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Why Consider Cedar Creek School?
1. THE RANGE OF SERVICES
Fully articulated educational programs, Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade Structured program in art, music, and physical education, K-5 Structured, subject-based program for academically gifted students in grades 6-12, offering a minimum of one hour daily instruction High School Honors Program in core curriculum subjects Advanced Placement courses in calculus, English, and chemistry, and biology that offer an opportunity to earn 12-15 hours college credit while fulfilling high school requirements. Counseling Center with two full-time Counselors, offering personal counseling, career direction, individual testing and referral services to students in grades K-12 High school students are provided with supervision in college selection and scholarship application. Interscholastic athletic program through LHSAA
2. PROVEN EXCELLENCE OF ITS PROGRAM Fully accredited by Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools and by Louisiana State Department of Education Dedicated faculty of experienced professional teachers, many with advanced degrees; 14.8 years' average teaching experience Small classes. Average pupil-teacher ratio for grades K-5 of 1:19 in elementary school reading and mathematics instruction High levels of academic achievement: 90% of all students score above national 50th percentile on Stanford 10 Achievement Test; the school average is 79.25%. High performance on ACT: 5-year average composite of 24.53 for all seniors and a 29.06 5-year average for seniors in the top quartile; 80% of all seniors score higher than the national average Outstanding record of college academic scholarships: 84% of our 2007 CCS graduates received scholarships.
Sample value of scholarships actually accepted include:
2007: $1,937,340- $1,434,638 in Academic Scholarships
and $506,702 in TOPS awards – (57 students)
2006: $1,034,876- $688,060 in Academic Scholarships
and $346,816 in TOPS awards – (41 students)
2005: $1,197,983- $616,735 in Academic Scholarships
and $581,248 in TOPS awards - (61 students)
2004: $884,606- $560,200 in Academic Scholarships
and $324,406 in TOPS awards - (42 students)
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3. NATIONAL RECORD IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ALL-USA TODAY Academic Team Award -- four students named to First Team, two named to Second Team, two named to the Third Team and four have received national Honorable Mention High percentage of 7th grade students accorded state and national recognition in Duke University Talent Identification Program. Over the last 5 years CCS has had 24 students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Competition. A record for a school the size of Cedar Creek Unparalleled record of national scholarships and awards. In past 5 years students have won these honors: National Science Scholars Scholarship, National Endowment for the Humanities Award, Math/Science Scholarship, Discover Gold Card Award, Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, ALL- USA TODAY Academic Team Award, American Achievement Scholarship, NCTE Writing Award, International Science Fair Award,Coca Cola Competition semi-finalist
4. HIGH QUALITY ENVIRONMENT Positive, moral atmosphere prevails High levels of conduct and discipline maintained Close relationship and co-operative spirit between faculty, students, and parents Dedicated faculty and responsive administration
5. FULL RANGE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS National Honor Society, Junior National Honor Society, Junior High Advisory Groups, Math Counts, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, FCA, Key Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Chess Club, French Club, Art Club, Cheerleading, Emerald Entertainers, CATS Baseball, basketball, cross country track, football, golf, powerlifting, softball, swimming, tennis, and track
6. CONVENIENCE
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