Ture-aud Ave., New Orleans – St. Augustine High School’s enduring commitment to excellence calls young men to noble ideals that equip them to learn, serve and lead, to honor God and to make a positive difference in the world. In its 68th year, St. Augus-tine is a leading educational institution firmly committed to providing a challenging yet nurturing academic ex-perience that prepares future leaders of character. We are a community of brotherhood in which every young man is invited to discover and pursue many ideas, talents and passions.

St. Augustine students are challenged through a rigor-ous academic curriculum. Outstanding faculty, small class sizes and comprehen-sive teaching techniques are all essential components of the academic program. St. Augustine graduates are confident, dedicated, have high moral values and a great work ethic. The school is committed to accepting

young men, many whom face daunting economic cir-cumstances, and instilling in them a sense of purpose that impacts not only the students and their families, but also the leadership of our city and nation. Located in the historic and culturally rich 7th Ward neighborhood that contin-ues to undergo many posi-tive changes, St. Augustine

remains committed to en-suring that students receive a solid and relevant educa-tional experience. The school received na-tional and international recognition on several key academic initiatives. St. Au-gustine is proud to be the only Catholic school in Loui-siana to offer Mandarin Chi-nese through the prestigious Confucius Institute. The St.

Augustine Mandarin pro-gram is a rigorous learning program noted for its depth, challenge and international perspective. The program is recognized worldwide as one of the finest foreign language programs for high school students and is widely considered the gold standard for the study of Mandarin. In addition to ensuring



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BOYS’ SCHOOLSthat the core courses are competitive and challenging, St. Augustine continuously offers innovative programs in business, fine arts, theol-ogy, robotics and STEM. Multiple dual enrollment opportunities are offered that allow students to prepare for post-secondary studies while earning college credits. Stu-dents are also excited about the STEM robotics program that provides upper-level math students an innovative approach to understanding and solving complex prob-lems. The award-winning St.

Augustine Film and Digi-tal Media Crew is a popu-lar extracurricular activity. The members train students to capture, edit and create multimedia productions. Through the film and digital media crew, students explore their creativity through vid-eo, while building a profes-sional multimedia portfolio to showcase their best work to college recruiters. St. Augustine received a $150,000 grant from the Daughters of Charity’s Mis-sion and Ministries Insti-tute (MMI) to create the St. Augustine Gifted Academy. The academy identifies boys with talent in mathematics, science and music beginning

in the fifth grade. The boys are involved in after-school, Saturday and summer en-richment classes until they enter high school. Offering a technology-rich environment that supports learning, St. Augustine pro-vides Apple iPads to every student, dramatically chang-ing the quality of the learn-ing experience, given the rapid upgrades in computer technology. Spiritual growth remains a top priority at St. Augustine. Mass is offered twice a day for all students. The school’s popular campus ministry program sponsors school-wide spiritual retreats, com-munity service initiatives and an annual excursion to participate in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. The school’s music educa-tion curriculum offers an award-winning music pro-gram for beginners as well as seasoned student musicians. The St. Augustine music program includes the famed Marching 100, the symphon-ic concert band, the jazz band and the popular brass band. The Marching 100 boasts more than 140 mem-bers and stresses not only discipline and teamwork but also teaches music funda-mentals, precision marching and music appreciation. Each year, all senior Marching 100 members are recruited by the nation’s top music programs, with nearly two-thirds earn-ing music scholarships. St. Augustine High School is an ever-evolving story written by our Josephite founders and the thousands of alumni who attended this historic and legendary in-stitution. Our ultimate goal is to instill in students an unwavering and solid sense of excellence, discipline, Catholic values and pride. Parents looking for a first-class secondary education for their sons, supported by a proud and noble tradition of excellence, are invited to visit St. Augustine High School to learn more. For more information, please

visit www.staugnola.org or call 944- 2424. T H E S T. PA U L’ S SCHOOL, 917 South Jahn-cke Ave., Covington – Since 1680, educational institu-tions worldwide have been influenced by the vision and innovative spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the patron saint of teachers. De La Salle transformed education by forming a com-munity of educators with whom he developed a spiri-tuality of teaching and learn-ing to give a human and Christian education to young people, especially the poor. The De La Salle Chris-tian Brothers and their Lasal-lian partners educate more than one million students in 80 countries as they con-tinue to respond to students through advancements in teaching, technology and scholarship. In Lasallian communi-ties, educators touch hearts, stimulate minds and culti-vate leadership to prepare students for life, work and community service. Situated on 40 beautifully landscaped, wooded acres in a residential neighborhood, St. Paul’s campus includes academic buildings, a media and presentation center, chapel, theater, two gym-nasiums, field turf football, lacrosse and soccer field, and track and baseball facilities, including an indoor batting facility and a camera system on the field for replay and training. A vegetable garden supplies produce to the local food bank and a butterfly garden and wetlands area form an outdoor science classroom. The Briggs Assembly Cen-ter is a large functional, activ-ity space on the century-old campus. The Gene Bennett Sports Complex includes two gymnasiums: an air-conditioned structure for physical education with a state-of-the-art classroom, basketball and P.E. facilities;

