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The New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools is published by New Orleans Parents’ Guide. All information contained herein was

verified with school officials during the months of October through December 2014. This information is subject to change. The publishers

assume no responsibility for errors occurring in the Parents’ Guide. Errors and omissions can be reported by email to [email protected]

or by mail to New Orleans Parents’ Guide at P.O. Box 791609, New Orleans, La. 70179. Once verified, corrections will be made to the

updated version available on the website (www.nopg.org) and in the smart phone application (New Orleans Parents’ Guide - NOPG).

ABOUT OUR COVER - On the cover are images of the William Frantz School. On the left is the Frantz building after being dam-

aged by Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing catastrophic flooding in 2005. On the right are images of the Frantz building restored

as an active school today. William Frantz School was one of two public schools integrated in 1960, six years after the U.S. Supreme

Court commanded an end to the legal segregation of public schools. In November 1960, a young girl named Ruby Bridges was the

first African American child to attend Frantz and had to be escorted by U.S. marshals through a sea of angry protestors. Her first day

was famously commemorated by Norman Rockwell in his painting The Problem We All Live With. Today she continues to work for

education justice and speaks about race, forgiveness and desegregation. Ms. Bridges succeeding in getting the Frantz building added

to the National Register of Historic Places and fought to have the building restored and reopened. For more information about Ruby

Bridges and the history of the Frantz School, visit www.rubybridges.com.

Cover images by Kathleen Flynn and courtesy of the Recovery School District. Cover design by Aesha Rasheed

and Rob Zrabkowski

Book design by Rob Zrabkowski and David Jack Browning.

Copyright 2015 New Orleans Parents’ Guide


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A WORD OF THANKS…To the Recovery School District and the Orleans Parish School Board administrations for financial support and cooperation in the production of this guide.

To the many school leaders who thoughtfully responded with information about the schools.

To the dozens of parents, grandparents and guardians who gave feedback to help make the guide more useful and effective.

To the many community organizations that help distribute the guide to families.

The 2015 edition of the Parents’ Guide was published with financial support from the Louisiana Recovery School District, Orleans Parish School Board, The Urban League of Greater New Orleans and other individual and organizational sponsors.

To Abbey Printing for handling the layout and production of this guide.

NEW ORLEANS PARENTS’ GUIDE2015 Staff & Board of Directors

Aesha Rasheed, Editor

Audrey Stewart, Assistant Editor

Shana Sassoon, Board Member

Takema Robinson- Bradberry, Board Member

G.K. Darby, Board Member

Jhilya Mayas, Board Member


INTRODUCTION TO THE PARENTS’ GUIDE ................................................................................1

WHO’S RUNNING THE SCHOOLS? An overview of public education in New Orleans ......................................................2

MAP OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS ............................................................................................................4

CHART OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS A visual overview of public education in New Orleans ..............................................6

FINDING A SCHOOL FIT Questions every parent should ask ............................................................................8

APPLYING FOR SCHOOL Overview of public school application and enrollment processes ............................10

Calendar of key dates ..............................................................................................11

Key questions about enrollment processes ..............................................................12

Application outcomes ...............................................................................................14

READING THE SCHOOL INFORMATION PAGES AND GRAPHS ............................................18

OVERVIEW OF CITY & DISTRICT PERFORMANCE ...................................................................21

GRADE INDEX OF SCHOOLS ........................................................................................................22

ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF SCHOOLS .........................................................................................24

SCHOOL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................E1 Elementary (PK-8) ......................................................................................... E2-E117

Middle School (5-8) ..................................................................................M118-M125

Combination High School (6-12) ............................................................... C126-C131

High School (9-12) ................................................................................... H132-H167

ALTERNATIVE/NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS .....................................................................A168

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS ..........................................................................................A170

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? ...........................................................................A173

GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...............................................................................................................A174

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the ninth edition of the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools.

Public schools in New Orleans are set up somewhat differently than in many U.S. communities. Two big differences are that students are not as-signed to a school based on their home addresses and most public schools in New Orleans are charter schools operated independently by private not-for-profit organizations. Parents have some choice about what schools they want their child to attend and need to apply to schools in order to exercise that choice.

Because of these differences and the variety of school options, finding a school in New Orleans can be confusing. We created this guide to help parents understand the New Orleans system of public schools and find the best schools for their children.

The Parents’ Guide was originally conceived with input from several community groups working with parents and public school leaders and pub-lished by the New Orleans Parent Organizing Network (NOLA PON), a city-wide organization of parents, grandparents and guardians of public school students organizing for excellent public schools. In 2012, NOLA PON evolved our mission to focus specifically on creating and publishing the Parents’ Guide and changed our name to New Orleans Parents’ Guide. We continue to produce the Guide to provide basic information about each open public school in New Orleans as well as helpful tools that parents can use to evaluate schools and make decisions.

We worked hard to make sure that the information included in this Guide is correct but our public schools frequently change. Be sure to supplement information in this guide by calling or visiting schools for the most current information. In this guide, you will find some questions to ask and things to look for when visiting a school (see page 8 ).

Once again we were pleased to work with the local school districts and the Louisiana Department of Education to include data about schools includ-ing class sizes, student performance on standardized tests, suspension and expulsion rates, student attendance and how many students remain in a school from year to year. In order to help you understand what this information means, you will find an overview on pages 18 and 19 as well as brief explanations on each school information page.

Go mobile with the NOPG App!

The Parents’ Guide is also an app for smart phones and tablets. With support from the Wireless Founda-tion, we worked with Boopsie to turn the printed guide into an app with all the same information that appears in the printed guide. The NOPG app is free and available for all smart phone platforms (i.e. iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc.).

Dig deeper and compare options

You can find all the information included in the printed Parents’ Guide online at LaSchoolfinder.com, a searchable website where you compare schools and find even more information about each school. This website is a joint project of the New Orleans Parents Guide and the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS).

¿Necesitas información sobre la escuela en español?

Para familias que hablan español, el Recovery School District y Orleans Parish School Board tienen empleados que hablan su idioma y pueden hablar de sus opciones de escuelas en Español. Usted puede llamar a la RSD al 877-343-4773 o OPSB en el 888-820-1554 para ayuda en español. Además, esta guía está disponible en español en nuestro sitio web: www.nopg.org.

Qúy phụ-huynh có cần biết thêm chi tiết bằng tiếng Việt không?Ban Phục-hồi Khu Học Chánh (RSD) và ban Quản Lý Trường học quận Orleans (OPSB) có nhân viên nói tiếng Việt làm việc với những gia đình người Việt. Xin qúy-vị gọi ban RSD ở số 877-343-4773 hoặc gọi ban OPSB ở số 888-820-1554 để được giúp đở bằng tiếng Việt. Nếu qúy-vị muốn có một cuốn sách hướng dẫn cho qúy phụ-huynh bằng tiếng Việt xin hảy lên mạng www.nopg.org/ để in ra.

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New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools

Most public schools in New Orleans are part of one of two school systems:

• Orleans Parish School Board school district

• Recovery School District

These school systems include some charter schools and some schools operated directly by the school system.

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARDThe Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) school district is the local public school system that now runs six (6) public schools and oversees some charter schools (16 charter schools were part of the OPSB district as of the printing of this guide). The OPSB school district is governed by a 7-member elected board.

Contact informationCENTRAL OFFICE: 3520 Gen. DeGaulle Dr., Suite 5055/ New Orleans, LA 70114MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (504) 304-3520WEBSITE: www.opsb.usINTERIM SUPERINTENDENT: Stan Smith

RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICTThe Recovery School District (RSD) was created in 2003 by the state to take over schools that were considered failing. After Hurricane Katrina, in November 2005, a law was passed for the RSD to take over schools that were below average in New Orleans. In 2015-2016 the RSD will oversee about 60 charter schools. The RSD is run by a superintendent who is appointed by the state. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Educa-tion (BESE) oversees the RSD.

Contact informationCENTRAL OFFICE: 1615 Poydras St., Suite 1400 / New Orleans, LA 70112MAIN PHONE NUMBER: (504) 373-6200WEBSITE: www.rsd.la.govSUPERINTENDENT: Patrick Dobard

CHARTER SCHOOLSCharter schools are public schools that belong to the public school system, but are managed by a private non-profit board. The board makes policy decisions and must have regular public meetings. Some charter schools belong to the OPSB system and some belong to the RSD. Like other public schools charter schools must be free and may not turn away students solely because of a special learning need. Many charter schools are open to any student no matter their past grades or behavior but some charter schools use tests or other criteria to decide which students can attend. In this guide, on each school’s page, we have included a section called “Requirements” to try to explain each school’s student acceptance and enrollment process.

Students of charter schools take the same standardized as other public schools and schools must show improvement in student test scores in order to remain open. These schools are reviewed periodically and can be forced to close if they do not improve scores or have financial problems.

VOUCHERS / SCHOLARSHIPS TO NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLSLouisiana provides vouchers or scholarships to families who meet certain income criteria and are interested in attending participating non-public schools. Information about the Louisiana Scholarship Program can be found at www.louisianabelieves.com or via www.EnrollNOLA.org.

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DO YOU HAVE A YOUNG CHILD?

Quality early education is a great way to help your child get off to a strong start and be ready for school. Some schools

offer prekindergarten classes (PreK) for children who are four years old and a few offer classes for children as young

as three years old. However, unlike grades K-12, prekindergarten is not guaranteed for all students and there are

usually not enough PreK seats available in public schools for all applying students. Often these programs are limited to children

whose families meet certain income limits or who are identified as gifted or as having another special learning needs that

may mean they will struggle to keep up with their peers in school.

To identify schools that offer PreK, look for schools that list “PK” as a grade served on pages E2-H171 of this guide. Contact

schools to confirm that PreK is available and to get more information about application and enrollment.

In most cases, children must be 4 years old (or 3 for PK3) by September 30th in order to be eligible for prekindergarten.

Schools that participate in the central enrollment system, OneApp, will use a separate application form and process for PreK

enrollment (see pages 12-13 for more information about OneApp). Schools that are operated directly by the Orleans Parish

School Board follow a different process for PreK enrollment. Contact those schools directly or call the OPSB Central Office for

more information (see page 2 for school district contact information).

In addition to public school PreK programs, New Orleans has a number of Head Start programs that provide early education

to children in families that meet certain income requirements. Total Community Action is a local agency that works with many

Head Start Centers. You can contact them at (504) 872-0334 or at www.tca-nola.org.

There are also many privately-operated preschools and child care centers that may be able to meet your family’s needs.

Agenda for Children is a local agency with information about childcare options. You can contact them at (504) 586-8509 or

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OPSB-Operated Schools:

Mary Bethune Elementary (PK-6)

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math & Science (PK-8)

Mahalia Jackson Elementary (PK-5)

McDonogh 35 Academy (7-8)

McDonogh 35 Prep (9-12)

Eleanor McMain High (7-12)

OPSB Charters

Audubon Charter (PK3-8)

Bricolage Academy (K-2)

Cypress Academy (K)

Einstein Charter (PK-8)

ENCORE Academy (PK-8)

Foundation Prep (K)

Alice Harte Elementary (PK-8)

Edward Hynes Charter School (PK-8 )

Lake Forest Elementary (PK-8 )

Lusher Charter School (K-12)

Robert Moton Charter School (PK-6)

Homer A. Plessy Community School (PK-4)

Warren Easton High (9-12)

Ben Franklin High (9-12)

Edna Karr High (9-12)

New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High (9-12)

Independent BESE Charter Schools

International School of Louisiana (K-8)

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans (PK-5)

International High (9-12)

New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy (9-12)

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Louisiana Department of Education (LDE)Recovery School District (RSD)

Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB)Public Schools

Independent State School

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (9-12)*NOCCA is governed by an independent board

appointed by the Governor

RSD Charter Schools

Elementary SchoolsReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary (PK-8)

Akili Academy of New Orleans (K-8)

ARISE Academy (PK-8)

Arthur Ashe Charter (K-8)

Martin Behrman Charter School (PK-8)

Pierre A. Capdau Charter School (K-8)

Mary Dora Coghill Accelerated Academy (PK-8)

Joseph A. Craig Elementary (PK-8)

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep (PK-7)

Dwight Eisenhower Elementary (PK-8)

Esperanza Charter School (PK-8)

Williams J. Fischer Accelerated Academy (PK-8)

Gentilly Terrace Elementary (PK-8)

Samuel J. Green Charter School (K-8)

Paul B. Habans Charter (PK-8)

Edgar P. Harney Elementary (K-8)

Langston Hughes Academy (PK-8)

Morris Jeff Community School (PK-7)

Dr. M. L. King Jr. Charter School for Science & Technology (PK-8)*

KIPP Believe Primary (K-4)

KIPP Central City Primary (K-4)

KIPP East Community Primary (K-1)

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary (K-4)

KIPP New Orleans Leadership (K-8)

Lafayette Academy New Orleans (PK-8)

Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans (K-5)

McDonogh 32 Literacy Academy (PK-8)

McDonogh 42 Elementary (PK-8)

ReNEW McDonogh City Park Academy (PK-8)

Medard H. Nelson (PK-8)

Mildred Osborne Elementary (K-8)

ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy (PK-8)

ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary (PK-8)

ReNEW SciTech Academy (PK-8)

James M. Singleton Charter School (PK-8)

Success Preparatory Academy (K-8)

Harriet Tubman Charter School (K-8)

Phillis Wheatley Community School (PK-8) (formerly Dibert)

Fannie C. Williams Charter School (PK-8)

Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary (PK-5)

Andrew H. Wilson Charter (PK-8)

Middle SchoolsKIPP Believe College Prep (5-8)

KIPP Central City Academy (5-8)

KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle (5-8)

Combination Middle/High SchoolsSophie B. Wright Charter (7-12)

High SchoolsAlgiers Technology Academy (9-12)

G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy (9-12)

G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy (9-12)

Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High (9-12)

Cohen College Prep High (8-12)

Dr. M. L. King Jr. Charter School for Science & Technology (9-12)*

KIPP Renaissance (9-12)

Lake Area New Tech Early College High (9-12)

L.B. Landry - O. Perry Walker College and Career Prep High (9-12)

Sci Academy (9-12)

*Dr. M. L. King Jr. Charter School voted to return to the OPSB school district for the 2015-2016 school year.

Approval of this change was pending as of December 2014.Grades shown are for the 2015-2016 school year.

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FINDING A SCHOOL FIT: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

FIND SCHOOLS THAT FIT oDecide what factors are most important and look at the school pages (pp. E2-H166) to see which schools meet your needs. See “How to Read A School Page” (p. 18), for help using this guide.

If the school year has already started, contact a Family Resource Center for help identifying schools that have available spaces in your child’s grade. You can also contact schools to ask about available spaces or contact the school districts for help getting your child enrolled.

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THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR FAMILY NEEDS oThink about what is most important to your family:

• How important is it that all your children attend the same school?

• What sports, art or music programs would benefit your child?

• Do you think your child has a special learning need? (see information about students

with special needs p. A173)

STEP

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FAMILY RESOURCES CENTERS

The RSD and OPSB have established Family Resource Centers that are staffed with people who can

help you find a school and get enrolled.

For a list of Family Resource Centers visit www.EnrollNOLA.org or call 1-(877) 343-4773

Visit a Family Resource Center to ...

• Submit a OneApp for school enrollment

• Find out about enrolling in school mid-year

• Request a transfer from one public school to another

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OBSERVE Look for these things while you walk around the

school:1. Is the school neat, clean and cheerful?

2. Do students seem to be doing educational things?

3. Do students seem interested? Are they discussing,

asking questions, focused on school work?

