Carencro High School

Lafayette High School is a comprehensive high school with a multiethnic populace, including Acadians, Creoles, Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians and Semites. The school is located in Lafayette, La., and offers an extensive curriculum for students in grades seven through 12. The curriculum includes advanced placement, honors and regular level courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, computer technology and foreign language. It offers various vocational career programs with additional courses in business, computer business courses, home economics, agriculture and industrial arts. It also provides a variety of arts activities that include concert, marching and symphonic band, musical productions and theatrical and visual arts. Its communications department organizes various competitive speech and debate contests and also publishes a school newspaper. Lafayette High School provides various extensive special education programs for individuals with learning disorders and mental and physical disabilities.

Franklin Junior High School is a coeducational institution that has an annual enrollment of more than 400 students in grades six through eight. It has a staff of approximately 30 full-time certified teachers and paraprofessionals who provide academic classes in several subjects. Franklin Junior High School s educational curriculum includes reading, science, mathematics, physical education, social studies, language, and art and music. The school has a team of guidance counselors who work with the faculty, students and parents to facilitate academic success and personal development of the students. Located in Franklin, La., Franklin Junior High School is a part of the St. Mary Parish Schools, which serves nearly 9,900 students and operates over 25 educational institutions.

Founded in 1955, Teurlings Catholic High School serves students in grades nine through 12. The school s program of studies is based on the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Teurlings Catholic High School offers a variety of courses, such as theology, English, science, business and math. Additionally, it operates a foreign language department that conducts classes in Latin, French and Spanish. It also operates fine arts and health and physical education departments. Additionally, the school conducts classes in drama, arts, clay forming and vocal music. Its sports activities include basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross country, tennis, and track and field. Teurlings Catholic High School is located in Lafayette, La.