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www.cedarcreekschool.org
(318)255-7707 ~ Fax (318) 251-2846
CEEB/ACT Code: 192-588
School Profile 2011—2012
ABOUT CEDAR CREEK SCHOOL
Cedar Creek School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school that was founded in 1970. Located in north Louisiana, the campus has a student body of approximately 700 students in pre-K through 12th grade. There are a total of 59 seniors. Students are drawn to Cedar Creek from rural communities, small towns and mid-sized cities from seven parishes and one other state by the school’s reputation for academic excellence.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Cedar Creek School is accredited by the State of Louisiana and both the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. The school holds membership in The College Board, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and Independent School Management.
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Cedar Creek School offers an expanded college preparatory curriculum. Twenty-four and a half credits are required for graduation (2012) in the following subject areas:
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3.5 credits + .5 Free Enterprise
Mathematics 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits (3 or more urged)
Fine Arts 1 credit
Physical Ed/Health 2 credits
Computer Application .5 credit
* A total of 2 classes of English labs are required but no credit is given.
Electives 3 credits
Total 24.5 credits
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
AP English Literature/Composition AP Chemistry
AP English Language/ Composition AP Biology
AP United States History AP Calculus AB
AP French IV AP Physics B
ADVANCED HONORS COURSES (Pre-AP)
English I & II
Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math)
DUAL ENROLLMENT (with Louisiana University System)
Fine Art Survey
Biology II Honors
French III Honors
Spanish III Honors
American History Honors
Advanced Math Honors
Advanced Math Advanaced Honors
U.S. History AP
English IV Honors
English IV AP (2011-2012 Language & Composition)
(2012-2013 Literature & Composition)
Chemistry AP
Biology AP
HONORS
English I, II, III and IV
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology II)
Social Science (American History)
Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math)
Foreign Language (Spanish III, French III, and French IV)
GRADE AND RANK INFORMATION
All students take seven courses each year. Cumulative grade point averages are based on annual grades. The annual grade is computed by combining quarter grades with semester exams.
Cedar Creek School does not rank its students, rather a quartile is determined, based on all students and on all subjects. All subjects are college preparatory. Grade point average is weighted. Honors, Advanced Honors, and Advanced Placement courses receive an additional weight.
GRADING SCALE
Until May 2009 As of Aug. 2009 As of
Grading Scale Grading Scale GPA Scale Aug. 2009
A = 95-100 A = 93-100 A = 4.0 1/2 quality point
B = 88-94 B = 85-92 B = 3.0 added to Honors classes
C = 78-87 C = 77-84 C = 2.0
D = 70-77 D = 70-76 D = 1.0 1 quality point added
added for AP and
F = Below 70 F = Below 70 F = 0.0 Adv. Honors classes
CLASS OF 2011
In the class of 2011, 54 students matriculated as follows:
Accepted to 4-year college 94 %
Accepted to 2-year college 4%
TOPS qualifiers 85%
Total scholarships accepted: $1,360,117
ACT INFORMATION CLASS OF 2011
Average composite ACT score 24
Top quartile 28
Top half 27
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