Academics
Preparing students for life after SJV involves helping them develop the right mindset, exploration of new talents, goal setting, and guidance along the way.
Approach to Learning
Preparing students for life after SJV involves helping them develop the right mindset, exploration of new talents, goal setting, and guidance along the way. Knowing that what we do now will impact and transform our students well into the future is at the heart of our approach to learning.
Pre-K through 4th Grade
Certified teacher & full-time teaching assistant in Pre-K through 2nd
Small group & whole class instruction in self contained class
Hands-on materials used in developmentally appropriate learning centers
Use of technology to enhance instruction
Attend Mass & special activities with Prayer Partners
Curriculum supports Diocesan Standards and is continuously built upon from PreK-8th grade
Attend weekly enrichment classes: music, art, physical education, computer, & library
Certified Reading Specialist on staff
Middle School & Junior High
Certified teachers teaching 2 subject areas
Students travel among 4 teachers, making for gradual transition throughout the grades
Literature & Math classes are leveled
Qualifying 8th graders can receive high school credit in Algebra 1, Physical Science, and English 1.
Use of mobile wireless computer carts containing 250 laptops used to complete interdisciplinary units
Flip Board, Smart Boards, Projectors, Document Cameras, and student computers on campus
Designated Chromebooks for 5th-8th Grade
Google Classroom
Attend weekly enrichment classes: music, art, physical education, coding, library, Math IXL
Attend Mass & special activities with Prayer Partners
Accelerated Reader
Students in 2nd-7th grade participate
AR is a computer program that helps teachers monitor students' independent reading practice
Offers unlimited access to quizzes on more than 140,000 books
STAR Reading information is used each quarter to access general reading achievement & comprehension, and also to set student's individual goals and reading levels
The AR website has the capability to send parents an instant email notification after each book the student tests on to give them the score
Extracurriculars
Full sports program including basketball, cross country, football, soccer, track, volleyball, tennis, cheerleading & Gator Girls
Beginner Band offered in 4th grade, advanced band offered in 5th-8th
Clubs include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Beta, Choir, Math Club, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Yearbook, Youth Legislature, Chess Club, Lego Masters Art Club, & Mary’s Club.
Our Approach & Offerings
16266 S Harrells Ferry Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Office: 225.751.1831
Fax: 225.752.8774
Extended Care: 225.753.7644