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Fostering Your Children’s Important Bond with Their Grandparents
By Sarah Lyons
Growing up I had a close relationship with my grandparents and have wonderful memories of our time together. My grandma loved to teach me about plants, to play card games, and to cook together. My grandpa took me camping, fishing, and was always sneaking us extra dessert. Grandparents and their grandchildren have a special bond. This will look different for each family, but there are some ways you can build and encourage the bond between your kids and their grandparents.
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Encourage Time Together
Time spent together will help grandparents and grandchildren to bond naturally. This will look different for each family, but some ideas could include cooking together, running errands, attending the child’s sporting events or school activities, going to the park, playing board games, going to a movie, sitting and talking, or going out to dinner. Some grandparents find that having a set time assures they have time with their grandchildren. For example, every Saturday morning you go to breakfast, or every Tuesday, they babysit while the parents have a date night. If you do not live in the same city, try using a phone or video call at a set time each week. The nice thing about weekly calls is that it allows for following up on the things the next week. Giving your child talking points can help the conversation flow better. If you know your parent is struggling with things to talk about with your child, send them a quick text reminding them to ask about the big math test or how the playdate went. These are some good examples of ways parents can facilitate the bond between their grandparents from a long distance.
Let the Parents Handle Discipline
A common source of conflict between parents and grandparents can be discipline of children. Grandparents may have different disciplinary styles or feel different behaviors deserve reprimanding. Let grandparents know that, in most situations, you will be responsible for any discipline needed. This allows grandparents to enjoy the fun aspects of time with the kids. When bringing up the subject, be kind and patient and explain that you don’t want anything to come between the kids and their grandparents and the special relationship they have. If discipline must be handled by the grandparents, they should try to stay as close to the parents’ disciplinary style as possible or delay punishment for when the parents return.
Allow Your Kids to Be Spoiled a Little
My kids know that when they spend the night with my parents, they will have donuts for breakfast the next morning. They can also count on any number of sweet treats while they are visiting. When their birthday comes around, they usually get spoiled by gifts from their grandparents as well. At home, sweet treats are limited, toys are purchased on occasion, and donuts for breakfast are not the norm. While I may be cringing at the sugar induced coma that my kids will be in when they come back home, the kids feel a closeness to their grandparents for allowing them to have a few extra treats. They feel like they share a secret, that really isn’t a secret at all, with their grandparents and it goes a long way to strengthening their bond. That, to me, is worth allowing a few extra treats from their grandparents on occasion.
Set Limits
All of these things can help build the grandparent -grandchild bond, but if the parents are not comfortable with what is going on, it will end up creating anger, resentment, and end up hurting the relationship between the grandchildren and their grandparents in the long run. Set limits that everyone understands and can live with. For example, it is okay for grandparents to break the rules and let the kids have ice cream for dinner, but it is not okay for them to ride in the car without a car seat. Make sure that your child and the grandparents know what your unbreakable rules are so that everyone is on the same page.
Grandparents are important because they have life experience and love to share them with their grandchildren. They have the opportunity to share their love and time without the pressures parents face in raising children. If your kids are lucky enough to have grandparents in their lives, foster and encourage them to build their relationship as much as possible. Your kids will cherish the memories for their lifetime.
PICKING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD IS HARD
We let the leaders do the talking to help you make the best choice.
ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Douglas C. Molin, Principal
Atonement Lutheran School was founded in 1960 with one objective in mind: “To impact lives through Christ” by providing an excellent Christian education and loving environment to families in the metro New Orleans area.
Atonement is a place where families can grow together in all facets of life. We are small enough to give parents and children the attention they deserve, but have the faculty, staff, and facilities to provide a great education and school life experience. From the littlest three year olds on their first days of school, to the eighth graders working toward graduation, Atonement is a place where the teachers, faculty, and staff are committed to working for the good of every student. We are passionate about giving students and families personalized attention and care all while maintaining a superb educational climate and creating memorable experiences for all. I continue to hear feedback from area high schools, saying that our students are amongst the most, if not the best, prepared in their student populations. We also offer many opportunities for our children to be involved in extracurricular activities, including a year-round sports program, scouting, talent shows, and a robust music program that has several choirs across grade levels, a band, and performs a spring musical every year.
300 Park Road, Metairie, 504.837.5204 mpcds.com
METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Rob Hereford, Head of School
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school where care and cultivation of each child, from Pre-K through Grade 12, come to life with exciting and innovative approaches to teaching. The use of advanced technology and our expansive, rigorous curriculum opens the world to our students. Visit an Admission Open House or email admissions@mpcds.com for a private tour. Upcoming Open Houses are Pre-K, October 21 at 6 p.m. and Grades 6-12, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Additional visit opportunities are available on www.mpcds.com.
812 General Pershing Street 504.896.4500 ebnola.net ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS
Pierre-Loïc Denichou, Head of School and Chevalier of the Order of the Academic Palms
Founded in 1998, Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is a private, French immersion school with experienced faculty from all over the world, a diverse student body, and the best of French and American academics.
Now serving close to 400 students from 18 months to 8th grade, Ecole Bilingue is Louisiana’s only private school accredited by both the French government and the State of Louisiana. The mission of Ecole Bilingue is to develop globally literate students through a rigorous bilingual French-American curriculum set in a nurturing and multicultural community. We guide our students to excel academically, foster their curiosity, and prepare them to become creative and innovative contributors to the world. Ecole Bilingue is set up on the principle that the best way to ensure academic excellence is through a variety of proven teaching methods in a nurturing and vibrant environment. Our growing campus includes science and STEM labs, an art studio, culinary space, student gardens, a large green space and multiple playgrounds. With extensive experience in curriculum development, teacher training, and education research, Head of School Pierre-Loïc has strategically elevated the quality of education at the school and continues to enhance the academics, strengthen the community, and embrace the diverse culture at Ecole Bilingue. Prior to Ecole Bilingue, Pierre-Loïc worked at Lycée International de Los Angeles and taught elementary school at a French school in Bolivia.
Ecole Bilingue is affiliated with several leading global educational networks, including the AEFE, NAIS, AFSA, and Mission Laïque Française. Ecole Bilingue is now working towards an ISAS accreditation.
720 Elise Avenue, Metairie, 504.733.0472 kehoe-france.com
3937 Canal Street 504.488.6641 stjohnlutherannola.com
KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL
Dr. Tanya Price, Head of School
At Kehoe-France School, serving children 8 weeks-Grade 7, children are nurtured in a warm and welcoming environment. With small class sizes in a secure and picturesque 14-acre environment, our degreed and certified staff encourage students to explore their curiosities. As an International Baccalaureate World School in the Primary Years Program and candidate for the Middle Years Program, Kehoe-France is focused on providing an inquiry-based approach to learning. Our students are actively engaged in their development, education, and activities. We focus not only on the academic fundamentals, but also a child’s physical health and wellness through classes and clubs, and a commitment to service as a school community. Our facilities are newly renovated with more improvements to come. Private tours are given daily upon request. We invite everyone to come tour with us and take those first steps onto the path to success.
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Bethany Gonski, Principal
St. John Lutheran School, founded in 1854, is one of the best-kept secrets in Mid City! Located on Canal Street, this parochial school chose the theme “Love Your Neighbor” for the 2021 – 2022 school year. St. John actively and intentionally teaches their students to love their neighbor by having compassion, patience, forgiveness and respect for others. We encourage integrity, teach empathy and expect kindness. Head of School, Bethany Gonski, counsels students and teaches them how to be self-empowered people who know they have the ability to make choices that will be beneficial to themselves while not harming others. Rev. Perry Sukstorf leads weekly chapel services and encourages students to grow their faith in God while the dedicated teaching staff works to drive students to excellence in their academics.
