ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
4521 St. Charles Ave.
(504) 269-1213
www.ashrosary.org
Since 1887, the Academy of the Sacred Heart has been educating the young women of New Orleans. Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, preschool through grade 12. It is the only area Catholic girls’ school that is a member of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. The school is committed to the values of faith, intellectual excellence, social awareness, the building of community and personal growth. The school is constructing a new $10 M Student Center that will enhance our athletic, wellness and co-curricular programs. The facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
Benjamin Franklin High School
2001 Leon C Simon
(504) 286-2600
www.benfranklinhighschool.org
Benjamin Franklin High School was founded in 1957 to promote excellence among New Orleans high school students. Franklin is consistently ranked as a “top public high school in the nation” by U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek and Business Week magazines and is the No. 1 public school in the state. In 2009, they were named as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Parents and prospective students are invited to Admissions Open House, scheduled for Thursday, October 14, from 6-8 p.m.
ISIDORE NEWMAN SCHOOL
1903 Jefferson Ave.
(504) 896-6323
www.newmanschool.org
Founded in 1903, Isidore Newman School is committed to the intellectual, ethical, emotional and physical development of each student. Newman offers a challenging, comprehensive and sequential curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, one which encourages creativity, critical and independent thinking, and different ways of learning.
Louise S. McGehee School
2343 Prytania Street
(504) 561-1224
www.mcgeheeschool.com
Louise S. McGehee School is a college preparatory all girls’ school located in the Garden District. An incredible visionary, founder Miss McGehee made it her mission to build a school for girls that would focus on each individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning. Admission Open Houses for Pre-kindergarten through grade four are scheduled for: 8:30-10 a.m.; October 7, 21; November 4, 18; December 9; January 13, 27. Open Houses for Grades 5-12 are scheduled for: 4:00-6:00 pm; October 14 and January 20.
METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
300 Park Road
(504) 849-3105
www.mpcds.com
Country Day teaches 21st century skills, with a hands-on approach that prepares pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students to think creatively while tackling a challenging curriculum. High academic standards and personal discipline are sustained by a nurturing community, a low student:teacher ratio and outstanding extracurricular programs. Open Houses: Pre-kindergarten – Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 p.m.; Middle & Upper Schools – Thursday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.; Middle & Upper Schools – Thursday, January 20, 8:30 a.m. (504) 849-3110 or rgreen@mpcds.com.
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY
7027 Milne Blvd.
(504) 288-7626
www.mcacubs.org
Interested elementary school parents and girls, especially fifth through eighth graders applying for eighth or ninth grade, are invited to attend Mount Carmel Academy’s Open House, Thursday, October 14, 2010, 3-7 p.m., on the school’s Lakeview campus. A U.S. Top 50 Catholic High School. and a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the school is an accredited secondary school for girls, grades eight through 12, conducted by the Sisters of Mount Carmel. The school’s mission is to provide young women the opportunity to develop their God-given talents through a variety of academic and co-curricular programs and to guide and encourage young women to develop zeal for their faith along with a commitment to prayer and service. Visit us at www.mcacubs.org, e-mail at admissions@mcacubs.org, or call Admissions, (504) 288-7626.
NEW ORLEANS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
3747 W. Esplanade Ave.
(504) 887-4091
www.nojds.com
The New Orleans Jewish Day School is a co-educational elementary day school open to all children who wish to obtain an excellent education. They offer a dual curriculum in General studies and Judaic & Hebrew for Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and their class sizes are small with a 6:1 student/teacher ratio. Their vision is that each student will become a lifelong learner & productive citizen, The Head of School, Dr. Bob Berk, leads the school into its 15th year. Fall Open Houses are Thursday, October 7 at 9 a.m. & Tuesday, October 19 at 6 p.m., or call anytime for a personal tour: Deb Marsh (504) 887-4091.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
8012 Oak Street
(504) 861-3743
www.standrewsepiscopalschool.org
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, enrolls boys and girls from Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Small classes promote a challenging learning environment where students interact with teachers and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually. A strong academic program, enhanced by state-of-the-art technology, includes Spanish, Chinese, music, chapel, fine arts, athletics and library skills. Student publications, dramatics, intramurals and community service round out St. Andrew’s program.
ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
923 Napoleon Avenue
(504) 891-5509
www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com
St. George’s is a private co-ed independent school for students from preschool through eighth grade. Established in 1969, St. George’s uses a concept of “customized education” by building upon the distinct talents of each individual student. St. George’s has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (five to one) of any school in our area. Newly renovated and expanded, the historic campus is located on Napoleon Avenue between Magazine and Camp Streets. Open house tours will be held on October 28, November 4 and 11.
ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL
225 Green Acres
(504) 733-0353
www.stmsaints.com
St. Martin’s Episcopal School provides a superior education to grades Nursery 2 through grade 12. Personal Tours of the campus are offered year round. The fall Middle and Upper School Open House will be Tuesday, November 16 at 6 p.m. St. Martin’s is a co-educational, independent school, offering an extraordinary education in a family environment.
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL
7701 Walmsley Ave.
(504) 865-9401
www.stmarysdominican.org
Founded 150 years ago , St. Mary’s Dominican High School offers young women a college preparatory program in the four areas of a Dominican Catholic education: prayer, study, community, and service. Students grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially. “Veritas” is the foundation of Dominican; students are taught to pursue “Truth” in all aspects of their lives. All are invited to attend Dominican’s Open House on Thursday, October 28 from 3:30-6:30 PM.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church & School
6249 Canal Boulevard
(504) 488.1319
www.stpauls-lakeview.org
St. Paul’s Episcopal School, located in Lakeview, is a private, coed, independent school for two-year-olds-eighth grade. Founded in 1961, St. Paul’s offers advanced, hands-on curriculum providing students the knowledge and skills to thrive. Rich with music, art, technology, outdoor education, athletics and more – The Future is Here! Open House: Friday, October 1 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m.
St. Stanislaus College Preparatory
304 South Beach Boulevard
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
www.ststan.com
St. Stanislaus is an all-boys, Catholic boarding and day school in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart specialize in building character and helping young men in grades seven through 12 become independent, self-confident adults. Their weekend bus service to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Mandeville allows students to spend weekends at home or at St. Stanislaus.
Stuart Hall School for Boys
2032 S. Carrollton Ave.
(504) 861-1954
www.stuarthall.org
Stuart Hall School for Boys is an independent school offering a Catholic education to students nursery through seventh grade. Faculty and staff are dedicated to working with parents helping each child build a foundation for life centered on a love for learning, a desire to help others and a commitment to Gospel values. (Call 504) 861-5384 for information.
Trinity Episcopal School
1315 Jackson Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8661
Trinity is a Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational school located in the Garden District. Trinity offers a rigorous curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual,spiritual, moral and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment.
URSULINE ACADEMY
2635 State St.
(504) 866-5292
www.ursulineneworleans.org
Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong education environment from early childhood through a college a preparatory secondary program. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person and develops leaders of confidence
and passion. An All-Academy Open House will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 1-3 p.m. For more information, contact the admissions office at 504-866-5292 or admissions@ursulineneworleans.org