4. Are students paying attention even at the end of class?

5. Are the school bathrooms and cafeteria working and

clean?

6. Is there a computer lab or computers in classrooms?

7. Do the adults seem to like and respect the children?

8. Is the office calm and friendly?

INTERVIEW Ask these questions of the school staff:

1. How are you working to make sure every child is

learning and making progress?

2. Please tell me about other school activities such as art

and music.

3. Please tell me about the qualifications of your

teachers. What percent of the teachers are fully

certified? What percent are certified in the subjects

that they teach?

4. How experienced are the teachers? How often do

teachers get training?

5. How are parents involved in making decisions at the

school?

6. Is there a handbook for parents and students?

7. Will my child have textbooks to take home?

8. Will my child be able to take other books or reading

materials home?

9. What are the school’s discipline policies?

10. How do you encourage and reward good behavior?

How does the school working to help students who

misbehave?

For High Schools:

11. Is there a school-to-career program?

12. Are there college options or courses?

13. How does your counselor help students choose classes and

make decisions about college and life after high school?

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VISIT THE SCHOOLS oCall schools to schedule a visit or find out about open houses or

parent nights for new students. Ask for a tour of the school and

see if you can watch some of the classes. You can also ask for

a phone appointment if you cannot visit the school in person.

APPLY TO THE SCHOOLS oCheck the “Requirements” section on each school page to see if the schools where you are applying require students to take tests or have certain grades in order to attend.Check the “Applications Due” and “Registration Process” on the school pages to find out when you should apply for each school. Many schools are part of the centralized process for student enrollment and applications are due on December 19, 20014 or February 27, 2015. On the next page is a basic overview of the application processes and some key dates to know for the 2015-2016 school year.

If the application deadline for a school has already passed, do not give up. You may still be able to enroll your child in a particular school if there are still spaces available at that school. Although your child is not guaranteed a seat in any specific public school, your child has the right to attend a public school in the parish where you live.

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Turn to pages 12-13 for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about school application and enrollment.

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as part of the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools

Several public schools do not participate in the OneApp process. Instead they follow a common timeline and use a shared application created by ECCS. This is not a centralized process and each school uses it’s own criteria and procedure to determine which applying students are accepted.

Participating schools: Audubon Charter School, Einstein Charter School, Edward Hynes Charter School, Lake Forest Elementary, Lusher Charter School, Robert Moton Charter School, Ben Franklin High, New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High, Warren Easton High

ECCS applications are due January 9, 2015 for most participating schools

Applications must be submitted to the participating schools

Each school follows a separate process to determine which applying students are accepted

Most public schools in New Orleans are part of a centralized enrollment process called OneApp

The OneApp process allows families to make their school preferences known and then matches applying students to one of their preferred schools based on family preferences and available seats.

Most public schools - nearly 90% - participate in OneApp

OneApp applications are due February 27, 2015 for most participating schools

Some schools with special entrance requirements have an earlier application deadline of December 19, 2014

Students are assigned to one school based on family preference, school enrollment priorities and the number of available seats

1 2 3 Any Participating School

OnlineEnrollNOLA.org

Family Resource Centers877-343-4773

Questions?For more detailed information about OneApp, visit www.EnrollNOLA.org, pick up an application packet or see the Frequently Asked Questions on pp. 12-13.

There are three ways to submit an application:

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Louisiana Scholarship Program are also

part of OneApp. Participating private schools are listed in the OneApp packet

Eligible families can rank public and participating private schools among their preferences

Visit EnrollNOLA.org for more information about the Louisiana Scholarship Program

Note: To be eligible for a scholarship, students must have a family income

that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines and must be entering kindergarten or enrolled

in a public school with a C, D, or F grade.

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KEY DATES 2015

JANUARYJAN. 9

Applications due for many OPSB charter schools (Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools)

FEBRUARYFEB. 7

Urban League Schools Expo at the Superdome

FEB. 27

OneApp applications due

MARCH APRILWEEK OF APRIL 6

Parents notified of OneApp school assignments

WEEK OF APRIL 10

Parents notified of acceptance by many OPSB charters (ECCS)

Public schools in New Orleans follow one of two timelines for application and enrollment. Most schools follow the OneApp timeline and process. Several OPSB charter schools follow a shared timeline and use the same application form as part of the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools.

Be sure to check applications dates and processes outlined on each school page.

MAY JUNEJUNE 29

Parents notified of OneApp Round 2 school assignments

JULY AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

S c h o o l y e a r b e g i n s(New Orleans schools have many different start dates)

B r i n g k e y d o c u m e n t s t o s c h o o l s t o c o m p l e t e

e n r o l l m e n t(see list of some key documents below)

A t t e n d s c h o o l o p e n h o u s e s a n d t o u r s

Every public school asks for some basic documents to complete enrollment and fully register a child in public school. Records like past grades or test results can help the school understand your child’s needs. However, you should be aware that a school

cannot turn your child away if you do not have these documents.

Key Documents: Proof of address (rental lease, utility bill, etc.), proof of identity* (birth certificate or ID card), immunization (shot) records

Helpful Documents: Recent report cards, recent standardized test scores, IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

* Schools may request but cannot require a Social Security Card

Some school applications are due — check with schools to get specific dates application deadlines for the 2016-2017 school year

MAY 8

OneApp Round 2 early deadline(for schools with selective criteria)MAY 15

Seat acceptance deadline for OneApp school assignments

MAY 29

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KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT ENROLLMENTDO SIBLINGS AUTOMATICALLY GET TO GO TO THE SAME SCHOOL?

Most schools give priority enrollment to siblings of students who already attend the school when possible. However, when available seats are limited, that priority may not mean that all siblings of current students will be able to enroll.

OneApp prOcess Sibling priority is given to children applying to a school where sibling is already enrolled.

For families that choose “Family Link,” OneApp will seek to assign all children in the same family to the same school. In order for “Family Link” to work, school choices must be ranked in the same order on all siblings’ applications.

OneApp defines siblings as children who share a common parent/guardian OR live at the same address.

eccs cOmmOn ApplicAtiOn Each participating school determines its sibling policy. Most schools give sibling priority but you should check with individual schools for details.

DOES WHERE I LIVE (MY NEIGHBORHOOD) MATTER IN SCHOOL ENROLLMENT?In general, public schools in New Orleans do not enroll students based specifically on their home address. Instead most schools are “open enrollment” meaning that students can attend the school regardless of where they live. However, many schools prioritize students who live in a particular area for acceptance.

You should read the information provided on school profile pages as well as on school applications to get more details about geographic priorities.

OneApp prOcess Most elementary schools (K-8) offer partial geographic priority to students who live within the school’s enrollment zone, meaning that applicants who live within the zone will get priority for half of the school’s available seats. Geographic priority does not apply to the other of the school’s seats. Applicants who live outside of the zone have an equal chance at getting those seats.

Some schools offer geographic priority for all of their seats. Those schools are Alice Harte, Edna Karr and Foundation Prep.

Most high schools (9-12) do not offer geographic priority.

eccs cOmmOn ApplicAtiOn Each participating school determines its attendance policy. Several schools give priority for some or all available seats to children who live near the school.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD HAS TO REPEAT A GRADE?

OneApp Students in 4th and 8th grades must meet the promotional standards outlined in their school’s Pupil Progression Plan in order to move on to the next grade. Students who have to repeat 4th or 8th grade may return to their current school, if that is what parents choose.

If a family applies to change schools and finds out that their child has to repeat a grade after they have already received an offer to change schools, the student can still change schools. RSD/OPSB staff will work with families to select a school with available seats for the child.

eccs cOmmOn ApplicAtiOn Grade promotion rules are determined by each school. You should ask the schools to explain grade promotion rules.

OneApp GEOGRAPHIC ENROLLMENT ZONES

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HOW ARE STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS ACCOMMODATED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESSES?

rsD - The Recovery School District only considers a student’s special needs accommodations when assigning applicants to pre-kindergarten, or to programs that prioritize at-risk students. Students with disabilities and English Language Learners may apply and be matched to any participating school that they are eligible to attend.

OpsB - The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) reserves the right to assign a student with disabilities to a school site other than those school choices selected by the parent/guardian. The school assignment will take into account parent choice and shall be consistent with the parent’s and child’s rights under applicable federal and state law and regulations as well as consistent with OPSB’s rights and obligations under those legal mandates.

lOuisiAnA schOlArship/VOucher prOgrAm - The Louisiana Department of Education does not consider a student’s disability when assigning students to private schools. Some private schools may offer additional educational services for students with disabilities, but all schools must enroll all students awarded scholarships, regardless of disability.

Please Note: Not all private schools offer special education services. Please contact the school(s) of your choice before listing them on your child’s application to ensure they are able to meet your child’s needs.

HOW MANY SCHOOLS SHOULD I APPLY TO FOR THE BEST SHOT AT GETTING ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL I PREFER?

Since all families must apply to schools and given the variety of family situations, you may be wondering about the best approach to complet-ing school applications. Thousands of families apply to schools each year and some schools are more sought after than others.

The application systems work best for all families if everyone is as clear as possible about which schools they prefer. The OneApp process allows families to rank schools in order of their preference so that the computer-based system can use those preferences to assign students to schools.

The ECCS shared timeline and application is not a centralized process so each school completes a separate process to determine which students are offered seats at each school.

In either process, applying to all the schools your family prefers will increase the likelihood that your student is matched to a school that meets your family’s needs.

On the following pages we are including some data about enrollment outcomes for the 2014-2015 school year so that you can use this information to help you make informed application decisions. Keep in mind that many factors affect school acceptance rates from year to year - new schools open, some schools close, some schools move and some schools make changes.


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APPLICATION OUTCOMESAll public schools in New Orleans have an application process. Most schools participate in a centralized enrollment process called OneApp, and other schools use independent application processes with a shared timeline. Schools decide how many seats are available in each grade level - based on a number of factors including school building size, program design and student needs. Families apply for available seats and, through an application process, students are matched to those seats.

Families often want to know more about the numbers of applicants to particular schools to help them understand the likelihood that their application will lead to a successful assignment to a seat at a school they prefer.

Shown in the following charts are the results of last year’s application process. Schools are sorted into two categories - those where 0% to 70% of applicants were accepted and those where 70% to 100% of applicants were accepted. These broad categories are intended to help families get a sense of past trends and make the best application decisions for their situation.

The information is broken down by grade type because of the different likelihood of being assigned a seat depending on the specific grade level. An “entry grade” is the grade that school starts at (i.e. Kindergarten for many elementary schools or 9th grade for many high schools). Acceptance rates at these grades is often higher because there are no existing students moving into that grade at the school. A “non-entry grade” is any other grade level. Acceptance rates for non-entry grades are often lower because there are rising students already enrolled at the school and fewer open seats.

Keep in mind that the acceptance rates can vary widely from year to year because they are based on two factors that can change drastically - how many seats are available and how many families apply for those seats. Families should use this information differently depending on their specific circumstances.

HERE ARE THREE COMMON SCENARIOS:

EXAMPLE A: NEW STUDENTIf your child is NOT already enrolled in a public school OR does not already have a spot in a school for the next school year ...

(i.e. new PK or K students; 8th graders graduating from a K-8 school; students mov-ing to the city)

RECOMMENDATION: You should apply to many school options to increase the likelihood of being assigned to a school you prefer.

Schools with a ü in the “Strongly Encour-aged” to apply to other schools column had significantly more applicants than available seats. This means that many applicants were not able to be assigned to this school.

EXAMPLE B: STUDENT ALREADY ENROLLEDIf your child is already enrolled in a public school and could continue at that school ...

(i.e. a 1st grade student who could go on to 2nd grade at a K-8 school)

RECOMMENDATION: You should ONLY apply to the schools you prefer more than your child’s current school.

If you apply and your child is assigned to a new school your child will LOOSE THEIR SPOT AT THEIR CURRENT SCHOOL so that another student can be assigned to that seat.

EXAMPLE C:CONSIDERING PRIVATE/ NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLSIf you are also considering enrollment in a private school or a school outside Orleans Parish ...

RECOMMENDATION: You should apply only to the schools where you are truly interested in enrolling.


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Prekindergarten is not offered by all public schools and is not required by state law. Because of the limited number of PreK seats there are usually many more applicants for the available PreK seats. For PreK, families should always apply to as many schools as possible to increase the likelihood of successfully being assigned to a PreK seat. Listed below are schools that offered PreK for 2014-2015. Some additional schools have added PreK for 2015-2016 and are not listed here.

If Applying to Prekindergarten @APPLYING to ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS is ...

Strongly Encouraged<70% of applicants

accepted

Still Encouraged70% - 100 % of

applicants acceptedReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary (PK-8) üAudubon Charter (PK-8)* data not providedMartin Behrman Charter School Academy (PK-8) üMary McLeod Bethune Elementary (PK-6) data not providedJoseph A. Craig Charter School (PK-8) üLawrence D. Crocker College Prep (PK-7) üEinstein Charter School (PK-8)* data not providedDwight D. Eisenhower Academy (PK-8) üENCORE Academy (PK-7) üWilliam J. Fischer Accelerated Academy (PK-8) üBen Franklin Elementary (PK-8) data not providedGentilly Terrace Charter School (PK-8) üPaul Habans Charter @ Sheila's Kiddie Cottage (PK Only) üLangston Hughes Academy (PK-8) üEdward Hynes Charter School (PK-8)*Morris Jeff Community School (PK-7) üDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School (PK-12) üLafayette Academy Charter School (PK-8) üLake Forest Elementary (PK-8)* data not providedLycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans (PK-5) üMcDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School (PK-8) üMcDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School (PK-8) üRobert Russa Moton Charter (PK-6)*Medard H. Nelson Charter School (PK-8) üHomer A. Plessy Community School (PK-3) üReNEW Cultural Arts Academy (PK-8) üReNEW Schaumburg Elementary (PK-8) üReNEW SciTech Academy (PK-8) üJames M. Singleton Charter School (PK-8) üPhillis Wheatley Community School (formerly Dibert) (PK-8) üFannie C. Williams Charter School (PK-8) üSylvanie Williams College Prep (PK-5) üAndrew H. Wilson Charter School (PK-8) ü

Recommendations are based on 2014-2015 OneApp results. * These schools did not participate in OneApp and their 2014-2015 application and acceptance rates were not available.