St. John Lutheran is small enough to know each child as an individual but big enough to provide each with an excellent education.
Our comprehensive guide to ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES in the arts, athletics, education, special needs, and more!
Studies show that kids benefit academically, emotionally, and socially from just five hours of extracurricular enrichment programming each week, including weekends. So take a look at our list and sign up your artists, athletes, and scholars for an activity or two. We’ve got lots here to choose from that will meet any and all interests.
ARTS
City Park Movement and Art
4300 Dumaine St., New Orleans cityparkmovementandart@gmail.com cityparkmovementandart.com We offer dance, acrobatics, and musical theater classes. Register soon to find out why our classes always fill!
Longue Vue: Vue Crew After School
7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans 504.488.5488 education@longuevue.com Students ages 5-10 can spend Tuesday and Thursday afternoons learning about plants and insects, making nature-themed art, and exploring our gardens. Enrollment runs on a monthly basis, or reach out for customized registration.
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
2800 Chartres, New Orleans 800.201.4836 nocca.com Regional, pre-professional arts training center offering high school students intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts, music, theatre arts, visual arts, and creative writing. Full-day, half-day and afterschool. Admission by audition only. Non-credit open workshops available for sign-up.
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans City Park 504.658.4100 noma.org NOMA offers in-person and virtual program offerings, including online exhibitions, art-making activities, and family festivals. Contact education@noma.org for information.
Ogden After Hours, Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St., New Orleans 504.539.9650 ogdenmuseum.org We encourage youth of all ages and their families to discover the art of the American South through engaging programming focused on hands-on art education.
Posh Paint Pub
3218 Taft Park, Metairie 504.835.4155 poshpaintpub.com Offering wheel-throwing lessons for children ages 8-14 in Sept, Oct, Jan, Feb, & March.
Young Aspirations | Young Artists (YAYA)
3322 LaSalle St., New Orleans 504.529.3306 yayainc.org; info@yayainc.org YAYA provides FREE art and entrepreneurial programming for youth ages 5-25. Apply by visiting our website at yayainc.org. Fall Semester starts September 7.
Young Rembrandts of Southeast Louisiana
504.533.8485 youngrembrandts.com/selouisiana We teach drawing and cartooning classes for children ages 3-12. Programming includes in-person classes, On Demand classes and workshops, and Live Online classes and workshops.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Carrollton Boosters
Various locations throughout New Orleans carrolltonboosters.org A volunteer youth sports organization offering recreational/ intramural programs for boys and girls: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, running, and lacrosse. DANCE
Articulate Motions Dance Academy
337 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504.410.6009 or 504.410.4999 articulatemotions.com Offers a variety of dance classes and styles, including ballet, pointe, hip hop, acrobatics, jazz, modern, tap, adult classes, and competition team.
Cindy Ory Dance Studio
9029 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge 504.737.3345 orydance.com Classes for ages three to adult in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, Mommy and Me, and gymnastics. A non-competitive learning environment with an emphasis on technical proficiency.
Creative Dance & Music Studio
716 Belle Meade Blvd., Gretna, LA 504.390.2552 creativedanceandmusic.com Wide selection of dance and music classes, including speciality classes for preschoolers, music lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, and dance classes of all ages and levels.
Dancer’s Pointe
5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Ste. 12, Metairie, 504.220.4401 6268 Vicksburg St., Ste. C & D, New Orleans, 504.220.4401 dancers-pointe.com Spacious studios with marley dance floors and enrollment at an all-time high. Call to schedule a visit.
Dancing Grounds
3705 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans 504.535.5791 dancingrounds.org Multigenerational arts organization that brings inclusive and accessible dance programs to New Orleans residents of all ages.
Debby Dillehay Dance Studio
3745 Florida Ave., Kenner 504.468.3368 debbydillehaydance.com Classes for all ages include tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, floor gymnastics, and modern
Encore Studio of Dance, Tumbling, Music & Theatre
1999 Hickory Ave., Suite 102, Harahan 504.737.5977 dancetumblemusic.com With a focus on education, not competition, we offer dance and tumbling classes, music lessons, and musical theatre (acting/ singing) classes for students ages three-adult.
Giacobbe Academy of Dance
6925 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 504.889.0940 giacobbeacademydance.com Home to Delta Ballet Festival, the only resident professional ballet company in the state and the New Orleans Youth Ballet, a pre-professional junior company for dancers 10 years and older.
Lelia Haller Ballet Classique
4916 Canal St., New Orleans 504.482.0038 lhballet.com A classical ballet school specializing in instruction for ages three and up. Also offer tap, jazz, contemporary, ballet exercise, and tumbling to provide a complete dance education.
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts
River Ridge School of Music & Dance, 2020 Dickory Ave., #200, Harahan, 504.738.3050 Mandeville School of Music & Dance, 105 Campbell Ave., #3, Mandeville, 985.674.2992 Covington School of Music, 1111 Village Walk, Covington, 985.590.4545 laapa.com Programs for kids, teens, and adults include music and dance lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, bass, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, ballet, hip hop, tap, musical theater, and tumbling. Attend in-person or online.
Loyola Preparatory Arts Program
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.865.3627 cmm.loyno.edu/prep-arts A comprehensive arts program in the metropolitan New Orleans area, offering a structured program of studies in dance.
Mari Milnar Dance Academy
900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 310 & 320, Terrytown 504.362.3503; 504.251.0600 marimilnardanceacademy.com Classes available in creative movement, preschool dance, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary.
MOVE! New Orleans’ Best Summer Camp and After School Program
4714 Paris Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 504-376-7009 neworleansbestafterschool.com; info@neworleansbestafterschool. com Active After School Program. Additional activities include karate, dance, parkour, and other sports and games. Openings available for these schools: Bricolage, Arthur Ashe, Hynes, Homer Plessy. Waiting list for other schools available.
New Orleans Ballet Association
935 Gravier St., Ste. 800, New Orleans 504.522.0996 nobadance.com Tuition-free, year-round, comprehensive dance programs provided virtually and at locations throughout the Greater New Orleans area for ages 4-18.
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
2800 Chartres, New Orleans 800.201.4836 nocca.com Regional, pre-professional arts training center offering high school students intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts, music, theatre arts, visual arts, and creative writing. Full-day, half-day and afterschool. Admission by audition only. Non-credit open workshops available for sign-up.
New Orleans Dance Academy
5956 Magazine St., New Orleans 504.899.3780 neworleansdancelessons.com Instruction in classical ballet, tap, jazz, flamenco, modern, and hip hop in a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere. 8125 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Off Broadway Dance Studio
504.861.1749 obdsnola.com We offer classes for ages two and up. Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop in a newly renovated studio.
The Ryan School of Irish Dance
4732 Sanford St., Metairie, Lydia Spreen Dance Dimensions Studio 504.715.0020 irishdancelouisiana.com Offers weekly classes for boys and girls in the traditional art of Irish step dance, from beginner to championship level.
Schramel Conservatory of Dance
920 Terpischore St., New Orleans 504.826.0646 neworleansballettheatre.com The official dance school of the New Orleans Ballet Theatre, offers ballet, tap and contemporary / modern dance classes for children of all ages from beginners to advanced.
The Studio School of Dance
3116 N. Arnoult Rd., Ste. N, Metairie 504.941.7345 thestudionola.com Offer classes in Ballet, Pointe/Variation, Adult Ballet, Mommy & Me, Floor Barre, Contemporary, and Pilates.
DRAMA & THEATER
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
2800 Chartres, New Orleans 800.201.4836 nocca.com Regional, pre-professional arts training center offering high school students intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts, music, theatre arts, visual arts, and creative writing. Full-day, half-day and afterschool. Admission by audition only. Non-credit open workshops available for sign-up.
