New charter school to take root at renovated historic downtown campus

New charter school to take root at renovated historic downtown campus

Construction is expected to be completed next month, allowing Harvest Commons Charter School to open on the former South Boulevard Elementary campus in downtown Baton Rouge in time for the upcoming sc… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in

New charter school in Baton Rouge set to open at former South Boulevard Elementary School campus

BATON ROUGE — A new tuition-free public charter school is set to open in downtown Baton Rouge this August at the former South Boulevard Elementary School campus, which is currently undergoing renovations.Harvest Commons School will serve elementary-age students and use a project-based learning model focused on hands-on education.School leaders say students will learn through activities including gardening, animal care and other real-world experi…