Public Schools

The beating heart of the EBRPSS community

PARENTS MAKE THE hard decision on where to send their children to school. With so many options in East Baton Rouge Parish, it can be daunting to figure out the best option. When choosing a public school education, parents should know all that pertains to the education system.

COMMUNITY: In the EBRPSS, children are offered various programs and extracurricular opportunities in the district. Some of the choices include magnet, gifted and talented programs and classes. The magnet program does not have academic requirements for children to enter and it welcomes diversity, equity and inclusion. DIVERSITY: Public schools are required to admit children in their communities. Children are exposed to diverse backgrounds, beliefs and socioeconomic backgrounds, and develop an increased comfort level in various settings. These social skills will inherently benefit them throughout their adult lives.

SERVICES: Public schools provide transportation to and from school, free and/ or reduced breakfast and lunch and extra academic assistance. Schools also supply highly trained counselors, special education teachers, nurses, social workers and learning specialists. CLASS SIZE: Funding for schools depends on the number of students. Class sizes in public schools are designed to assist students’ growth and maturity level. The public system wants to help students get one-on-one time with their instructors to learn at a comfortable pace. Class sizes also help students become more focused when participating in special programs.

COST: The bulk of public school funding comes from federal, state and local government sources. Funds also help support highly qualified teachers instructing students in the parish.

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: In the EBRPSS community, it is a priority for children to be instructed by the top qualified teachers, specialists and professors. Teachers in public schools are required to be certified by the state. It is also necessary for the teachers to renew their credentials to ensure they all meet the standards. In addition, the EBRPSS mandates that all staff take professional development and safety training throughout the year.

OPPORTUNITIES: Public schools offer unlimited academic opportunities, including classes in specialized subjects. These subjects include technology, foreign languages, robotics, and visual and the performing arts. In addition, public schools have several programs, including STEM, gifted and talented, advanced placement and dual enrollment. Outside the classroom, students can be involved with athletics, fine arts and academic clubs to continue learning and excelling in these areas. RESULTS: The state holds public schools accountable for academic performance and creates corrective action plans for underperforming schools. School performance scores are based on standardized testing and contain various other factors. In addition, the public education system strives for transparency and encourages parental and community involvement in students’ education. RELIABILITY: Public schools have been in communities for almost a century. A neighborhood school is the epicenter of its community. Schools in the EBRPSS pride themselves on bringing together people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, different beliefs and values in one joint mission, focusing on Every Student, In Every Community, In Every Class, Every Day.

Public schools offer unlimited academic opportunities and specialized classes in subjects like technology, foreign language, robotics, and visual and performing arts. In addition, public schools offer STEM curriculums, gifted and talented, advanced placement, and dual enrollment.