Crescent City Lights Youth Theater
504.598.3800 crescentcitylights.org; info@crescentcitylights.org Performing arts training in drama, voice, and dance.
Southern Rep Theatre
2533 Columbus Street, New Orleans LA 70119 504.522.6545 A professional theatre acclaimed for its productions, Southern Rep off after-school programs and camps for young people.
EDUCATION: LANGUAGE CLASSES
Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans
1519 Jackson Ave., New Orleans 504.568.0770 af-neworleans.org Offers French language classes (online and in-person) for all levels and ages and events that immerse New Orleanians in francophone cultures. They’re offering more youth classes than ever this Fall.
New Orleans Sign Language Services, LLC
5324 Canal Blvd., New Orleans 504.722.2967 (Voice/Text) 504.273.1152 (Videophone) neworleanssignlanguageservices.com Free Monday ASL Classes for Beginners to Advanced learners. Private Classes and Baby Sign Language Classes are also available.
¡Vamonos NOLA!
600 Elemore St. New Orleans 504.495.2345 vamonosnola.com Personalized Spanish classes for toddlers to 100 years old. On Vamonos NOLA Uptown campus, at your school or virtually from anywhere in the world. Open to all levels. Holiday Camps for kids 5-10, Jr. counselor 11-15.
EDUCATION: TUTORING & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Various locations throughout New Orleans kumon.com The Kumon Math and Reading Programs are designed to advance your child’s comprehension and appreciation for learning— providing an edge throughout school. Locations in Gretna, Marrero, Metairie, and New Orleans.
Reading Enrichment and Development (R.E.A.D.) Early Literacy Program
921 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans 504.450.3997 readnola.com A dynamic early literacy program built around movement, music, acting, art, and themed activities. Through creative play, children develop their skills and bring books and language into their daily lives.
GYMNASTICS & CHEERLEADING
All Star Gymnastics
2073 Bonn St., Harvey 504.328.3838 allstargymnola.com Junior Olympic training facility offering gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, taekwondo, free running, and break dancing. Recreational to competitive teams (level 2-10) for boys and girls, ages two and up.
Elmwood Gymnastics Academy
700 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste. C, Harahan 504.733.4496 ochsner.org/locations/elmwood-gymnastics-academy A member of the Ochsner Fitness Center family, teams and individuals who train here consistently place high and earn national awards and recognition each year.
Empire Gymnastics Academy
4925 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson 504.734.0644 empiregymnastics.net An 8,000-square-foot facility with gymnastics equipment for ages 18 months to 18. Offering birthday parties, Kids’ night out, holiday and seasonal camps and more!
NOLA Gymnastics
1725 Dufossat St., New Orleans gretchen@nolagymnastics.com nolagym.com Kindergym and beginner (ages three-five, boys and girls), PreTeam (ages six and up, girls) competitive teams Acro and Artistic (by invitation), and Summer Camps.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Cascade Stables
700 East Drive, New Orleans, Audubon Park 504.891.2246 cascadestables.net Lessons in a welcoming environment for horse enthusiasts starting at ages four, trail rides for ages eight and older.
Equest Farm
1001 Filmore Ave., New Orleans, City Park 504.483.9398 equestfarm.com Offer riding for all levels. All lessons are English-style Hunter Jumper, taught in a ring with a friendly, experienced instructor that can cater to both beginners as well as riders who want to jump.
Pony Tales
156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose 504.469.0148 ponytalesbirthdays.com/lessons.htm Horsemanship and riding lessons on ponies and horses. Ages three and up. By appointment only.
Splendor Farms
27329 Mill Creek Rd., Bush 985.886.3747 splendorfarms.com Students ages six and up learn to groom and saddle horses, then mounting/dismounting and walk/trot, and then progress to loping and pattern work.
INCLUSIVE NEEDS/ Chatternola THERAPY 2901 Ridgelake Dr., Suite 102, Metairie 504.354.7078 chatternola.com A boutique private practice specializing in speech, language, and behavioral therapy for children.
Crane Rehab Center
8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 100, New Orleans (Pediatric Facility), 504.866.6990 3923 Bienville St., New Orleans (Center for Behavior, Language & Learning), 504.593.6900 cranerehab.com For nearly 20 years, Crane Rehab Center-Pediatrics has provided children and families with comprehensive, evidence-based, high-quality, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and ABA services.
Gulfsouth Autism Center
7252 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, 504.323.3450 3013 27th St., Metairie, 504.291.6200 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, 225.294.1600 17520 Old Jefferson Hwy., Prairieville, 225.300.6710 New Covington location coming soon! gulfsouthautismcenter.com Providing comprehensive treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Our early intervention program incorporates one-on-one ABA services with group speech and occupational therapy.
Kim4Kids
4317 El Dorado St., Metairie 504.517.5437 kim4kidsnola.com Pediatric Occupational Therapy services for children to address difficulties in fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care skills, sensory processing, feeding, and play. We treat a variety of diagnoses in a fun, outpatient setting.
Nola Learning Support
8131 Oak St., Suite 100, New Orleans nolalsp504@gmail.com nolalearningsupport.com/ Dyslexia remediation and support for students in grades kindergarten through college with mild to moderate learning differences.
Therapeutic Learning Center
3329 Metairie Rd., Metairie 1520 Kuebel St., Ste 6., Elmwood 504.565.7300 tlcnola.com TLC is a private, pediatric therapy clinic that offers individual speech, occupational, and physical therapy services, along with day programs and group therapy sessions. MARTIAL ARTS
Church’s Karate Academy
4716 Paris Ave., New Orleans 504.376.7009 churchskarateacademy.com Offers classes to help build confidence and self-esteem in children so they can reach their full potential. Kids love the “ninja” moves, parents love the life skills.
Hayashi Judo School
4521 Magazine St., New Orleans. Inside Temple Gym 504.319.9409 nolajudo.com The principles of Judo, such as “Maximum Efficiency” and “Mutual Welfare and Benefit,” can also be used in our dealings with others in life.
Louisiana Karate Association
706 Phosphor Ave., Ste. C, Metairie 504.835.6825 lkakarate.com Students work together to practice techniques & develop communication, respect & teamwork. Your child can apply these skills to all areas of life, school, social, extracurriculars, and more.
Martial Arts Institute of Louisiana (Benoit Karate)
7575 Westbank Expressway, Marrero 504.328.4000 benoitkarate.com Teaching kids respect, confidence, integrity, and discipline. Call for a free lesson.
New Orleans Shotokan Academy (NOSA)
Various locations throughout New Orleans 504.432.8667 nosakarate.com A martial arts school where one can learn karate, aikido, judo, and yoga. Zoom classes available for kids and adults.
New Orleans Karate Club
8611 Hwy 23, Ste. 2C, Belle Chasse 504.391.7200 neworleanskarate.net Offering age-appropriate programs for children starting at three years. Also offering traditional martial arts for adults and teens, as well as, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts for adults.
NOLA Aikido
3909 Bienville St., New Orleans 504.208.4861 nolaaikido.com Aikido, with an aim of peaceful resolutions of conflict, is an ideal martial art for children, educating the physical, intellectual and emotional intelligences. Our staged approach means kids of all ages can participate at the appropriate level for their development. Children four and older. Currently offering indoor classes, outdoor classes, and Zoom classes.
Shogun Martial Arts
5021 Fairfield St., Metairie 504.982.1371 shogunnola.com Kenjutsu is the school of Japanese swordsmanship where one learns determination, discipline, self-control, and how to surpass their preconceived limits.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts International
3828 Veterans Blvd., Ste. E, Metairie, 504.455.9699 1813 Veterans Blvd., Ste. A, Metairie, 504.831.1110 tigerrockmartialarts.com Offers youth and adult classes in Taekwondo, Xtreme Martial Arts, grappling, Hanmudo, KisadoInterval Fitness, and YogaFit.