ü ALWAYS APPLY TO ALL THE SCHOOLS YOU PREFER ü ONLY APPLY TO THE SCHOOLS THAT YOU TRULY WANT TO ATTEND2 GENERAL TIPS:

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If Applying to Grades K-8 @

APPLYING to ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS is ...


accepted


applicants accepted


accepted


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FOR KINDERGARTEN FOR OTHER GRADESReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary (PK-8) ü ü

Akili Academy of New Orleans (K-8) ü üARISE Academy (PK-8) ü üArthur Ashe Charter School (K-8) ü üAudubon Charter School (PK-8) * data not providedMartin Behrman Charter School Academy (PK-8) ü üMary Bethune Elementary (PK-6) ü üBricolage Academy (K-2) ü üPierre A. Capdau Charter School (K-8) ü üMary D. Coghill Elementary School (PK-8) ü üJoseph A. Craig Charter School (PK-8) ü üLawrence D. Crocker College Prep (PK-7) ü üEinstein Charter (PK-8) * data not providedDwight D. Eisenhower Academy (PK-8) ü üENCORE Academy (PK-7) ü üEsperanza Charter School (PK-8) ü üWilliam J. Fischer Accelerated Academy (PK-8) ü üBenjamin Franklin Elementary (PK-8) ü üSamuel J. Green Charter School (K-8) ü üGentilly Terrace Charter School (PK-8) ü üPaul Habans Charter School (PK-8) ü üE. P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy (K-8) ü üAlice Harte Elementary School (PK-8) ü üLangston Hughes Academy (PK-8) ü üEdward Hynes Charter School (PK-8)* data not providedInternational School of Louisiana (French) (K-8)** ü üInternational School of Louisiana: (Spanish) (K-8)** ü üMahalia Jackson Elementary (PK-5) ü üMorris Jeff Community School (PK-7) ü üDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School (PK-12) ü üKIPP Believe College Prep (K-8) ü üKIPP Central City Primary & Academy (K-8) ü üKIPP East Community Primary (K-1) ü N/A N/AKIPP McDonogh 15 Primary & Middle (K-8) ü üKIPP Leadership Academy (K-8) ü üLafayette Academy Charter School (PK-8) ü üLagniappe Academies of New Orleans (K-5) ü üLake Forest Elementary (PK-8) * data not providedLusher Charter School (K-12) * data not providedLycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans (PK-5) ü üMcDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School (PK-8) ü üMcDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School (PK-8) ü üMcDonogh City Park Academy (PK-8) ü üRobert Moton Charter School (PK-6)* data not providedMedard H. Nelson Charter School (PK-8) ü ü



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If Applying to Grades 7-12 @ Entry Grade



accepted

Still Encouraged70% - 100 % of applicants

accepted


accepted

Still Encouraged70% - 100 % of applicants

accepted

FOR ENTRY GRADE FOR OTHER GRADESAlgiers Technology Academy (9-12) 9 ü üG.W. Carver Collegiate Academy (9-12) 9 ü üG.W. Carver Preparatory Academy (9-12) 9 ü üJoseph S. Clark Preparatory High School (9-12) 9 ü üCohen College Prep (8-12) 8 N/A - no entry grade for 2014-2015 ü

Warren Easton High (9-12)* 9 data not providedBen Franklin High (9-12)* 9 data not providedInternational High School (9-12)*** 9 ü üEdna Karr High School (9-12)*** 9 ü üDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School (PK-12) K ü üKIPP Renaissance High School (9-12) 9 ü üLake Area New Tech Early College High School (9-12) 9 ü üL. B. Landry -O. Perry Walker Preparatory High (9-12) 9 ü üMcDonogh 35 Academy (7-8) 7 ü üMcDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School (9-12) 9 ü N/A N/AEleanor McMain Secondary School (7-12) 7 ü üN.O. Charter Science & Mathematics High (9-12) * 9 data not providedN.O. Military and Maritime Academy (9-12) 9 ü üReNEW Accelerated High School (9-12) 9 ü üSci Academy (9-12) 9 ü üNET Charter High School (9-12) 9 ü üSophie B. Wright Charter School (7-12) 7 N/A - no entry grade for 2014-2015 ü

If Applying to Grades K-8 @



accepted


applicants accepted


accepted


applicants accepted

FOR KINDERGARTEN FOR OTHER GRADESMildred Osborne Charter School (K-8) ü üHomer A. Plessy Community School (PK-4) ü üReNEW Cultural Arts Academy (PK-8) ü üReNEW Schaumburg Elementary (PK-8) ü üReNEW SciTech Academy (PK-8) ü üJames M. Singleton Charter School (PK-8) ü üSuccess Preparatory Academy (K-8) ü üHarriet Tubman Charter School (K-8) ü üPhillis Wheatley Community School (PK-8) (formerly Dibert) ü üFannie C. Williams Charter School (PK-8) ü üSylvanie Williams College Prep (PK-5) ü üAndrew H. Wilson Charter School (PK-8) ü ü

Recommendations are based on 2014-2015 OneApp results.* These schools do not participate in OneApp and their 2014-2015 application and acceptance rates were not available.

** International School of Louisiana has multiple campuses and application results presented here are for the main campus. *** IHS and Karr data based open admissions programs.




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SCHOOL ENROLLMENTEach year schools report how many students they have enrolled by Oct. 1 and how many of those students have special learning needs including those who have been identified as exceptionally gifted or as having a special talent and those who have a limited understand-ing of English. They also report the ethnicity or race of students and how many students are eligible to receive free or reduced-price lunch because of family income.

These numbers can change during the school year as students join or leave a school. During the school year many additional students are often discovered to have special education needs so that number can change as well.

Public schools are expected to serve all types of students and work to meet their educational needs. This information may help you know a little about what students each school is serving.

Information about current students (2014-2015)

Academic Performance See p.20 for more explanation

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Information about the school’s last two school years

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WHERE IS THE INFORMATION FROM?Information included on the right side of each school profile page was gathered from the Louisiana Department of Education, the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District and is presented to give you a broad picture of each school. This information was gathered and calculated by a team of data analysts at the RSD, OPSB and LDOE and submitted to schools for their review and feedback.

Class Size and Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about the size of classes at each school was gathered from the Louisiana Department of Education and shows the percent of students who learned core subjects in a class within each range.

Schools have varied class sizes for many reasons and students may experience learning in both large and small class settings within a day. Some schools, especially elementary schools, have more than one teacher in each classroom.

Student-teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time and part-time teachers at the school. This number is an average and does not mean that there are no larger or smaller classes.

Student Stability

Because families have choices about where to enroll their students, one indicator of overall satisfaction is how many students choose to remain at a school from year to year. Student stability shows the percent of students eligible to re-enroll who chose to return to the school for another year. Students may leave a school for many reasons - because they preferred to attend a different public school or non-public school or even to move to another city or state. Student stability rates were calculated from each school’s official annual October 1 student count.

Discipline Outcomes

Student behavior and how school staff responds to behavior issues has big impact on the overall climate of a school. Suspension and expulsion rates combined with information about how the school handles problem behavior can help you get some sense of the overall discipline climate. In general, high schools tend to have more suspensions and expulsions than elementary schools.

Whenever possible, data about multiple school years is presented so that you can see general trends over time. Schools sometimes change from year to year. To gain a full picture, we encourage you to always consider the data presented along with the information provided about school programming and educational approach.

WHAT CAN THIS DATA TELL YOU?Standardized Test Results

Every year, public school students take standardized tests that are intended to measure how much they have learned and how ready they are to progress to the next grade level. These tests are also used to measure the overall progress of each school.

We included student achievement on these tests to help you get a sense of how students at each school are performing on tests and how well schools are preparing their students for the next grade level or for college.

The Louisiana Assessment of Educational Progress (LEAP) test was given to students in 4th and 8th grade who had to pass the test to move to the next grade. Students earned a score of unsatisfactory, approaching basic, basic, mastery or advanced in math, English language arts, science and social studies.

We have included the percent of students who earned scores at each possible performance level when they took the test each Spring.

Beginning in 2015, the LEAP test will be replaced by a new standard-ized as part of changes to the Louisiana school accountability system.

End of Course (EOC) tests are given in algebra, biology, geometry, US history and English II & III to high school students who must pass three of the six tests to graduate. Students earn a score of excellent, good, fair or needs improvement. They must earn a score of fair on better on at least 3 of the 6 tests to graduate from high school.

The American College Test (ACT) is a national college readiness test in the areas of English, math, reading and science. Many colleges use ACT results to determine if students are ready for college. Although students do not have to earn a specific score to graduate, their results are part of each high school’s School Performance Score (SPS).

We have included the percent of students who earned scores at each level and the average score of students who took the ACT at each school.

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On each school profile page, you will find information about the performance of students on standardized tests and a graphic that shows the School Performance Scores (SPS) the school was given by the Louisiana Department of Education. Here is an overview of how the scores are calculated and how Louisiana’s school grading system has changed.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORES (SPS)

Letter grades were distributed on a curve for 2013-2014. Some schools may have a

letter grade different than indicated on this scale.

WHAT DO THESE SCORES MEAN?The SPS is used to determine how well a school is preparing its students in core subjects and whether the school is making the expected progress from year to year. A school that has a low score and does not improve after several years can be forced to close.

Whenever possible we have included multiple years of SPS results so that you can see how the school has performed over time. In many cases, schools have changed operators during the years reported. When that happens, we still include the past performance scores for the school but indicate on the school profile page that the operator changed. Schools that went through a significant change - such as moving from one charter operator to another - are often not given a score for the year before the change and get a letter grade of “T” in their first two years under new management to indicate this transition.

CONSIDERING A SCHOOL’S GROWTHRemember, the best way to consider school performance is over multiple years so that you can see if a school is improving. School performance can be affected by a number of factors and we strongly encourage you to talk to the principals and teachers at your child’s school if you have questions or concerns about school performance.

COMBINATION SCHOOLAverage of: (K-8 SPS x # Students)+ (HS SPS x # Students)

COMBINATION SCHOOLAverage of: (K-8 SPS x # Students)+ (HS SPS x # Students)

ELEMENTARY (K-6)100% Tests

HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)25% ACT Composite + 25% End of Course +25% Graduation Rate + 25% Quality of Diploma

MIDDLE (K-8)95% Tests + 5% High School Credits Earned by End of Freshman Year

ELEMENTARY (K-6)90% Tests + 10% Attendance

HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)70% Tests + 30% Graduation Rate

MIDDLE (K-8)90% Tests + 5% Attendance +5% Dropout

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PERFORMANCE SCORESLouisiana calculates a performance score for each school based on the outcome of certain standardized tests. The Perfor-mance Scores presented here are based on the collective results of students in all New Orleans public schools.

STUDENT ENROLLMENTShown here is the percent of New Orleans public school students enrolled on October 1, 2014 who identified in each racial/ethnic category. Also shown is the percent of students from low-income households, who were identified as English Language Learners or in need of special education services.

CITYWIDE ENROLLMENT & PERFORMANCE

OPSB BiologyOPSB Biology

OPSB US HOPSB US HistoryO S US s o y

OPSB GeometryOPSB Geometry

OPSB AlgebraOPSB Algebra

OPSB E IIOPSB Eng IIg

OPSB Eng IOPSB Eng IOPSB Eng I

RSD BiologyRSD Bi lRSD Biologygy

RSD US HistoryRSD US History

RSD GeometryRSD Geometry

RSD Algebra

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PERFORMANCE SCOREAll Schools

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SCORING “GOOD” OR BETTER

4TH GRADERS SCORING “BASIC” OR BETTER

8TH GRADERS SCORING “BASIC” OR BETTER

Average ACT Score 2012-13 2013-14New Orleans 18.1 17.3Louisiana 18.3 19.2

High School Graduation Rate 2011-12 2012-13New Orleans 77.8% 72.8%Louisiana 72.3% 73.5%

STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTSPublic school students take standardized test that are intended to measure how much they have learned and how ready they are to progress to the next grade or graduate from high school.

Combined test results for all New Orleans public school students were not available. Presented hre are resutls from the 4th and 8th grade LEAP test and the high school End of Course tests for each school district. New Orleans has two school districts - the Orleans Parish School Board district (OPSB) and the Recovery School District (RSD). However, a few schools in New Orleans are not part of either school district.

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McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School ..................... E84

McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School ............... E86

McDonogh City Park Academy ................................. E88

Robert Russa Moton Charter School ......................... E90

Medard H. Nelson Charter School ............................ E92

Mildred Osborne Charter School .............................. E94

Homer A. Plessy Community School ........................ E96

ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy ................................ E98

ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary .......................... E100

ReNEW SciTech Academy ....................................... E102

James M. Singleton Charter School ....................... E104

Success Preparatory Academy ................................ E106

Harriet Tubman Charter School ............................. E108

Phillis Wheatley Community School ...................... E110

Fannie C. Williams Charter School ........................ E112

Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary School E114

Andrew H. Wilson Charter School .......................... E116

Algiers Technology Academy ..................................H132

G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy ............................H134

G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy ........................H136

Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School ..............H138

Cohen College Prep Middle & High School ............H140

Warren Easton High School ...................................H142

Benjamin Franklin High School .............................H144

International High School .....................................H146

Edna Karr High School ..........................................H148

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School ..................H150

KIPP Renaissance High School ..............................H152

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School ....H154

L. B. Landry-O. P. Walker Preparatory HS .............H156

McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School ....H158

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts ....................H160

New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics HS ...H162

New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy ..............H164

Sci Academy ...........................................................H166

ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary ........................ E2

Akili Academy of New Orleans .................................. E4

ARISE Academy .......................................................... E6

Arthur Ashe Charter School ....................................... E8

Audubon Charter School .......................................... E10

Martin Behrman Charter School .............................. E12

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary .......................... E14

Bricolage Academy .................................................. E16

Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ............................. E18

Mary Dora Coghill Accelerated Academy ................. E20

Joseph Craig Elementary ......................................... E22

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep ........................... E24

Cypress Academy ..................................................... E26

Einstein Charter School ............................................ E28

Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies .. E30

ENCORE Academy .................................................... E32

Esperanza Charter School ........................................ E34

William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy .................. E36

Foundation Preparatory Charter School .................. E38

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science ... E40

Gentilly Terrace Elementary School ......................... E42

Samuel J. Green Charter School .............................. E44

Paul Habans Charter School .................................... E46

Edgar P. Harney Elementary School ......................... E48

Alice Harte Elementary School ................................ E50

Langston Hughes Academy ...................................... E52

Edward Hynes Charter School .................................. E54

International School of Louisiana ........................... E56

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School ....................... E58

Morris Jeff Community School ................................. E60

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School .................... E62

KIPP Believe Primary .............................................. E64

KIPP Central City Primary ....................................... E66

KIPP East Community Primary ................................ E68

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary School ......................... E70

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary & Academy E72

Lafayette Academy Charter School of New Orleans . E74

Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans .................... E76

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School .................. E78

Lusher Charter School ............................................. E80

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans .................... E82

KIPP Believe College Prep .................................... M118

KIPP Central City Academy ................................... M120

KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School ....................... M122

McDonogh 35 Academy ........................................ M124

Lusher Charter School ........................................... C126

Eleanor McMain Secondary School ........................ C128

Sophie B. Wright Charter School ........................... C130

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ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary ......................E2

Akili Academy of New Orleans ...............................E4

Algiers Technology Academy ............................. H132

ARISE Academy ....................................................E6

Arthur Ashe Charter School ....................................E8

Audubon Charter School ......................................E10

Martin Behrman Charter School ...........................E12

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary .......................E14

Bricolage Academy .............................................E16

Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ...........................E18

G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy ........................ H134

G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy ..................... H136

Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School ............ H138

Mary Dora Coghill Accelerated Academy ...............E20

Cohen College Prep Middle & High School .......... H140

Joseph Craig Elementary .....................................E22

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep .........................E24

Cypress Academy ................................................E26

Einstein Charter School ........................................E28

Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies ..E30

ENCORE Academy ...............................................E32

Esperanza Charter School ....................................E34

William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy ................E36

Foundation Preparatory Charter School .................E38

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science ..E40

Benjamin Franklin High School ......................... H144

Gentilly Terrace Elementary School .......................E42

Samuel J. Green Charter School ...........................E44

Paul Habans Charter School .................................E46

Edgar P. Harney Elementary School ......................E48

Alice Harte Elementary School .............................E50

Langston Hughes Academy ..................................E52

Edward Hynes Charter School ..............................E54

International High School ................................. H146

International School of Louisiana .........................E56

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School .....................E58

Morris Jeff Community School ..............................E60

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School .....................E58

Edna Karr High School ..................................... H148

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School ...................E62

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School ................ H150

KIPP Believe College Prep .................................M118

KIPP Believe Primary ..........................................E64

KIPP Central City Academy ................................M120

KIPP Central City Primary .....................................E66

KIPP East Community Primary ..............................E68

KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School ....................M122

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary School .......................E70

KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary & Academy .E72

KIPP Renaissance High School .......................... H152

Lafayette Academy Charter School of New Orleans .E74

Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans ..................E76

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School ... H154

Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ..................E78

L. B. Landry-O. P. Walker Preparatory HS ........... H156

Lusher Charter School ..........................................E80

Lusher Charter School ........................................C126

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans ..................E82

McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School ...................E84

McDonogh 35 Academy ...................................M124

McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School .. H158

McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School ..............E86

ReNEW McDonogh City Park Academy ..................E88

Eleanor McMain Secondary School .....................C128

Robert Russa Moton Charter School ......................E90

Medard H. Nelson Charter School .........................E92

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts .................. H160

New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics HS . H162

New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy ........... H164

Mildred Osborne Charter School ...........................E94

Homer A. Plessy Community School .....................E96

ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy .............................E98

ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary ........................E100

ReNEW SciTech Academy ...................................E102

Sci Academy ................................................... H166

James M. Singleton Charter School .....................E104

Success Preparatory Academy ............................E106

Harriet Tubman Charter School ...........................E108

Phillis Wheatley Community School ....................E110

Fannie C. Williams Charter School ......................E112

Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary School E114

Andrew H. Wilson Charter School .......................E116

Warren Easton High School .............................. H142

Sophie B. Wright Charter School ........................C130

ALPHABETICAL SCHOOL INDEX


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Spring 2015 Edition

SCHOOL INFORMATION PAGES

Elementary (PK-8) ................................................................................E2-E117

Middle School (5-8) ......................................................................... M118-M125

Combination High School (6-12) ......................................................C126-C131

High School (9-12) ...........................................................................H132-H167


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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission at Dolores T. Aaron Academy is to provide a positive learning environment that inspires excellence, fosters integrity, and stimulates critical thinking to support our students as they fulfill their academic and personal potential.

