Academics
Upper School
Intensity increases in the Upper School, with the primary focus on academics and preparation for college and beyond. Students, guided by advisors, choose rigorous and stimulating courses and class schedules. Upper School students learn to think critically, and prepare to excel in a variety of careers, including developing fields and those that do not yet exist.
Our curriculum offers honors classes and 17 Advanced Placement options across disciplines. Within the classroom, inquiry-based discussions develop analytical skills and encourage independent thinking. Working with faculty members, students with special interests can design projects on subjects such as digital animation, anthropology, or architecture. A one-to-one tablet program enhances individual study, and frequent teacher assessment promotes a realistic measure of achievement. More than half the upper school faculty have advanced degrees, and all pursue engaging, creative approaches to instruction through professional development opportunities.
UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Four years of English, World Language, Mathematics, Science, and History are required for all students, and all seniors must take Global Humanities and meet their community service requirement. Students are required to take two years of Physical Education/Health Curriculum, which includes team games, strength training, fitness, and health. In-season athletes can receive one semester of P.E. credit per sport, regardless of JV or Varsity status. Students also must take two years of Fine Arts and can choose from a variety of visual and performing arts options. Students must take a minimum of two elective courses during their Upper School years (these options change from year to year and are based on student and faculty interest).
Innovative Programming
Department of Applied Technology (DAT): The Lydia Sneed Engineering Lab, a dedicated STEAM space, is equipped with 3D printers, a CNC router, laser and vinyl cutters, a large-format printer, a variety of programming and robistics kits, VR (virtual reality) equipment, and many other tools. The DAT is fully integrated into all levels of the Country Day student experience, including one Honors course and two AP courses in the 2022-2023 school year.
Independent Study & Global Online Academy (GOA): Students may undertake a program of independent study or enroll in a class through the GOA.
Study Abroad: Country Day is known for is outstanding World Language program, and opportunities to visit and study other cultures are an integral part of our mission.
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ENGLISH
English I*, II*, III, IV AP English Literature & Composition AP English Language & Composition Introduction to Film Mythology Science & Speculative Fiction Creative Writing Public Speaking APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Computer Science Principles I, II Creative Design through Art, Math, Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A Computer Architecture I, II (Independent Study) Engineering Design & Analysis Introduction to Game Design Introduction to Robotics |
INTERDISCIPLINARY Global Humanities Yearbook MATHEMATICS Algebra I, II* Geometry* Pre-Calculus* Calculus* AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Statistical Reasoning AP Statistics Math Modeling WORLD LANGUAGES French I*, II*, III*, IV*, V* AP French Language Spanish I, II*, III*, IV*, V* AP Spanish Language and Culture SCIENCE Biology* Chemistry* Physics* AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Environmental Science Psychology Anatomy and Physiology |
HISTORY World History U.S. History Government/Free Enterprise AP U.S. History AP Government AP Modern European History Western Civilization Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART OFFERINGS AP Studio Art AP Art History African American Art |
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*Indicates that an honors option is also available for this course.
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Upcoming Events
News
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34 Students Inducted into the National Honor Society
Read MoreMetairie Park Country Day School’s Chapter of the National Honor Society invites students to apply for membership during their second semester if they maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.4 or higher, are enrolled in a minimum of two academic honors/AP Classes, and fulfill or exceed the required number of community service hours. The application includes several short essays about the Country Day community, academic goals, personal goals, and leadership aspirations and abilities. All members pledge to uphold the tenets of the National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character, standards of excellence established by the nation’s oldest and largest secondary school recognition program.This year, 34 students were inducted into the National Honor Society, bringing our Chapter to hold 76 current members for the 2023-2024 academic year. -
Country Day Students Compete at Louisiana State Literary Rally
Read MoreCongratulations to the students who competed in the State Literary Rally! We're so #cajunproud of all of your hard work! Special congratulations to our four First Place winners and five Second Place winners! -
Four Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Read MoreMetairie Park Country Day School is proud to announce that four seniors, Marygrace de la Cruz, Pierce Hatheway, Sarah Heebe, and Cooper Woods, have been named Semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program, a national academic competition for recognition and scholarship that began in 1955. Semifinalists are selected based on their excellent PSAT scores.Over 1.3 million juniors enrolled in 21,000 high schools entered the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of United States high school seniors, representing the highest-scoring entrants in each state. These academically talented students can continue to compete for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded in the spring. Congratulations to our students!
Contacts
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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.
Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin.
