Academics

St. James offers an integrated and accelerated curriculum designed to exceed national and state standards. Our teachers use a variety of innovative teaching practices in their classrooms to foster collaborative efforts such as project-based learning, problem-solving groups, and authentic assessments. Instruction is differentiated to meet the unique needs, interests, and abilities of our students. Innovation is at the core of our instructional practices, appropriately integrating technology into lessons to enhance the learning and engagement level of students.

The Graves Center

The Pelican’s Nest is a great launching pad for success as it allows your child to begin experiencing everything St. James has to offer as early as 12 months. The Nest provides a play-centered, well-rounded, faith-based curriculum to students 12 mo. through 2 years, creating a seamless transition for students from early care to our Day School.

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Day School

Our students in Kindergarten through 5th grade experience an integrated and accelerated curriculum designed to exceed national and state standards. Classes here incorporate experiential and service-learning as well as character development and spiritual growth.

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Enrichments

Our nine enrichment programs are integral to the St. James experience. Whether learning portrait photography from famed photographer Jeannie Frey Rhodes, creating weekly news shows in the Broadcast Studio, serving as acolytes, or performing in our all-school musical, our curriculum stimulates Baton Rouge’s most curious and motivated minds.

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Project Work

From PreK-3 through fifth grade, Project Work engages students in inquiry, research, and hands-on discovery. Integrating subjects while developing collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, it fosters independence, perseverance, and a lifelong love of learning.

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How to Apply

At St. James, we view the admissions process as a collaborative one in which we work closely with you, the parents, as you choose the school that is best for your child. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual student, and our work starts with meeting you.

Learn About Our Admission Process