and a second gym renovated to include new facilities for locker rooms, weight room, training room and a large wrestling facility. Benilde Hall, formerly a dorm and renovated in 2018, provides new classrooms and faculty office space for the language, religion and social studies departments. The first floor is a gathering space with a coffee, media presentation and research area. Campus-wide wireless access and mobile computer labs facilitate modern teach-ing technology and immedi-ate access to data for faculty, parents and students. St. Paul’s is a fully accred-ited, all-male high school for grades 8-12 that addresses the academic needs of its popu-lation. Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enroll-ment courses are offered in core subjects to those students who are willing to accept the challenge. A wide range of electives is available to the student body. STEM programs in biomedi-cal sciences, computer sci-ence and engineering have been added to the traditional college-preparatory curricu-lum. A complete business elective program adds an-other dimension to both life and college preparedness. Five years of art, Spanish and music bring an additional dimension to the program. As Lasallian doctrine pre-scribes the importance of educating the whole student, the school participates in 17 sports at the junior high, junior varsity and varsity lev-els. In addition to an award-winning athletic program, St. Paul’s extracurricular ac-tivities encompass many interests and talents, includ-ing student council, band (marching, concert, jazz), drama, EcoCar Competition Team, Habitat for Humanity, Lasallian Youth, robotics, underwater robotics, Student Hosts, Quiz Bowl and many more. A significant accomplish-ment is that most students



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BOYS’ SCHOOLSare involved in extracurricu-lar activities. In accord with the Lasallian core principles, service to school and com-munity is a requirement for each student. The St. Paul’s family not only attends to the needs of students but also welcomes the participation of par-ents with an active Mothers’ Club, Dads’ Club and booster organizations for the many clubs and teams. It is truly a place where everyone can and does feel welcome. The success of the school is best measured in the hearts and faces of the students and alumni; however, the millions of dollars in schol-arships and the acceptance of the graduates into promi-nent colleges and universi-ties across the nation dem-onstrate the excellence of St. Paul’s School. Each day, St. Paul’s con-

tinues the spirit of St. La Salle with the application of the five core principles: faith in the presence of God; quality education; respect for all persons; inclusive com-munity; and concern for the poor and social justice. St. Paul’s embraces move-ment into the second cen-tury of Lasallian education by encouraging each young man to live the vision of St. La Salle and to “rise up” as men of God. It pledges to provide an excellent educa-tion and a “good place to grow.”

Girls’ Schools ACADEMY OF OUR LADY, 5501 Westbank Ex-pressway, Marrero – Acade-my of Our Lady, the innova-tive Catholic high school of New Orleans, serves young women in grades 8-12. Cen-trally located on the West Bank of New Orleans, the state-of-the-art campus is easily accessible from both

the Crescent City Con-nection and Huey P. Long Bridge. Academy of Our Lady in-troduces young women to innovative curricula, highly focused teachers, forward-thinking leadership and the most modern high school environment in New Or-leans. The Academy funda-mentally redefines what a Catholic girls’ school can be. In February 2015, Acad-emy of Our Lady opened the doors to a newly constructed campus housing seven build-ings. In addition to the 1:1 iPad program already in-stituted in the curriculum, students have the chance to learn and excel in class-rooms that encompass every component of the latest technology, allowing them to flourish in the digital age. “The 22-acre, effective and attractive learning environ-ment includes technologi-cally advanced classrooms, STEM-centered science labs,

a 1,000-seat gymnasium and a softball field which opened in the spring of 2017,” said Salesian Sister Michelle Gei-ger, the school’s principal. “The campus assists in the continuation of cultivating innovative learning and teaching.” A rigorous, college-pre-paratory curriculum that surpasses state requirements establishes a firm foundation for college academics, pro-fessional success and lifelong learning. With a strong belief that every student can learn, faculty and staff are commit-ted to helping students reach their full potential. As one faculty member explains, “Our girls excel. They work hard in a support-ive and secure environment where they feel comfortable exploring new challenges.” Under the direction of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, Academy of Our Lady is devoted to the Salesian spirit of reason, religion and

loving kindness. Living the Salesian charism of bringing Christ to the young and the young to Christ, Academy of Our Lady believes that the young can make a positive contribution to society. The Academy is dedicated to providing an environment that encourages growth, cre-ativity, self-discipline and personal commitment. This belief is carried out through an active service-learning community. Beginning in the pre-fresh-man program, Academy of Our Lady provides students with a learning experience that is continuously adapt-ing to new thinking and best practices in education and teaching, opening students’ minds and igniting their imaginations through dy-namically delivered courses. The Academy offers more than 100 courses, includ-ing electives in art, theater and music. Dual-enrollment

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GIRLS’ SCHOOLScourses are offered in Eng-lish, history, science, health science, psychology and television production, allow-ing students to earn college credit while in high school. Unique to Academy of Our Lady is the Program of Academic Majors. In conjunction with the col-lege-preparatory curricu-lum offered, the Program of Academic Majors affords students the opportunity to gain real-world experi-ence in the following fields: health science, law and civil leadership, science, technol-ogy, engineering and math

