Pope John Paul II Catholic High School (Louisiana)


Pope John Paul II Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Slidell, Louisiana, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Background

Pope John Paul II Catholic High School was established in 1980, under the leadership of Archbishop Philip Hannan.
The first Principal of Pope John Paul II was Glenn Gennaro. Since then, there have been seven principals: James Klassen, Lawrence Keller, Carmen Schexnaildre, Richard Berkowitz, Martha Mundine, Nicole Alvarez, and the present principal Douglas Triche.

Academics

PJP offers a college-preparatory standards based curriculum interwoven with the Catholic Identity Standards prescribed by the U.S.C.C.B. In addition to its basic college-prep classes, PJP offers an array of Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and virtual courses to suit any type of student.

Extracurricular activities

PJP offers a wide array of extracurricular activities to suit every possible interest of its students.
Athletic offerings include:
Clubs include: National Honors Society,
Student Council, History Club,
Environmental Club, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta,
Foreign Languages Club, Fine Arts Club, Choir,
Band, Chess Club, Students Against Substance
Abuse, Speech & Debate Club, Catholic Athletes for
Christ, Liturgy Team, Retreat Team, Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion, Adoration Team,
Sanctity of Life Club, Media Club, and Robotics.

Notable alumni