GRADES SERVED: PK-8th

APPLICATIONS DUE: February 27, 2015

REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process - students matched to schools based on parent preferences and

available spaces | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)

REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers| ESL services provided in small group settings, docu-

ments translated into Spanish and Vietnamese as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: special education instruction provided in a variety of classroom settings - including general educa-

tion classrooms, resource/pullout model and self-contained classes

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, emotional literacy curriculum

SCHOOL FEATURES AND PROGRAMS

SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X year-round school

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided from 6:30 a.m. and until 6 p.m. for a fee

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $15 per shirt

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: frequent field lessons, teachers on call for afterschool homework help, end-of-year college visits

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment program focused on visual arts, music and dance along with academic tutoring; Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program (LOOP),

marching band, jazz band, drumline, dance team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, flag football

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH GILDA’S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY FOR PREKINDERGARTEN

RENEW DOLORES T. AARON ELEMENTARY

10200 Curran Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70128

PHONE: (504) 367-3307 | (504) 717-6543 / FAX: (504) 644-4183

www.renewschools.org

PRINCIPAL: John Gravier / Heather Gilchrist

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Recovery School District

CHARTER ORGANIZATION: ReNEW Schools / Board Chair: Brian Weimer

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RENEW AARON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares scholars to excel in rigorous high schools, to succeed in college, and to strengthen their community-oriented character.

GRADES SERVED: K-8th






STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, speech therapy, occupational therapy, school counselor, psychologist, student-

teacher mentoring program| translation services available as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: uses both co-teaching and self contained models; services provided in regular education classroom

(inclusion) and in pullout/resource setting based on student needs; gifted and talented services offered

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses system of positive rewards and consequences, in conjunction with non-verbal cues, strong teacher

student relationships, and positive reinforcements


SCHOOL HOURS 7:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X available for car riders until 5:30 p.m. (except Wednesdays)

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X twice per week as part of afterschool program

UNIFORMS X avg. cost from $13 to $21

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: academic program based on Common Core standards in reading, writing, math; focus on targeted literacy instruction in all grades; guided reading lessons and accelerated reader program offered in all grades; partnership with the Ellis Marsalis Program for music lessons in grades 5-8; expanded learning program students choices of enrichment blocks in visual, dramatic and performing arts as well as team sports

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student activities such as art, music and sports provide through expanded learning program during the school day

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), baseball (boys), cheerleading, football (boys), track (girls), volleyball (girls)

AKILI ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS

3811 N. Galvez Street New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 355-4172 / FAX: (504) 355-4176

www.akiliacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Allison Lowe


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Crescent City Schools / Board Chair: Jean Paul Hymel

AKILI | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Passionately raising each student’s academic, social and physical levels to be successful in high school, college and beyond!







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, psychologist, partnerships with Communities in Schools and other mental health

providers| several staff members who speak multiple languages and support parents through registration and school processes;

ESL services are provided to students as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with additional supports

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: high expectations and values focus; follows RSD code of conduct





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X partnership with Community Works provides afterschool programming for 2 hours each day - dinner, tutoring, enrichment classes and sports

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X provided through Community Works

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $15 per shirt for K-5; avg. cost $30 per sweater/vest for 6-8

SCHOOL GARDEN X gardening classes through Sankofa Community Garden

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: arts integration, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs, Make Music NOLA program, vocal music instruction, daily physical education and recess, character education, A’s & Aces tennis and mentoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Community Works afterschool program, Make Music NOLA program, Brownies, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Good News club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), flag football, soccer (girls), track and field, volleyball (girls)

ARISE ACADEMY

3819 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 615-6354 / FAX: (888) 456-2087

www.ariseacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Rachel Wong


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: ARISE Schools / Board Chair: Jennifer Walcott Goldstein

ARISE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Arthur Ashe Charter School equips students with the academic and character habits that lead students to excel at a rigorous high school, competitive 4-year college, and meaningful career and life. Ashe Scholars believe in Achievement, Community, Excellence and Self.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, partnerships with outside agencies for additional mental

and emotional health support| part-time ESL teacher, staff member available for translation, documents routinely translated into

Spanish, translation into other languages available as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion approach with small group instruction and specialized computer-based program designed

to address individual student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on cultivating shared values, building a strong sense of community and providing incentives to

encourage positive behavior


SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.



BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care available from 6:30 a.m.; aftercare available until 6 p.m. | fee of $4/hour

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X through City Year for grades K-4; LEAP/iLEAP tutoring for 3rd, 4th & 8th grades

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $30 to $35 per uniform

SCHOOL GARDEN X Edible Schoolyard New Orleans garden used for instruction and cooking classes

PARENT GROUP X Ashe ACES Parent Committee & Ashe ACES Booster Committee

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans provides gardening and cooking courses using on-site garden and teaching kitchen; classroom art integration and foundations of music; Playworks afternoon enrichment program includes dance, music (band), visual art and yoga; tutoring program and computer-assisted instruction used to create individualize learning; Second Harvest Food Bank program provides food for families

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: optional afterschool enrichment program includes gardening, cooking, team sports, art, music and tutoring through partnerships with City Year

New Orleans, Youth Run NOLA, Dillard University, Silverback Society, Edgewater Baptist Church, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Kids Partnership and UPS Coach Across America

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys & girls), cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball (girls)

ARTHUR ASHE CHARTER SCHOOL

1456 Gardena Drive New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 373-6267 / FAX: (504) 896-4003

www.ashecharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Ryan Bennett / Sivi Domango


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: FirstLine Schools / Board Chair: Gregory St. Etienne

ASHE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Audubon’s mission is to foster a culturally rich and academically rigorous program using French and Montessori curricula and a comprehensive arts curriculum.

GRADES SERVED: PK3 - 8th

APPLICATIONS DUE: January 9, 2015 by 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school and participate in required observation and curriculum

information meeting

REQUIREMENTS: admission for grades PK3-2nd grade by lottery; admission for grades 3-8 based on a scoring matrix which

includes prior classroom grades, standardized test scores, attendance and behavior; students in grades 1 through 8 applying for

the French immersion program are tested to assess their knowledge of French

TRANSPORTATION: RTA tokens provided to students

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse at lower school, part-time nurse at upper school; social worker shared between

campuses; full-time social worker at upper school; student services coordinators to assist struggling students; reading and math

intervention| full-time ESL teacher at the upper school and part-time ESL teacher at the lower school; staff members fluent in

French, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Italian; documents translated upon request

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive discipline; Olwelus Bullying Prevention Program


SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (lower school) | 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (upper school)


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French immersion - students taught French curriculum and all subjects taught in French

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care available from 7 a.m. after care available until 6 p.m.; hours vary for PreK students

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X LEAP and iLEAP tutoring; French homework center available

UNIFORMS

SCHOOL GARDEN X used as part of instruction at lower and upper schools

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Montessori and accredited French program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: gifted and talented arts programs (including visual arts, theater and music); athletics, academic games, debate, chess, robotics, ArtsReach

arts enrichment program, Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) program

TEAM SPORTS: baseball (boys), basketball, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, softball (girls), tennis, volleyball (girls)

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY IN TWO LOCATIONS - CARROLLTON AVENUE CAMPUS AND A TEMPORARY CAMPUS AT 6101 CHATHAM DRIVE AND IS EXPECTED TO MOVE TO THE BROADWAY STREET CAMPUS (LOWER SCHOOL) AND INTO THE MILAN STREET CAMPUS (UPPER SCHOOL) BY FALL 2015

AUDUBON CHARTER SCHOOL

428 Broadway Street New Orleans, LA 70118 / 1111 Milan Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 324-7100 / FAX: (504) 866-1691

www.auduboncharter.com

PRINCIPAL: Janice A. Dupuy

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Orleans Parish School Board

CHARTER ORGANIZATION: French and Montessori Education, Inc. (FAME, Inc.) / Board Chair: Cornelius Tilton

AUDUBON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E12 E13


MISSION STATEMENT

The Martin Behrman Charter Family is committed to educating our community to become lifelong learners by integrating the arts and social sciences.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist| no information

provided about available ESL services

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; gifted student services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS)


SCHOOL HOURS 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X 4-week summer session


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided for LA4 Pre-K students; aftercare provided through after school enrichment programs

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $70

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Young Audiences art program, partnership with Communities In Schools, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, character education, Boys to Men mentoring program, KIDsmART classroom arts programs, instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, debate

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: marching band, dance and drill teams, majorettes, book club, service learning, drama, yearbook, chess club, Girl Scouts, musical poets

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cabbage ball, football, soccer, track, volleyball

MARTIN BEHRMAN CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND SCIENCES

715 Opelousas Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 302-7090 / FAX: (504) 309-8042

www.behrmancharter.org

PRINCIPAL: Rene Lewis-Carter


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Algiers Charter School Association / Board Chair: D’Juan Hernandez

BEHRMAN | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E14 E15


MISSION STATEMENT

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School of Literature and Technology’s mission is to increase academic success by promoting continuous educational development for all learners.




available spaces | PK students enroll through OPSB | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse (4 days per week), full-time social worker, positive behavior support specialist|

ESL services provided, documents translated as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; primary autistic setting

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, additional behavior support provided in small groups or individually


SCHOOL HOURS information not provided


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish - twice per week

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X until 5:30 p.m. for $25/week or $5/day (PK-1) and through free Young Audiences program (2nd-6th)

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $20 per uniform

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Music in the Brain Program provides music theory and concepts integrated with classroom skills, music, art and French; Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: piano ensemble, mentorship program pairs adult mentors with students, KIDsmART classroom arts programs

TEAM SPORTS: none

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

2401 Humanity Street New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 324-7076 / FAX: (504) 483-3291

www.marymcleodbethuneelementary.com

PRINCIPAL: Mary Haynes-Smith


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: N/A / Board Chair: N/A

SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 4040 EAGLE ST TO A NEW BUILDING AT THE BRADLEY CAMPUS

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BETHUNE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E16 E17


MISSION STATEMENT

Bricolage Academy advances educational equity by preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be innovators who change the world.

GRADES SERVED: K-2nd (building to 8th)






STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time school social worker| ESL services provided based on student needs

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion approach for students with mild to moderate disabilities; program for students with

moderate to severe needs under development

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: Love and Logic, Responsive Classroom approaches for classroom and behavior management




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION will be offered in upper grade levels

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided through Communities in Schools

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X available as needed

UNIFORMS dress code

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X Bricolage Community Association

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Engineering is Elementary curriculum from the Museum of Science (Boston), LEGO Education WeDo program, balanced literacy program, school-designed math curriculum, inquiry-driven approach

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: under development - will be determined as school grows

TEAM SPORTS: under development - will be determined as school grows

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL OPENED IN 2013-2014 WITH KINDERGARTEN AND HAS LIMITED PAST PERFORMANCE DATA

BRICOLAGE ACADEMY

3368 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 539-4505 / FAX: (504) 539-4505

bricolagenola.org

PRINCIPAL: Josh Densen


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Bricolage Academy / Board Chair: Alan Philipson

SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 4238 ST CHARLES AVENUE

BRICOLAGE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E18 E19


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of P.A. Capdau Charter School is to foster a community of learners in which academic achievement and personal growth are expected and are supported in a positive, inclusive and enriched environment.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time counselor and social worker, individual counseling, family counseling,

group counseling, resources for outside referrals| ESL Spanish-speaking staff member; volunteer interpreters for events; partner-

ship with Puentes New Orleans to support ESL families

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, accommodations provided as needed

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior interventions and supports; incentive program





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnership with UNO for professional development and teacher training, Project Access, Council on Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention programs, Take the Lead Foundation Healthy Lifestyle Choice program, mentoring and life skills programming offered through Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies, 100 Black Men of Greater New Orleans, Pink House and Next Generation

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: creative writing, newsletter/yearbook, photography, chess club, marching band, dance team, majorettes, flag team, Boy Scouts

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, basketball, track, volleyball

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL WILL EVENTUALLY MOVE TO 5800 ST ROCH AVE (AVERY ALEXANDER CAMPUS)

PIERRE A. CAPDAU CHARTER SCHOOL

4621 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 872-9257 / FAX: (504) 371-5563

newbeginningsnola.net

PRINCIPAL: Rulonda Green


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: New Beginnings School Foundation / Board Chair: Ramsey Green

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CAPDAU | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E20 E21


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Mary D. Coghill Charter School is to educate, empower, and motivate children within Orleans Parish to be future leaders by infusing the latest technological resources while creating an educational environment that fosters academic excellence, encourages social competence, and challenges young minds to exceed the highest levels of educational expectations in every academic field.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: school nurse, social worker, counselor| no information provided about available ESL services

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: special education instruction provided through inclusion, resource/pullout model and self-contained

classes based on student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: details not provided



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR optional summer session


BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: details not provided

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: book club, dance team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball

MARY DORA COGHILL ACCELERATED ACADEMY

4617 Mirabeau Avenue New Orleans, LA 70126

PHONE: (504) 373-6237 / FAX: (504) 248-3957

www.coghillelementary.org

PRINCIPAL: Aisha Jones


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Better Choice Foundation, Inc. / Board Chair: Keith Barney

SCHOOL BEGAN OPERATING AS A CHARTER SCHOOL IN 2013-2014 - SOME INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS THE SCHOOL WAS OPERATED BY THE RSD

Mirabeau Ave.

