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NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2000
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2000
Schools
Continued from Page 18
to use NETSchool computers as their personal notebooks. In October 1998, students in grades 9-12 each received a Study Pro laptop computer for use at school and home. Hancock High School was the first school in the state and one of only 13 in the nation to issue each student a take-home computer.
Certified birth certificate, certificate of compliance, and two proofs of residency are required for enrollment in the district. A parent or guardian must accompany an enrollee and sign for a student handbook.
K-l students are offered a computer-based instructional system designed to develop writing and reading skills. Students in grades K-2 receive Spanish language instruction and experience from a Spanish instructor for two 30-minute periods each wek. The regular classroom teacher provides follow-up Spanish language instruction and reinforcement.
Students in grades 9-12 are provided access to courses not offered at Hancock Middle/High School. In addition, the state Department --A Education offers staff development and other information services through the interactive classroom network.
PASS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pass Christian High School
270 West Second Street Pass Christian,	MS
39571
Telephone:	(228)	452-
2008
Grades: 9-12
Pass Christian Middle School
315 Clarke Avenue Pass Christian, MS 39571
Telephone:	(228)	452-
4653
Grades: 6-8
DeLisle
Elementary School
6303 W. Wittman Pass Christian, MS 39571
Telephone:	(228)	255-
9681
Grades: K-5
Pass Christian Elementary School
703 W. North Street Pass Christian, MS 39571
Telephone: (228) 452-4397 Grades: K-5
PAROCHIAL
SCHOOLS
Bay St. Louis Catholic Elementary School
301 Second Street Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Telephone: (228) 467-5158 Grades PK-5
The school is fully accredited by the State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. The staff is certified by the state and the curriculum includes a fine enrichment program offering music, art, physical educaiton and educational television in all classes.
Coast Episcopal Day School
912 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Telephone:	(228)	467-
5125
Grades: Pre K-5 Principal: Merry Montjoy The school enjoys an AA rating and is accredited by
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Telephone: (228) 467-7048 Grades: 7-12
Principal:	Sr.	Donella
Hartman
Our Lady Academy is an all-girls school accredited by the state and by the Southern Association of Schools. A total of 90 percent of the graduating seniors attend college, and in addition to its strong academic offerings, the school offers
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