(STEM) and culinary arts. By participating in the Program of Academic Majors, students are able to shadow experts in their desired field and receive the foundation needed to succeed in college. “Learning about the ad-vancements in health care, taking someone’s blood pres-sure and temperature and shadowing nurses at the hospital are just a few of the many opportunities I ex-perience,” said one student participating in the health science major. Academy of Our Lady recognizes the importance of complementing a strong academic program with ex-tracurricular activities. With

more than 30 clubs focusing on academics, service and spirit, the Academy has an activity to match every girl’s interest. The school is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, and athletic teams compete in Class 4A. The bowling team has won the LHSAA State Championship for the last two years. Academy perfor-mance teams include the award-winning Academy of Our Lady cheerleaders. Per-formance teams also include Archbishop Shaw’s band, flag and dance teams, as well as the nationally ranked Shaw Cheerleaders. Prospective students and families are invited to at-tend an open house on Nov. 7 from 4-7 p.m., with tours every 30 minutes. For more information, contact Mallory Matute in the Institutional Advancement Office at 341-6217, ext. 212, or email mmatute@the academyo-fourlady.org. ACADEMY OF THE SA-CRED HEART, 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans – At the Academy of the Sa-cred Heart, we are committed to the development of our students’ faith, knowledge, skills and character required for global leadership. Our school is a community where girls from age 1 through 12th grade grow through relationships, create lasting connections with others and benefit from an international network of over 150 Sacred Heart schools in 41 coun-tries. Sacred Heart isn’t simply a place or even a school. For students, families and alum-nae, Sacred Heart is a rich experience of community and culture, a landmark of faith and learning, a pathway for growth and an adventure to savor for a lifetime. Entering through the gates of “Sacré Coeur” as infants and leaving as women, Sa-cred Heart students grow in confidence and become courageous Christ-centered leaders who make an impact

in the world. The beauty of creation abounds among the graceful oaks and galleries of Sacred Heart. But what matters most is the beauty in our students – their joy in inquiry, their quest to explore the world and their compassion to in-fluence its future. Designers. Scientists. Entrepreneurs. Leaders. “We boldly believe that ‘our girls will change the world,’ and we define success not only in terms of out-comes, but in demonstrated understanding, imagination, innovation and in collabora-tion – all critical competen-cies of the 21st century,” said Sacred Heart Sister Melanie A. Guste, headmistress. Sis-ter Guste holds a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems and master’s degrees in educational administra-tion and applied spirituality. Besides excelling in ac-creditations and tests, our students are taking off across the world and becoming global citizens. During the past school year, students participated in network ex-change programs in 13 coun-tries, including Chile, Austra-lia, Peru and France. Sacred Heart students in 10 U.S. cities exchanged with our students to strengthen the bond of sisterhood within our network of Sacred Heart Schools. Our arts and athletics pro-grams attract larger numbers of students each year. Last year, the Cardinals brought home four team state cham-pion titles, six individual state champion titles, seven individual state runner-up titles and numerous third-place finishes in state. Our students love a friend-ly competition, but also seek opportunities to collaborate with schools in our commu-nity. In April, Sacred Heart students collaborated with another independent school on the first of a recurring exhibit of student artwork titled “Creativity for the Coast,” which benefitted the Coalition to Restore

Coastal Louisiana. Later in the year, in an intentional cross-section of service learn-ing, design and technology curriculum, a group of Sacred Heart sixth graders designed, built and ultimately donated hurricane-proof playhouses. By participating in our arts program, joining our athletic teams, experimenting in our Innovation lab and taking advantage of many other extracurricular offerings, our students develop confidence, courage, creativity and com-mitment. We are proud of their ex-plorer spirit, their impressive accomplishments and their interest in building com-munity within the school, the city and throughout our global network of Sacred Heart schools. Sacred Heart is marked by its mission to “discover and make known the love of God through the heart of Jesus.” Our all-school liturgies, Cam-pus Ministry programs, and celebrations of Catholic feast days nurture the spiritual child so that she grows in her faith and Catholic identity. Last year, we commissioned 18 extraordinary ministers of holy Communion, reflecting the efficacy of our religious formation – a genuine de-sire by students to share in the sacramental life of the church. Our foundress said that “for the sake of one child she would have founded the Society of the Sacred Heart.” Our work is deeply personal and transpersonal, affecting the individual and the com-munity. Still, after more than 150 years in New Orleans, this significant work of mis-sion continues on St. Charles Avenue. Sacred Heart is the only Catholic girls’ school that is a member of the Indepen-dent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), the National Association of In-dependent Schools (NAIS), the National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS),and the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.



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GIRLS’ SCHOOLS ARCHBISHOP CHA-PELLE HIGH SCHOOL, 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie – Archbishop Chapelle High School is a pri-vate Catholic high school for girls in grades 8-12 located on the east bank of Jefferson Parish offering exceptional academics alongside spiritual formation and leadership de-velopment. Chapelle inspires its students to learn, grow and thrive as well-rounded young women ready to be-come leaders of tomorrow while trusting in the motto “Deus Providebit … God Will Provide.” Founded in 1962, Arch-bishop Chapelle High School is a model of academic excel-lence and innovation. Cha-pelle’s educational program is based on the Catholic philosophy of education, the requirements of the Louisi-ana State Department of Edu-

cation and general entrance requirements of colleges and universities. Students from all over the New Or-leans metropolitan area are drawn to and connected by Chapelle’s welcoming fam-ily atmosphere and fervent school spirit. Archbishop Chapelle High School’s top priority is the religious education and spiri-tual development of its stu-dents. Chapelle is blessed to have two co-chaplains and one assistant chaplain to help in student faith for-mation. Masses and Com-munion services are offered weekly, school Masses are offered monthly, and confes-sions and prayer opportuni-ties are offered several times throughout the year. Through religion classes, liturgies and various campus ministry programs, Chapelle students are encouraged to deepen their faith, advance in the wisdom and truths of Catholicism and witness

