Curriculum
In the De La Salle classroom, you will find dynamic teachers that inspire young minds to grow and develop. From eighth to twelfth grade, our faculty presents a comprehensive college model academic program that challenges students to reach their full potential.
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School and the State of Louisiana
- Deemed a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education
- Offers a college preparatory program of studies with multiple level courses to provide flexibility for individual differences and abilities.
- The faculty is comprised of experienced and highly qualified teachers: 60% of faculty hold advanced degrees.
- Advanced Placement Accreditation
- Graduates earn 32 high school credits
- Average Class Size: 24
The De La Salle curriculum follows a college model and is anchored by a 90-minute class schedule for each semester. Our curriculum is an intensive approach to learning and incorporating active student participation.
Academic Curriculum
** Electives include certain courses listed above as designed for upperclassmen, such as Earth Science and World Geography; electives may change from year to year, but they generally include the following courses:
8th Grade (8 Total Credits)
8th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits)
Language Arts*
Language Arts Honors
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I Honors
Earth Science
Biology Honors
World Geography
Latin I Honors
Religion
Religion
Band or String Orchestra
Band or String Orchestra
Physical Education / Health
9th Grade (8 Total Credits)
9th Grade (8 Total Credits)
English I*
English I Honors
Algebra I*
Algebra I Honors or Geometry Honors
Biology
Biology Honors
Western Civilization
Western Civilization Honors
Religion I
Latin II Honors
Physical Education / Health
Religion I
Physical Education / Health
10th Grade (8 Total Credits)
10th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits)
English II
English II Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors or Algebra II Honors
Physical Science
Physical Science Honors or Chemistry Honors
World History
AP World History*
Religion II
Religion II
Spanish I or French I
Latin II H or Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Physical Education (as needed)
Physical Education / Health (as needed)
11th Grade (8 Total Credits)
11th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits)
English III
English III Honors
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus Honors
US History
AP US History*
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors or Physics
Spanish II or French II
Religion III
Religion III
Electives** (2 Credits -see below)
Electives** (2 Credits -see below)
Art I or Art II
12th Grade (8 Total Credits)
12th Grade Honors (8 Total Credits)
English IV
English IV H / AP English*
Pre-Calculus
Calculus Honors* or AP Calculus
Civics
AP Government
Physics or Environmental Science
Biology II H or AP Biology
Religion IV
Religion IV
Electives** (3 credits -see below)
Art I or Art II
* Signifies a two-semester course
ACT Prep
Band
Business Communications
Languages (ex. Spanish IV)
Art (I, II, III, and IV)
Theatre
Sociology
SpeechRobotics
Dual Enrollment (LSU) Math
Publications (I and II)
Teacher Intern
String Orchestra
Study Skills
Athletic PE