Yonsei Martial Arts Academy
2530 Florida Ave., Kenner 504.465.5353 info4yonsei@yonsei.us Exclusive Skillz Worldwide curriculum for kids as well as a proven adult martial arts program, friendly family environment. Proven programs to develop strong minds, bodies, and spirits while developing the focus, respect, confidence, and discipline to empower your success in life. MUSIC
Beckwith Guitar Systems
2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, inside C&M Music Center 504.559.5229 beguitarsys.com Ages eight and up can learn to play and understand the guitar in as few steps as possible. Use music theory to connect scales, songs, and riffs together to achieve your goals.
Carla’s Musikgarten New Orleans
Uptown, New Orleans 504.717.5044 carlasmusikgarten.com Beginning with babies and toddlers with musical play in our early childhood curricula to playing the piano and music literacy in our elementary aged piano classes.
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra
7100 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 207, New Orleans 504.861.1801 gnoyo.org GNOYO has five orchestras committed to make orchestral music accessible to area youth. GNOYO also holds summer festivals, performances, and retreats for talented young musicians.
Lafargue Music School
1828 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 504.831.3008 lafarguepianos.com Lafargue Music School offers private lessons in piano, voice, violin, and guitar to beginners through advanced, and group music from infancy through adulthood.
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts
River Ridge School of Music & Dance, 2020 Dickory Ave., #200, Harahan, 504.738.3050 Mandeville School of Music & Dance, 105 Campbell Ave., #3, Mandeville, 985.674.2992 Covington School of Music, 1111 Village Walk, Covington, 985.590.4545 laapa.com Programs for kids, teens, and adults include music and dance lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, bass, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, ballet, hip hop, tap, musical theater, and tumbling. Attend in-person or online.
Love’s Music Therapy
3380 State Street Dr., New Orleans 504.281.8968 lovesmusictherapy.com Serving adults and children with or without special needs. Services include music therapy, music instruction, and program development.
Loyola Preparatory Arts Program
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.865.3627 cmm.loyno.edu/prep-arts A comprehensive arts program offering lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings to children and adults. Musikgarten sessions are offered over the course of the year to children ages birth-six years.
New Orleans Children’s Chorus
5580 Canal Blvd., Ste. A, New Orleans 504.482.2883 neworleanschildrenschorus.org Through the singing of high quality music, the singers develop self-confidence, discipline and social skills as well as musical knowledge. No child who truly wants to sing is ever turned away.
School of Rock Metairie/New Orleans
1907 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 504.618.7625 locations.schoolofrock.com/metairie; metairie@schoolofrock.com School of Rock offers performance-based music instruction from the ages of four to adult, with a program for every age and skill level.
Upbeat Academy
1225 N Rampart St., New Orleans 504.722.8762 upbeatacademy.org Non-profit, after-school music education program for middle and high school students, with a focus on hip hop and dance music production and performance. RUNNING
Carrollton Boosters
Various locations throughout New Orleans carrolltonboosters.org A volunteer youth sports organization offering recreational/ intramural programs for boys and girls: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, running, and lacrosse.
Girls on the Run New Orleans
5500 Prytania St., Ste. 528, New Orleans 504.272.7786 gotrnola.org We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Youth Run Nola
1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., Ste. 202, New Orleans 774.253.0243 info@youthrunnola.org youthrunnola.org We create opportunities for our area’s young people to develop healthier lifestyles and build a more interconnected community. Our program offers youth a positive, structured environment to build healthy habits, set and achieve goals, and develop supportive relationships through after-school and park programs.
SCIENCE/STEAM ENRICHMENT
Challenge Island
504.913.9451 neworleans@challenge-island.com challenge-island.com/neworleans Challenge Island is a cross curricular STEAM program for students ages 4-14. We engage students in the engineering process through our after school classes, field trips, summer camps, Girl Scout workshops and more! 504.235.4100 codeninjas.com/la-metairie Kids ages 7-14 years learn to code by building their very own video games and gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.
Electric Girls
612 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 3rd Floor, New Orleans contact@electricgirls.org electricgirls.org Electric Girls offers flexible after-school and summer programs in the greater New Orleans area (ages 5-17) in astronomy, robotics, and electronics.
Mad Science of Southeast Louisiana
3911 Post Oak Ave., New Orleans 504.345.2602 madscience.org/sela A leading science enrichment provider, we deliver unique, handson science experiences for children that are entertaining and educational.
NOLA Kidsground
5700 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood 504.354.9528 nolakidsground.com Interact, explore, and have fun. NOLA Kidsground is the greater New Orleans area’s premier indoor playground, family edu-tainment play center, and party place. SOCCER
Carrollton Boosters
Various locations throughout New Orleans carrolltonboosters.org A volunteer youth sports organization offering recreational/ intramural programs for boys and girls: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, running, and lacrosse.
FNA-NOLA
Various locations throughout New Orleans playfna.com Football-N-America is a non-contact, youth, co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-10. Leagues provide a safe, positive, competitive, and family-friendly environment to learn the game the right way and have fun doing it.
Junction Place Sports
5620 Crawford St., Elmwood 504.356.1812 junctionplacesports.com Enrichment programs consist of Flag Football Skills Session, Basketball Basics, Simply Soccer, Baseball Basics, and Sports Hour.
Louisiana Fire Juniors
1918 18th St., Kenner 504.465.8224 lafiresoccer.com Soccer provides the best education through teamwork, confidence, discipline, and more. We have created a “PATHWAY FOR ALL” that benefits all players, at all ages and stages. of development.
Soccer Shots
2920 Kingman St. 116, Metairie (main office) 504.441.9216 soccershots.org/neworleans An engaging soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact lives on and off the field through our best-inclass coaching, communication and curriculum.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Junction Place Sportsplex
5620 Crawford St., Elmwood 504.356.1812 junctionplacesports.com Enrichment programs consist of Flag Football Skills Session, Basketball Basics, Simply Soccer, Baseball Basics, and Sports Hour.
Ochsner Fitness Center KIDSPORTS
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy, Harahan 504.733.1200 ochsnerfitness.com/kidsports Offering a variety of exciting programs that combine fun and fitness in a safe and friendly atmosphere for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years.
YMCA of Greater New Orleans
Belle Chasse: 8101 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 504.392.9622 East Jefferson: 6691 Riverside Dr., Metairie, 504.888.9622 West St. Tammany: 71256 Francis Road, Covington, 985.893.9622 Educational Services (YES!): 219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans (New Orleans Public Library) 504.596.3842 ymcaneworleans.org/locations After-school programs serve K-middle school children with multiple options to explore and develop their interests and talents. Includes homework assistance, snacks, organized games, free fun time, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation.
Harry’s Dive Shop-Swim Smart
4709 Airline Drive, Metairie 504.909.2220 swim-smart.com Be at home in the water. Swim Smart offers a comprehensive range of classes for babies, kids, and adults. No prior experience necessary.
Little Fins Swim Academy
325 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan littlefinsnola@gmail.com littlefins.net Offering outdoor two-week swim sessions and private lessons at home by arrangement. Voted NolaFamily’s Family Favorite in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Love Swimming
5221 S. Front St., New Orleans 504.891.4662 loveswimming.com The year-round, Uptown swim school offers lessons from ages six months to adult. Specializing in teaching the fearful to become expert swimmers, as well as special needs instruction for all ages.
