Admission

Admission Criteria
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 at aray@bhgh.org.

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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
• 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
• Candidate must come for a 3-day visit
• Family visit for dinner in the home
• Psychological/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.

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School Locations
Boys Hope of Baton Rouge is very grateful for the support we receive from our private schools. It is because of their generosity and long-standing partnership, BHGH of Baton Rouge provides a complete education at the following private institutions.

Boys Hope makes every possible attempt to place scholars in a school where their individual needs are met and the scholars can acheive academically. Currently Boys Hope of Baton Rouge has scholars in the following schools:

• Catholic High School
• Redemptorist High School
• St. Alphonsus
• Lake Sherwood
• Central Middle School