Catholicity in virtuous be-havior. Chapelle’s Campus Ministry program encour-ages student leadership and empowers students to reach out to their classmates, their church parishes and mem-bers of the community re-garding faith formation and acts of service. With Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment classes, a STEM center and an in-novative virtual reality lab, Archbishop Chapelle offers students a challenging col-lege-preparatory curriculum that is rich in use of tech-nology and attuned to each student’s educational needs. Chapelle’s 1:1 student tech-nology initiative integrates technology into every sub-ject through the use of indi-vidualized Google Chrome-books and multipurpose labs for interdisciplinary and collaborative learning. Chapelle’s newest course offering, AP Seminar, de-velops students’ skills in

research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collabora-tion, writing and presenting. Chapelle is one of only 20 schools in the state of Loui-siana to offer this course. Archbishop Chapel le High School proudly offers academic scholarships to incoming eighth graders who have succeeded in el-ementary school, achieving 90% or higher on the sixth grade ACT Aspire tests (or on the High School Placement test), along with both strong academic and disciplinary records. These scholarships range in value from $500 to full tuition for all five years, based on student perfor-mance and recommenda-tions. Chapelle faculty members are dedicated and talented professionals who embrace the opportunity to educate the young minds entrusted to them. In addition to quali-fied educators, Chapelle also employs a team of supportive

guidance counselors com-mitted to helping students cope with the transition to high school and assist with their academic success. Cha-pelle’s “Big Sis, Little Sis” pro-gram, pairing seniors with incoming eighth graders, ensures that all students feel welcomed and supported as they begin their high school years. To complement impressive academics, Chapelle’s com-petitive athletics and array of student activities ensure a well-rounded educational ex-perience within a nurturing family environment. There are more than 48 clubs and sports teams available to help each student find her voice, develop her leadership skills and make lifelong friends. Archbishop Chapelle High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Ath-letic Association (LHSAA) and offers 10 competitive sports teams that continually



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prove Chapelle’s excellence in the arena of high school athletics. Chapelle prides itself on honoring its long-standing traditions while creating new ones that continue to strengthen the green and white legacy for future gen-erations. Our goal is that each graduate of Chapelle will journey on with an engaged mind, stimulated spirit, strong sense of self and the courage and desire to be a light in the world. The cur-rent student body and more than 13,000 alumnae invite

you to find out more infor-mation about Chapelle’s academic programs, initia-tives and activities. www.archbishopchapelle.org C A B R I N I H I G H SCHOOL, 1400 Moss St., New Orleans – Cabrini High School, located between Bayou St. John and historic Esplanade Avenue, is the ideal atmosphere for a young woman to spend the most important years of her life. Adolescence is a time of self-discovery. Cabrini works to make this discovery posi-tive and beneficial. Cabrini is where you find yourself! Cabrini is a place where young girls grow into suc-cessful, talented and driven

women. At Cabrini High School, we not only ed-ucate the minds but also the hearts of our students. Cabrini Crescents learn that hard work and effec-tive effort yields success in and out of the classroom. Academically, the college-preparatory program at Cabrini provides students with a well-rounded foun-dation for college and their future. With 17 AP courses, 25 honors courses and four Dual Enrollment courses offered, Cabrini is nation-ally recognized as a leading school in Louisiana offering open-enrollment AP courses. In 2018-2019, eight students earned the designation of AP Scholars – one as an AP Scholar with honors, and one received AP Scholar with distinction. The Class of 2019 earned 330 college credit hours through AP and Dual Enrollment before leav-ing Cabrini’s campus. Students learn to take per-sonal responsibility for their work and actions and de-velop critical-thinking skills. A Cabrini student enjoys a broad, challenging curricu-lum designed to develop the whole woman. Course work includes participation in na-tionally-recognized, award-winning science and fine arts programs in addition to exemplary core courses. A forerunner in bringing technology into secondary education, Cabrini’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program ensures one-to-one, state-of-the-art technology for students to support and enhance learning. Additional Mac computers are available in the library and computer lab. A mobile 3-D printer encourages design thinking and problem-solving across the curriculum. Filtered, wireless internet is provided for all computers and per-sonal devices on campus. Faculty members have instant access to student records to keep all stu-dents ’ grading current for parental online access through the iNow portal. With Cabrini’s mid-size

school population, faculty members work with students on a professional level, but also get to know them on a personal level. Through Cabrini’s Advisory Team, faculty members support student growth through small groups of underclass-men providing students the structure to understand themselves, build relation-ships and develop skills within the diverse Cabrin-ian school community. Through organized co-curricular activities and an exciting Student Life pro-gram, Cabrini students dis-cover their talents and make new friendships. With more than 40 co-curricular ac-tivities plus athletics, there is an offering to fulfill the interests of every student. As a member of the Loui-siana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Cabrini competes in 11 individu-al and team sports on the sub-varsity and varsity lev-els. Championship athletic teams are motivated to value teamwork and work toward common goals, all while balancing academic expecta-tions. As evidence, Cabrini athletics boasts multiple state, regional and district championship titles, while numerous Cabrini athletes have been named LHSAA Al l -Academic athletes . For more than 50 years, the young women of Cabrini High School have emulated St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Built on a foundation in-fused with her faith, every student is an extension of Mother Cabrini’s legacy. She embodies what we expect of our students. She refused to let anything come be-tween her goals and what she was called to achieve. She traveled the globe and established 67 hospitals, care centers, schools and orphanages to help those less fortunate. She rejected what others saw as limitations and achieved astonishing results. Cabrini High School is blessed by surroundings that not only had sacred begin-nings, but were also lived