NU WAVE Swim Club
Various locations around New Orleans 719.649.1606 teamunify.com/team/lawave/page/home Nu Wave Swim Club is a non-profit swim team for people of all ages and levels. Competitive swimming instruction and coaching, from stroke school through adult masters swimming.
Ochsner Fitness Center Aquatics
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy, Ste. 1200, Harahan 504.733.1600 ochsnerfitness.com/kidsports/kids-aquatics-1 From Waterbabies to Arthritis Aquatics, the first-class aquatics facilities at Ochsner Fitness Center–Harahan allow us to offer a wide variety of programs for all ages.
South Louisiana Swim Team
4828 Utica St., Metairie 504.256.6554 teamunify.com/team/laslst/page/home Year-round swim lessons, competitive swimming, and development classes for all ages. Also offer instructional education through Red Cross: Lifeguard and Swim Coach Certification, CPR, First Aid and WSI Instruction.
TENNIS
Audubon Park Tennis
6320 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Audubon Park 504.895.1042 audubonnatureinstitute.org/tennis-courts Ten well-manicured clay courts available for singles or doubles rental by reservation; group, semi-private, and private lessons available for all ages.
City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center
5900 Marconi Dr., New Orleans 504.483.9383 neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/pepsi-tennis-center Twenty-six lighted hard and clay courts. Private and group lessons available for all ages. Pros listed here are independent contractors who use the Tennis Center’s courts for instruction. Premiere Tennis Nola, Henry Crocker, 504.919.5599, premiertennisnola.com
YOGA
City Park Movement and Art
4300 Dumaine St., New Orleans cityparkmovementandart@gmail.com cityparkmovementandart.com We offer dance, acrobatics, and musical theater classes. Register soon to find out why our classes always fill!
Kidding Around Yoga with Bella
New Orleans, LA 504.909.8881 bellab@kiddingaroundyoga.com kiddingaroundyoga.com/bella A complete, age-appropriate Yoga practice including breathing instruction, relaxation techniques, stretching and strengthening poses, all using fun-filled music, games, and imagination.
Lolo’s Youth Yoga + Art Studio
6117 Magazine St New Orleans 415.786.3317 lolosstudio.com Art, fun fitness, yoga, and mindfulness are used to nurture confidence, friendship, strength, persistence, gratitude, kindness, and a positive attitude. After school classes: M/Th Ages eight and up; Tues ages five-seven.
2021 SCHOOL LISTINGS
Jefferson Parish
Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2801 Bruin Dr., Kenner, 504.443.4564, jpschools.org/bonnabel Public/Co-ed Principal: Sharon Meggs-Hamilton Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 23:4 Number of Students: 1,285
Alice Birney Elementary School
4829 Hastings St, Metairie, LA 70006, 504.885.1044, jpschools.org/ birney Public/Co-ed Principal: Deborah Dantin Grades Taught: Pre-K–5th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Number of Students: 526
Archbishop Chapelle High School
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504.467.3105, archbishopchapelle.org Catholic/Female Head of School: Connie Dantagnan, ‘88 Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $9,450 Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Number of Students: 595 Open House: Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Virtual: not available at press time
Archbishop Rummel High School
1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504.834.5592, rummelraiders.com Lasallian/Male Principal: Marc Milano, ’90 Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $9,450 Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Number of Students: 634 Open House: Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Virtual: not available at press time
Archbishop Shaw High School
1000 Salesian Lane, Marrero, 504.340.6727, archbishopshaw.org Catholic/Male Director: Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB Principal: Mrs. Terri Ducote Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $10,800 Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Number of Students: 461 Open House: Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.
Arden Cahill Academy
3101 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 504.392.0902, ardencahillacademy.com Private/Co-ed Principal: Mary Kevin Cahill Grades Taught: 6 weeks–12th Grade Tuition: $700/month (Infant Centre); $7,500 (Pre-k3); $7,700 (Prek5–8th); and $8,300 (9th–12th) Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Number of Students: 245 Open House: Sept. 30 Virtual: Open House on school’s website
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
979 Behrman Hwy., Terrytown, 504.290.2510, athlosjp.org Charter/Co-ed Principal: Cheryl Martin(K-4) & Dr. Jordan Sanchez (5-8) Grades Taught: K–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 900+ Open House: not available at press time Virtual: Tuesday, Dec. 1st, 6-7 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church and School
6500 Riverside Dr., Metairie, 504.887.0225, alcs.org Lutheran/Co-ed Principal: Doug C. Molin Grades Taught: PreK3–8th Tuition: $3,475–5,785 Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Number of Students: 187 Open House: Oct. 13 from 5-7 p.m. Virtual: See website for more information.
Beary Cherry Tree
3117 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie, 504.455.1950, bearycherrytree.com Private/Co-ed Director: Paula Polito and Colleen Eddington Ages Taught: Birth–4 years Tuition: $185-200/week Student/Faculty Ratio: 4:1 (Infants), 5:1 (1&2 years), & 10:1 (3&4 years) Number of Students: 215 Open House: Middle of January Virtual Open House: not available at press time
East Jefferson High School
400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 504.888.7171, jpschools.org/eastjefferson Public/Co-ed Principal: Benjamin Moscona Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 23:27 Number of Students: Approximately 1,168
Ecole Classique
5236 Glendale St., Metairie, 504.887.3507, ecoleclassique.com Private/Co-ed Head Master: Sal Federico Principal: Greg Federico, David Federico Grades Taught: 2 years–12th Grade Tuition: $3,000–8,700 Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Freeman Learning Center (for students with learning differences) 1383 Napoleon St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, 225.387.8531 Grades Taught: not available at press time Tuition: not available at press time Number of Students: 180 Open House: not available at press time
Grace King High School
4301 Grace King Pl., Metairie, 504.888.7334, jpschools/king.org Public/Co-ed Principal: Dr. Gerod Macon Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:41 Number of Students: 1,381
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
1416 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 504.837.8300, jpschools/haynes.org Magnet/Advanced Studies/Co-ed Principal: Karla Russo Grades Taught: 6th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Number of Students: About 950 Virtual: See website for more information. Jewish/Co-ed Head of School: Dr. Brad Philipson Grades Taught: PreK–6th Grade Tuition: $9,850-12,335 Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Number of Students: 80 Open House: Oct. 24, noon Virtual: Possible, still finalizing.
John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool
4201 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 504.888.1378, johncalvinchurch.org/playschool Presbyterian/Co-ed Director: Lauren Crisler Oufnac Grades Taught: 1 year–Transitional Kindergarten (turning 5 by Dec. 31 of current school year) Tuition: $1,825-3,600 Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:2 Number of Students: 150 Open House: Jan. 8, 9-10:30 a.m. Virtual: Private virtual tours are available.
John Curtis Christian School
Upper School: 10125 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, 504.737.4621, johncurtis.com Christian/Co-ed Headmaster: J.T. Curtis Jr. Principal: Leon Curtis Grades Taught: 7th–12th Tuition: $7,750-8,500 (does not include transportation fees) Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open Houses: Oct. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Call 504.737.4621 to register. Virtual: See website for more information. Lower School: 10931 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, 504.737.0208, johncurtis.com Christian/Co-ed Principal: Deborah Curtis Eutsler and Steve Curtis Grades Taught: 15 months–6th Grade Tuition: $6,100-6,900 (does not include transportation fees) Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open Houses: Oct. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Call 504.737.4621 to register. Virtual: See website for more information.
