Featured Private & Parochial School Profiles
 

 Baton Rouge International School
5015 Auto Plex Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225.293.4338 www.brintl.com

The mission of the Baton Rouge International School is to educate our children for the future, from preschool through 12th grade, by giving them the opportunity to master several foreign languages and technology, through a rigorous international curriculum which opens the doors to prestigious universities in the United States and abroad. Step by step, combining tradition and modernity, today's students will become tomorrow's leaders.
The Baton Rouge International School is an independent, non-profit school offering an outstanding curriculum in a multilingual environment (English, French, Spanish and Chinese). The curriculum is based upon the best educational practices in Europe and in the United States. Students are taught intellectual discipline, respect, work habits and ethics, autonomy, and responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment.

Baton Rouge Lutheran School
10925 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA, 70815
225.272.1288 www.brlutheranschool.org

Baton Rouge Lutheran School offers a challenging, traditional academic curriculum with instruction in computer, foreign language, art, physical education, vocal and instrumental music. In an atmosphere of Education Anchored In Christ, daily religion classes and weekly chapels foster Christ-centered beliefs in each of our students. Accelerated Math is used to provide individualized, supplemental mathematics lessons, while supplemental take-home programs encourage young students to read aloud with family members.
Our small class sizes, modern facilities and dedicated faculty encourage academic, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Every classroom is equipped with age-appropriate technology to motivate and involve students in hands-on learning. Opportunities to join sports teams, scouting programs, school band, choir, clubs, and participate in community service help our students gain skills in Christian living.
Parents are informed, involved and always welcome on our campus. The school, founded in 1957, encourages open communication through weekly class newsletters and student and parental access to privacy-secured Edline.
Parents and students, age three through grade eight, enjoy the convenience of school uniforms, hot lunches, free transportation, as well as on-site access to tutoring, speech therapy, and childcare before and after school and on holidays.

Cypress Heights Academy is an independent, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade private school, which offers gender specific education in first through fourth grade. Their mission is to provide high quality education in the Catholic tradition
to form Christian leaders who will transform society. With professional development through National Consultant for Education, their faculty and staff offers an authentic education of the "whole child" through high intellectual, human, spiritual and apostolic standards. Each child's formation is based on the principles of justice and charity as found in the gospels.
Cypress Heights adheres to an advanced classical, liberal arts curriculum. Students study language arts, history, geography, science, mathematics, Spanish, Latin and Catholic formation which are supplemented by activities such as art, music and physical education. As students grow, they learn to appreciate the talents and gifts God has given them; developing a love for learning, desire for wisdom and will to do what is good, holy and just. The average class size of 15 students, allows the teachers to provide personalized attention and implement the advanced curriculum with each child, encouraging the use of their God-given talents and gifts to serve others.

For over 30 years, Gables Academy has educated students in the Baton Rouge area. Gables Academy believes that all students can achieve academic success and that they can realize social and emotional satisfaction as individuals in society. Gables Academy teaches to fulfill the individual's needs as a student and as a person. They take the student's own learning style into consideration in developing an individualized educational approach. Gables Academy recognizes that students respond best when they understand precisely what is expected of them in an appropriately structured routine.
Teachers and staff employ understanding to guide students toward maturity. They promote respect for individuals, teaching students, in turn, respect for others. In the classroom they create an atmosphere where students can encounter successful learning experiences and therefore develop motivation and self-confidence. Our staff members, through their professionalism, exhibit the qualities of competence, warmth, understanding and interest in young people.

Incorporated in 1965, Episcopal High School, an independent school, currently serves pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students by providing an academically challenging, college-preparatory 21st Century, education rooted in the Episcopal Church tradition.
Episcopal provides individual attention to students through small class sizes, co-curricular activities and travel opportunities, all of which foster a strong sense of community. In this environment, students can develop confidence as they grow spiritually, intellectually, morally, artistically and physically.
Episcopal's extensive curriculum features 21 Advanced Placement courses, which allow students to earn college credit in English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, art and music. Thirty-seven students in the 2009-2010 classes were named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board for outstanding AP exam performance. In addition, Episcopal had seven National Merit Finalists in 2009.
Episcopal athletic teams and individuals excel in division competition and are mentored by an award winning coaching staff. Students participate in strong visual and performing arts programs, such as drama, art exhibits, band and choir concerts, and dance performances. Episcopal welcomes students from a variety of religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.
What will you do as a student at Episcopal? www.ehsbr.org 

St. James Episcopal Day School
445 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225.344.0805 www.stjameseds.org

St. James Episcopal Day School, a ministry of St. James Episcopal Church, offers education of the highest standard for Pre-K through fifth grade. Named a 2009 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, St. James specializes in preparing younger students for continuing academic excellence. Math, science, language arts, and social studies are taught in small-classroom settings by talented and nurturing faculty. Other programs include Christian education, Spanish, library, art, computer, music, and physical education.
St. James is known for its thorough integration of technology into the classroom setting and research-based teaching methods. ACTIVBoards are found in every classroom, and third through fifth grade students have individual laptops. Students produce daily programs in the school's broadcast studio. Twice a week students attend age-appropriate worship services in historic St. James Church. After school, students can participate in such enrichments as private piano and guitar lessons and Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops. Extended care is available until 5:30 pm.

St. Thomas More Catholic School
11400 Sherbrook Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
225.275.2820 www.stmbr.org

After 50 years serving the Baton Rouge Community, St. Thomas More Catholic School continues to focus on its mission of fostering a legacy of excellence in religious and academic education in a nurturing environment that fosters self-discipline. Our school provides a strong academic core curriculum in addition to an extensive offering of spiritual and educational opportunities. Among them are Religious Education and Faith Formation, Fine Arts, French, Spanish, Technology, Band, and Choir. The variety of co-curricular teams and organizations offer opportunities for all students and their families to get involved in the life of our school.
Our dedicated faculty challenges each child to reach their full potential. We provide multiple stationary and mobile computer labs, multi-media capabilities in each classroom, and alternative learning styles. Providing additional support to students and families are our full-time guidance counselors, reading specialists, a technology coordinator, and school nurse. The extended day program provides families with before and after school care if needed.
We are proud to say that St. Thomas More graduates are well prepared for the challenges awaiting them at the next level: Spiritually and Academically.