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Mission Statement: 

To create a centralized location for students to engage in coursework designed to give them a competitive edge toward their post-secondary plans.

The Advanced Studies Academy will offer courses designed to fill the needs of students wanting to take courses that cannot be offered at their home school. A partnership with McNeese for expanded course offerings at the Academy will expand the opportunities available to our students.

Middle School Courses            High School Courses           College Courses

 
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African-American History 

 (one full credit) 

This course is an historical presentation of the African-American’s struggle for equality and justice in the United States. Students will study the historical significance and achievements of African-Americans, both individually and as a group. This course begins with the development of African nations and ends with the current African-American issues in the United States. Open to Junior and Senior level students. Will be taught on Mondays, 4:15 – 7:00. Richardson
AP Psychology

 (one full credit)

 

 This college level course is designed to introduce students to the scientific and systematic study of behavior and mental processes for human beings. Students successfully completing the AP exam (score of 3 or higher) can earn college credit. Class will meet one day week after school, 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm on Mondays. Prerequisite: Biology 1 Open to junior and senior level students. Sanders
AP World History

(one full credit) .

 

 This college level course is designed to guide students in developing a greater understanding of global processes and contacts including interactions over time. This course highlights the course of natural changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. Students successfully completing the AP exam (score of 3 or higher) can earn college credit. Class will meet one day week after school, 4:15 – 7:00 on Mondays. Open to sophomore, junior, and senior level students Brown
AP US Government and Politics

 (one full credit)

 

 This college level course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the role of government in their lives and in the lives of others both domestically and globally. Students venture beyond the foundations of government, the constitution, the structures, principles, etc. to explore and evaluate the real-world business of governing in American society. Students successfully completing the AP exam (score of 3 or higher) can earn college credit. Open to junior and senior level students. This will be a seventh hour class. Fontenot
Louisiana History and Theatre (Louisiana History is for middle school credit, Theatre would count as elective high school credit awarded after 24 credits are earned on the high school campus) This eighth grade history course offers an intricate, detailed study of Louisiana’s growth and development from it’s first occupants to the present day Louisiana. This course will incorporate details of Louisiana’s history with the inclusion of the fine arts, visual arts, and the performing arts. The students will investigate, research, and act out Louisiana’s history. Open to eighth grade students only with the recommendation of their principal and counselor. One section will be taught at W.W. Lewis Junior High School and one section will be taught at the LCB Academy Scalisi
ESL (middle school) English as a Second Language is an integrated curriculum in which students with limited language proficiency learn English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.  ESL helps our community to assimilate our international residents.  ESL is fun. Blalock
ESL (high school) English as a Second Language is an integrated curriculum in which students with limited language proficiency learn English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.  ESL helps our community to assimilate our international residents.  ESL is fun. Dewey

Free College Courses 

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Engineering 109 - Engineering Science and Computing This course taught by McNeese is an introduction to techniques needed to successfully study engineering while in college and skills needed to effectively perform as practicing engineers after graduation.  The course addresses the functions of engineers , working as part of a team, and use of computers in engineering problem solving and design.  The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (1:15-2:30) in the Fall 2008 semester.  The course will be repeated in the Spring 2009 semester.  Students earn 3 hours college credit and a high school credit in Introduction to Engineering. Room 209
Nursing 101 - Freshman Essentials in Nursing This course taught by McNeese will focus on helping students to succeed in the Nursing Curriculum at the University level.  This course will introduce nursing roles and skills.  The class will meet on Thursday and Friday afternoons (1:15-2:30) in the Fall 2008 semester.  This course may be substituted for FFND 101 for Nursing majors and the student will earn high school credit in Health Occupations. Room 208
History 101 - European History to 1648 This course taught by McNeese is a survey of ancient, medieval, and early modern history.  this class will meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (1:15-2:30) in the Fall 2008 semester.  Students will earn 3 hours college credit in Western Civilization.  Note:  History 102 will be offered in the Spring 2009 semester. Room 209
Latin 101 - Elementary Latin This course taught by McNeese is an introduction to classical Latin, including grammar, vocabulary, and translations. This class will meet on Monday evenings (4:15-7:00) in the Fall 2008 semester. Students will earn 3 hours college credit and a high school credit in Latin I. Note: Latin 102 will be offered in the Spring 2009 Semester. Room
Spanish 102 - Elementary Spanish This course taught by McNeese teaches the essentials of Spanish grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. This class will meet Thursday evenings (4:15- 7:00) in the Fall 2008 semester. This course will be repeated in the Spring 2009 semester. Students will earn 3 hours college credit and a high school credit in Spanish III. Room 209
Psychology 101 - Introduction to Psychology This course taught by McNeese provides an understanding of human behavior and lays a foundation for additional work in psychology. This course will be taught on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1:15-2:30) in the Fall 2008 semester. Students will earn 3 hours college credit and a high school credit in Psychology Room 206

How to Register for College courses?

For McNeese State University courses, you should contact Mrs. Betty Anderson via email at anderson@mcneese.edu or you can call her at 475-5615.

For SOWELA courses, you should contact Mr. Glenn Carter via email at glenn.carter@sowela.edu

You can also contact the LCB Academy via email at charles.adkins@cpsb.org or by phone at 217-4390