Kehoe-France School
720 Elise Ave., Metairie, 504.733.0472, kehoe-france.com Private/Co-ed Head of School: Dr. Tanya Price Grades Taught: 6 weeks–7th Grade Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Maine Campus: 2504 Maine Ave., Metairie, 504.233.4720 (Grades K-4th), discoveryhsf.org Vintage Campus: 201 Vintage Dr., Kenner, 504.233.4720 (Grades 5th-7th) Loyola Campus: 3837 Loyola Dr., Kenner, 504.233.4720 (Grades 8th-12th) Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Jefferson Campus: 2012 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 504.233.4720 (Grades K-4th) Charter/Co-ed Head of School: Patty Glaser, Ph.D Grades Taught: K–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Back to School Nights: Aug. 24 (5th-8th) Aug. 25 (1st-4th) (for current students only) Virtual: Open House
Kinder Haus Montessori
5201 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 504.454.2424, kinderhausmontessori.com
Private/Co-ed Director: Jade H. Grades Taught: 1 year–K Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: Toddlers 6:1 (ages 1–2), Preschool 8:1 (ages 2–4), & PreK & Kindergarten 12:1 (ages 3–6) Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
The Little School
2216 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 504.835.9964, thelittleschoolmetairie. com Episcopal/Co-ed Director: Renée Hemel Grades Taught: 2-5 years Tuition: $2,950–6,100 (fees for extended hours not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 (2 year olds), 7:1 (3 year olds) and 1:5 (pre-k 4) Number of Students: 62 Open House: Oct. 7th, 6 p.m. Virtual: Contact school for more information
Metairie Park Country Day School
300 Park Rd., Metairie, 504.837.5204, mpcds.com Private/Co-ed Head of School: Rob Hereford Grades Taught: PreK–12th Tuition: $16,980–23,110 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 700 Open House: Oct. 21, (Pre-K) Jan. 6, (Grades K-2) Nov. 9, (Middle and Upper School) & Jan. 13, (Grades 6-12), 8:30 a.m. See website for additional open house and tour opportunities. Virtual: not available at press time
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
315 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie, 504.835.3891, mountolivelutheran.net Lutheran/Co-ed Director: Virginia Crawford Ages Taught: 3–4 years Tuition: $375/monthly Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:2 Open House: not available at press time
Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy
701 Churchill Pkwy, Avondale, 504.838.2249, jpschools.org/ domain/1122 Public-Magnet/Co-ed Principal: Sharmeika Daniels Grades Taught: 6th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
5208 Wabash St., Metairie, 504.887.8814, jpschools/hearst.org Public/Dual Language/Co-ed Principal: Brian Wahl Grades Taught: PreK–5th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Ridgewood Preparatory School
201 Pasadena Ave., Metairie, 504.835.2545, ridgewoodprep.com Private/Co-ed Headmaster: M.J. Montgomery Jr. Grades Taught: Pre-K–12th Tuition: $5,300-7,400 (fees not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Number of Students: 300 Open House: not available at press time
Riverdale High School
240 Riverdale Dr., Jefferson, 504.833.7288, jpschools/riverdalehigh.org Public/Co-ed Principal: Danielle Yunusah Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 1,160
St. Angela Merici School
835 Melody Dr., Metairie, 504.835.8491, stangelaschool.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Paige Bennett Grades Taught: PreK2–7th Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Ann Catholic School
4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie, 504.455.8383, stannschool.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Lindsay S. Guidry Grades Taught: PreK2–7th Tuition: $2,620–5,850 (fees not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, 504.831.1166, scsgators.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Maria Ward Grades Taught: PreK3–7th Tuition: $6,052–6,737 (fees not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Jan. 13, 2022
St. Clement of Rome School
3978 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504.888.0386, scrschool.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Ms. Kimberly Downes, M.Ed. Grades Taught: PreK2–7th Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Edward the Confessor School
4901 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 504.888.6353, steddy.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Thomas E. Becker, Ph.D. Grades Taught: PreK1–7th Tuition: $6,100-6,400 Student/Faculty Ratio: 1: 6 (Prek 1), 1:8(Prek 2),1:13 (PreK 3), 1:20 (PreK4), 22 (1st-7th) Number of Students: 370 Open House: Nov. 18, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Virtual: Check website for more information.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
4335 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, 504.468.3524, seasschool.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Joan Kathmann Grades Taught: PreK1–7th Tuition: $5,525–5,825 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Francis Xavier School
215 Betz Pl., Metairie, 504.833.1471, school.stfrancisxavier.com Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Jessica A. Dwyer, M.Ed. Grades Taught: PreK2–7th Tuition: $5,550–6,425 (fees not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time 1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, 504-833-8224, slkfschool.com Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Pamela K. Schott Grades Taught: 6 weeks–7th Grade Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
225 Green Acres Rd., Metairie, 504.733.0353, stmsaints.com Episcopal/Co-ed Head of School: Ford Jones Dieth Jr. ‘89 Grades Taught: 8 weeks–12th Grade Tuition: $12,100–24,650 Student/Faculty Ratio: 1:5 Total Number of Students: 600 Open House: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
17 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 504.363.4300, jpschools.org/jeffersonhigh Public/Magnet Academy/Co-ed Principal: Shawn Rome Grades Taught: 6th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
West Jefferson High School
2200 8th St., Harvey, 504.368.6055, jpschools.org/westjefferson Public/Co-ed Principal: Vanessa Brown-Lewis Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 1,465 Open House: not available at press time
Orleans Parish
Abeona House Child Discovery Center
3401 Canal St. New Orleans, 504.486.0510, abeonahouse.org Public/Co-ed Executive Director: Amelia Singleton Grades Taught: 6 weeks–5 years Tuition: $985-1,070 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students Enrolled: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Abramson Sci Academy
5552 Read Blvd., New Orleans, 504.373.6264, asa.collegiateacademies.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Anthony McElligot Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Sept. 15
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Rosary Campus (Grades 5th–12th): 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans Mater Campus (Ages 1–4th Grade): 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.269.1213, ashrosary.org Catholic/All Girls Interim Head of School: Micheline Dutil Tuition: $10,215–21,005 Grades Taught: Ages 1–12th Grade Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 Total Number of Students: 746 Personal Tours available online: ashrosary.org/tours
Algiers Point Montessori
621 Bouny St., New Orleans, algierspointmontessori.com Private/Co-ed
Director: Grace Millsaps Grades Taught: PreK3-K Tuition: $535-1,015 Student/Faculty Ratio: 1:7 Number of Students: 12 Open House: No open house available at the moment but private tours are available.
Alice M. Harte Charter School
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, 504.373.6281, aliceharte.inspirenolacharterschools.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Desmond Moore Grades Taught: PreK–8th Tuition: Free, one PreK class is tuition based. Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Audubon Charter School - Uptown
Lower School: 428 Broadway St., New Orleans, 504.324.7100, uptown.auduboncharter.com Public/Charter/Montessori/French/Co-ed CEO: Steve Corbett Principal: Missy Forcier Grades Taught: PreK3–3rd Tuition: $5,100 (PreK) Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Upper School: 1111 Milan St., New Orleans, 504.324.7110, uptown. auduboncharter.com Public/Charter/Montessori/French/Co-ed CEO: Latoye Brown Principal: Adrienne Collopy Grades Taught: 4th–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of students: not available at press time Open House: N/A
Audubon Charter School - Gentilly
4720 Painters St., New Orleans, 504.309.9434, auduboncharter.com Public/Charter/Montessori/French/Co-ed CEO: Latoye Brown Principal: Tania Coleman Grades Taught: PreK3–5th Tuition: Free (K–2nd) & $5,100 (PreK3–K4) Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Number of students: not available at press time Open House: N/A
Arthur Ashe Charter School
1456 Gardena Dr., New Orleans, 504.373.6267, firstlineschools.org/ arthur-ashe-charter-school/ Public/Charter/Co-ed School Director: Shanda Gentry Grades Taught: K–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 30:2 Number of Students: 800 Open House: Sept. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics & Science School
Jefferson Campus (Grades PreK–5th): 1116 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans Nashville Campus (Grades 6th–8th): 401 Nashville Ave., New Orleans 504.304.3932, babyben.org CEO/Principal: Charlotte Matthew Grades Taught: PreK–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Benjamin Franklin High School
2001 Leon C. Simon Dr., New Orleans, 504.286.2600, bfhsla.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Head of School: Dr. Patrick Widhalm Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Number of Students: 1,020 Open House: Oct. 7, 5:30–8 p.m.
