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Art Program

ART 1-5 is multisensory, collaborative, and tailored to help students reach their potential. Students are actively engaged in the creative processes and are taught how to express themselves through visual representations. Lessons incorporate core content subjects and require students to be outside of the box thinkers and problem solvers. CPS learners in grades first through fifth will be encouraged to utilize a plethora of artistic mediums such as charcoal and paint to clay bodies for sculptures in a hands on manner. We strive to learn the technical skills equated with the arts, how to be original and creative, and most importantly how to find and represent the beauty in our daily lives.  

High School students who participate in the Art Program at Central Private have the ability to qualify for Advanced Placement Courses. AP students can take Drawing or 2-D Design AP courses. Students work to create a digital portfolio that demonstrates their personal concentration and breadth of skill for college credit and college entry. Art I and Art II build the base for the AP curriculum.  Art I is an introductory survey course. It focuses on the study of the elements of design through art history and hands-on experience. Students will work in a variety of art media throughout the year. Art II continues the training begun in Art I, studying composition using the principles of design. Students will develop and express original ideas and experiences through a variety of media. Evaluation of art will take place through class critique and discussion. 

Music Program

Elementary students attend music enrichment classes each week and are able to show off their talents during several performances throughout the school year such as holiday programs, Veterans' Day program and Grandparents' Day.  Students are also asked to perform at community events such as the City of Central's tree lighting ceremony.

Accelerated Reader

Students in grades 1st - 8th use the Accelerated Reader Program as part of their reading curriculum. Students select and read books within their reading level and take computerized tests at school when they finish reading each book.

First in Math

Students can use this online program that features hundreds of engaging games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking, and other critical skills.

College Preparatory Courses

English I, II, III, IV
Algebra I, II, III
Geometry
Civics
History of Religion
U.S. History
World Geography

World History
Biology I, II
Chemistry I
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Art I, II, III
Speech

Health & Physical Education I, II, III, IV
Criminology
Psychology
Publications I, II
Spanish I, II
Sociology

Honors Courses

Calculus
Physical Science
Government
American History
History of Religion

Biology I
Chemistry
Civics
Psychology

English I, II, III, IV
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Sociology

Dual Enrollment

Central Private has partnered with the University of Louisiana Monroe's Dual Enrollment program and Louisiana State University's Dual Enrollment program to offer students the opportunity to earn college credit and meet the requirements for high school graduation.

Grading Scale

A=100-93             4 Quality Points
B=92-85              3 Quality Points
C=84-77               2 Quality Points
D=76-70               1 Quality Point
F=69 or Below    0 Quality Point

High School students receiving a passing grade in dual enrollment, AP, and honors classes qualify for an additional quality point in their cumulative average. Dual enrollment and AP courses are on a 10-point scale.

Graduation Requirements

Central Private School follows the Louisiana State Department of Education graduation requirements as listed on their website for the TOPS University Diploma.

College Acceptances

Baylor University
Belhaven College
Baton Rouge Community College
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana College
McNeese State
Millsaps College
Mississippi State University
Nicholls State University
University of Mississippi
Southeastern Louisiana University
University of Southern Mississippi
Spring Hill College
Texas Christian University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Arkansas
University of South Alabama

Tulane University
Mississippi College
Rhodes College
University of Alabama
University of New Orleans
Louisiana State University
South Arkansas College
Dillard University
Samford University
University of Dallas
Washington State
Eastern Washington University
University of West Florida
ITI Technical College
Southern Methodist University
Emory University
University of Tulsa
Texas Christian University
Mount St. Mary College 

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