COGHILL | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E22 E23


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Joseph Craig Elementary is to create and maintain an orderly, trusting environment where teaching and learning are innovative and exciting, where students are taught to read, write, compute and think critically according to their fullest potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time school nurse, part-time social worker, speech therapist, vision and hearing screenings|

no information provided about available ESL services






WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X daily French instruction

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday classes

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool enrichment program focused on reading and math, community service projects, partnership with Dillard University, out-of-state field lessons, computer skills program, Kids ReThink New Orleans Schools (ReThink) and BEST 21st Century After School Programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: choir, band, majorettes, piano, dance, flag team, color guard

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, flag football, track, volleyball

JOSEPH CRAIG ELEMENTARY

1423 St. Philip Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 940-2115 / FAX: (504) 522-5138

www.josephacraig.org

PRINCIPAL: Ora Wiley


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Friends of King School / Board Chair: Hilda Young

SCHOOL BECAME A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATED BY FRIENDS OF KING IN 2012-2013 - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO SCHOOL YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS OPERATED BY THE RSD

CRAIG | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E24 E25


MISSION STATEMENT

Crocker College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university.




available spaces | some priority given to students with dyslexia and other special education needs | after application due date,

contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers, speech therapist, mental health services and special

education coordinator, social work and psychology interns from Tulane University and Southern University New Orleans| full-time

ESL teacher, Spanish-speaking staff member, interpretation provided for school functions and parent meetings

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; gifted student services, speech, adapted physical education and occupational therapy

services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) and discipline system based on Crocker Laws of Success -

excellence, respect, perseverance, caring, joy and responsibility



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X free afterschool program includes tutoring, dance and art classes; transportation provided

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: art, music, partnership with Liberty’s Kitchen for school breakfast, lunch and snacks

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: debate team, dance team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, flag football, volleyball, Youth Run NOLA team

LAWRENCE D. CROCKER COLLEGE PREP - A SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

2301 Marengo Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 335-0404 / FAX: (504) 910-1045

www.nolacollegeprep.org

PRINCIPAL: Amanda Aiken


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: New Orleans College Preparatory Academies / Board Chair: Peter Harding

THIS SCHOOL CHANGED CHARTER OPERATORS IN THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS MANAGED BY A DIFFERENT OPERATOR

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CROCKER | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E26 E27


MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a socioeconomically, racially, and culturally diverse community of learners an educational environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and intellectual risk-taking, so that the graduates may grow to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. In addition to welcoming students through an open enrollment process, a portion of our program is designed to meet the needs of students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia.

GRADES SERVED: K (building to 8th grade)




REQUIREMENTS: primarily open enrollment with some spaces reserved for students at-risk for reading disabilities, including

dyslexia


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time social worker, speech language therapist, proactive early intervention program for

students at-risk for reading disabilities including dyslexia| ESL will be provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; resource/pullout model provided based on need, gifted student services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: responsive classroom approach




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION will be offered in upper grades

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided for a small fee

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS

UNIFORMS dress code

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: problem-solving based learning program, inquiry based approach, STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) program, programming for students with reading disabilities

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: will be developed as the school grows

TEAM SPORTS: will be developed as the school grows

CYPRESS ACADEMY

4238 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 383-3337 / FAX: N/A

www.cypressacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Bob Berk


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Cypress Charter School Association / Board Chair: Teri Hunter

THIS IS A NEW SCHOOL OPENING FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

CYPRESS | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E28 E29


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Einstein Charter School is to promote academic excellence in teaching and learning through the integration of mathematics and science in interdisciplinary curricula and to promote the ideals and habits of lifelong learning among all stakeholders.


APPLICATIONS DUE: January 9, 2015

REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school | students selected by lottery if there are more eligible

applicants than available spaces | after application due date, contact the school to ask about available spaces


TRANSPORTATION: not provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: 2 full-time school nurses, 2 full-time social workers| ESL department, bilingual staff, document

translation and interpretation available


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention approach



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer session provided by Kingsley House

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish in grades 4 through 8

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X breakfast at 7 a.m. for early arrivals, afterschool program until 5 p.m. (M-Th)

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X used for instruction

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: math and science focus, Project Lead the Way engineering class, Algebra I available for 8th grade students

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: partnership with Kingsley House to provide afterschool academic and enrichment program; student council, debate team, science club,

robotics, book club, young ladies organization, computer, spelling bee team, musical ensemble

TEAM SPORTS: none

EINSTEIN CHARTER SCHOOL

5100 Cannes Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70129/ 5316 Michoud Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70129

PHONE: (504) 324-7450/(504) 503-0110 (EXTENSION CAMPUS) / FAX: (504) 254-4121

www.einsteincharter.org

PRINCIPAL: Shawn Toranto (CEO) / Phong Tran (Interim Principal, Main Campus) / Glendalyn Lewis (Einstein Extension)


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Einstein Group, Inc. / Board Chair: Lauren Jacobson

THIS SCHOOL HAS TWO CAMPUSES

EINSTEIN | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Dwight. D. Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies provides global education through a nurturing environment to promote academic success.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, physical thera-

pist| ESL instruction provided, Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking staff members

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, adaptive physical education

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention support


SCHOOL HOURS 8:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 4-week summer session


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X Young Audiences aftercare available until 5:30 p.m. (M-Th)

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. (Tu-Th)


SCHOOL GARDEN X instructional garden

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Biggest Winner school-wide math challenge promotes math readiness, life skills program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance team, flag team, majorettes, garden club, African dance, African drumming, drum line, band

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ACADEMY OF GLOBAL STUDIES

3700 Tall Pines Drive New Orleans, LA 70131

PHONE: (504) 302-7109 / FAX: (504) 398-7129

www.algierscharterschools.org

PRINCIPAL: Deanna Rogers



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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide a rigorous and differentiated academic program strengthened by a broad musical arts curriculum, enabling students to become college and career ready critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and positive contributors to society.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time counselors| 1 full-time ESL teacher, 3 teachers fluent in Spanish,

1 teacher speaks Vietnamese, part-time interpreter for Spanish-speaking families; family communications are translated and

website has translation capability

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion and resource; gifted and talented programs in theater arts, visual arts and music

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive approach to discipline with a focus on relationship building; morning meeting and daily advisory

to promote character development, teach social skills and build school culture; full-time PBIS Coordinator; partnership with the

Center for Restorative Approaches



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer camp under development

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French classes; additional language to be added in 2015

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care available from 7:30 and aftercare (Champ Camp) until 6 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES X offered for testing grades January-March

TUTORING SESSIONS X offered as part of Champ Camp


SCHOOL GARDEN under development

PARENT GROUP X Encore Parent Advisory Group meets monthly and hosts family Friday monthly

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: daily 90-minute exploratory arts block includes vocal and instrumental music instruction, dance and fitness, French instruction, and visual arts for Pre-K-5th grade; middle school students select from culinary arts, dance, video production, brass, woodwinds, modern band, strings, advanced French, choir, and percussion; daily advisory to promote character development, teach social skills and build school culture; partnership with PlayWorks to teach cooperative play

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance, writing club, film club, color guard, science club, book club, art club

TEAM SPORTS: cheerleading, soccer, tennis

ENCORE ACADEMY

2518 Arts Street New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 444-2224 / FAX: (504) 754-7665

www.encoreacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Terri Smith


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: ENCORE learning / Board Chair: Herb Patterson

SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 4217 ORLEANS AVENUE

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Esperanza Charter School is to prepare its students for success in a college-preparatory high school in an atmosphere that challenges and supports each student to achieve his or her potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time behavior interventionist, full-time speech thera-

pist| 7 full-time ESL teachers, all documents translated into Spanish

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion and self-contained classrooms; special education coordinator

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: multiple strategies including positive behavior support, creation of behavior plan, in-school suspension





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X until 5:45 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X afterschool tutoring 3 days per week

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $10 to $12 per shirt - shirts available at school

SCHOOL GARDEN X garden maintained by garden club

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: regular family nights where students demonstrate their knowledge, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, behavior and academic celebrations

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts, student clubs, orchestra, debate team

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, softball

ESPERANZA CHARTER SCHOOL

4407 S. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 373-6272 / FAX: (504) 488-1813

www.esperanzano.org

PRINCIPAL: Nicole Saulny


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Choice Foundation / Board Chair: James Swanson

Canal St.

Banks St.

Tulane Ave.

ESPERANZA | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy is to transform students into well rounded confident high achieving productive individuals.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time social worker, nurse, behavior interventionist, school counselor, RTI (response to interven-

tion) coordinator| ESL teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, full-time special education coordinator, gifted teacher

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention approach





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X aftercare program provided; before and aftercare provided for LA4 PreK students

WEEKEND CLASSES X optional Saturday morning classes for grades 3-8

TUTORING SESSIONS X 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.



PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Young Audiences arts education program, Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Junior Achievement financial education program, Healthy Lifestyle Choices program, iPad technology program, Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.), Soaring Readers program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, chorus, dance club, art club, high achievers club, girls’ etiquette club, Silverback Society mentorship program for boys,

choir, majorettes, flag team, debate team, spelling team, African drum, dance, drill squad, drama club, college preparation program

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, football, soccer (boys and girls), softball, track (boys and girls) volleyball

WILLIAM J. FISCHER ACCELERATED ACADEMY

1801 L.B. Landry Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 302-7111 / FAX: (504) 363-1013

www.algierscharterschools.org

PRINCIPAL: Dahme Bolden



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MISSION STATEMENT

Through an achievement-oriented school culture, rigorous curriculum, and a value-based character education, Foundation Preparatory Charter School equips K-5 students for academic and life success.

GRADES SERVED: K (building to 6th grade)




REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment with priority to students in the 70127, 70128 and 70129 zip codes; no academic entrance

requirements


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, social worker| ESL services, Spanish and Vietnamese speaking staff, translation

of materials into Spanish and Vietnamese and interpretation provided to families

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: uses response to intervention (RTI) approach and small group instruction

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: restorative justice approach


SCHOOL HOURS 7:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish and Vietnamese

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN aquaponics program under development

PARENT GROUP under development

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: arts program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: under development - will be determined as school grows

TEAM SPORTS: under development - will be determined as school grows

FOUNDATION PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Location to be determined

PHONE: (504) 421-8982 / FAX: (504) 265- 9483

www.foundationpreparatory.org

PRINCIPAL: Myrialis King


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Foundation Preparatory, Inc. / Board Chair: Matthew Sherman

THIS IS A NEW SCHOOL OPENING FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

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MISSION STATEMENT

Educating children to excel academically and individually.




available spaces | PK students enroll through OPSB | priority given to children of Franklin staff, Bethune graduates and students

who live within surrounding zip codes | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)

REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements for general elementary program; gifted IEP required for

acceptance to gifted/talented program


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse and nurse assistant, full-time social worker, speech therapist| full-time ESL teacher

is fluent in multiple languages, document translation and interpretation available by request

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, autistic services, gifted and talented student services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on positive behavior support system to provide incentives for positive behavior, follows OPSB student

discipline code


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PK-5) | 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (6-8)



BEFORE/AFTERCARE X aftercare available through Kingsley House at $15/week

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN X used for instruction and growing food

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: math and science focus, arts literacy programs, regular parent workshops, Junior Achievement Finance Park program, edible garden, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: academic games, wetlands restoration program, reading club, chess club, choir, computer club, Girl Scouts, LEGO robotics league, math

club, crochet club, recycling club, social savvy, student council, marching units: majorettes, dance team, color guard

TEAM SPORTS: flag football, basketball, cheerleading, track (middle school); intramural sports through physical education classes and PlayWorks program

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOL

1116 Jefferson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 (PK-5) / 401 Nashville Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 (6-8)

PHONE: (504) 304-3932 / (504) 359-7730 / FAX: (504) 304-6257

www.babyben.org

PRINCIPAL: Charlotte Matthew



THIS SCHOOL OPERATES ON TWO CAMPUSES

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Gentilly Terrace maximizes all students’ academic and social potential through high expectations, arts integration, collaboration with parents and the community and service learning, in an effort to prepare them to attend top-tier high schools, gain entrance into four-year colleges and compete in the global society.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time counselor, full-time social worker| no information provided about

available ESL services

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: varied education approaches to meet the needs of students with disabilities including services pro-

vided within regular education classrooms (inclusion), through special classes (resource/pullout), at-home or off-site instruction;

supplementary services provided as needed

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS)


SCHOOL HOURS 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.



BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X after school


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Roots of Music music education and enrichment program, partnership with Ogden Museum, Primetime Reading program, Pink House mentoring program for girls, Silver Back Society mentoring program for 8th grade boys, enrichment classes offered include music, art, computer literacy and health/physical education

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance team, drum line, band, majorettes, flag team, book club, Boy Scouts

TEAM SPORTS: intramural sports, cheerleading

GENTILLY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4720 Painters Street New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 708-2053 / FAX: (504) 284-5847

www.newbeginningsnola.net

PRINCIPAL: Jaquelyn Mahatha



Filmore Ave.

GENTILLY TERRACE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Samuel J. Green Charter School is to prepare 100% of our students for college, careers and a successful life.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time mental health counselor, full-time nurse, full-time speech therapist, occupational and

physical therapy services available, part-time adaptive PE teacher; partnerships with community agencies to provide additional

mental/emotional support services, part-time gifted teacher| part-time ESL teacher, documents routinely translated into Spanish

and other languages as needed.

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with specialized computer-based program designed to address individual student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach


SCHOOL HOURS 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F); early dismissal at 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays



BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided for a fee

WEEKEND CLASSES X optional tutoring available

TUTORING SESSIONS X provided by City Year New Orleans corps members


SCHOOL GARDEN X Edible Schoolyard New Orleans used for instruction and cooking classes

PARENT GROUP X Green Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans provides gardening and cooking courses; dance, music, visual arts, physical education; afternoon tutoring program, Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.)

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: afterschool enrichment program includes Young Audiences program, KIDsmART art program, gardening, cooking, team sports, art, bike

repair, yoga, music, African drumming, photography, graphic arts, tutoring through City Year New Orleans and Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, marching band, dance team, Prime Time

Family Reading program

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

SAMUEL J. GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL

2319 Valence Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 304-3532 / FAX: (504) 896-4147

www.greencharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Ava Lee



GREEN | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Paul Habans Charter School is to prepare students for high school, college and beyond by providing a structured learning environment that promotes hard work, perseverance and achievement for all. With a mindset of continued growth through life-long learning, students and teachers have the courage to focus on the personal development necessary to maximize their potential and realize their dreams.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, social worker, counselor and other staff dedicated to student mental health and

well being| Spanish-speaking staff, translation available in Spanish, Haitian-Creole and other languages as necessary, full-time

ESL teacher, interpreting provided regularly for school functions and events

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion and self-contained services based on student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on shared values and incentives for positive behavior





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X during school day


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: intensive math and literacy focus, 2 teachers per classroom in grades PK-4, intervention program identifies struggling students and provides extra support, enrichment daily for all students, blending learning programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: daily art, music, dance or physical education offered as a regular part of the school day

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys & girls), flag football (boys), cabbage ball (girls), track, cheerleading, dance/step team

PREKINDERGARTEN CLASS OFFERED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH SHEILA’S KIDDIE COTTAGE

PAUL HABANS CHARTER SCHOOL

3819 Herschel Street New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 941-1810 / FAX: (504) 227-3801

www.habanscharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Litouri Smith



SCHOOL BECAME A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATED BY CRESCENT CITY SCHOOLS IN 2013-2014 - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO SCHOOL YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS STILL OPERATED BY THE RSD

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MISSION STATEMENT

To bring the children of Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy to academic mastery in all core subject areas.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers| no information provided about available ESL services


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: discipline plan focused on four “Be Attitudes” (be respectful, be responsible, be safe, be prepared);

rewards and incentives for following expectations; follows RSD Code of Conduct





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X afterschool M-Th for grades K-4


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: PlayPower partnership with Louisiana Children’s Museum; coordinated school health program provides supports to students; Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program; Too Good for Drugs, Too Good for Violence program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, choir, dance team, library club, color guard, business club, Kids ReThink New Orleans Schools (ReThink) club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, flag football (boys and girls)

