Cedar Creek School Brochure

EST. 1970

OUR MISSION

Cedar Creek School seeks to provide a superior

college preparatory educational experience to students in North Central Louisiana based on the highest standards of academic excellence and personal

conduct.

Academics Student-centered instruction and exceptional achievement are the heart of our mission. Qualified, experienced faculty deliver academic rigor in a supportive environment.

Our programs for gifted learners, along with many Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) options, ensure that Cedar Creek graduates are highly competitive in college admissions.

12 14

Advanced Placement Courses

Dual Enrollment Courses

25.4

Average composite ACT score

Elementary Academics A child’s first experiences with school shape a lifetime of learning and achievement, so Cedar Creek’s mission begins in our Lower School program (Pre-K through 5th grade).

Our highly trained and caring faculty cultivate the love of learning in a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment. At every grade level, teachers use innovative and interactive approaches to help students develop as critical thinkers and problem solvers. Cedar Creek is a leader in infusing meaningful skills and experiences—including foreign language, STEM, and the arts—throughout the curriculum.

“Cedar Creek Elementary offers an education that challenges and encourages our students. They are taught to use the knowledge learned to solve real-world problems. Above all the academic rigor, they are taught the value of being kind and making a difference in the world.”

Brooke Martin

Science and Social Studies 3rd Grade

Unlike many schools in the region, Cedar Creek provides daily classes for our youngest students in music, art, computer technology, library and Spanish. One of the highlights of our Lower School is an interactive P.E. class five days a week for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.

Elementary students in all grades enjoy regular field

trips, festivals, and theme days to enhance the curriculum.

Middle School Academics At Cedar Creek, our strong Middle School curriculum lays a foundation for the challenges of high school and beyond. We strive to make Middle School a caring and supportive transition from elementary to the rigorous demands of high school.

The Middle School curriculum features traditional departmentalized courses of study in all of the major academic areas. We focus on balancing basic skills development with enrichment opportunities important to early adolescent social, emotional and physical growth.

“Middle School is designed to increase knowledge, foster personal responsibility, and create excitement for learning.

Students have many new opportunities to step out of their comfort zones with clubs and extracurricular activities, and they are rewarded for following school rules and turning in assignments on time.”

Kelly Pike

Business Computer Applications 8th Grade

High School Academics Educating students to be leaders in our region, nation, and world is the culmination of Cedar Creek’s mission. Our high school curriculum builds on the foundation of our strong middle and elementary school programs to prepare graduates for college and beyond.

High School students enroll in a State of Louisiana and TOPSaligned core curriculum (English, mathematics, science, history, foreign language) with a wide range of elective and enrichment options including art, robotics, introduction to engineering, and creative writing.

Our Guidance Services department meets annually with each student to develop and refine the individual course sequence.

“Critical thinking and adaptability are core skills at Cedar Creek. We provide an excellent foundation in both STEM and the humanities so graduates are confident and prepared for next steps.”

Leeanne Bordelon

AP English III & IV Advanced Honors English II

Balance

A Healthy Balance Clubs, Activities, and Service Through a variety of clubs and organizations, students are guided to develop social and leadership skills and to make thoughtful and moral decisions. Cedar Creek’s culture is also one of service to school, church, and community.

Student Activities: Cheer Emerald Entertainers Drumline Cross Country Football Swim Powerlifting Basketball Baseball Softball Golf Tennis Track

Clubs and Organizations: Ambassadors National Junior Honor Society National Honor Society Student Council DECA FCA

FFA Ensemble Quota Club Art Club Spanish Club French Club Key Club Robotics Chess Club Coding Club Creative Writing Fishing Team Medical Club Cornhole Club Kindness Club Environmental Club Math Club Drama Club Chess Robotics

A Note from our Head of School Thank you for your interest in Cedar Creek School.

For more than 50 years, our campus has been the region’s home for excellence in academics, athletics, and service—all with a Christian worldview.

Cedar Creek offers a Pre-K through 12 curriculum in a supportive environment, and students travel from eight Louisiana parishes to learn and grow with us!

Our mission is to provide a superior college preparatory experience based on the highest standards of academic excellence and personal conduct.

With a commitment to small classes and outstanding programs for all ages, our campus is a fun and inviting place to be. We offer accelerated instruction for academically gifted students beginning in sixth grade, and our wide range of Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) courses ensures our graduates are prepared for competitive university admission.

As we look toward another half-century of educating students, we seek every day to live out our motto: super omnia—the best of all.

I encourage you to schedule a campus visit to learn more about what Cedar Creek School has to offer your family.

Go Cougars!

Cindy Hampton

Head of School

2400 Cedar Creek Drive Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7707 www.cedarcreekschool.org