Partner Schools

Youree Drive Middle School

The Department of Education at Centenary College is a partner with Youree Drive Middle School. Youree Drive believes that an effective middle school program is designed around the unique developmental needs of early adolescents (11-14 year olds). Because the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs of this age group are different from either elementary or high school students, a customized educational program is necessary. The middle school is a bridge between elementary school and high school. It is not an exaggerated elementary school nor a miniature high school, but a blend of the two.

The students at Youree Drive are divided into two academic teams per grade. There are about 150-170 students on a team and they all share the same math, science, language arts, and social studies teachers. Their teachers have the same planning time and meet weekly to plan and assess interdisciplinary units, meet with students and/or parents, and plan special activities and fieldtrips for the students. Electives and Physical Education teachers are also on a team and work together to enhance student learning.

C.E. Byrd High School

Centenary College is also a partner with C.E. Byrd High School. Pre-service undergraduates pursuing secondary certification may also intern or student teach at C.E. Byrd. Principal Mr. Jerry Badgley provides time and support to Centenary candidates interested in becoming secondary teachers.

The mission of C.E. Byrd High School is to establish among its diverse student population a strong foundation for lifelong learning, by nurturing, guiding, and challenging its students to achieve their maximum potential. The faculty, staff, students, parents, and community will work together to ensure that our students have opportunities for positive life experiences. This support will enable them to become independent, productive citizens in their communities.

C. E. Byrd High School is a science and mathematics magnet high school. C. E. Byrd High was opened in the fall of 1925 and is named for Clifton Ellis Byrd. Mr. Byrd was responsible for creating the first public high school in Shreveport - Shreveport High School, which later became C. E. Byrd High School upon moving to its current location. C. E. Byrd High School is the largest high school in the Shreveport/Bossier City metro area. It is a Blue Ribbon School and is also recognized as having the largest alumni association of any high school in the nation.