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Highly rigorous curriculum with challenging, college-prep
coursework
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Innovative teaching with hands-on approach to learning
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Science Fair participants continually place in district, regional and
state science fairs
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Elementary students learn French and middle and high school
students engage in Spanish
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Technology rich environment: SMART boards in every classroom,
advanced science labs, iMac lab in Media Center, one-on-one Apple
laptop initiative for middle and high school, technology stations for
iPads, iPods and Kindle Fires for elementary students
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Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses, including
partnership with BRCC, offering students the opportunity to
graduate high school with up to 60 semester hours of college credit
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Development of critical thinking skills
Focus on math and science using MyMathLab to prepare students
for collegiate math
Project-based learning requiring problem-solving
Safe, positive environment
Faculty focused on excellence
Engaging activities and field trips
Mission
The mission of the Iberville Math, Science & Arts Academy is to
challenge our community of learners to reach global standards through
unique and engaging experiences and opportunities in a safe and
nurturing environment.
PRESORT STD
FUELING YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE.
MSA East:
The elements of achievement
US POSTAGE
PAID
BATON ROUGE LA
PERMIT NO 2035
57955 St. Louis Rd.
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-6845
Extra-Curricular Activities
ATHLETICS:
Rhythm of the Knights Dance Team
Swim, golf and soccer teams
Partnership with East Iberville High to offer
football, volleyball, basketball, track,
baseball, softball, tennis and cheerleading
ARTS:
Visual art, music, dance, choir and theatre
classes
Quarterly arts performance
District Talent Machine Production
Piano lab
Construction beginning on a Performing Arts
Center/Gymnasium
Engaged. Proven. Motivatin
Nurturing. Fun.
Technology rich. Challengin
Innovative. Arts
ACADEMICS:
Student Government Association
National Honor Society
Key Club
Beta Club
Jr. Beta Club
Spanish Club
4-H Club
LEGO Robotics
Knightly News
Yearbook
MSA
Excellence
Parental involvement. Allianc
Critical thinking
From the MSA East Director
Application Information
Wow! What a wonderfully unique educational experience our Academy students
receive! With nearly 300 K-12th grade students actively engaged in a culture
of high expectations and immersed in technology, our academy students are
unparalleled in academic achievements over the past six years. With our
exemplary administration, faculty and staff, our dedicated and involved parents,
and our magnificent and committed students, we are setting the standard for
exceptional schools.
MSA students continue to score near the top 1% on all state assessments,
rivaling the state’s most prestigious schools and giving public school students the
opportunity to receive a great education. I would like to personally invite you and
your potential Academy student to visit our new facility. Once you visit, you will
understand why MSA East is a true example of excellence in public education.
Hope to see you soon!
Charles Johnson
Director, Iberville MSA East
The application process begins in November. An application is sent to every household in
Iberville Parish via direct mail. Applications are also available at all Iberville Parish Public
Schools, the School Board Office, and the public library. Applications are accepted from
December to February 13, 2015. Once applications are received, the Administrative Assistant of
District Initiatives reviews all applications for accuracy. A letter is sent to parents stating that the
Academy has received your application, and a log is kept in the order of applications received. A
public lottery will be held on February 27, 2015 with results made available until November of the
same year. In November, the waiting list is void. Siblings and Gifted and Talented Arts students
are automatically accepted.
2015-2016 School Year Coursework
K-5th Grades
English
Reading
Handwriting
Spelling
Math
Science
Social Studies
PE
Enrichment Period
(Dance, Art, Music,
Drama
and Choir)
ARTE Lab
6th Grade
English/Reading (block)
Math
Life Science
American History
PE
Electives
(Dance, Art, Drama,
Choir, Agriscience,
Music)
7th Grade
English/Reading
Math
Life Science
American History
PE
Electives
(Dance, Art, Drama,
Choir, Agriscience,
Music)
8th Grade
Learning trips
Coastal Roots nature reserve
College tours
Texas Renaissance Fair
English/Reading
Math (Pre-Alegbra or
Alegbra I)
Earth or Physical Science
Louisiana History
PE
Electives
(Dance, Art, Drama, Choir,
Agriscience, Music)
Electives
9th Grade
Digital Media
Knightly News
Entertainment Technology
DE
Game Design DE
10th Grade
Art
Art I
Art II
Art III
Art IV
Fine Arts Survey
Music
Choir
Intermediate Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
*Music Appreciation DE
Audio Engineering
English I
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography
PE I/Health
Spanish I
Elective
Career Readiness
English II
Algebra II
Geometry
Chemistry
Civics
Spanish II
PE II
Elective
11th Grade
*English III / English III DE
Algebra II
*Advanced Math/Advanced
Math DE
*Biology II DE
*Chemistry II DE
Physics
*American History/American
Hist. DE
PE III Elective
12th Grade
*English IV / English IV DE
*Biology II, Chemistry II
*Biolody II DE, Chemistry II DE
Physics
*Advanced Math or Calculus
(AP), Advanced Math DE
Process Technology
World History / World History
DE
3 Electives
Dance
Dance I
Dance II
Advanced Dance
Theatre
Theatre I
Theatre II
Theatre III
Stagecraft
Agriscience
AgriScience I
AgriScience II
Other
Pre-Nursing Certifications
(Certified Nursing Assistant
and Medical Coding)*
Speech
Publications/Yearbook
*Must meet certain criteria
International tours offered to destinations such as Ireland, England,
France, Spain or Greece
Enriching class field trips throughout the school year
Alliances for post-secondary learning
Students in the 11th and 12th grades will have the opportunity to take dual
credit courses and earn college credit. The Academy has partnerships with
LSU, ULM and BRCC to provide students with numerous college experiences
and project-based learning strategies.
NOTE: Students will have the opportunity to take honors, advanced placement, and dual
enrollment courses. In order to qualify for these courses one of the following criteria must be
met:
Advanced Placement (AP) courses: must have (1) maintained an A or strong B average in the
previous year’s course, (2) scored Good or Excellent on the EOC, or earned a composite score
of 19 on ACT Plan Test and an 18 or higher sub-score in the content area, and (3) teachers’
recommendations.
Dual Enrollment (DE): must have (1) maintained an A or strong B average in the previous
year’s course, (2) scored Good or Excellent on the EOC, (3) earned an ACT composite score
of 18 with ELA subscore of 18 and math subscore of 19, and (4) teachers’ recommendations.
*PLAN scores are used as a predictor. Students must score 19 or higher on PLAN test.
Iberville Math, Science & Arts Academy
Program Application
DETACH APPLICATION AND SEND TO THE ADDRESS BELOW
Name:
Grade you will be in next year (circle one):
K
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Age:
9
10
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Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Race:Gender:
School Currently Attending:
Grade Point Average:
ARE YOU A SIBLING OF A CURRENT MSA STUDENT?
❐ Yes ❐ No
IF YES, WRITE CURRENT SIBLING’S NAME
PARENTS’ SIGNATURE FOR PARTICIPATION IN MSA LOTTERY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
This is to certify that as the parent or legal guardian of the indicated student, I give my permission for his/
her enrollment in the lottery to determine the student’s selection to attend the Iberville Math, Science & Arts
Academy.
Parent or Legal Guardian’s
Name (Please Print):
Parent or Legal Guardian’s
Signature:
Submit application to Iberville Math, Science & Arts Academy Program. Mail to Elvis J. Cavalier, Chief
Academic Officer, P.O. Box 717, Plaquemine, LA 70764; or present to your school principal.
Application deadline is February 13, 2015. Selection date is February 27, 2015.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 225-687-6845