OCS

Mission Statement:  Preparing Youth for Time and Eternity

President & Athletic Director:    Micah Harper

Headmaster: Bobby Stokes

Dean of Women: Jayme Stokes

Counselor: Amy Terral

Address:  7065 Highway 165 North, Monroe, Louisiana  71203

Phone:  (318) 325-6000          FAX:  (318) 387-7000

Grades Offered:  Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade

Average Class Size:  15-20 per section; 45-75 per grade                    Founded:  1974

Current Enrollment (PK-12) :  725 students                                     LHSAA Class: 1A

HISTORY:    Thirty years ago, Ouachita Christian School officially opened its doors for the first time.  This brought to reality the dream of a small group to educate future leaders through a quality education in a Christian environment.  The ideals of this group carry on.  OCS has grown to be the largest Christian school in northeast Louisiana, serving families in 7 parishes in Louisiana, as well as 2 counties in southern Arkansas.

 ACCREDITATION:  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, State of Louisiana accredited, TOPS certified, Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) member

 TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:  All of our teachers have a baccalaureate degree with full state private school certification.  One third of our staff has completed master’s degrees in their chosen field.  All of our teachers have the necessary hours in Education/Professional Teaching courses.  Our Student/Teacher ratio is approximately 15:1; we try not to exceed 20 per classroom.

 TARGET STUDENT POPULATION:  We provide a Christ-centered, college-preparatory curriculum for our students.  We are not able to provide services for students who have been expelled, suspended or failed in another school system.  We reinforce basic Christian values on campus and off campus behavior for our students.  Alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances are not beneficial for a child’s Christian walk and thus, not permitted for OCS students.  Failure to comply will result in suspension and/or expulsion.

Activities: Because we believe a well-rounded education goes beyond classroom instruction, extracurricular activities are strongly supported at OCS. Activities include: State and regional Literary Rally, Quiz Bowl, ACT prep, Drama, nationally recognized Art department, Band, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Softball, Soccer, Cross-country, Cheerleading, EagleLine, Power-lifting, Tennis, Golf, concurrent enrollment courses with ULM, international, national and local chaperoned Trips.

Students in grades 6 and under participate on various sports teams consisting of OCS Families through loca recreational leagues.

 CURRICULUM:  We offer daily Bible courses and prayer, weekly chapel, a Christian-perspective in curriculum, and Christian teachers/coaches/staff.  We offer the traditional scope and sequence for grades K-12.  We use Accelerated Reading, Accelerated Math and Abeka materials.  We offer the TOPS curriculum for all students.  We offer AP courses in Art, American History, Calculus and English.  We offer Honors selections in Math, Art, English, Fine Arts Survey, Science and Social Studies.  We offer the languages of French and Spanish beginning in high school.

 GPA:      93-100            A         4.0       (Weighted GPA of 5.0 and 6.0 for Honors

                  92-85               B         3.0                   and AP courses)

                  84-77               C         2.0

                  76-68               D        1.0

COLLEGES ATTENDED BY GRADUATES:  (incomplete list)

99% of Students go on to college.

Abilene Christian University                         Oral Roberts University
Auburn University                                           Ouachita Baptist University
Baylor University                                              Pepperdine University
Belhaven University                                         Rhodes College
Centenary College                                            Southeastern University
Gordan College in MA                                   Texas A & M
Harding University                                          Tulsa
Louisiana Tech                                                  Tulane
LSU                                                                      University of Georgia
LSU-Shreveport                                                University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Louisiana College                                             University of Louisiana at Monroe
Mississippi College                                          University of Mississippi
Mississippi State University                          University of Oklahoma
Northwestern University                                Vanderbilt University

College Entrance Exams:  ACT composite mean score for 2008 is 24.

 PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION:  We recognize that communication with parents is vital for a student’s success.  We communicate differently depending on the age of the student, but our goal of connecting with the parent is always the same.  Elementary students bring home weekly updates on assignments and grades.  In grades 4^th-12^th we utilize Edline.  This is an online service that allows parents access to lesson plans, homework, and current grades for their student.  We also schedule parent-teacher conferences and send emails or notes when needed in an effort to keep the parent informed.