Looking at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, LA
A Tuition-Free Classical Charter School
Great Hearts Harveston is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Preserve at Harveston, a thoughtfully planned community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For the 2025–2026 school year, it serves students in grades K–9 and plans to grow to a full K–12 academy by 2028. The school provides a rigorous classical education designed to support the intellectual and character development of its students.
Emphasis on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
The school’s mission is rooted in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. This classical philosophy is woven into every aspect of the curriculum, which includes Language Arts, Math, History, Science, French, Latin, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Students are encouraged to engage in meaningful dialogue using the Socratic Method, helping them develop critical thinking and respectful discussion skills.
Enrollment Process and Timeline
Enrollment at Great Hearts Harveston follows a clear, transparent process:
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Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2024, to January 3, 2025
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A random lottery for available seats is held on January 29, 2025
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Re-enrollment for returning families takes place January 6–26, 2025
If applications exceed capacity, a lottery system determines placement. Siblings of current students receive priority consideration.
Campus Facilities and Environment
The school campus features over 76,000 square feet of modern academic space, including 39 classrooms, dedicated art and music rooms, a science lab, a performance theatre, and a collegiate-size gym. The learning environment is calm, joyful, and purposefully structured to allow students to focus and flourish both socially and academically.
Academic Excellence and Character Formation
Great Hearts Harveston combines academic rigor with a strong focus on moral character. Students study classical literature and engage in habits that promote personal responsibility, humility, and integrity. The goal is to equip every student with a well-formed mind and heart, prepared for college and life beyond.
Support for Diverse Learners
The school provides an inclusion-based support model for students with disabilities. This ensures all students can access the full curriculum with the necessary services and accommodations. Therapies such as speech, occupational, and physical are offered as needed, and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) helps address both academic and behavioral challenges in a proactive way.
Extracurricular Activities and Community Engagement
Great Hearts Harveston encourages students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, and track and field, as well as enrichment clubs like chess and dance. These activities help develop confidence, leadership, and a deeper sense of community among students.
Leadership and Faculty
Led by Head of School Samuel Heisman, the staff at Great Hearts Harveston includes passionate educators who model the virtues they teach. Faculty members are chosen for their subject expertise and dedication to nurturing young minds in a values-driven environment.
Accessibility and Contact Information
Great Hearts Harveston is open to all families in the Baton Rouge area and charges no tuition. It’s an ideal option for parents seeking a values-based, academically rich education for their children in a supportive and well-organized setting.
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