in, worked in, served in and prayed in by a saint. Cabrini students often share how Cabrini feels like home to them, a feeling that is eas-ily sensed because Cabrini quite simply is a second home to them and was home to Mother Cabrini. When a young woman makes the decision to attend Cabrini High School, she makes a decision that will change her life forever. She accepts and adheres to the core values of respect, excel-lence and service. She em-braces lifelong learning and realizes that excellence in academics and co-curricular activities takes dedication and discipline that will pre-pare her for the next chap-ter of her life and beyond. Find friendship. Find faith. Find your future. Find your-self at Cabrini. M O U N T C A R M E L ACADEMY, 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans – What does it feel like to get a strong education for both the head and heart? A strong student has the capacity for mental exertion and endurance. However, a truly thorough education does more than enrich student minds; it empowers hearts. Spiritu-ality shines brightly and warmly throughout the halls of Mount Carmel, helping students discover their inner strengths. From rebounding after Katrina to paving the way for future students to come, Mount Carmel radiates a beautiful, motivating force focused on building a prom-ising future for each student. While every Mount Car-mel student will pursue her own unique path in life, our promising futures begin here with a well-rounded mind and soul. Mount Carmel’s leadership – along with the amazing faculty and staff – showcases each student, guiding her through an academic jour-ney that also includes an intimate relationship with Christ and lifelong sister-hood bonds.



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Mount Carmel provides students with the most car-ing and driven teachers who strive to educate the future women of the world to the very best of their ability. Each student’s personal academic journey is different, yet all are upheld to feel they have the same value and impor-tance. Every student is given room to dream and grow. Students passionate about art can pursue 3D animation or select more challenging art courses; students dreaming of a nursing career can get a taste of their futures through the anatomy and physiol-ogy elective; and students interested in engineering can enroll in the Introduction to Engineering course. Through positive yet con-structive criticism, students are able to find the strength to accept mistakes and learn from them to improve. A

growth mindset empowers students to face setbacks with courage and gain resilience and academic persistence, while teachers show strong dedication by never giv-ing up on students. Mount Carmel’s faculty truly wants to see their students thrive within their education and hope to spark a love of learn-ing in each student. Mount Carmel prepares students for a successful future not only by build-ing their minds, but also by building a strong relation-ship with Christ through prayer and service. Empha-sizing the importance of a warm and trusting faith, the school’s religion classes ex-plore the Catholic faith from the history of the Carmelites to an explanation of each sacrament. But in addition to this, Mount Carmel also fosters the importance of accepting others. Through Masses, daily rosary and prayer time within classes, the young women of Mount

Carmel are given the perfect opportunity to grow in their faith. Through this journey of growth and acceptance of faith, Mount Carmel Acad-emy leads her students to create a more just and loving world. While personal empow-erment is important, stu-dents find so much joy and strength in community bonds. Through multiple events that highlight the student body’s unmatched spirit, the girls grow together socially and find their sense of belonging. Academics are incredibly important, but so are cultivating friendships and making memories. Stu-dents at Mount Carmel ar-rive in between childhood and adulthood, a time where people are figuring out who they are and who they want to surround themselves with. Mount Carmel Academy understands the importance of maturing and nurtures its students to grow individually and as a sisterhood.

In addition to the Phyllis M. Taylor Maker Lab where students design and print with 3D printers, Mount Carmel Academy has added Z-Space labs with virtual and augmented reality for the enhancement of academic subjects, providing 3D expe-riences. Robotics opens the eyes of the student to the possibility of the changing workplace and professions in the future. Implementing a “Design Cycle” curriculum for all subjects fosters the value of collaboration, proj-ect-based learning, problem-solving, making mistakes and creatively beginning again. Preparing for their fu-ture, a MacBook Air enables students to research, take on-line tests and communicate easily with others. Mount Carmel Academy is always thinking about the students of the pres-ent and future and creates an empowering, enriching environment that produces strong women of academics,

faith, and sisterhood. Mount Carmel Academy prepares each of her students “For God, For Learning, For Life.”– By Madeleine Serio, Class of 2020 S T . K A T H A R I N E DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 5116 Magazine St., New Orleans – St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School is a college-preparatory school offering a quality Catholic education to female students in grades 8-12. St. Katharine Drexel Pre-paratory, formerly Xavier University Preparatory, was sponsored by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for 98 years. In 2013, the school was adopted by a non-profit supporter and a group of dedicated Xavier Prep gradu-ates. Drexel Prep contin-ues to uphold the legacy of its foundress, St. Katharine Drexel, of providing students with an excellent academic program.