EDGAR P. HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2503 Willow Street New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 373-6230 / FAX: (504) 891-6919

www.soeanola.com

PRINCIPAL: Eileen Williams


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Spirit of Excellence / Board Chair: Charles Southall, III

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Alice Harte is to inspire an educational movement to develop the next generation of scholars and leaders.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time counselor| full-time ESL staff person, interven-

tion and pullout provided, documents translated as needed


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X Volunteers of American afterschool program

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X after school

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $90 per uniform (incl. sweatshirt, belt and shoes)

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnership with Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Volunteers of America afterschool program, partnership with Holy Cross College, gifted and talented services

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, dance team, spirit squad, majorettes, flag team, debate team, student council

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, soccer, softball, track

ALICE HARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5300 Berkley Drive New Orleans, LA 70131

PHONE: (504) 373-6281 / FAX: (504) 304-1817

www.alicemhartecharter.org

PRINCIPAL: Jessica Lewis (PK-3) | Robert Hill (4-8)


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Inspire NOLA / Board Chair: Wayne Crochet

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Langston Hughes Academy Charter School is to provide ALL of its scholars with the knowledge, skills and character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college and the world beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time social worker, 4 behavior interventionists, 2 response to intervention (RTI) coordinators,

nurse, partnerships with several local mental health service providers| ESL Services provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion and self-contained approaches; personalized learning program uses computer software to

address the individual student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: high expectations with focus on social and emotional skills; restorative justice approach



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR August to June; optional summer programming available


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X aftercare until 5 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES X tutoring

TUTORING SESSIONS X after school and during the day through RTI

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $30 to $50

SCHOOL GARDEN X Edible Schoolyard used for K-8 enrichment and science class

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: algebra, biology, and American history classes offered for high school credit, tutoring and mentorship through partnerships with Dillard and Tulane Universities, Each One Save One, KIDsmART art programs, Edible Schoolyard New Orleans gardening and cooking classes

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, majorettes, poetry, step team, drama club, dance team, spoken word/hip hop production, cooking, Kids ReThink New Orleans

Schools (ReThink) club, REACH after-school enrichment programs, Prime Time Family Reading program, Victory Youth Training Academy afterschool program

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH WILCOX ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDREN’S WORLD FOR PREKINDERGARTEN

LANGSTON HUGHES ACADEMY

3519 Trafalgar Street New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 373-6251 / FAX: (504) 267-9760

langstonhughesacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Franchesca Cain (director) | Carrie Bevins (elementary) | Stefan Lallinger (middle)



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MISSION STATEMENT

Hynes - quality education shaping leaders for a changing world.

GRADES SERVED: K-8th (and gifted PK)



applicants than available spaces | after application due date additional applicants placed on a waiting list


TRANSPORTATION: limited yellow school bus service

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, social workers, social work interns, full-time social worker partnership with

LSU Health Sciences Center, partnerships with Raintree Children and Family Services and LifeSkills| ESL inclusion and support

provided, documents translated occasionally

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with services for mild/moderate special needs and speech therapy





WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French immersion for grades K-5; French instruction in PreK and grades 6-7

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X available from 7 a.m. and until 5:45 p.m. for a fee

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: French immersion (students taught math, science and social studies in French); programs for students talented in theater, talented in art and academically gifted; science labs; computer labs; Success for All literacy program; partnerships with University of New Orleans (UNO) for staff support, professional development and advisory board

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, scouts, chorus, band, LEGO robotics team, academic games, French homework club, A’s and Aces tennis and tutoring

program, chess, pep squad

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, baseball cheerleading, cross country, flag football, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball

EDWARD HYNES CHARTER SCHOOL

990 Harrison Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124

PHONE: (504) 324-7160 / FAX: (504) 488-0213

www.hynesschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Michelle Douglas


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Hynes Charter School Corp. / Board Chair: Alvin Miester, III

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility.

GRADES SERVED: K-8th (K-3 at Olivier campus)

APPLICATIONS DUE: December 19, 2014

REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process for Orleans parish residents - students matched to schools based

on parent preferences and available spaces | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13) | school

is open to any Louisiana resident - non-Orleans Parish residents should use application provided by the school

REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment; all applicants assessed for language readiness, students entering in grades 2-8 must demon-

strate grade-level proficiency in their chosen immersion language; prospective parents must attend an open house or campus tour

to understand and commit to language immersion focus

TRANSPORTATION: not provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time speech/language/hearing therapist, full-time

family liaison| multilingual faculty, staff and administrators (including speakers of French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnam-

ese), translated documents and website available

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: full-time education services director

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses restorative practices and follows a code of conduct-based infraction system; partnership with the

Center for Restorative Approaches


SCHOOL HOURS 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (afterschool programs until 5:30 p.m.)


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French or Spanish immersion; Mandarin Chinese taught in middle school

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care from 7:15 a.m. for $35/month (drop-ins $4/day); aftercare until 5:30 p.m. for $150/month (drop-ins $10/day)

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $40+

SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: core classes (math, science, etc.) are taught in French or Spanish (most student instruction is in a language other than English); enrichment classes include music program, physical education, multi-language library, computer technology classes; circus arts (Camp Street campus), theater (Oliver Street campus)

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: partnership with Community Works for 21st Century Learning Center after school program, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education

programs (Oliver Street campus)

TEAM SPORTS: none

NOTE: SCHOOL HAS THREE CAMPUSES INCLUDING ONE CAMPUS IN JEFFERSON PARISH THAT IS NOT LISTED HERE - DATA PROVIDED INCLUDES ALL CAMPUSES

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA

1400 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 / 502 Olivier Street New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 654-1088 | (504) 274-4571 (OLIVIER CAMPUS) / FAX: (504) 654-1086 |(504) 224-7605 (OLIVIER CAMPUS)

www.isl-edu.org

PRINCIPAL: Melanie Tennyson (Head of School/Camp campus) / Rosa Alvarado (Olivier campus)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

CHARTER ORGANIZATION: International School of Louisiana / Board Chair: Dominique Wilson

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Mahalia Jackson Elementary School is to provide meaningful experiences in order for students to become successful college and career individuals.




available spaces | PK students enroll through OPSB | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse four days per week, full-time social worker, speech pathologist, dean of students,

instructional coach, technology coach, reading interventionist, parent community coordinator| ESL teacher on staff; additional

support for ESL students in testing grades

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: full inclusion with certified special education teachers and paraprofessionals, gifted and talented

student services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior support approach and response to intervention (RTI) framework


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X daily Spanish instruction

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X until 5:30 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES X once per month

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $40 (boys) to $60 (girls) per uniform

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: daily intervention groups with 10:1 student-teacher ratio; partnerships with New Orleans Public Library branch located on-site and Total Community Action Head Start Center located on-site

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: after school tutoring, yoga, ballet, Brazilian drum/dance, jewelry making

TEAM SPORTS: N/A

PREKINDERGARTEN OFFERED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH TCA HEAD START

MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2405 Jackson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 359-6950 / FAX: (504) 379-6976

www.mahaliajacksonelementaryschool.net

PRINCIPAL: Lakeysha London



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MISSION STATEMENT

Morris Jeff Community School offers an education that is a source of freedom and possibility for children, permitting them to develop their talents fully, become effective citizens in our democracy, and attain the foundation they need to excel in high school, college and beyond.

GRADES SERVED: PK-7th (building to 8th grade)






STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker| Spanish teachers, ESL teacher, Spanish-speaking staff

members, documents translated into Spanish as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion - follows Universal Design for Learning

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) and Second Step curriculum


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X classes through June

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X daily Spanish instruction in all grades

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care provided for a fee from 7 a.m.; afterschool (Explorers) program provided for a fee until 6 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X homework help during aftercare


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X Morris Jeff Family Partnership

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: World School of the International Baccalaureate Organization, offering the Primary Years Programme and applying for the Middle Years Programme designation; cross-disciplinary units of study invoke student curiosity and meaningful engagement in learning; arts and physical education embedded in daily learning; strong community investment in daily life of the school

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: fee-based afterschool program offers classes in arts, Spanish, cooking, soccer

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys & girls), cross-country, football, soccer (co-ed), softball, volleyball

MORRIS JEFF COMMUNITY SCHOOL

211 S. Lopez Street New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 373-6258 / FAX: (504) 308-3620

www.morrisjeffschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Patricia Perkins


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Morris Jeff Community School Inc. / Board Chair: Heather Schwartz

SCHOOL MOVED FROM 3368 ESPLANADE AVENUE IN JANUARY 2015

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to create and maintain an orderly trusting environment where teaching and learning are innovative and exciting, where students are taught to read write, compute and think critically according to their fullest potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, part-time social worker, partnership with Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic, social

worker, guidance counselor, speech therapist| no information provided about available ESL services


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses conflict resolution, mediation and restorative practices




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X daily Spanish instruction

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X available at $5/day or $20/week

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday school

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN X used for instruction and food

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool enrichment program focused on reading and math, community service projects, partnership with Dillard University, out-of-state field lessons, computer skills, theater, boys and girls mentoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, orchestra, choir, piano, dance, flag team, color guard, majorettes, yearbook club, web design, science club, journalism, technology

club, math club, chess club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, flag football (girls and boys), volleyball

*NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES 9-12 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND ON P. H150 - SOME DATA INCLUDED REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS. THIS SCHOOL WAS EXPECTED TO REJOIN THE OPSB DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1617 Caffin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 940-2243 / FAX: (504) 940-2276

www.drkingcharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Doris Roche-Hicks

SCHOOL DISTRICT: TBD


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MISSION STATEMENT

At KIPP Believe Primary we empower our young scholars with academic knowledge and community support while cultivating strong character and values. Our scholars gain the tools needed to advocate for themselves, their friends and families in order to become respectful leaders who ultimately succeed in ending generational poverty within their community. KIPP Believe Primary creates a school environment where all children are safe, successful, and free to take risks in order to become their best selves. Highly trained and compassionate teachers provide our scholars with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to become not only academic achievers, but also artists, scientists, athletes, community organizers and agents of change.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus service provided; RTA provided tokens as appropriate

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker; access to KIPP New Orleans Schools student support

team| English language learners accommodated as needed; ESL services provided in small group settings

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion model, required services provided in regular education setting to the extent possible

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on concepts of choice and student agency over their actions; uses color chart behavior system,

Responsive Classroom, social skills program, as well as Project CLASS and Second Step strategies and resources



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR August to May


BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday school once per month for grades 3 & 4

TUTORING SESSIONS available as needed

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $12 to $15 (shirt) & $12 to $15 (pants)

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: character education, music and dance classes, chess classes, digital literacy courses, social justice courses, family engagement events, financial literacy initiative, home visits to all families; part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: none

TEAM SPORTS: none

*NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES 5-8 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND UNDER KIPP BELIEVE COLLEGE PREP (P. M118) - SOME DATA INCLUDED HERE REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

KIPP BELIEVE PRIMARY

421 Burdette Street New Orleans, LA 70118

PHONE: (504) 266-2050 / FAX: (504) 264-9363

www.kippneworleans.org

PRINCIPAL: Sarah Beth Greenberg


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: KIPP New Orleans Schools / Board Chair: Joseph Giarrusso, III

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MISSION STATEMENT

KIPP Central City Primary builds the academic, social, emotional and spiritual foundations our children will need to pursue higher education, create their best selves and have the POWER to transform their lives.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus service provided


team| English language learners accommodated as needed; ESL services provided in small group settings


through co-teaching

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior support approach with a focus on relationship building





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: art, music, foreign language, field trips, character focus, college prep focus, part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

TEAM SPORTS: none

NOTE: SCHOOL IS AFFILIATED WITH KIPP CENTRAL CITY ACADEMY (P. M120) WHICH SERVES GRADES 5-8

KIPP CENTRAL CITY PRIMARY

2625 Thalia Street New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 373-6290 / FAX: (504) 264-5598


PRINCIPAL: Korbin Johnson



KIPP CENTRAL CITY PRIMARY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

To grow, in each and every one of our students, the intellect, character, and habits necessary to graduate from college and positively shape our community and our world.

GRADES SERVED: K-1st (building to 4th grade)







team| bilingual (Spanish) teachers at each grade to support ESL students; ESL students are provided with additional small-group

English instruction; all major documents translated into Spanish -including parent manual, family newsletters and homework

directions


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on positive choices and accountability for behavior, student behavior tracked through color system

and communicated regularly to parents





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS

UNIFORMS X $12 shirts, $15 sweatshirts

SCHOOL GARDEN


OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: technology-infused classrooms, co-teachers in kindergarten classes, visits to local colleges, monthly field trips, physical education classes, family literacy and math nights

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance

TEAM SPORTS: none

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL OPENED IN 2014-2015 WITH KINDERGARTEN AND HAS LIMITED PAST PERFORMANCE DATA

KIPP EAST COMMUNITY PRIMARY

4500 Mendez Street New Orleans, LA 70126

PHONE: (504) 301-2964 / FAX: (877) 774-8912


PRINCIPAL: Jennifer Dennis Carey



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MISSION STATEMENT

KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary School for the Creative Arts empowers and invests ALL scholars to excel academically, creatively, and socially in the country’s top high schools, colleges, and as a citizen in the world around them.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, access to KIPP New Orleans Schools student support team|

ESL students accommodated as needed, ESL services provided in small group settings


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: no nonsense nurturing approach to discipline with an emphasis on restorative practices, partnership with

the Center for Restorative Approaches





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X



PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: blended learning school with student laptops in every classroom; school-wide creative arts focus on visual art, music, and fitness; college-prep focus; French Quarter walking field trips; character education; part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: none

TEAM SPORTS: none

NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES 5-8 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND UNDER KIPP MCDONOGH 15 MIDDLE (P. M122) - SOME DATA INCLUDED HERE REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

KIPP MCDONOGH 15 PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

721 St. Philip Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 592-8520 / FAX: (504) 592-8515


PRINCIPAL: Mark Burton



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MISSION STATEMENT

Primary: The mission of KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary is to empower our children with the academic skills and the character skills needed for ALL of our students to succeed in heart, mind, body, and spirit in high school, through college, and throughout life. Academy: The mission of KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy is to provide all scholars with a rigorous academic curriculum infused with joy and deliberate character education that prepares them for high school, college and the competitive world. KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy (KNOLA) scholars will become resilient individuals who will excel as leaders, collaborate as teammates and make a lasting impact on the New Orleans community and beyond.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus, RTA tokens provided


ESL students accommodated as needed, ESL services provided in small group settings

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion model - required services provided in regular education setting to the extent possible

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: no nonsense nurturing approach (Primary); positive behavior support approach with a focus on relation-

ship building (Academy)


SCHOOL HOURS 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (K-4) | 7:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (5-8)


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish (in grades K-4)

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X on occasion

TUTORING SESSIONS X available as needed

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $9 to $13 per shirt

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: character education and college prep focus, teachers on call after school for homework help, school-wide music program, out-of-state field trips for middle school students; part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (K-4) afterschool music program | (5-8) drum line, marching band, drill team, girls leadership club, Youth Run NOLA running club, Kung

Fu club, fitness club, book club, dance team

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, tackle football, soccer, volleyball (middle school grades)

KIPP NEW ORLEANS LEADERSHIP PRIMARY & ACADEMY


PHONE: (504) 308-3359 (K-4) | (504) 373-6256 (5-8) / FAX: (504) 322-3924


PRINCIPAL: Colin Smith (Primary - K-4) | Jonny Bartlett (Academy - 5-8)



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MISSION STATEMENT

Lafayette Academy prepares its students for success in a college preparatory high school in an atmosphere that challenges and supports each student to achieve his or her highest potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers; partnerships with community organizations to provide

additional support services| itinerant ESL Teacher and full-time para-professional


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on the values of respect, responsibility and reach





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X $35/week for before and aftercare; $25/week for either before or aftercare

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X reading and math for grades 4 and 8 until 4:45 p.m.

