Academics
Upper School
1
/
7
The Upper School Experience
Intensity increases in the Upper School where students focus on academics, extracurricular activities and service to prepare for success in college and beyond. We believe that their educational experience should be at the same time both intellectually rigorous and personally stimulating. An outstanding faculty, beautiful campus, and strong traditions combine to inspire learning while encouraging character growth.
The Upper School curriculum is college preparatory - with Honors classes and Advanced Placement options available across all disciplines. Within the classroom, Country Day encourages self expression and independent thought through inquiry-based discussion. Independent study options are available for students with a special interest. Continual self-assessment and growth are also a focus for faculty and staff with more than half of the Upper School's teaching faculty have advanced academic degrees.
Within the framework of small classes that allow individual attention and encourage personal development, teaching styles include discussions, lectures, videos, field trips, writing assignments, special projects, and group work. All Country Day graduates are computer literate and learn in-depth word processing, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and basic computer language as a means to further learning.
To supplement its strong academic programs, Country Day offers a wide variety of opportunities for personal accomplishment and growth through extracurricular activities and service. Students may undertake a program of independent work by taking courses at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCAA) or senior externship opportunities for class-produced publications such as Le Melange and eh, las bas!
Country Day produces confident, mature, well-rounded graduates who are prepared to do well in a number of different areas. We take great pride in the scholastic achievements of our upper school students. Although Country Day offers very few internal awards to its students, their academic accomplishments are recognized annually by numerous colleges, universities, and other institutions. In 2015, 20 students were inducted into the National Honors Society and seven were designated national merit scholarship winners.
We do more than teach the rules. We teach students to understand why the rules are important.
--Upper School Principal, Howard Barton
--Upper School Principal, Howard Barton
Upcoming Events
News
List of 3 news stories.
-
Senior Dylan Simmons Signs with Arkansas Tech to Play Football
Country Day senior Dylan Simmons has officially signed to play football at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, starting Fall 2021. Dylan joined the Country Day community in 2017 and has excelled in academics and athletics. Over the last four years, Dylan has made 1st Team All-District in baseball and football all while serving as a student ambassador, co-chair of the Black Student Union (BSU), and as a member of the Green Club. However, what many of his coaches and teammates attest to more than his skill and talent, are his strength of character and ability to lead. -
A Visual Celebration of NOLA
Ms. Skehan's Art I students have been learning watercolor techniques and applying them to beloved scenes of New Orleans. They chose an image that represents why they love NOLA and used it as inspiration for two paintings, one realistic and one abstract. In the realistic painting, they practiced color mixing and glazing to achieve accurate color and value. In the abstract painting, they used watercolor techniques to build texture and pattern. The result is a visual celebration of our city, just in time for Carnival! -
National Merit and Presidential Scholars
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized seniors Ryan J. Cooper, Caroline A. Koppel, and Grayson Myers as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Jean-Paul Doucet was recognized as a Commended Student. Congratulations to our students for this honor based on their outstanding academic achievements, standardized test scores, and recommendations! Ryan, Caroline, and Grayson are also candidates for Presidential Scholars. Of the nearly 3.6 million high school seniors graduating this year, these students are one of approximately 4,500 students to receive this invitation.
Contacts
List of 11 members.
300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 837-5204
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coed private school for New Orleans area students in early childhood through Grade 12. From the elementary grades through upper school, the care and cultivation of each child comes to life in our exciting academic program, creative arts, and competitive athletic offerings.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: Based on receipt of federal financial assistance through a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CAREs Act, the School acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school-administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed Mike McGuire, Athletic Director (Title IX), mike_mcguire@mpcds.com, 504-849-3190, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005; Jen Sciortino, Director of Academic Excellence (Section 504), jen_sciortino@mpcds.com, 504-838-3304, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005; Bonnie LaGraize, Chief Financial Officer (Title IX and Section 504), bonnie_lagraize@mpcds.com, 504-849-3106, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005, or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA. Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA.
This notice will remain in effect until the School has satisfied and paid off the SBA Paycheck Protection Loan.
Please click to view Master SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy and SBA EEO Poster.
