False River Academy

Infobox Secondary school
name = False River Academy

established = 1969
type = Private School
grades = Pre-K–12
students = app. 472
address = 201 Major Parkway
city = New Roads
state = Louisiana
country = U.S.A.
principal = Kenneth R. LeBeau
assistant principal = Don Durbin
mascot = Gators
mascot

colors = Maroon & Gold color box|marooncolor box|gold
website = [http://www.falseriveracademy.org]

False River Academy is a private school located in New Roads, Louisiana. It was founded in 1969, and is one of two private schools located in Pointe Coupee Parish.

History

False River Academy (also known on its incorporation documents as Pointe Coupee Preparatory Academy) was formed in the summer of 1969. A number of like-minded parents joined together to create an institution of learning that excelled in academics, and instilling moral values and ethics in its students. The group of founding parents were upset with the deterioration of the local neighborhood schools and decided to form a school that functioned like a family.

Temporary buildings were set up on the edge of a sugar cane field, a short distance from False River. The permanent brick buildings and gymnasium where later added as the school grew.

Faculty

The school faculty is made up of approximately 60 teachers who instruct in a wide array of disciplines. Courses include: Physical Science, Mathematics, Reading, Civics, World History, U.S. History, Physics, Science, English, French, Spanish, Geometry, Calculus, Algebra, Advanced Math, Computer Science, Journalism, Western Civilization, World Geography, Louisiana History, American History, ACT Prep, Language Arts, Health & Physical Education, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Typing, and Accounting.

False River Academy mantains a close knit community of alumni and former faculity members that are still involved in the day to day operations of the school. [http://www.falseriveracademy.org/History.html]

tudent body

The students at False River Academy come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Besides enrolling students from the local New Roads area, many students from throughout Pointe Coupee Parish and surrounding parishes attend this school. The school enrolls students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Athletics

False River Academy has a wide array of sports, including football, power lifting, baseball, softball, basketball, cross-country, track, volleyball, golf, and dance (Gatorettes) and cheerleading. In 1989, the school's football team won the State Championship while still a member of the Louisiana Independent School Association (LISA). The school also won several state championships in basketball in the 1970s. False River Academy is now a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association [ [http://www.lhsaa.org/schools/Fschools.htm LHSAA Member Schools - F ] ] (LHSAA), and has been competing in this league since 1991. It is a Class single 'A' member of the LHSAA and competes in District 6. [http://www.lhsaa.org/classification/FinalPlan20072008.pdf]

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