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Mission
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John Paul the Great Academy is a small, independent, Catholic school that provides a rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences and promotes the sacred traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Application 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 and by exploring our website.
2. Tour
New families, call to 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).
Please note that applications received after MARCH 31 inquire a $250 late fee.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 determination 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.
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Acceptance priority
Students are considered for acceptance according to the following criteria, along with consideration of Family’s Catholic identity and participation in parish life:
a) Presence of legal guardian on Faculty or Staff at JPG
b) Presence of siblings currently enrolled at the school,
c) Children of John Paul the Great Academy alumni
d) Current or past relationship of family to the school, and
e) Student’s disposition and potential for success in a classical academic environment.
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Contact
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Mrs. Taryn Schmidtschmidjpgacademy.orgAdmissions Coordinator
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Fees
One Time
- Non- Refundable Application Fee (for new families only): $300 for one student or $500 (family maximum) for two or more students (due with application as a check or cash)
Annual
- Enrollment Fee: $500 per student (due with acceptance, non-refundable)
- Buildings & Grounds Fee: $275/student (may pay now or with tuition)
- Academic Fee: $185/student (may pay now or with tuition)
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Required DocumentsThe following must be submitted with your application:
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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Copy of Social Security Card
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Copy of Baptismal Record (if applicable)
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Immunization Records
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Academic Records:
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Transcript
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Most Current Report Card
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Standardized Test Scores
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Pastor Recommendation (New families only)
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School Recommendation (Students entering grades 1-12)
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Admissions Documents
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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.
Once you have completed the Admissions Procedures and our Admissions Committee reviews your application, you will be notified of our decision within 2-3 weeks and will be informed of other registration and enrollment procedures.
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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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.
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