Good Shepherd Montessori School

Po Box 547, Port Barre, LA, 70577-0705 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Good Shepherd Montessori School was founded in 1993 by Karleen and Carroll Wyble to serve families searching for a quality educational and spiritual program responsive to the individual and developmental needs of the child. We welcome students, Pre-K3 to 12th grade, regardless of race, ancestry, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. Good Shepherd Montessori uses the Montessori Method in teaching. The Montessori Method aims to develop the potential of the student by means of a well-ordered environment, specially trained teachers, and uniquely designed learning materials. The learning materials are categorized into the various areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, and Geography. The tasks are programmed so that each new step is built on what the student has already mastered, thereby building his confidence, independence and self-esteem. Music, poetry, and foreign languages are a part of each day....

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School Overview:

 
Good Shepherd Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
Parish Saint Landry Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 34 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 21 students
Kind - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 1 teachers
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:34 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Good Shepherd Montessori School was founded in 1993 by Karleen and Carroll Wyble to serve families searching for a quality educational and spiritual program responsive to the individual and developmental needs of the child. We welcome students, Pre-K3 to 12th grade, regardless of race, ancestry, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. Good Shepherd Montessori uses the Montessori Method in teaching. The Montessori Method aims to develop the potential of the student by means of a well-ordered environment, specially trained teachers, and uniquely designed learning materials. The learning materials are categorized into the various areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, and Geography. The tasks are programmed so that each new step is built on what the student has already mastered, thereby building his confidence, independence and self-esteem. Music, poetry, and foreign languages are a part of each day.
  • Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

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About This Zipcode (70577)
School Zip (70577)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 4,590 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 11% 16%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $25,925 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 41 years old
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