b'FAQsHow many girls attend St. Scholastica Academy and what is the size of each class?Total enrollment is approximately 500 young women from the Louisiana parishes of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Orleans and Washington. The number of students per class varies, but averages under 20 students per class.What types of classes does SSA offer?SSA offers college-preparatory, honors, advanced placement (AP) and dual enrollment (DE) courses, as well as a number of electives. The academic environment at SSA promotes growth and achievement.We have students of varied abilities and our college-preparatory curriculum gives the young women who attend SSA a well-rounded educational experience.Our graduates matriculate to college.Do you offer tuition assistance?Tuition assistance is offered through an established needs-based program and we also offer various student scholarships.Can my daughter earn college credit for classes?SSA offers several dual enrollment (DE) courses to students in both the college-prep and honors programs beginning in the junior year. Additionally, students in both the college-prep and honors programs are scheduled for College Algebra and/or College Trigonometry through Louisiana State University as part of their math requirements for SSA graduation.This affords students in the college preparatory program the ability to earn 21 or more hours of college credit while at high school. SSA also offers several advanced placement (AP) courses to students in the honors program beginning in the sophomore year.This affords students in the honors program to earn up to 30+ college credits while in high school. For a list of AP and DE courses available, refer to the SSA website.What type of technology is available for my daughter?For more than a decade, SSA has had a 1:1 computer program. Students may bring their own device or lease/purchase a MacBook from the Academy.With this 1:1 initiative SSA classrooms have been transformed from traditional teacher-centered environments to collaborative student-centered, multi-media, inquiry-based learning environments.Teachers work diligently to expand the students learning experiences beyond the four walls of the classroom. Students are taught how to appropriately and ethically access and use information to create a product that demonstrates their learning. What will my daughters schedule be like?SSA follows a rotating schedule in which five classes meet per day each for a 75-minute block of time. The schedule rotates each day to accommodate eight courses in total whereby allowing each of the eight courses to meet three times per week.A 75-minute activity block is incorporated into the schedule when needed to ensure that class blocks are not shortened and the integrity of the academic calendar is maintained.I understand that SSA is a Catholic school. Do students of other religions also attend?Yes, there are students of other religious faiths who attend SSA.All students, however, are required to take a theology course and attend an off-campus retreat each year. Learning about the Catholic faith helps give non-Catholics a perspective and a background of understanding for SSAs Catholic school program. Having students of different faiths expands on our understanding and promotes diversity in our student population.All are enriched by the schools mission to educate young women for personal, spiritual and academic growth, service and leadership.Academics AdmissionsJennifer Grimley, Dean of Academics Lynda Ryan, Admissions Director985-892-2540 ext. 146Jgrimley@ssacad.org 985-892-2540 ext. 104Lryan@ssacad.orgAthletics Tuition AssistanceCharles Richard, Athletic Director Denise Lemoine, Chief Financial Officer985-892-2540 ext. 195Crichard@ssacad.org 985-892-2540 ext. 144Dlemoine@ssacad.orgSt. Scholastica Academy admits academically-qualified students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school-administered programs.'