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2025-26 Scholarship Opportunity
We want to make you aware of our state’s new school choice initiative, LA Gator. Legislation was signed in June and implementation is scheduled to begin in the 2025-26 school year.
Eligibility for the LA GATOR program will be implemented in three phases. During the first phase (beginning in March 2025), initial eligibility is determined by the student meeting just one of four criteria, two of which are of interest to current BCS families.
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The student is entering kindergarten. This would include all of our current K4 students.
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The student is from a family with a total income not exceeding 250% of the federal poverty level ($78,000 for a family of four in 2024).
Enrollment into LA GATOR for students meeting these qualifications will be made available by the Louisiana Department of Education no later than March 1, 2025. Funds for tuition and fees would be made available to parents through an educational savings account (ESA) established in their child’s name in an amount up to $7,500.
Although the time frame for the rollout of phase one is already set, BESE will be responsible for orchestrating the time frame for the rollout of phases two and three. Here are a few items of interest for phase two and three:
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Phase two would include families with a total income not exceeding 400% of the federal poverty level ($124,800 for a family of four in 2024).
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Phase three would not have any income restriction. All students in Louisiana would qualify.
This legislation differs greatly from voucher programs and eventually allows all parents in the state to have an educational savings account (ESA) which could be used at the school of their choice.
For more information on LA Gator you can visit: https://myschoolchoice.com/opportunities/louisiana-gator-esa -
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March 11, 2024
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BCS Report Cards
March 14, 2024
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Cub Club is Open All Day
March 15, 2024 | 7:00 AM - 5:30 AM
BCS closes at noon on Friday, but Cub Club is open normal hours. BCS is closed on Monday, but Cub Club is open normal hours. |
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BCS In-Service - No School
March 18, 2024
Terra Nova Testing
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Achievement tests are March 18-22 for students in grades K5 – 9th. These tests are extremely important as they provide parents and school personnel a profile with comprehensive data on student AND... Cub Club is Open All Day
March 18, 2024 | 7:00 AM - 5:30 AM
BCS closes at noon on Friday, but Cub Club is open normal hours. BCS is closed on Monday, but Cub Club is open normal hours. |
Terra Nova Testing
March 19, 2024
Achievement tests are March 18-22 for students in grades K5 – 9th. These tests are extremely important as they provide parents and school personnel a profile with comprehensive data on student AND... |
Terra Nova Testing
March 20, 2024
Achievement tests are March 18-22 for students in grades K5 – 9th. These tests are extremely important as they provide parents and school personnel a profile with comprehensive data on student AND... |
BCS Grandparent's Day
March 21, 2024
Terra Nova Testing
March 21, 2024
Achievement tests are March 18-22 for students in grades K5 – 9th. These tests are extremely important as they provide parents and school personnel a profile with comprehensive data on student AND... |
Terra Nova Testing
March 22, 2024
Achievement tests are March 18-22 for students in grades K5 – 9th. These tests are extremely important as they provide parents and school personnel a profile with comprehensive data on student AND... |
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Cub Club Easter Eggstravaganza
March 28, 2024
Cub Club students will have a fun morning of hunting Easter eggs along with some other fun activities. |
Easter Break
March 29, 2024
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