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Drexel Prep students are given individualized atten-tion in a well-disciplined environment. The admin-istration, faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to enter college and career programs. Drexel Prep students are cultivated to develop academically, spiri-tually and socially. Monthly liturgies, retreats and other religious activities foster spiritual growth within the student body. The administrative team is led by the president and religious head of the school,

School Sister of Notre Dame Margaret Mary Friesenhahn, and the principal and head of operations, Jacob J. Owens Jr. The theme for this school year is “Creating Brilliance in the Classroom.” With the continued in-corporation of integrated technology, 21st-century learning combined with the recent increase in standard-ized test scores, the cultiva-tion of creating brilliant classroom learners is quite conceivable. The hi-tech Google Suite for Education and Google Classroom tools have enhanced the overall learning experience. The dedicated faculty and staff consist of certified and

highly qualified profession-als, many with advanced degrees. Students are pre-pared to achieve their col-lege and career aspirations. Each year, the success of St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory is evident, as our graduating seniors are awarded mil-lions of dollars in academic scholarships to colleges and universities throughout the United States. This year, Drexel Prep students and teachers will receive new Chromebook laptops. The computer note-books were provided by a generous donation from the late Kenneth “Ken” Carter Memorial Fund. Drexel Prep offers its stu-dents the required core cur-riculum courses, honors and advanced placement course-work. The foreign language department is one of the most successful programs in the area. On the national Spanish exams, our foreign language students have con-sistently received high and superior ratings. Qualified seniors are able to participate in the dual-en-rollment program at Xavier University of Louisiana, Dil-lard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Delgado Community College. Graduating seniors can earn up to 12 hours of college credit by the end of their senior year. The academic program offered at Drexel Prep prepares stu-dents to become outstanding community leaders, innova-tors, educators and career professionals. The cultural arts depart-ment offers band, chorus, dance, theater and creative art. A robotics class is open to students in grades 10-12. The athletic program offers volleyball, basketball, soft-ball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track. Recently, Drexel Prep earned state championship titles in bas-ketball and track. Drexel Prep also offers a wide variety of extracurricu-lar programs and activities, the National Honor Society, student government, Key

Club, Diversity Club, Tech-nology Club, robotics, Art Club, Speech and Debate Team and other student clubs, organizations and ac-tivities. Each year, the school hosts art exhibits, theatrical productions and musical performances to showcase students’ talents and gifts. St. Katharine Drexel Pre-paratory School is proud of its foundress, St. Katharine Drexel – the first American-born Roman Catholic canon-ized as a saint – and of the rich legacy of providing a quality education to students in the New Orleans commu-nity. The board of directors, administration, alumni, fac-ulty and staff are committed to ensuring the “Tradition of Excellence” continues. Please join us for our open house on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. ST. MARY’S ACADEMY, at 6905 Chef Menteur Blvd., New Orleans – St. Mary’s Academy provides a supe-rior Catholic education in a loving and nurturing en-vironment. Founded and administered by the Sisters of the Holy Family in 1867, the private Catholic school serves students in grades pre-K3 through 12. While the elementary school is co-educational, the middle school serves both male and female students, with boys taking classes together in the school’s newly formed St. Mary’s Male Academy. The high school division continues its tradition as an all-girls’ school. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Col-leges and Schools for more than 50 years, St. Mary’s Academy is at the forefront of education. The school’s 100,000-square-foot campus features 31 state-of-the-art classrooms and connect-ing wings. Each classroom is equipped with SMART Boards, DVDs and touch-enabled computers. All of the buildings are eco-friendly and energy efficient. For 152 years, St. Mary’s has maintained its commit-ment to educate the whole person – spiritually, academi-

cally, socially and culturally. Members of the Sisters of the Holy Family serve as admin-istrators, faculty, staff and resource personnel, while dedicated and professional lay faculty and staff serve as an integral part of the institu-tion. In addition to its quali-fied educators, St. Mary’s also employs a team of caring and committed guidance and mental health counselors. St. Mary’s is a well-dis-ciplined, Christian-based school, and students are en-couraged to establish a close relationship with Jesus. Daily religion classes in all grades, monthly eucharistic celebra-tions, annual retreats, daily prayers, required service hours and encouragement to follow their call to holiness and service further enhance students’ spiritual develop-ment. St. Mary’s offers its students an academically challenging, college-preparatory curricu-lum in academics, which features honors, Advanced Placement courses and col-lege-preparatory classes. Students have more than 35 extracurricular activities from which to choose. St. Mary’s was the first all-girls school in Orleans Parish to win the state basketball championship. Addition-ally, the school has produced many students who have garnered college athletic scholarships, as well as one WNBA star. Participating as a mem-ber of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, St. Mary’s also competes in volleyball, softball, cross country and track. The re-cord in these areas also has been outstanding. The vibrant blue and gold of the marching unit, made up of band, color guards, flag carriers, drill team, ma-jorettes and cheerleaders, elicits favorable comments as it marches in parades and performs in other events in the city and beyond. The choruses – senior, junior and Resurrection Singers – make



➤ From PAGE 20GIRLS’ SCHOOLStheir presence known and appreciated with many spe-cial appearances. Another central part of the St. Mary’s family that brings distinction and honor are its many alumnae. These wom-en are effective, contributing members of their communi-ties. St. Mary’s graduates are positioned in almost every facet of the business world and are elected officials, nurses, teachers, doctors, lawyers, religious, judges, engineers, entrepreneurs, ad-ministrators and, most of all, devoted, loving, Christian mothers. Several alumnae currently serve as members of the school’s faculty and administration. St. Mary’s plans to be around for a long time and is a great place with much to offer every student who en-joys a safe, caring, loving and challenging environment. ST. MARY’S DOMINI-

