In the De La Salle classroom, you will find dynamic teachers who inspire young minds to grow and develop. From eighth to twelfth grade, our faculty presents a comprehensive college model academic program that challenges students to reach their full potential.
- Accredited by Cognia and the State of Louisiana
- Deemed a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
- Offers a college preparatory program of studies with multiple level courses to provide flexibility for individual differences and abilities.
- The faculty is comprised of experienced and highly qualified teachers: 50% of classroom teachers have an advanced degree.
- Advanced Placement Silver Honor Roll
- Graduates earn 32 high school credits
- Average Class Size: 22
The De La Salle curriculum follows a college model and is anchored by an 85-minute class schedule for each semester. Our curriculum is an intensive approach to learning and incorporating active student participation.
A (90-100) 4 Grade Points
B (80-89) 3 Grade Points
C (72-79) 2 Grade Points
D (66-71) 1 Grade Point
F (less than or equal to 65) 0 Grade Points
Honors and AP courses are given an additional one (+1) and an additional one point five (+1.5) Grade Point respectively.
Academic Curriculum
| 8th Grade (8 Total Credits) | 8th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits) | |
| Language Arts* | Language Arts Honors* | |
| Pre-Algebra | Algebra I Honors* | |
| Earth Science | Biology Honors | |
| World Geography | Latin I Honors | |
| Religion | Religion | |
| Band or String Orchestra or Chorus | Band or String Orchestra or Chorus | |
| Physical Education / Health | ||
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| 9th Grade (8 Total Credits) | 9th Grade (8 Total Credits) | |
| English I* | English I Honors | |
| Algebra I* | Algebra I Honors* or Geometry Honors | |
| Biology | Physical Science Honors | |
| Western Civilization | AP Human Geography | |
| Religion I | Latin II Honors | |
| Physical Education: One Quarter | Religion I | |
| Math Skills: One Quarter | Physical Education: One Quarter | |
| Fine Arts, Choir, Band, or String Orchestra |
Fine Arts, Choir, Band, or String Orchestra | |
| 10th Grade (8 Total Credits) | 10th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits) | |
| English II | English II Honors | |
| Geometry | Algebra II Honors | |
| Physical Science | Physical Science Honors | |
| World History | AP World History* | |
| Religion II | Religion II | |
| Spanish I or French I | ||
| Integrated Math | Physical Education/Health (as needed) | |
| Physical Education: One Quarter (as needed) |
Elective | |
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| 11th Grade (8 Total Credits) | 11th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits) | |
| English III | English III Honors or AP Language | |
| Algebra II | Precalculus Honors | |
| US History | AP US History* | |
| Chemistry | Chemistry Honors | |
| Spanish II or French II | Religion III and Selective (Ethics, Prayer & Spirituality, Gospel Writers) | |
| Religion III | Electives** | |
| Electives** | Financial Literacy | |
| Financial Literacy |
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| 12th Grade (8 Total Credits) | 12th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits) | |
| English IV | English IV H or AP English Literature* | |
| Precalculus or Dual Enrollment Algebra | AP Calculus* | |
| Civics | AP Government | |
| Environmental Science, Biology II Honors, Human Anatomy |
Biology II Honors, Physics Honors, Human Anatomy | |
| DE World Religion or Religion IV and Selective (Ethics, Gospel Writers, Prayer & Spirituality) | DE World Religion | |
| Electives** (3 credits -see below) | Electives** (3 Credits -see below) |
* Signifies a two-semester course
** Electives may change from year to year, but they generally include the following courses:
| ACT Prep AP Computer Science Principles AP Human Geography Art I, II, III, and IV Athletic PE Band Biology II Honors Business Communications Chorus DE Intro to Engineering DE Online Courses Environmental Science Fine Arts Forensic Science |
French III and IV, V/AP Human Anatomy Latin III and IV, V/AP Physical Education Physics Honors Publications I Publications II Sociology Spanish III and IV, V/AP Sports Management Sports Medicine String Orchestra Teacher Intern Theater |