My daughter attends one of the Discovery schools. Some of the things that she loves are:…read more- Teachers faculty and staff. Some of them really do a great job of trying to inspire the kids to learn, teach them discipline, and show care at the same time. - Co-curricular classes such as computer, library, art, etc. Although my daughter does well academically, she has a very creative side and enjoys getting to express that through these classes. - Students. My daughter has a great group of friends that she has been with since starting school here. They hang out on weekends and support each other in/out of school. As a parent, I feel that the school is generally safe, the staff is communicative, and supportive of the students/ families they serve. I am a strong believer in good free schools (since we pay our tax dollars for them) in our communities, and Discovery schools are great examples of them.

Before I share my review of the Dr. John Ochsner Discovery School (DJOD), let me share my…read morequalifications as a reviewer. I am a lifelong, professional educator having taught 44 years ranging from middle school to graduate school. I have a Ph.D. in education and am currently a high school teacher who also teaches 3-4 graduate education courses each year for LSU; and I serve on the Board of Directors of an "A-rated," metro-New Orleans PK-8 charter school. So, my review comes from a professional perspective. When my child's admission lottery number finally got us into DJOD, I was ecstatic! I truly believed DJOD would be a superior educational environment than the neighborhood public middle school. I could not have been more wrong!! DJOD was a huge disappointment and I totally regret pursing this educational opportunity for my child. Why? Over several years, I found the teachers to be inferior to the neighborhood school in their classroom teaching. My child's learning atrophied as too many of the teachers don't teach, rather they pointed their students to the internet and let online teach. Prior to beginning at DJOD, my child tested at grade-level or higher. Sadly, at the end of our time at DJOD, my child tested below grade-level. Worst of all, the teachers don't challenge the gifted and don't challenge early finishers. Prior to DJOD, both were managed quite well at the neighborhood school and I believe contributed much to strong academic progress and LEAP2025 mastery and advanced scores. At DJOD, the teachers appeared clueless with the gifted and early finishers. On top of all this, I personally experienced the lack of ethics of the school's administrators. DJOD's value form the acronym HEART and you hear and see HEART all over the school and from teachers / administrators mouths. Yet, while DJOD talks the talk of having HEART, I can attest personally they unfortunately cannot walk their talk. Their actions toward parents and students are HEARTLESS and unethical. In fact, I have concluded students and parents rank well behind everything especially their public face and brand. That's number one! How DJOD looks to the public. The prevailing administration attitude (all the way to the top) is: "DJOD is a choice; choose elsewhere, if you're not happy." Of course, through their lottery and waitlist, this translates to: "we don't care about you because we have plenty to replace you." How's that for HEART? Next, DJOD is a feminine culture and boys struggle to find their place in this feminine culture. Even worst, DJOD has no male role models for the boys. (Check out the DJOD directory and you'll see the lead administrators are female and there's only ONE male teacher.) So, in the end, as a professional educator (and, yes, as a parent), I have a very poor review of DJOD and strongly recommend you enter the school with eyes wide open - or better, stay away! When you pull back the curtain, it's not the school their leaders want you to see. Don't fall for the facade and double-talk. Good luck!

Chapelle is an all girls catholic high school grades 8-12 located in Metairie. I can speak from…read moreexperience that Chapelle is a wonderful college preparatory school. I even reused English papers I wrote my junior and senior year at Chapelle well into my college years at Tulane. I can't say enough good things about Chapelle. I'm so happy I was able to spend my high school years at such a special place. Thanks, mom. Go Chipmunks!

Based on my tour of the daycare/preschool, this is a good school! The campus is extremely spacious,…read moreas it also hosts the elementary and middle schools. Each baby and toddler age had their own playground and classrooms. They seem to have extensive programming for PreK3 and up (music, art, STEM, swimming). Only one point off for price (about double what the area preschools are charging) and goes till 3:30 with additional payments for aftercare till 5:30.

A staff member did something pretty horrible to one of my family members today. My heart is broken…read morethat a teacher can be that mean. Breaking a child's spirit is NOT OK. I have no other way to vent. I hope it will be addressed by school administration. I certainly would have expected better from any school, but especially this one. This was during the 2021/2022 school year. I did not hit the post review button at the time by mistake.

Outstanding program all around; rigorous academics that prepare their students for continued…read moresuccess on collegiate level and State and National Award-winning athletic teams. The administrators and educators go above and beyond at this campus; students are shaped into the best versions of themselves through the guidance, discipline, and mentorship provided. Our family transferred to JCCS from the N.O. Catholic School System and I am in awe of the superior classroom experience provided to my children here (e.g. a Science Curriculum that not only included dissection but also a skill set of over a half dozen different types of medical stitches that were instructor demonstrated, student shadowed, then proficiency tested...WOW; and is your 7th grader being taught History by a published author? This particular instructor managed to not only capture the attention of my ADHD son, but he imparted knowledge that was carried, with I dare say, excitement back home.) The Curtis Family leads by example, they are personable, professional, and accessible to their students and parents; to be welcomed into their community by The All-Time Most Winningest Coach in high school football history was both humbling and inspiring, as he is the most genuine human being I have had both the privilege and pleasure of meeting. There is a winning attitude that is ever present and contagious, and the love, respect and support is not only shown by the faculty and staff but is also seen by the respect shown amongst their students. My family and I are more than impressed, we are PROUD TO BE JCCS PATRIOTS.

my daughter has gone there since 3rd grade and she is now in 6th. she absolutely loves it and she…read morefeels safe and loves her teachers. its an amazing school and even i love it. they absolutely do not tolerate bullying and take everything seriously. if you want your kid to play lots of sports send the to curtis! GO PATRIOTS!!