Admission Criteria
If you know or know of a child whose circumstances threaten his or her future success and happiness, that child may be a candidate for admission to our program. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge will consider a child for placement in our program given that the following criteria are met.
The child should:
- Be between the ages of 10 and 14 at the time of admission and considered at-risk. Older children may be considered based on academic record and desire to participate.
- Have the academic potential and proven ability to succeed in a college-preparatory environment.
- Be open to a long-term, value-centered, nurturing residential setting.
- Have the motivation and desire to be a BHGH scholar.
- Not exhibit serious emotional/behavioral problems; not have severe learning disabilities; not use drugs and/or alcohol and no legal record with law enforcement.
- Have the ability to relate positively and respectfully to others in a group setting.
- Understand and accept the expectations of Boys Hope Girls Hope and choose to join the program voluntarily.
- Have the support of family to enter the program.
To inquire about referring a child or to refer a child, email Audra Ray, Program Director. .
Application Process
The first step is to contact Boys Hope Girls Hope to arrange a phone interview with the referral agent, Program Director, the child and his/her family.
Following a successful interview, the following materials are submitted to Boys Hope Girls Hope by the child's parents/guardians:
- Application. To download a copy, click here.
- Academic Record & Immunizations
- Letter from the child to Board requesting consideration.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residence.
Once the completed application has been received by Boys Hope Girls Hope, the Program Director will review the application and if the applicant meets the BHGH criteria, arrangements will be made for:
Visit by student & family to the program. Candidates must come for a 3-day visit, and undergo psychological and academic testing
Following testing & visit, the Program Committee of the Board of Directors determines a student's acceptance into the program. The entire application process takes approximately 4-6 months.
Our Cooperating Schools
Boys Hope of Baton Rouge is profoundly grateful for the support we receive from our cooperating schools. It is because of their generosity and long-standing partnership that Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge is able to provide the very finest education possible for our scholars. .
Boys Hope makes every possible attempt to place scholars in a school where their individual needs are met and the scholars can achieve academically. Currently, Boys Hope of Baton Rouge has scholars in the following schools:
- Catholic High School
- St. Joseph's Academy
- EBR Lab School
- Redemptorist High School
- St. Alphonsus Catholic School
- St. Aloysius Catholic School
- Sacred Heart School
Admission Criteria
If you know or know of a child whose circumstances threaten his or her future success and happiness, that child may be a candidate for admission to our program. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge will consider a child for placement in our program given that the following criteria are met.
The child should:
- Be between the ages of 10 and 14 at the time of admission and considered at-risk. Older children may be considered based on academic record and desire to participate.
- Have the academic potential and proven ability to succeed in a college-preparatory environment.
- Be open to a long-term, value-centered, nurturing residential setting.
- Have the motivation and desire to be a BHGH scholar.
- Not exhibit serious emotional/behavioral problems; not have severe learning disabilities; not use drugs and/or alcohol and no legal record with law enforcement.
- Have the ability to relate positively and respectfully to others in a group setting.
- Understand and accept the expectations of Boys Hope Girls Hope and choose to join the program voluntarily.
- Have the support of family to enter the program.
To inquire about referring a child or to refer a child, email Audra Ray, Program Director. .
Application Process
The first step is to contact Boys Hope Girls Hope to arrange a phone interview with the referral agent, Program Director, the child and his/her family.
Following a successful interview, the following materials are submitted to Boys Hope Girls Hope by the child's parents/guardians:
- Application. To download a copy, click here.
- Academic Record & Immunizations
- Letter from the child to Board requesting consideration.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residence.
Once the completed application has been received by Boys Hope Girls Hope, the Program Director will review the application and if the applicant meets the BHGH criteria, arrangements will be made for:
Visit by student & family to the program. Candidates must come for a 3-day visit, and undergo psychological and academic testing
Following testing & visit, the Program Committee of the Board of Directors determines a student's acceptance into the program. The entire application process takes approximately 4-6 months.
Our Cooperating Schools
Boys Hope of Baton Rouge is profoundly grateful for the support we receive from our cooperating schools. It is because of their generosity and long-standing partnership that Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge is able to provide the very finest education possible for our scholars. .
Boys Hope makes every possible attempt to place scholars in a school where their individual needs are met and the scholars can achieve academically. Currently, Boys Hope of Baton Rouge has scholars in the following schools:
- Catholic High School
- St. Joseph's Academy
- EBR Lab School
- Redemptorist High School
- St. Alphonsus Catholic School
- St. Aloysius Catholic School
- Sacred Heart School