Bricolage Academy of New Orleans
2426 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, 504.539.4505, bricolagenola.org Public/Charter/Co-Ed CEO: Antigua Wilbern Principal: Antigua Wilbern Grades Taught: PreK–7th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: N/A
Brother Martin High School
4401 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, 504.283.1561, brothermartin.com Catholic/Male Principal: Ryan Gallagher Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $10,990 (interest free) Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Number of Students: 1,086 Open House: Nov. 4, 4–7 p.m.
Cabrini High School 1400 Moss St., New Orleans, 504.482.1193, cabrinihigh.com Catholic/Female Principal: Yvonne L. Hrapmann‘76 Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $11,400 (including deposit) Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Oct. 7, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Virtual: not available at press time
Cathedral Montessori School 9 Fortress Rd., New Orleans, 504.252.4871, cathedralmontessori.org Montessori/Co-ed Head of School: Billie Andersson Grades Taught: Ages 3–6 & Grades 1st–5th Tuition: $8,359 (Primary) & $9,990 (Elementary) Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
Christian Brothers School
(504) 486-6770, cbs-no.org Catholic, PreK-7 President: Joey Scaffidi Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Total Number of Students: 800 City Park Campus: 8 Friederichs Ave., New Orleans 504.486.6770 Boys’ Middle School Principal: Michael Prat Grades 5-7, all boys Tuition: $8,350. Open House: Saturday, Oct. 16 Small Group Tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Registration Required: visit cbs-no.org to sign up. Canal Street Campus: 4600 Canal St., New Orleans 504.488.4426
Girls’ Middle School
Principal: Richard Neider Grades 5th-7th, all girls Tuition: $8,100 Open House: Saturday, Oct. 23 Small Group Tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Registration Required: visit cbs-no.org to sign up Canal Street Campus: 4600 Canal St., New Orleans Co-Ed Elementary School Principal: Richard Neider Grades PreK-4th, boys and girls Tuition: $7,950 Open House: Saturday, Oct. 23. Small Group Tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Registration Required: visit cbs-no.org to sign up. Registration Required: visit cbs-no.org to sign up.
De La Salle High School
5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 504.895.5717, delasallenola.com Catholic/Co-ed President: Paul Kelly Principal: Perry Rogers Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $9,850 Student/Faculty Ratio: 23:1 Number of Students: 576 Open House: Tues., Nov. 2 (4-7 p.m.)
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
812 General Pershing St., New Orleans, 504.896.4500, ebnola.net Private/French/Co-ed Head of School: Pierre-Loïc Denichou Grades Taught: 18 months–8th Grade Tuition: $10,050–17,355 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Virtual: not available at press time
Edna Karr High School
4400 General Meyer Ave., New Orleans, 504.302.7135, ednakarr.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Ingrid Jackson Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 1,082
Edward Hynes Charter School
Lakeview Campus: 990 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.324.7160, hynesschool.com Public/Charter/Co-ed CEO: Dr. Michelle B. Douglas Principal: not available at press time Grades Taught: PreK-8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: No planned open house at the moment UNO Campus: 6101 Chatham Drive, New Orleans, 504.359.7700, hynesschool.com Principal: not available at press time Grades: K-2nd Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: No planned open house at the moment.
ENCORE Academy
2518 Arts St., New Orleans, 504.444.2224, encorelearning.org Public/Charter/Co-ed/Arts Focused CEO/School Leader: Terri Smith Grades Taught: Pre-K4–8th Tuition: Free (Pre-K–8th), Pre-K is LA4 (free) and tuition based Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Number of Students: 500
Holy Cross School
Middle and High School Campus (Grades 5th-12th): 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans Primary School Campus (Grades PK-4): 5601 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans 504.942.3100, holycrosstigers.com Catholic/Male Headmaster: Eric DesOrmeaux Chief School Officer: not available at press time Dean of Primary School: Brian Kitchen Dean of Middle School: Ronnie Kornick Dean of High School: Phillip White Grades Taught: PreK–12th Tuition: $8,725–9,315 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Call the Admissions office at 504.942.1871 or 504.942.1859.
Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Kirsch Jones Wilberg, M.A. Grades Taught: PreK3–7th Tuition: $7,210–9,265 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 529 Open House: Oct. 21 Virtual: Not one planned at the moment
International High School of New Orleans
727 Carondelet St., New Orleans, 504.613.5703, ihsnola.org Public-Charter/Co-ed Head of School: Sean Wilson Principal: Adierah Berger Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: on website Dixon Campus - French and Spanish language immersion 4040 Eagle St., New Orleans, 504.934.4875, isl-edu.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Rosa Alvarado Grades Taught: K–2nd Tuition: Free Uptown Campus - French and Spanish language immersion 1400 Camp St., New Orleans, 504.654.1088, isl-edu.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Laura Adelman-Cannon Grades Taught: 3rd–8th Tuition: Free Westbank Campus - Spanish language immersion 502 Olivier St., New Orleans, 504.274.4571, isl-edu.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Brandon Ferguson Grades Taught: K–5th Tuition: Free
Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, 504.899.5641, newmanschool.org Private/Co-ed Head of School: Dale M. Smith Grades Taught: 6 weeks–12th Tuition: $20,712–26,987, includes fees Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 1,200 Open House: not available at press time
KIPP Frederick Douglass High School
3820 St. Claude Ave. (Douglass), New Orleans, 504.373.6255, frederickadouglass.kippneworleans.org Public/Charter/Co-ed School Leader: Mrs. Towana Pierre-Floyd Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time
La Escuelita
1519 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, 504.784.0364, aescuelitaneworleans.com Private Day Care/Co-ed/Spanish Immersion Head of School: not available at press time Grades Taught: not available at press time Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
11110 Lake Forest Blvd., New Orleans, 504.826.7140, lakeforestcharter.org Public/Charter/Co-ed School Leader: Mardele S. Early Principal: not available at press time Grades Taught: PreK–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: Over 600 Open House: Aug. 26
Livingston Collegiate Academy
7301 Dwyer Rd, New Orleans, 504.503.0004, lca.collegiateacademies.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Evan Stoudt Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 600
Louise S. McGehee School
2343 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.561.1224, mcgeheeschool.com Private/Female (Little Gate is co-ed) Headmistress: Dr. Kimberly Field-Marvin Grades Taught: Infants–12th Grade Tuition: $7,200-23,350 Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Number of Students: 458 Open House: Oct. 7 Virtual: Tour available online, Oct. 13
Lusher Charter School
Lower School: 7315 Willow St., New Orleans, 504.862.5110, lusherschool.org Middle and High School: 5624 Freret St., New Orleans, 504.304.3960, lusherschool.org Public/Charter/Co-ed President/CEO: Kathy Riedlinger Grades Taught: K–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Number of Students: 1,761 Open House: not available at press time
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans
Patton Campus (Grades PreK4–2nd): 5951 Patton St., New Orleans Johnson Campus (Grades 3rd–9th): 1800 Monroe St., New Orleans 504.620.5500, lfno.org Public/Charter/Co-ed CEO: Danielle Dufauchard Lower School Principal: Danielle Dufauchard Upper School Principal: Chana Benenson Grades Taught: not available at press time Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: 817 Open House: not available at press time Virtual: Check the school’s website.