UNIFORMS X $10 to $15 per uniform shirt

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: regular family nights where students demonstrate their knowledge, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, dance team, flag team, band, girls club, drama club, art club

TEAM SPORTS: intramural sports, cheerleading

LAFAYETTE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW ORLEANS

2727 S. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118

PHONE: (504) 861-8370 / FAX: (504) 861-8369

www.lafayetteacademyno.org

PRINCIPAL: Monica Boudouin



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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Lagniappe Academies is to promote academic excellence, resilience, and self-awareness in New Orleans children. By partnering with families, community organizations, and other institutions that share our core beliefs, Lagniappe Academies inspires students to embrace new opportunities and realize their potential.

GRADES SERVED: K-5th (building toward PK-12)





TRANSPORTATION: walking and biking to school is encouraged, yellow school bus or van transportation provided as necessary

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: social worker, counselor, speech therapy; part-time nurse and some medical services provided

through community partnerships| ESL services provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with support services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: follows the RSD code of conduct


SCHOOL HOURS 7:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-Th) | early dismissal at 2 p.m. Fridays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X 3-week summer academy and 2-week summer intervention


BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X January-April for grades 3-5

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $50 per uniform;

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: enrichment programming include athletics, art, music, summer employment opportunities for students; annual class trip; celebration events, family events, literacy nights, home visits

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment programming

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading/dance, flag football

LAGNIAPPE ACADEMIES OF NEW ORLEANS

1501 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70112

PHONE: (504) 355-0950 / FAX: (504) 355-0959

www.lagniappeacademies.org

PRINCIPAL: Kendall Petri


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans, Inc. / Board Chair: Raymond Smart

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lake Forest Charter School’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment, which facilitates maximum student achievement through a rigorous, accelerated academic program incorporating visual, cultural and creative arts, which will ultimately enhance each student’s ability to become a global, contributing citizen.

GRADES SERVED: K-8th and gifted PK


REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school and submit additional required records

REQUIREMENTS: admission is based on a matrix which includes attendance, parent involvement, prior GPA, portfolio and other

academic requirements

TRANSPORTATION: limited RTA tokens available

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker; access to community health resources, student and parent

support services| ESL services provided, documents translated into Spanish and Vietnamese


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: combination of positive behavior support (PBS) principles and behavioral guidelines and expectations;

character education program





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X extended school day until 5:15 p.m.; aftercare provided for a fee

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday enrichment for 8th graders

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Healthy Lifestyles program, Life Skills program, music education (strings and band/orchestra), swimming instruction, character education, visual arts

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Girl Scouts, student council, concert band/orchestra, art club, book club, LEGO robotics club, Eagles with Etiquette club, Outspoken debate

team, Click photography club, chess club, honor society, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, cross country (boys and girls), flag football, intramural sports

LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

11110 Lake Forest Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70128

PHONE: (504) 826-7140 / FAX: (504) 248-7020

www.lakeforestcharter.org

PRINCIPAL: Mardele S. Early


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: The Council for Quality Education / Board Chair: Lee Caston

SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 12000 HAYNE BOULEVARD IN SEPTEMBER 2015

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lusher Charter School provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, comprehensive arts education and the celebration of individuality and diversity enable each student to achieve as a learner, a person and a valuable member of our society.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school and submit recent report card and standardized test scores

REQUIREMENTS: students are admitted in two ways based on whether they live within the school’s neighborhood attendance zone

(in-district) or live elsewhere in New Orleans (community). “in-district” spaces are filled as available; admission to “community”

spaces is determined by matrix based on standardized test scores, an arts profile, parent meeting (K-1) and GPA (grades 2-5).

TRANSPORTATION: RTA tokens available

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time social worker, part-time behavior interventionist| services for English

language learners available through OPSB; staff members available to provide translation into French, Spanish and Chinese


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach, restorative practices, Olweus Bully Prevention program



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR optional summer arts courses

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Mandarin Chinese

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. - $60/month for before care & $135/month for after-care

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS

SCHOOL GARDEN X 2 gardens used for instruction

PARENT GROUP X PTSA

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: all students provided instruction by arts specialists in dance, strings, music theory, visual art, and theatre; integrated arts education provided by classroom teachers; project-based learning approach; after school enrichment classes include arts, chess, newspaper, games, science exploration, etc.

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: chess, dance troupe, drama company, orchestra and drumming

TEAM SPORTS: none in K-5

*NOTE: THIS SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES 6-12 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE UPPER SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND ON P. C126 - SOME DATA INCLUDED REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL

7315 Willow Street New Orleans, LA, 70118

PHONE: (504) 862-5110 / FAX: (504) 866-4292

www.lusherschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Sheila Nelson


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Arts-Based Education / Board Chair: Blaine LeCesne

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans will provide the opportunity for its students to achieve both the French Baccalaureate and the Louisiana high school diploma in an academically challenging and culturally diverse educational environment.

GRADES SERVED: PK-5th (building to 12th)

APPLICATIONS DUE: December 19, 2014 & February 27, 2015



is open to any Louisiana resident

REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements for grades PK & K, students applying to 1st grade and

above must demonstrate grade-level proficiency in French

TRANSPORTATION: RTA vouchers are provided to families who qualify

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: school counselor, speech & language pathologist, bilingual interventionists, part-time nurse| ESL

services provided, staff can communicate in Vietnamese, Spanish and French, newsletters translated into Spanish

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: special education services are provided in both small group (pullout) and inclusive settings, gifted

services provided in French, speech therapy, adaptive physical education

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: emphasis on creating a positive environment, positive behavior support and intervention (PBIS) programs,

school-wide bullying prevention program teaches conflict resolution strategies, Student Assistance Team (SAT) uses three-tier

behavior to manage student behavior concerns


SCHOOL HOURS 8:10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (K-5) | 8:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. (PreK)


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French immersion

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X before care from 7:15 a.m. at $50/month for full-time; aftercare until 6 p.m. at $135/month for full-time

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X small group after school tutoring by a teachers at $8/session; free French intervention with referral



PARENT GROUP X La Liaison

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: music instruction, arts integration, recycling/sustainability awareness, PlayWorks play program that teaches communication skills and problem solving through ways of play

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: ballet, robotics, chess, soccer, art, piano lessons, violin lessons, capoeira, science experiments, photography, hip-hop, tennis, basketball,

pottery, yoga

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, tennis, soccer

LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE LA NOUVELLE ORLÉANS

5951 Patton Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 620-5500 / FAX: (504) 875-2441

lfno.org

PRINCIPAL: Keith Bartlett


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: LFNO, INC. / Board Chair: Alysson Mills

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MISSION STATEMENT

McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School seeks to provide a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through developmentally appropriate instruction, promoting literacy across the curriculum and accommodating individual differences and learning styles.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time social worker, nurse, and school counselor| full-time Spanish-speaking staff member

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, full-time special education coordinator

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) approach





BEFORE/AFTERCARE provided for Pre-K students

WEEKEND CLASSES x occasional voluntary Saturday morning sessions

TUTORING SESSIONS X tutoring and LEAP remediation 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: blended learning curriculum, school-wide math challenge, advanced math & English classes available for high school credit

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: New Orleans-South Africa Cultural Exchange (NOSACONN) academic/cultural enrichment program, marching band, flag team, dance

team, majorettes, Girls on the Run, COOL (Creating Outstanding Opportunities Locally) cooperative film industry club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football, softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball

MCDONOGH 32 LITERACY CHARTER SCHOOL

800 De Armas Street New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 302-7144 / FAX: (504) 363-1058

www.mcdonogh32.net

PRINCIPAL: Lee C. Green



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MISSION STATEMENT

McDonogh 42 prepares its students for success in a college preparatory high school in an atmosphere that challenges and supports each student to achieve his or her highest potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers| ESL teacher on site

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; self contained and resource classrooms

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X 3-week summer session for remediation and enrichment classes

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French afterschool

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X after school tutoring 3 days per week for two hours


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: project-based learning, community events, literacy and math nights, arts education, physical education, Achieve3000 differentiated instruction program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: jazz ensemble, choir, dance team, flag team, theatre, French

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, track, volleyball

NOTE: SCHOOL CHANGED CHARTER OPERATORS IN THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS MANAGED BY A DIFFERENT OPERATOR.

MCDONOGH 42 ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

1651 N. Tonti Street New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 942-3660 / FAX: (504) 942-0731

mcdonogh42-no.org

PRINCIPAL: Anna Faye Caminita



SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 4300 ALMONASTER AVENUE

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of ReNEW McDonogh City Park Academy is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and character habits needed to succeed in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker| ESL services provided in small group settings, documents

translated into Spanish and Vietnamese as needed



BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, emotional literacy curriculum, faculty trained in non-violent crisis

intervention





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X used for eating and instruction


OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: integration of arts into school curriculum thorugh the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities grant, end-of-year college visits

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment program focused on visual arts, music and dance along with academic tutoring, Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program (LOOP),

marching band and marching units

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), flag football, track, volleyball (girls)

RENEW MCDONOGH CITY PARK ACADEMY

2733 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 367-3307 / FAX: (888) 315-2672


PRINCIPAL: Brandon Phenix | Keevis Louis



SCHOOL WILL CHANGE CHARTER OPERATORS IN THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS MANAGED BY NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

RENEW MCDONOGH CITY PARK | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are the keys to success.


APPLICATIONS DUE: applications available beginning in March

REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school | students accepted in order of application or by lottery if

there are more eligible applicants than available spaces | contact the school to ask about available spaces



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: counseling services provided through OPSB| no information provided about available ESL services







BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided at no cost through afterschool program

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool program provides music, dance, drama and academic tutoring

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, marching groups

TEAM SPORTS: cheerleading, flag football

ROBERT RUSSA MOTON CHARTER SCHOOL

3774 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 245-4400 / FAX: (504) 248-7300

PRINCIPAL: Paulette P. Bruno


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Innovative Schools, Inc. / Board Chair: Victor Gordon

MOTON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Medard H. Nelson Charter School is to ensure all students achieve academically always - LEARNING TODAY, LEADING TOMORROW!







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time social worker and counselor, speech therapist| Spanish translation

provided







BEFORE/AFTERCARE X afterschool enrichment program until 5:45 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) program, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, partnership with UNO for professional development

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, band, choir, dance team, majorettes, flag team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading, flag football

MEDARD H. NELSON CHARTER SCHOOL

3121 St. Bernard Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 943-1311 / FAX: (504) 943-9824


PRINCIPAL: Chauncey Nash



NELSON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering scholars through a rigorous academic experience to succeed in high school, excel in college, and make an impact on their community and the world.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, school psychologist, partnerships with mental health providers| ESL services

provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with extra supports

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on values and character development; follows RSD code of conduct





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS



PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: arts integration, A’s & Aces tennis and mentoring program, music and movement programming, Healthy Lifestyle Choices partnership, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Community Works afterschool arts and athletics program

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, flag football, track, volleyball

MILDRED OSBORNE CHARTER SCHOOL

6701 Curran Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70126

PHONE: (504) 400-0614 / FAX: (504) 708-4456

www.mildredosborne.org

PRINCIPAL: TraciAmanda Washington


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: ARISE Schools / Board Chair: Candice Frazier

SCHOOL CHANGED OPERATORS IN 2013-2014 - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS MANAGED BY A DIFFERENT OPERATOR

OSBORNE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Homer A. Plessy Community School is to develop students who think critically and act responsibly as citizens.

GRADES SERVED: PK-4th (building to 8th grade)






STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: mentoring, academic interventionist| language translation services provided for families

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with appropriate supports where needed

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: follows OPSB discipline policy, uses positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) approach




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish classes provided by Tulane student volunteers

BEFORE/AFTERCARE X breakfast at 7:45 & Camp Champ until 5:30 p.m. for free aftercare through Community in Schools

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X Family Teacher Organization

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Reggio Emilia approach for early grades, arts-integrated instruction, partnerships with Louisiana A+ Schools, Prime Time Family Reading program, St. Claude Main Street, George Rodrigue Foundation and the Presidental Committee for the Arts and Humanities

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: community art and improvement projects, family classes, tutoring and mentoring - other programming under development

TEAM SPORTS: under development

HOMER A. PLESSY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2021 Pauger Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 503-0055 / FAX: (504) 940-5772

www.plessyschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Joan Reilly


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Citizens’ Committee on Education / Board Chair: Ben McLeish

PLESSY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and character habits needed to succeed in high school, college and the competitive world beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker| full-time ESL teachers, small group settings for ESL

students, documents translated into Spanish and Vietnamese as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: special education instruction provided in a variety of settings - including regular education class-

rooms, pullout/resource and self-contained classes

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach; emotional literacy curriculum






WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: frequent field lessons, teachers on call for afterschool homework help, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, partnership with Communities in Schools, integration of arts in curriculum through the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities grant, end-of-year college visits, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment programs focused on visual arts, music and dance, academic tutoring, band, majorettes, dance team, jazz ensemble

TEAM SPORTS: basketball

RENEW CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY

3128 Constance Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 367-3307 | (504) 324-4207 / FAX: (504) 267-4741


PRINCIPAL: Ron Gubitz / Jared Lamb



MississippiRiver

RENEW CAA | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and character habits needed to succeed in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker| ESL services provided in small group settings, documents

translated into Spanish and Vietnamese as needed



BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, emotional literacy curriculum






WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X



PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: advanced STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) lab, frequent field lessons, teachers on call for afterschool homework help, end-of-year college visits, one Chromebook laptop for every 2 students, Healthy Living Initiative promotes postive physical, emotional and life decisions

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, book club, dance team, majorettes, Kids ReThink New Orleans Schools (ReThink) club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball

RENEW SCHAUMBURG ELEMENTARY

9501 Grant Street New Orleans, LA 70127

PHONE: (504) 367-3307 | (504) 304-1532 / FAX: (888) 315-2672


PRINCIPAL: Shira Bergman-Cohen / Jessica Bialecki / Laci Blondell



SCHOOL BECAME A CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATED BY RENEW SCHOOLS IN 2013-2014 - SOME INFORMATION INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE REFERS TO YEARS WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS OPERATED BY THE RSD

RENEW SCHAUMBURG | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

E102 E103


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of ReNEW SciTech Academy is to prepare all students for success at a top high school and beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time mental health counselor| ESL services provided

in small-group settings, teacher can communicate in Spanish and Portuguese, documents translated into Spanish and Vietnamese

as needed


tion classrooms, resource/pullout model and self-contained classes - based on student needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, emotional literacy curriculum, faculty trained in non-violent crisis

intervention




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish in middle school


WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnership with Communities in Schools, frequent field lessons, teachers on call for afterschool homework help, on-site mentoring, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program (LOOP), end-of-year college visits, advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) lab, blended learning, laptop computer for every student

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: enrichment program focused on visual arts, music and dance along with academic tutoring; band, majorettes, dance team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, football, track

RENEW SCITECH ACADEMY

820 Jackson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130

PHONE: (504) 367-3307 / FAX: (504) 267-0572


PRINCIPAL: Tim Hearin



RENEW SCITECH | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Singleton Charter School is to promote quality and sustainable academic achievement for urban students through technology-based learning experiences, social integration, civic responsibility and relevant educational practices.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time social worker| full-time ESL instructor, handbook and essential docu-

ments translated into Spanish

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; gifted and talented services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) system with incentives and recognition for good

behavior; time-out room, in-school and out-of-school suspension for behavior infractions; restorative justice approaches