CAN HIGH SCHOOL, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans – The pillars of Dominican life – prayer, study, commu-nity and service – form the foundation of the Domini-can student’s experience. Dominican students inte-grate the pillars with peace and a love for life. Values, academic excellence, tradi-tion and spirit are hallmarks of a Dominican education. Students build founda-tions for life. Every genera-tion embraces the Domini-can Order’s mottos: Veritas (Truth); and Laudare, Benedi-cere, Praedicare (To Praise, To Bless, To Preach). When a student steps on the campus of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, she becomes part of a 159-year legacy that traces its roots to a small group of Dominican sisters, who in 1860 jour-neyed from Cabra, Ireland, to Louisiana. Their vision laid the foundation for St. Mary’s Dominican High School, a Catholic education leader

in the greater New Orleans region. Student-led daily prayers, joyful school l iturgies, schoolwide Masses and com-munity service opportunities foster our students’ spiritual growth and development. The annual Living Rosary celebrates Jesus’ ministry through prayer, song and dance. Class retreats foster students’ individual spiritual growth and as a class. The Class of 2019 completed 30,177 community service hours. Many hours exceeded service requirements, high-lighting a common interest in serving local and global communities. Dominican students are vital members of a diverse community of critical think-ers, spiritual leaders and in-dependent explorers. Rooted in “Veritas” – Truth – Domin-ican’s college-preparatory curriculum fosters a love of learning within the four pillars. Through curriculum and instruction, faculty and

student formation, students are engaged in the Domini-can preaching mission. Aca-demically, they learn subject content and how to love learning. Structured, engag-ing lessons produce creative thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong learners. Dominican’s STREAM ini-tiative, marking its seventh year, explores the relation-ship between faith and rea-son by integrating Science, Technology, Religion, En-gineering, Arts and Math. STREAM continues Domini-can’s unique role in the for-mation of students into be-lieving thinkers and thinking believers. Faculty, staff and administration are engaged in exploring and discussing academic disciplines, and how faith informs reason. The Gayle and Tom Ben-son Science and Technol-ogy Complex features the Erminia Wadsworth|Azby Fund Technology Center where students collaborate and classes connect via Skype

with students in other coun-tries. In the STREAM Lab, students and faculty learn and discover applications, from art to engineering and disciplines in between. The Disputatio Room is dedi-cated for students, faculty, alumnae, visiting educators and professionals coming together for in-depth discus-sions across disciplines. As a BEST (Bioscience En-richment for Students and Teachers) Science! partici-pant, students conduct ex-periments from chromo-some analysis to gel elec-trophoresis. The SynDaver, a sophisticated full-body surgical simulator, brings another learning dimension to human anatomy classes. Dominican was the first high school in the nation to acquire the SynDaver. Our dedicated engineering curriculum offers concepts and equations in several engineering fields, including electrical, mechanical and



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civil. Forty-one organizations give students opportunities to expand their experience beyond the classroom. Each spring, the Fine Arts Depart-ment showcases more than 400 works of student art and presents a musical produc-tion. Students earn regional and national honors in mu-sic, dance and cheer. In athletics, the softball team secured the 2019 state championship. A Louisiana High School Athletic As-sociation (LHSAA) member, Dominican competes in bas-ketball, cross-country, golf,

gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Teams place at district, regional and state. Students support one another in achieving per-sonal and team goals. They celebrate college signings and LHSAA All-Academic Team honors. The Class of 2019 earned more than $17 million in scholarships and awards, an additional $4,191,987 in TOPS, 540 semester hours of college credit and admission offers from 102 colleges and universities. There were sev-en seniors recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and 91 honor graduates.

One of Dominican’s oldest and most cherished tradi-tions is Rally Day. At this annual celebration of unity and individuality, classes wear their colors of purple, green, yellow, red and blue. They unite in a school-wide Mass, followed by a friendly competition. Rally Day en-capsulates what it means to be Dominican: to celebrate tradition and school spirit that is rooted in faith, spans generations and creates a lifetime of memories. At Dominican, bonds formed as students become lifelong friendships. Alum-nae return as parents, volun-teers, faculty and staff. The Dominican legacy carries each student from her first steps on campus throughout her life. ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY, 122 South Massachusetts St., Coving-ton – Founded in 1903, St. Scholastica Academy is an all-girls, college-preparatory school on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain for girls in grades 8-12. For more than 115 years, the school has educated young women throughout the area on a foundation of Benedictine spirituality. In the late 1960s, SSA be-came an archdiocesan high school, and the Benedictine charism of balance in prayer, work, study and community continued to thrive, as it does to this day. In November 2008, the Academy dedicated Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel, the focal point of the campus. SSA celebrates 117 years of a tradition where students are proud of the St. Scholastica heritage, which embraces the present and prepares them to take leader-ship roles in the future. St. Scholastica Academy is accredited by AdvancEd (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Cur-rently, it has an enrollment of about 500 young wom-en. SSA’s innovative faculty members engage students as active and responsible learn-ers.

Now is an exciting time to be a part of St. Scholas-tica Academy. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-neering and Math) Center in Benedictine Hall, reno-vated in 2016, is an exciting place to be on campus. This innovative structure fos-ters collaboration, creativity and problem solving among students and faculty. The Academy has just completed an addition to the STEM building, which will house an additional science lab, six classrooms and a TV produc-tion studio. Along with the physical changes for these disciplines have come curriculum en-hancements. The Academy offers integrated science and math programs, real-world learning opportunities, Ad-vanced Placement courses, second-level STEM electives and dual-enrollment class-es through LSU and SLU. In addition to our STEM classes, the Academy offers a number of electives in the creative arts, such as studio art, digital media, introduction to film and choir/glee, as well as electives in law studies, the Holocaust and creative writ-ing. SSA has continually been on the forefront of technol-ogy. Students at the Acad-emy use laptops as a tool for their learning process. The Creativity Center for Digital Media has enhanced the curriculum of visual arts, yearbook and film produc-tion using industry-grade software. In addition to a rigorous academic program, SSA stu-dents are immersed in their Catholic faith through the study of Catholic beliefs and values. Catholic principles are demonstrated on a daily basis through prayer, litur-gies, retreats and faith in ac-tion through service. The Academy’s compre-hensive program is designed to educate the mind, body and spirit of the young wom-en it nurtures and educates. Academically, SSA’s young women consistently outscore the state and the nation on

