St. Edward the Confessor School

St. Edward is a complete elementary program
from Pre-Kindergarten (3 yr. and 4 yr.) through Eighth Grade
staffed by the Sisters of the Living Word and qualified lay teachers.

Contact Information

Philosophy

Sr. Mary de Lourdes
Principal

Based on the belief that God is the center of all being, the staff of St. Edward the Confessor School strives to foster the spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, creative, and physical development of each child. The faculty hopes to instill in each student the concept that religion is a way of life; enabling practice of Christian values with a sense of justice, service, and democracy in an ever changing society.

St. Edward provides an environment for teaching Christian faith, making participation in the liturgy and reception of the sacraments accessible to the students. The school's curriculum, geared to welcome diversity and promote each child's unique talent and ability, imparts knowledge tempered by ethics, individuality, love of learning, and self-discipline. The faculty attempts to develop in each student a positive self-concept and a healthy curiosity so that educational and spiritual growth continues beyond the walls of this school.

Academic Program

St. Edward the Confessor School is fully approved by the Superintendent of Education, Louisiana Department of Education, according to the State Non-Public Schools Standards. All teachers and administrators are certified by the State. The program of studies, library, class sizes, and schedule of class times are all State approved.

School History

St Edward the Confessor School was established September 1, 1965, by Archbishop John P. Cody with Father Alvin O'Reilly as Founding Pastor to meet the spiritual and educational needs of a rapidly expanding suburban area. The school has grown with the community, expanding facilities every few years to meet the needs of our students. St. Edward offers a fine physical plant, certified and dedicated teachers, and programs that extend the highest degree of excellence possible to all students.

The United States Department of Education recognized the school as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and the National Association of Elementary Schools Principals has honored principal, Sr. Mary de Lourdes, as a National Distinguished Principal. St. Edward has attained accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Statement of Policy

The schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, and handicaps to all the rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or handicaps in administration of their educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Additionally, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no persons in the schools of the Archdiocese shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity except as permitted under said Title IX.

Student Testing

Each spring, students take the Stanford Achievement test to measure achievement in basic curriculum areas. St. Edward students consistently score above the national average. St. Edward classes are leveled according to instructional ability in Reading and Math

School News!

Cochon de Lait 2010

40th Reunion for the Class of 1970

Family Day Celebration

A Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence

Accredited by the
Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools