ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Cenla Christian Academy, a private school in Pineville, is moving its high school students to the campus of Louisiana State University of Alexandria beginning in the 2014-15 school year as part of a joint endeavor called University High of Cenla.
The Town Talk reports (https://townta.lk/1eWhOQ9 ) the new high school will operate as a lab school for LSUA. Cenla Christian, which educates sixth- through 12th-graders, currently has about 75 high school students at its school at Trinity Baptist Church. Middle school students will remain in Pineville.
“I think it’s a wonderful day for CCA,” said the Rev. Darryl Hoychick, CEO of the school and pastor of Trinity Baptist. “It’s a tremendous ability to increase our academics, which was a priority when we got the school.”
The initiative began with a goal to increase dual enrollment and boost recruitment at LSUA, said Heather Poole, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment services.
Poole contacted local schools, public and private, about considering LSUA for dual-enrollment classes that allow students to earn college credit while in high school.
She said that makes the difference for many college freshmen. She said research shows that college freshmen who complete less than 12 hours their first year often do not have the “momentum” to continue and complete their degree.
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Information from: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, https://www.thetowntalk.com
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