Educate Yourself

Academy of the Sacred Heart
4521 St. Charles Ave.
504-269-1213 www.ashrosary.orgSince 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.

Arden Cahill Academy
3101 Wall Blvd.
504-392-0902www.ardencahillacademy.comFounded in 1968, it is the purpose of Arden Cahill Academy to create a wholesome setting for learning, where each student may grow and mature intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and morally. Arden Cahill Academy offers a co-educational environment rooted in academic excellence and cultural enrichment for children 2 months – 8th grade.

Holy Name of Jesus
6325 Cromwell Place
504-861-1466www.hnjschool.orgEstablished over 100 years ago, Holy Name of Jesus is a Catholic, co-educational school for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7.  Please join us for Tours for Parents of Prospective New Students on Thursday, January 15, 2009 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Please visit www.hnjschool.org
or contact the Admissions
Director, Mrs. Gail Sehulster, at 504-861-1466 or hnjadmissions@archdiocese-no.org  for additional information or to arrange a private tour.
Competence, Conscience, Commitment …for over 100 years!

International School
of Louisiana
1400 Camp St.
504-654-1088
Named ‘2007 Charter School of the Year’ by the Center for Education Reform, the International School of Louisiana is a tuition-free, charter school where children learn to embrace diversity in their community as they become citizens of the world. Its innovative language immersion program strengthens academic skills while preparing students for today’s global economy. At ISL, faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each child reach personal and academic success.

Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave.
504-896-6323
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 twelfth grade, one which encourages creativity, critical and independent thinking, and different ways of learning. We invite you to explore Isidore Newman School at  www.newmanschool.org.

Louise S. McGehee School
2343 Prytania St.
504-274-4916www.mcgehee.k12.la.usLouise S. McGehee School an independent, non-sectarian girls’ school located in the Garden District. Founded in 1912, McGehee prepares each girl for her individual journey. Honor, confidence, tradition, innovation, growth, community, respect, leadership and accountability become a way of life.
Private tours available by appointment. Guided tours are scheduled for the following dates: January 15 & 29 8:30-10 a.m.; Grades PK-12. And an admission open house is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for Grades 5-12.

Metairie Park Country
Day School
504-837-5204www.mpcds.comPre-K-Grade 12.Founded in 1929, Country Day firmly believes that today’s world demands more than a traditional education; it demands 21st century skills. Country Day offers an innovative, hands-on approach that teaches students how to think creatively and independently, combined with the high academic standards and accountability found at more traditional schools. Admission Open House: Grades 6-12, January 15 at 8:30 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 
8012 Oak St.
504-861-3743www.standrews.k12.la.usSt. Andrew’s Episcopal School, enrolls boys and girls from Prekindergarten through Grade 8. 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 Ave.
504-891-5509 www.stgeorgesepiscopal.comSt. George’s is a private, co-ed, independent school for students from nursery through eighth grade. Established in 1969, St. George’s is distinguished by its qualified faculty and low student-to-teacher ratio and offers a family-like atmosphere of love and concern tailored to the individual. Newly renovated and expanded, the historic campus is conveniently located on Napoleon Avenue, between Magazine and Camp streets.

St. Martin’s Episcopal
5309 Airline Drive
504-733-0353www.stmsaints.comSt. Martins Episcopal School invites you to an All School grades PreK-12 Open House on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at 9 a.m. For 60 years, St. Martin’s, a co-educational age 12 mos.- grade 12 independent school, has offered extraordinary education in a family environment with small class sizes and a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs.
 

St. Paul’s Episcopal School
6249 Canal Blvd.
504-488-1319www.stpauls-lakeview.orgSt. Paul’s Episcopal School, located in Lakeview, is a private, coed, independent school for three year olds-eighth grade. Established in 1961, St. Paul’s offers advanced, hands-on curriculum providing students the knowledge and skills to thrive.  Rich with music, art, athletics, and more – The Future Is Here! Open House: Saturday, January 10th Pre-K at 9 am, Academic at 1 pm; Tuesday, January 20th  Academic at 6 pm; Tuesday, January 27th Pre-K and Kindergarten at 6 pm.

St. Stanislaus College
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-467-9057 ext. 226admissions@ststan.com, www.ststan.comSt. Stanislaus, founded in 1854, is a Catholic residency and day school located in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, the school specializes in building character and helping young men in grades 6-12 develop to their full potential and become happy, self-confident, well-educated adults.
 
Stuart Hall School for Boys
2032 S. Carrollton Ave.
504-861-1954www.stuarthall.orgStuart Hall School for Boys is an independent school offering a Catholic education to students nursery through seventh grade. The faculty and staff are dedicated to working with parents to help each child build a foundation for life centered on a love for learning, a desire to help others and a commitment to Gospel values. Please call 504-861-5384 for more information.

Trinity Episcopal
1315 Jackson Ave.
504-525-8661
Trinity, founded in 1960, is a Prekindergarten through Eighth Grade co-educational elementary school. Trinity offers a rigorous curriculum that fosters intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical development within a creative and nurturing environment. Please call to schedule an individual tour. For more information visit our website at www.trinitynola.com or contact the Admission Office at 504.525.8661.

Ursuline Academy
2635 State St.
504-866-5292admissions@ursulineneworleans.orgUrsuline Academy, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person and develops leaders of confidence and compassion. Elementary School Tours for grades Toddler-2 through 7th will be held Wednesdays in January at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the admissions office.•

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