
About Us

The Crescent School, previously known as Algiers Point Montessori, is a small school in New Orleans that focuses on a nurturing environment with low student-teacher ratios. We offer care for infants - 6 years in two locations in Algiers Point. We follow a place-based curriculum that incorporates Montessori lessons and practices. We encourage curiosity and adventure through the environment that we create and the language we use with our students.
We follow a place-based curriculum, meaning, we use our community, city, and surroundings as a third teacher in our classrooms. Our lessons are taught through the lense of living in New Orleans and specifically in Algiers Point. Place-based is "the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies science, and other subjects across the curriculum. Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, and enhances students' appreciation for the natural world..."
Along with a place-based curriciulum, we also pull inspiration from Montessori practices with our letter lessons, number lessons, and practical life practices. We encourage autonomy, creativity, and movement.
The Crescent School is directed by Liza Drennon. She is a local resident of Algiers Point who is passionate about the importance of early childhood education and building a community focused education for the children of New Orleans.
2022/2023 School Calendar
August 1: First Day of School
September 5: Labor Day -- No school
October 7-10: Fall Break -- No school
November 21-25: Thanksgiving -- No school
December 16: Half Day
December 19-30: Winter Break
January 2: First day of spring session
January 16: MLK Day -- No school
February 15-22: Mardi Gras break
April 6-10: Spring break
May 29: Memorial Day -- No school
June 2: Last day of school
June 5-9: Summer break -- No school
June 19: Juneteenth -- No school
July 4: Independence Day -- No school
July 28: Last Day of summer session
July 31-Aug 5: No school