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METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY

Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school where care and cultivation of each child comes to life with exciting and innovative approaches to teaching. Country Day’s uses of advanced technology and rigorous curriculum, that focuses on critical thinking through academic disciplines, opens the world to its students. Country Day’s sciences explore nature from the tiniest particle to the infinite universe, and math is expressed as the language of nature. The social sciences and humanities engage questions of how we should live, and students interpret the world around them through the visual and performing arts. Pre-K Admission Open House, Oct. 22. Middle and Upper School Open House, Nov. 17. Located at 300 Park Rd. in Metairie. 837-5204. mpcds.com.

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Delgado has been a leader in online education for more than 15 years, and always offers a large variety of online classes, as well as “hybrid” classes that are part online and part face-to-face. Enrollment services at Delgado are now completely virtual! Students can visit the Online Welcome Desk for help with all matters related to enrollment. Delgado offers live chat and virtual appointments in addition to email and phone options to assist with scheduling classes, applying and checking on the status of financial aid and checking the status of an application for admission. Minisession 2 (4-week term) registration is open now until Oct. 23. Classes start Oct. 26. Winter Session (4-week term) registration is open Oct. 26 - Dec. 11. Classes start Dec. 14. 671-5000. dcc.edu.

ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS

Founded in 1998, Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. As Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana, the school offers a multilingual education for students 18-months-old through the 8th grade. The mission of Ecole Bilingue is to develop globally literate students through a rigorous bilingual French-American curriculum. They guide students to excel academically, foster their curiosity, and prepare them to become creative and innovative contributors to the world. Research shows that students with fluency in multiple languages consistently outperform their monolingual peers on standard language and academic achievement tests. Located at 821 General Pershing St. 896-4500. ebnola.net.

KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL SOUTHSHORE

At Kehoe-France School, children are nurtured in a warm and welcoming environment. With small class sizes in a secure and picturesque

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environment, the degreed and certified staff encourage students to explore their curiosities. As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and candidate for Middle School Programme, Kehoe-France is focused on providing an inquiry-based approach to learning. Students are actively engaged in their development, education, and activities. They focus not only on the academic fundamentals but also a child’s physical health and wellness through expansive athletic programs, exposure to the fine arts through classes and clubs, and a commitment to a service as a school community. Facilities are newly renovated with more improvements to come. Kehoe-France School invites everyone to tour and take those first steps onto the path to success. Located at 720 Elise Ave. in Metairie. 733-0472. kehoefrance.com.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is the oldest Episcopal school in New Orleans with 63 years of experience in educating the mind, body, and spirit of young children. St. Andrew’s enrolls boys and girls 12 months through Grade 8, offering 14 years of nurturing yet challenging education that focuses on “Cherishing Childhood, Developing Character and Cultivating Leaders.” St. Andrew’s offers an environment in which children develop confidence, achieve academic success, and embrace a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes are used to promote a challenging learning environment where students interact with teachers, and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually. A strong academic program is enhanced by state-of-the-art technology, includes Spanish, music, chapel, fine arts, athletics and information literacy skills. Student publications, dramatics, interscholastic sports, and community service round out St. Andrew’s program. This year, virtual one-on-one tours and in person tours are available by appointment only. Located at 8012 Oak St. 866-6553. saesnola.org/admissions.

URSULINE ACADEMY

Diverse by design, Ursuline believes that appreciating and learning from people with different perspectives is how they build a better world. For many girls, Ursuline can be the first place they meet people with different backgrounds, beliefs and talents. The academy celebrates girls for who they are and elevates their confidence to influence the world. Here, girls gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how to be successful in a global society. Through interactive experiences tailored to girls’ interests, Ursuline students learn how to think deeper, communicate clearly and solve problems independently and collaboratively. At Ursuline, STEM and the arts are equal partners in powering our girls’ education. We believe that creative thinking is best nurtured when young brains explore both analytical and imaginative ideas. High school open house, Nov. 11. Located at 2635 State Street. 866- 5292. go.uanola.org.