Dutchtown High School (Louisiana)

Dutchtown High School is a 5A school that was completed in 2003 in Geismar, an unincorporated area of Ascension Parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is within the Ascension Parish School Board. Dutchtown Middle School, Bluff Middle School and Prairieville Middle School feed into Dutchtown High. The architecture is based on that of the old Dutchtown High, which was situated across the highway at the current Dutchtown Middle School.

Dutchtown High School
Dutchtown High School logo
Address
13165 Highway 73

Geismar
,
Louisiana
70734

United States
Coordinates30°15′35″N 90°59′26″W
Information
School typePublic
Established2003
School boardAscension Parish
School districtAscension Parish
SuperintendentDavid Alexander
PrincipalMatthew Monceaux
Teaching staff132.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,531[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.17[1]
Campus typeIndoor
Color(s)   
Silver, Black, and Purple
NicknameGriffins
YearbookGriffin Legend

According to the Louisiana School Performance Scores/Letter Grades released by the Louisiana Department of Education, Dutchtown High School is an "A" school and is the #1 high-performing open-enrollment public high school in the state of Louisiana.[2]

In 2017, Dutchtown High School was named a 2017 World-Leading Learner and invited to join the Global Learning Network (GLN), a community of educators from schools that develop, practice, and share innovative approaches to education.[3]

Administration

Dutchtown High is led by Matthew Monceaux (Principal), Randal Loving (Associate Principal), Ronald Brown (Assistant Principal), Courtney Mancuso (Assistant Principal), Rochelle Page (Assistant Principal), and Barry Whittington (Assistant Principal)[4]

Academics

Dutchtown High School is a comprehensive public senior high school. DTHS has an Honors program and an Advanced Placement program. The school offers 21 Advanced Placement Courses.

Dual Enrollment and Early Start

In an effort to assist students earn college hours while enrolled in high school, Dutchtown High School offers classes through Southeastern University to seniors who are eligible to enroll in the courses. These courses are presented at Dutchtown in partnership with Southeastern faculty.[5] Additionally, Dutchtown partners with Louisiana State University's Dual Enrollment program to offer a Chemistry credit.

Freshman Academy

The Freshman Academy at Dutchtown High School is divided into four teams - black, white, silver, and purple - and students are placed on a team that consists of the same english, math, science, and social studies teachers. Each week, each team selects a Student of the Week.

On December 18, 2017, Dutchtown High opened a $12.8 million official Freshman Academy, which will serve over 600 freshmen. [6]

Allied health

Career Pathways

  • Emergency Health Care
  • Health Professionals
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition & Food
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pharmacy

Letterman's Jacket and Graduation Cords
The Allied Health Center students who have been active and remained in good standing in the program for three (3) consecutive years may purchase an academic letterman's jacket. Patches and caduceus inserts will be provided for senior level students.
Students who have been active and remained in good standing in the program for three (3) consecutive years will be rewarded with a graduation cord to be worn during graduation ceremonies.

Internships and Clinicals
Internship, Certified Nurse Assistant, EMT Basic, and Pharmacy Tech are courses designed to give students a chance to watch and possibly experience firsthand some of the daily activities of a medical professional, and possibly attain certification. These courses are taken during the student's senior year. While in these programs, students are expected to exhibit professionalism and should treat their work site experiences like a job. Entrance into these programs is competitive.

Clubs and organizations

Athletics

Dutchtown High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Sports offered:

  • cross country
  • volleyball
  • football
  • swimming
  • wrestling
  • boys' basketball
  • girls' basketball
  • boys' soccer
  • girls' soccer
  • tennis
  • gymnastics
  • golf
  • track & field
  • softball
  • baseball
  • bowling

Instrumental music program

Dutchtown's marching and concert bands are directed by Ms. Sheily Bell, who has been teaching music for 37 years and has been awarded with Louisiana Bandmaster of the Year as well as the John Philip Sousa's Legion of Honor Award, presented to only 20 directors around the world. Ms. Bell is assisted by Mr. Daniel Modenbach and Ms. Abigail Lambert.[7] Dutchtown's marching band competes in a variety of competitions, including the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands.[8] Dutchtown placed 6th at Showcase in 2017 and 2019. Dutchtown also hosts their own competition every fall and features dozens of bands from all over the state of Louisiana.[9] In concert season, Dutchtown places numerous students into LMEA's all state concert [10] and also host an annual Christmas concert.[11]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Dutchtown High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  2. "Data Center".
  3. "Dutchtown High Among 30 Schools Named "World Leading Learners"".
  4. "Dutchtown High School | Ascension Public Schools". apsb.org. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
  5. "Southeastern University Early Start". Archived from the original on 2012-01-17. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  6. "Dutchtown High School opens new Freshman Academy".
  7. http://www.dutchtownsound.com/713865
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-08-17. Retrieved 2009-08-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. http://www.dutchtownsound.com/723540
  10. "2012-2013 All-State Symphonic Band". Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  11. "Print preview". theadvocate.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22.
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