education CONNECT PARKVIEW BAPTIST SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN SUDDEN IMPACT At Sudden Impact, Parkview Baptist students learned the importance of not driving while impaired or distracted. Louisiana State Police and University Medical Center New Orleans joined forces to educate the students with a mock crash and a mock trial in the auditorium. This interactive experience–complete with fake blood–teaches students about the devastating effects of driving while under the influence, distracted, and without a seatbelt. The Sudden Impact Program is a nationally-recognized, award-winning initiative developed by the University Medical Center that aims to educate young drivers about the consequences of reckless driving.
At Trinity, the WonderLab is a 45-minute weekly co-curricular class for Pre-K through Kindergarten. This class is critical in achieving the school’s mission of building a foundation of academic excellence and nurturing the whole child. It is a place where all children find success and can develop their own interests, strengths, and talents. This STEAM-rich environment nurtures student’s collaboration, critical thinking, creative production, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students develop adaptability, curiosity, initiative, persistence, and leadership. THE WONDERLAB AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
In an effort to share the mission, guiding pillars, and success stories of Gardere Community Christian School, the school held its Share Your Heart 2024 Luncheon. More than 75 guests enjoyed presentations by students, Board members, and staff. The school touted its academic success, including standardized test scores of 300% higher than neighboring schools. The luncheon was held at the school, and lunch was catered by Chef Tremain Devine of Tre’s Street Kitchen. Notable attendees included Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Metro Council Member Rowdy Gaudet, John Fetzer, and Marcio Araujo, among others. GARDERE HOLDS SHARE YOUR HEART 2024 LUNCHEON
Recently, Helix Community Schools launched a website for its Helix AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Medical Academy, which is set to open in August 2025. The website features important information about the new school and what residents in St. Landry Parish can expect, including its mission, curriculum, construction, and upcoming plans. Jennifer Gordon, Executive Director for Growth and Opportunities and Founding Principal of Helix AI and Medical says, “We’ve received lots of questions from people interested in learning more about the school so we’re excited to launch our new website to help keep residents informed.” Helix AI and Medical will offer classes for students in kindergarten through fifth grades, expanding to grades six through eight in 2026. The goal is to add a grade level each year, to become a K-12 school by 2030. HELIX COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INTRODUCES HELIX AI AND MEDICAL ACADEMY
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