An independent, classical, Catholic school for grades PreK - 12
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Contact US
- Our Admissions Team
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Ms. Molly McCrackenmollymjpgacademy.orgDirector of School Operations (Admissions & Advancement) -
Ms. Anna Angelleaangellejpgacademy.orgAdmissions & Advancement Assistant
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Mrs. Christina Comeauxccomeauxjpgacademy.orgRegistrar and Assistant to the Director of Operations
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John Paul the Great Academy
Prospective Family Application ProcessAPPLICATION PROCESS
1. Inquire
We invite new families to learn more about the mission of John Paul the Great Academy
by calling us at 337-889-5345, by visiting our website (jpgacademy.org),
and by reading our Mission Magazine.2. Tour
New families, schedule a tour of our school!3. Shadow / Test / Apply
Schedule a shadow day for your child to experience a day in the life of a JPG student.
During the shadow day, your child will take an entrance exam
so that we can determine academic strengths and weaknesses.
Apply to JPG by filling out our online application,
turning in all required admissions documents, and paying the Application Fee (see below).4. Acceptance
The Admissions Department will review your child's shadow day, entrance exam,
and application to JPG and notify you of the school's decision regarding your child's admission.
5. Enrollment
Should your child be accepted and you discern that JPG is the right fit for your family, please secure a seat and enroll your child by paying the Enrollment Fee. You may also choose to pay the Academic Fee and Building & Grounds Fee now or with tuition payments.Online Application
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jpgacademy.org/apply
Admissions Documents
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Baptismal Record (if applicable)
- Immunization Records
- Academic Records:
- Transcript
- Most Current Report Card
- Standardized Test Scores
- Pastor Recommendation (New families only)
- School Recommendation (K-12)
Fees
One Time- Application Fee (for new families only): $300 for one student/$500 (family maximum) for two or more students
Annual
- Enrollment Fee: $500/student
- Buildings & Grounds Fee: $275/student
- Academic Fee: $185/student
Please note that the tour, shadow day, entrance exam, online application, and admissions documents (steps 1-3) must be completed before your child is considered for acceptance.
The deadline to complete the admissions process is March 31. Applications received after March 31 will incur a $250 late fee.
Upon acceptance, you will receive an official acceptance packet in the mail with more information regarding the upcoming school year. -
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Admissions Documents
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ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Students are considered for acceptance according to the following criteria:
a) Family’s Catholic identity and participation in parish life,
b) Presence of siblings currently enrolled at the school,
c) Current or past relationship of family to the school, and
d) Student’s disposition and opportunity for success in a classical academic environment.
ACCREDITATIONJohn Paul the Great Academy is a lay-owned and lay-operated Catholic school that features a classical curriculum. It is incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana and is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The Academy offers grades PK3-12.
John Paul the Great Academy is a full member of the National Association of Private Catholic Independent Schools (NAPCIS).
The Academy is also a non-public approved school with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, meaning that all diplomas are recognized by the State, and automatically transferrable to other schools.
John Paul the Great Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and athletic of other school administered programs.
Graduate Profile:- Average ACT score of 26
- Four JPG graduates currently in enrolled in seminary
- Colleges and universities attended: Ave Maria University, Louisiana State University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Saint Joseph Abbey & Seminary College, Notre Dame Seminary, South Louisiana Community College, University of Dallas, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College, Louisiana Tech, Wyoming Catholic College
John Paul the Great Academy strives to exemplify, in ordinary and extraordinary ways, its mission of forming young souls for Christ's Kingdom. The school seeks to serve all students who want the benefits of an authentically Catholic education.