St. Matthew’s Episcopal School Overview...

Academic Life

St. Matthew’s is dedicated to scholarship and an enriched academic environment that strives to help each individual reach his or her fullest potential. Our small class sizes provide intimate learning environments that allow teachers to encourage strengths, strengthen weaknesses, and instill in each St. Matthew’s student a love for learning and the joy of discovery.

Our curriculum is approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and emphasizes reading, language arts, math, science and social studies. Our faculty and administrators bring credentials, experience and a deep commitment to nurturing, inspiring and guiding young people.

Faith Development

St. Matthew’s School is a ministry of the Episcopal Church and so we recognize that faith development is important to each grade level. All students participate in daily devotionals. Ours is a Christ-centered school, steeped in the Anglican tradition, while remaining respectful of other religious traditions. Each day begins in Chapel for K-7th grade students. We worship together each Thursday and Eucharist services are held once each month. At St. Matthew’s, spiritual ideas are presented in developmentally appropriate ways. The concept of God, the idea of love and the belief that each person is a treasured and special individual are highlighted. Children are encouraged always to seek after truth with integrity and compassion.