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 Admissions & Advancement -
Ms. Taylor McCaulleytmccaulleyjpgacademy.orgAssistant Director of Admissions & Advancement
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John Paul the Great Academy
Prospective Family Application ProcessAPPLICATION PROCESS
1. Inquire
Learn more about the mission of John Paul the Great Academy by calling us at 337-889-5345
and by visiting our website, jpgacademy.org.2. Tour
Schedule a tour of our school!3. Shadow
Schedule a shadow day for your student to experience a day in the life of a JPG student.4. Test
During shadow day, your student will take an entrance exam so that we can gauge academic strengths and weaknesses, and provide you with helpful feedback.5. Apply
Should you decide that JPG is the right fit for your family,
you may apply online, turn in all required documents, and pay fees:Online Application
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jpgacademy.org/apply
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
- School Recommendation
Fees
- Application Fee (one-time): $300 for one student/$500 (family maximum) for two or more students
- Enrollment Fee (annual): $500/student
- Academic/Building & Grounds Fee (annual): $285 (may be paid now or with tuition)
Please note that all documents must be submitted and all fees must be paid before your application is processed. The deadline to complete the admissions process is June 1. Applications received after June 1 will inquire a $100 late fee.
Once we receive the submitted online application with all documents and fees, your family will be notified of the school's decision regarding your child's admission within two weeks. Upon admission, you will receive an official Acceptance Packet in the mail with more information regarding the next 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 24
- Six 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.