Dutchtown High School (Louisiana)


Dutchtown High School is a 5A school that was completed in 2003 in Geismar, an unincorporated area of Ascension Parish. It is within the Ascension Parish School Board. Both Dutchtown 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.
There are a variety of classes offered at Dutchtown, though everyone is encouraged to take the core 4: science, social studies, math, and English. The opportunity to earn TOPS to get into an in-state university is also provided.
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.
In 2017, Dutchtown High School was named a 2017 World-Leading Learner and invited to join the Global Learning Network, a community of educators from schools that develop, practice, and share innovative approaches to education.

Administration

Dutchtown High is led by Carli Francois, Randal Loving, Ronald Brown, Courtney Mancuso, Rochelle Page, and Barry Whittington

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.

AP Courses Offered

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.
Courses being offered as Early Start courses:
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 an $12.8 million official Freshman Academy, which will serve over 600 freshmen.

Allied Health

Career Pathways
Community Involvement/Volunteering
Some of the activities they are involved in include:
The American Association Heart Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Walk, Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, Blood Drives, Relay for Life, Christmas gifts for needy children/families
As a junior in this program, students are required to complete at least two consecutive hours of volunteer work per month in a medical-related facility or activity.
Letterman's Jacket & Graduation Cords
The Allied Health Center students who have been active and remained in good standing in the program for three 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 consecutive years will be rewarded with a graduation cord to be worn during graduation ceremonies.
Internships/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.

Athletics

Athletics Booster Club - CLAWS
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. Dutchtown's marching band competes in a variety of competitions, including the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands. 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. In concert season, Dutchtown places numerous students into LMEA's all state concert and also host an annual Christmas concert.

Notable alumni