Converse School

Caddo Parish School Board, located in Shreveport, La., comprises various members elected by voters to serve single-member districts. Its members serve four-year terms, and manage and administer more than 35 elementary and over 10 high schools. The board also offers a wide variety of cocurricular, enrichment and educational programs to students in grades kindergarten through 12. Caddo Parish School Board establishes rules and regulations concerning organization, general policies, major plans and procedures for the public schools. It also appoints a superintendent to manage its budget, supervise the staff and students, and make recommendations on the operation of the schools. The school board also organizes parent documentaries and meetings on educational agendas.

The Grant Parish School Board offers educational services for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The board maintains special education and food services departments, as well as conducts Title 1 programs. The Grant Parish School Board also operates an administration department and has a school board. It additionally offers meals and conducts a variety of instructional programs for students. The board s schools academic curricula include math, science, art, social studies, reading, writing, English, and computer and physical education. The Grant Parish School Board maintains a library that provides free online access to magazines, journals, newspapers and business information to students and teachers. It is located in Colfax, La.

Zwolle Elementary School serves more than 300 students in grades prekindergarten through four. The student-teacher ratio in the school is 22-to-1. Its curriculum includes reading and language arts, foreign languages, science, social studies and math. It also offers classes in art, music, computers and physical education. Students are provided with a wide range of educational facilities that include access to computers, field trips, special art and music classes, assembly programs and other outdoor sports activities. It also offers after school programs based on student s academic needs. The school is a Title 1 school. It provides free lunch to more than 60 percent of its students. Based in Zwolle, La., the school is a part of the Sabine Parish School Board.