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Charter School
2401 Humanity St., New Orleans, 504.324.7076, bethunenola.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal/CEO: Mary Haynes-Smith Grades Taught: PreK–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time
Morris Jeff Community School
Elementary and (Grades PreK–6th): 211 S. Lopez St., New Orleans, 504.373.6258 Middle School (Grades 6th-8th): 2733 Esplanade New Orleans, 504.503.0730 High School (Grades 9th–12th): 1301 N. Derbigny St., New Orleans, 504.355.0210 morrisjeffschool.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Head of School: Patricia Perkins Grades Taught: PreK4–12th Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Virtual. Check the school’s website.
Mount Carmel Academy
7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, 504.288.7626, mcacubs.com Catholic/Female President: Sr. Camille Anne Campbell Principal: Beth Ann Simno Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $9,800 Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Number of Students: 1,250 Open House: Oct. 14, 3-7 p.m. Virtual: not available at press time
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
2800 Chartres St., New Orleans, 504.940.2787, nocca.com Public-Arts/Co-ed President: Kyle Wedberg Grades Taught: 6th–12th Student/Faculty Ratio: 1:15 Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Not one planned at the moment.
New Orleans JCC Nursery School and Pre-K
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 504.897.0143, nojcc.org Jewish/Open to all/Co-ed Director: Adrienne Shulman Grades Taught: 13 months–5 years (including Pre-K) Tuition: $6,900–11,990 Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age Virtual: Virtual meet-and-greet available. Contact the director for more information.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
425 O’Bannon St., New Orleans, 504.227.3810, nomma.net Principal: Daniel Garbarino Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 23:1 Number of Students: 1,000 Open House: Virtual, TBD
Nola Nature School
1009 Harrison Ave New Orleans, 504.442.0481, nolanatureschool. com Private/Co-ed Founder/Director: Clare Loughran Grades taught: PreK-2nd Tuition: $3,600–9,000 Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1 Number of Students: not available at press time Open Houses: not available at press time
Royal Castle Child Development Center
3800 Eagle St., New Orleans, 504.488.1045, royalcastlekids.com Private/Co-ed Director: Pearlie Harris Grades Taught: 6 weeks–5 years Tuition: Varies by age. Student/Faculty Ratio: Low; meets NAEYC/National Standards Number of Students: 100 Open House: Tours arranged daily; call to schedule.
Samuel J. Green Charter School
2319 Valence St, New Orleans, 504.304-3532, firstlineschools.org/ samuel-j-green-charter-school Public/Charter/Co-Ed Director: Ava Lee Grades: PreK–8th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
1426 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 504.304-3916, sophiebwrightschool.com Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Sharon L. Clark Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time
St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic School
3131 Eton St., New Orleans, 504.394.4171, sasno.org Catholic/Co-ed
Principal: Katherine Marchese Grades Taught: 8 weeks–7th Grade Tuition: not available at press time Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at time of press Number of Students: not available at time of press Open House: not available at press time Tours by appointment given every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
8012 Oak St., New Orleans, 504.861.3743, saesnola.org Episcopal/Co-ed Head of School: Kathryn Fitzpatrick Grades Taught: 12 months–8th Grade Tuition: $14,240–15,440 (PreK–8th) Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Number of Students: 228 Open House: Oct. 21, 9-11 a.m. (PK3-8th) Virtual: Admissions Information Session Nov. 10, noon
St. Augustine High School
2600 A.P. Tureaud Ave., New Orleans, 504.944.2424, staugnola.org Catholic/Male President/CEO: Kenneth St. Charles, Ph.D. - ‘81 Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $9,175 Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Number of Students: 512 Open House: Dec. 7 (Virtual and in person)
St. George’s Episcopal School
923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 504.891.5509, stgnola.org Episcopal/Co-ed Head of School: Dr. Joseph Kreutziger Grades Taught: Nursery–8th Grade Tuition: Preschool and PreK3: $6,355–13,700 PreK4-8th grade: $11,495-23,255 (fees not included) Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1 Number of Students: 385 Open House: Oct. 7 (Age 1-Kindergarten) 8:30-10:30 a.m., Nov. 13 (all grades) 9-11 a.m., Jan. 20 (all grades) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Virtual: Virtual Tours Available
St. John Lutheran School
3937 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.488.6641,stjohnlutherannola.com Lutheran/Co-ed Principal: Bethany Gonski Grades Taught: 3 years–8th Grade Tuition: $6,100-6,600 Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade Number of Students: 140 Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
St. Mary’s Dominican High School
7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, 504.865.9401, stmarysdominican.org Catholic/Female President: Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas Principal: Carolyn Favre Grades Taught: 8th–12th Tuition: $10,700 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Oct. 21, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Register online.
St. Paul’s Episcopal School
6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, 504.488.1319,stpauls-lakeview.org Episcopal/Co-ed Head of School: Charleen Schwank Grades Taught: 6 weeks–8th Grade Tuition: $12,110–15,475 Student/Faculty Ratio: 7.5:1 Number of Students: 290 In-Person Open Houses: TBD
St. Pius X Catholic School
6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, 504.282.2811, school. stpiusxnola.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Deirdre D. Macnamara Grades Taught: PreK3–7th Tuition: $5,925–6,175 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: Visit website for more information. Virtual: Visit website for more information.
St. Rita Catholic School
65 Fontainebleau Dr., New Orleans,504.866.1777, stritanola.org Catholic/Co-ed Principal: Shanda Theriot Grades Taught: PreK–7th Tuition: $5,200-11,700 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press time Number of Students: not available at press time Open House: N/A
Stuart Hall School for Boys
2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans,504.861.1954, stuarthall.org Catholic/Male Head of School: Brian Moscona Grades Taught: PreK3–7th Tuition: $13,150–15,750 Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by grade level Number of Students: 357 Open House: Private tours available by appointment. Contact Libby B. McGinn, Director of Admissions for more information. (lmcginn@stuarthall.org)
Trinity Episcopal School
1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, 504.525.8661, trinitynola.org Episcopal/Co-ed Headmaster: The Rev. E. Gary Taylor Grades Taught: 15 months–8th Grade Tuition: $5,925–23,915 Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 Number of Students: 301 Virtual: Contact the admin office for a virtual Open House tour.
University Montessori School
7508 Burthe St., New Orleans, 504.865.1659, umsnola.org Montessori/Co-ed Director: Teddi Locke Grades Taught: 20 months–6 years Tuition: $7,550–12,500 Student/Faculty Ratio: Varies by age group Number of Students: 40 Open House: Aug. 29, 4-6 p.m. School tours are offered during the week.
Ursuline Academy
2635 State Street, New Orleans, 504.861.9150, go.uanola.org Catholic/Female President: Dr. Margarita O’Byrne Curtis Grades Taught: 1 year–12th Grade Tuition: $11,655 Student/Faculty Ratio: not available at press timNumber of Students: not available at press time Open House: not available at press time Virtual: Contact Becky McLellan, Director of Admissions, at 504.866.5292, admissions@uanola.org, or visit uanola.org for digital tour package information.
Waldorf School of New Orleans
Main Campus (Nursery–8th Grade): 2539 Columbus St., New Orleans, 504.525.2420, waldorfnola.org Early Childhood Center: 2010 Peniston St., New Orleans, 504.345.2236, waldorfnola.org Waldorf/Co-ed Head of School: Joseph Peychaud Grades Taught: 18 months–8th Grade Tuition: $6,621–13,301 Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Number of Students: 146 Open House: No open house planned due to COVID-19.
Warren Easton Charter High School
3019 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.324.7400, wechs.org Public/Charter/Co-ed Principal: Mervin Jackson Grades Taught: 9th–12th Tuition: Free Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Number of Students: 989 Open House: N/A
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