standardized tests. The Class of 2019, with 96 graduates, was accepted to 103 uni-versities in 29 states, the District of Columbia and Paris, France, and received $16.3 million in scholarship money (excluding TOPS). 96% of the class qualified for the TOPS Scholarship. Since 2010, SSA has pro-duced more than 30 National Merit Scholars, Finalists and Commended Students as well as five National Hispanic Recognition Scholars, one U.S. Presidential Scholar, one National AP Scholar, 168 AP Scholars, 94 AP Scholars with Honors and 58 AP Scholars with Distinction. SSA’s extracurricular and sports programs form an es-sential part of school life. Stu-dents can choose from 22 activities and 16 team sports, including choir and theater productions. The 10-acre SSA athletic complex houses an all-weather track and softball and soccer fields. Last year, St. Scholastica won state titles in swimming and soc-cer. The cross country, soccer and volleyball teams were district champions. The Academy’s college-pre-paratory curriculum, when combined with the Bene-dictine tradition of prayer, work, study and community, prepares young women for success in a college environ-ment and beyond. URSULINE ACADEMY, 2635 State St., New Orleans - Founded in 1727, Ursuline Academy is the first all-girls’ Catholic school in the na-tion. Ursuline Academy of-fers a diverse educational en-vironment from early child-hood (Toddler 1) through a college-prep secondary program (grade 12). Ursuline’s highly interac-tive approach exposes stu-dents to increasingly com-plex concepts in STEM and the arts that go beyond learn-ing the material. Ursuline girls learn to think creatively, articulate their ideas confi-dently and compassionately and solve problems collab-oratively.


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GIRLS’ SCHOOLS The tradition of Ursuline education in the city of New Orleans has, at its core, the values of courtesy, loyalty, courage and “serviam”: “I will serve.” Ursuline Acad-emy connects with young women during critical mo-ments in their development and seeks to help them ex-plore their religious experi-ences in an environment where Catholic values are understood and experienced. The academy offers an extensive curriculum, which includes rigorous academic coursework and incorporates honors, accelerated and Ad-vanced Placement offerings for students. A comprehen-sive and diverse curriculum provides every Ursuline stu-dent with the opportunity to develop her unique skills and talents. The fine arts program in-cludes theater, drama, cho-ral music, orchestra, piano,

dance and a wide variety of visual arts classes. STEM initiatives begin as early as kindergarten, and students are encouraged to explore many academic and career paths throughout their time at Ursuline. Specialty pro-grams, such as entrepreneur-ship, provide opportunities for students to learn from professional mentors while engaging in course work relevant to real life. Ursuline is proud to work with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a comprehensive approach to STEM educa-tion through an activity-, project- and problem-based curriculum. Ursuline is the first all-girls school in Louisi-ana to implement a full K-12 engineering and computer science pathway using PLTW. Ursuline strives to provide our girls with all of the tools needed to compete in an ev-er-expanding global society that values critical thinking and skills in the STEM areas. Ursuline also offers stu-

dents the opportunity to grow outside of the class-room through participation in 11 varsity sports, which have claimed numerous state championships. Ursuline’s large variety of clubs and extracurricular activities are designed to satisfy the needs and interests of any girl, at any age. As part of our 1:1 program, each middle school student is issued an iPad, and each high school student is issued a MacBook. Integrating this technology in the classroom helps engage students, of-fers powerful collaborative and in-class possibilities and enhances 21st-century skills. Ursuline Academy main-tains a dedicated faculty, whose members contribute positively to the Christian growth of students by their example of Christian living, personal care of students, rigorous attention to the style of their teaching, con-cern for moral values and conduct, and support and

encouragement of a variety of school activities. Smaller class sizes at every level guar-antee a personal connection with faculty, foster academic growth and encourage stu-dents to explore topics with deeper understanding. An education at Ursuline Academy enables and chal-lenges students to grow in their faith, serving both in the school community and also beyond the school’s borders. Ursuline’s service programs provide enriching opportunities to integrate and expand the student’s understanding of herself in relation to God, her commu-nity and the world. Students are encouraged to deepen their spirituality, to lead in a diverse school community and to develop a lifelong sisterhood. From the first female law professor at Loyola Univer-sity New Orleans to a U.S. senator and a U.S. Army colonel, Ursuline women lead fearlessly. The Class of

2019 is currently attending a diverse portfolio of col-leges from Williams College to Rhodes College, from LSU and Tulane to Savannah Col-lege of Art and Design. With 78 graduates, our girls earned more than $11 million in scholarships. From its pres-ent location on State Street, Ursuline Academy has gradu-ated more than 5,000 young women. The diverse Ursuline community fuels every girl’s success. The Academy is accred-ited by the National Asso-ciation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); AdvancED, a division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); the National Association of Independent Schools; the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools; and the National Catholic Educational As-sociation. It is approved by Louisiana’s Department of Education and recognized as a member of the Ursuline Education Network (UEN).

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