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X afterschool activities until 5 p.m. (M-Th) provided for a fee

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X thru afterschool program (M-Th)

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $12 per shirt, $15 per sweatshirt, $15 per PE uniform

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: adult education programs in nursing and technology for parents offered on-site through Dryades YMCA

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, band, majorettes, flag team, dance, choir, debate team, Boy Scouts, newspaper club, drama club, 4-H club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, volleyball

NOTE: PREKINDERGARTEN AT THIS SCHOOL IS PROVIDED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH YMCA/TCA HEADSTART PROGRAM AND LA4

JAMES M. SINGLETON CHARTER SCHOOL

2220 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 568-3466 / FAX: (504) 569-3378

dryadesymca.com

PRINCIPAL: Debra J. Williams


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Dryades YMCA / Board Chair: Herman Kenneth Johnston

SINGLETON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

We develop college-bound students for leadership and lifelong learning.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker through partnership with Communities in Schools| 2 staff

members dedicated to supporting Spanish-speaking students; other staff members fluent in Spanish, French, and Bengali assist

with translation and interpretation


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS)



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR extended school year for some students

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X daily Spanish instruction by trimester

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X




OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: dance instruction, physical education, computer instruction

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Girls on the Run, Girls on Track, 4-H club, Play/Write arts-based literacy program, YO! NOLA, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR)

mentoring and tutoring program, MCTEL afterschool program, debate team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), flag football (boys), soccer (girls), track (boys and girls), volleyball (girls)

SUCCESS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

2011 Bienville Avenue New Orleans, LA 70112

PHONE: (504) 909-6275 / FAX: (504) 571-6317

www.successpreparatory.org

PRINCIPAL: Niloy Gangopadhyay


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Success Preparatory Academy / Board Chair: Lee Adler

SUCCESS PREP | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Students at Harriet Tubman Charter School build the academic skills, personal values, and intellectual habits of mind to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 4 staff members dedicated to mental health support - including a social worker

and counselor| some Spanish-speaking staff members, interpretation for meetings and school functions provided as needed,

documents translated as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: services for students with disabilities developed to meet individual need using inclusion approach,

self-contained classrooms and resource rooms; services provided include speech, occupational and physical therapy and counseling

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: focus on cooperation, respect and joy; positive behavior incentives; logical consequences designed to raise

student achievement


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 2 p.m. Wednesdays


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish and French offered in middle school

BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: standards-based report card gives parents more information about student progress, balanced approach to literacy with small guided reading groups; intervention program identifies struggling students and provides extra reading and math help; computer literacy

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: elementary school grades - two enrichment periods each day of either art, music, dance, or physical education; middle school grades -

free-choice enrichment classes with options including drumline, physical education, music, sports, choir and other electives

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), football (boys), track (boys and girls), volleyball (girls)

HARRIET TUBMAN CHARTER SCHOOL

2832 General Meyer Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 227-3800 / FAX: (504) 227-3801

www.tubmancharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Julie Lause



SCHOOL IS IN A TEMPORARY LOCATION AND WILL RETURN TO THE TUBMAN CAMPUS AFTER RENOVATIONS

TUBMAN | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

At Phillis Wheatley Community School, we prepare all of our students to attend a college preparatory high school, graduate from a selective college, and contribute positively to their community.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker and partnerships with community agencies to provide addi-

tional counseling support| Spanish-speaking staff members, full-time ELL teacher, Spanish translation and interpreting provided

for parent-teacher conferences and meetings, documents translated

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with a focus on values of independence, high expectations, inclusion and shared respon-

sibility

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: incentives for positive choices; focus on cultivating shared values and sense of community in the school





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X provided from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. for $4/hour

WEEKEND CLASSES X 4th grade test prep (Spring semester)

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X Edible Schoolyard New Orleans

PARENT GROUP X Wheatley Family Organization

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans provides gardening and cooking courses; partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: optional after school enrichment program includes gardening, team sports, art, ballet, debate, music, dance team, majorettes, robotics and

tutoring through partnerships with City Year New Orleans and New Orleans Outreach; Youth Run NOLA, Girls on the Run

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

PHILLIS WHEATLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2300 Dumaine Street New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 373-6205 / FAX: (504) 488-4091

www.dibertcommunityschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Diana Archuleta



FORMERLY JOHN DIBERT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WHEATLEY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Fannie C. Williams School is to achieve the highest academic success through collaboration of staff, parents, and community.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse (3 days per week), part-time social worker, full-time guidance counselor, full-time

speech pathologist, 2 full-time deans of students| ESL services provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; 4 special education teachers and 7 paraprofessionals

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior support (PBS) approach with emphasis on proactive reinforcement of positive

behavior; school culture revolves around the 4Ps which encourage to student to be prompt, polite, prepared and productive;

behavior monitored through “responsibility trackers”; parents notified weekly of serious infractions



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer session in June


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X until 5:15 p.m. (M-Th)

WEEKEND CLASSES X LEAP prep on Saturday sessions for 8 weeks

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: daily enrichment classes in computer literacy, physical education, vocal music, instrumental music, art, library skills, services for students gifted and talented in art and music

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, art club, marching band, majorettes, flag twirlers, dance team, girl scouts, choir

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cross country, cheerleading, flag football, volleyball (girls)

FANNIE C. WILLIAMS CHARTER SCHOOL

11755 Dwyer Road New Orleans, LA 70128

PHONE: (504) 373-6228 / FAX: (504) 245-2796

fcwcs.org

PRINCIPAL: Kelly S. Batiste


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Community Leaders Advocating Student Success (C.L.A.S.S.) / Board Chair: Debra Dean

FANNIE C. WILLIAMS | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Sylvanie Williams College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time school psychologist, special education coordinator

and RTI coordinator, full-time dean of students and families, referrals to family support resources| ESL services provided as

needed for students who speak Spanish

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: combination of inclusion and resource models

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior incentive system with rewards satisfactory and exemplary behavior; logical conse-

quences; explicit character education incorporates school values (excellence, respect, perseverance, caring, joy, and responsibility)



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 3-week summer session offered for some students


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X afterschool enrichment program until 6 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP SWCP Panther Parent Association

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnership with Big Class supports a writer’s room, partnership with Liberty’s Kitchen for breakfast and lunch, partnership with the Children’s Bureau and the Achievement Network

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: 21st Century afterschool program includes team sports (football, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading), yoga, music and performance

groups (drumline, choir, dance team)

TEAM SPORTS: football, basketball, cheerleadning, volleyball (offered through afterschool program)

SYLVANIE WILLIAMS COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3127 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70125

PHONE: (504) 522-0100 / FAX: (504) 910-1045


PRINCIPAL: Krystal Hardy



SYLVANIE WILLIAMS | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Andrew H. Wilson Charter School and the Broadmoor Charter School Board is LEARNING. We will inspire and guide every child everyday by providing excellent educational opportunities so that all may achieve academic and personal growth and exceed their expectations in life.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, full-time counselor| several Spanish speakers on staff

available for translation and interpretation, documents translated into Spanish, interpretation available at Wilson Family Associa-

tion meetings


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach; de-escalation strategies and techniques taught; conflict resolution,

mediation and restorative practices



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer camp program available


BEFORE/AFTERCARE X aftercare provided through 21st Century Community Learning Center grant

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday classes for LEAP prep

TUTORING SESSIONS X



PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: music, art, computer, physical education, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance team, marching unit, drama, debate (7th & 8th)

TEAM SPORTS: intramural sports

ANDREW H. WILSON CHARTER SCHOOL

3617 General Pershing Street New Orleans, LA 70125

PHONE: (504) 373-6274 / FAX: (504) 308-3615

www.wilsoncharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Logan Crowe


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Broadmoor Charter School Board, Inc. / Board Chair: David Winkler-Schmit

WILSON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

KIPP Believe College Prep empowers students with the academic skills, character traits and self-confidence necessary to excel in our nation’s top high schools, colleges and the competitive world beyond. Students internalize a critical consciousness and sense of social responsibility to improve the world around them.

GRADES SERVED: 5th - 8th







ESL students accommodated as needed; ESL services provided in small group setting


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses positive behavior support approach with a focus on relationship building





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X quarterly Saturday classes

TUTORING SESSIONS X nightly tutoring offered through partnerships with Tulane and Xavier universities


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: teachers on call after school for homework help; school-wide music program in which every student learns an instrument; out-of-state field lessons to Washington DC, North Carolina, Atlanta and Chicago; advanced math curriculum provides opportunity for students to earn high school credit by 8th grade; part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: symphonic band, jazz band, POISE empowerment program for young women, Xavier Men on the Move, majorettes, debate team

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball

*NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES K-4 ON A SEPARATE CAMPUS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND UNDER KIPP BELIEVE PRIMARY (P. E64) - SOME DATA INCLUDED HERE REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

KIPP BELIEVE COLLEGE PREP

9330 Forshey Street New Orleans, LA 70125

PHONE: (504) 304-8857 / FAX: (504) 304-8862


PRINCIPAL: Luke Naegele



SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 1607 S. CARROLLTON TO A NEW BUILDING AT THE DUNBAR CAMPUS

KIPP BELIEVE COLLEGE PREP | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

M120 M121


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of KIPP Central City Academy is to empower each student with the knowledge, habits, academic abilities, and character strengths needed to excel in top high schools, colleges, and beyond, and to cultivate leaders with a sense of social responsibility to make our community a better place to live every day.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, health screenings and immunization services, full-time social worker, access to

KIPP New Orleans Schools student support team| ESL students accommodated as needed


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach with a focus on relationship building





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: teachers on call after school for homework help; school-wide music program in which every student learns an instrument; out-of-state field lessons to Florida Keys, Virginia, North Carolina, Atlanta and Washington DC; computer instruction for all students throughout the year; high school algebra offered in 8th grade; part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: marching band, drama class, majorettes, step team, academic games, debate team, dance team, advisory student council

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, track, volleyball

NOTE: SCHOOL IS AFFILIATED WITH KIPP CENTRAL CITY PRIMARY (P. E66) WHICH SERVES GRADES K-4

KIPP CENTRAL CITY ACADEMY

2514 Third Street New Orleans, LA 70113

PHONE: (504) 609-2283 / FAX: (504) 708-5334


PRINCIPAL: Alex Jarrell



KIPP CENTRAL CITY ACADEMY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

M122 M123


MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School for the Creative Arts is to create transformative leaders through rigorous academic, character, civic, and creative arts development to ensure they have the skills to succeed in college and beyond.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, students have access to KIPP New Orleans Schools student

support team| English Language Learners accommodated as needed; ESL services provided in small group settings.


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach with a focus on relationship building, de-escalation strategies and techniques

taught





BEFORE/AFTERCARE

WEEKEND CLASSES X on occasion

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $30 for shirt and sweater

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: teachers on call after school for homework help; school-wide music program in which every student learns an instrument; out-of-state field lessons to Florida Keys, Virginia, North Carolina, Atlanta and Washington DC; part of Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, step team, MOP (McDonogh 15 Outreach Program)

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, football, volleyball

*NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES K-4 ON A SEPARATE CAMPUS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND UNDER KIPP MCDONOGH 15 PRIMARY (P. E70) - SOME DATA INCLUDED HERE REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

KIPP MCDONOGH 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

5500 Piety Drive New Orleans, LA 70126

PHONE: (504) 609-2280 / FAX: (504) 264-5598


PRINCIPAL: Deanna Reddick / Anthony Cognata



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KIPP MCDONOGH 15 MIDDLE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

M124 M125


MISSION STATEMENT

To develop students who are literate in science and mathematics and are able to apply the concepts from these disciplines to the field of technology and engineering in creative ways, using selective instructional strategies.

GRADES SERVED: 7th-8th



available spaces | priority to students of McDonogh 35 employees and students from Bethune Elementary | after application due

date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, part-time social worker; school-based health clinic| some Spanish-speaking staff,

documents translated as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with additional supports

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: follows discipline guidelines prescribed by OPSB student code of conduct





BEFORE/AFTERCARE X

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN


OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) pathways program to develop interest in STEM fields, introduction to engineering courses, technology integrated throughout curriculum

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, dance team, jazz ensemble, choir, flag team, anime group, drill squad, flag team, majorettes, drama/theater, student council

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football, softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL IS AFFILIATED WITH MCDONOGH 35 COLLEGE PREP (P. H158) WHICH SERVES GRADES 9-12 ON THE SAME CAMPUS. MCDONOGH 35 GRADES 7-8 BECAME A SEPARATE NEW SCHOOL IN THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.

MCDONOGH 35 ACADEMY

1331 Kerlerec Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 324-7200 / FAX: (504) 944-0245

mcdonogh.la.opc.schoolinsites.com

PRINCIPAL: John Green



MCDONOGH 35 ACADEMY | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lusher Charter School provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, comprehensive arts education and the celebration of individuality and diversity enable each student to achieve as a learner, a person and a valuable member of our society.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by the school and submit required academic records

REQUIREMENTS: students who attended Lusher for elementary grades (K-5) are automatically eligible; admission for newly enter-

ing students is determined by a 33-point scoring matrix based on grade-point average, standardized test scores and Arts Profile

TRANSPORTATION: bus tokens provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, 2 social workers, full-time college counselor (HS), 2 full-time academic guidance

counselors (HS), part-time behavior interventionist| ELL services available through OPSB; staff members available to translate

French, Spanish and Chinese


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior approach, restorative justice, Olweus Bully Prevention Program


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (M-Tu & Th-F) | early dismissal at 2:35 p.m. Wednesdays


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese

AP COURSES X 17 courses offered

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X NHS tutoring program, teacher office hours, learning resource center

UNIFORMS

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X PTSA

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: early college credit courses offered through Tulane University; engineering program with Project Lead The Way; Certificate of Artistry pre-professional arts studies in creative writing, dance, theater, stage craft, musical theater, music, visual arts and media arts; summer arts intensive

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: drama troupe, student clubs, student newspaper, literary magazines, three dance companies, HUNCH partnership with NASA, debate, Quiz

Bowl, robotics, after school arts enrichment program

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, tennis, volleyball

*NOTE: THIS SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES K-5 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOWER SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND ON P. E80 - SOME DATA INCLUDED REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL

5624 Freret Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 304-3960 / FAX: (504) 861-1839

www.lusherschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Charlene Hebert (middle school) / Wiley Ates (high school)


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Arts-Based Education / Board Chair: Blaine LeCesne

LUSHER MIDDLE & HIGH | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

McMain Secondary School will provide a safe environment, rigorous curriculum and meaningful learning experiences for all students.




available spaces | priority to children of McMain employees and rising 9th graders from Franklin Elementary | after application

due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: school nurse, full-time and part-time social workers, guidance counselor, LSU health center with

physician, clinical psychologist, dental services on-site| no information provided about available ESL services

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; gifted and talented services

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention managed by middle and high school deans, discipline guidelines prescribed

by student code of conduct




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French and Spanish

AP COURSES X English III and IV, US history

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool tutoring, partnership with Tulane University SCALE program, computer classes, dual/concurrent enrollment available with Bard College, Tulane University and Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO), Students at the Center program, JROTC required for all freshmen

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, majorettes, dance squad, pom squad, diners’ club, African-American club, Asian-American club, robotics team, DECA, COE, JROTC

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, softball, track

ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL

5721 S. Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125

PHONE: (504) 324-7500 / FAX: (504) 862-5123

www.opsb.us

PRINCIPAL: Bridgette B. Frick



MCMAIN | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Sophie B. Wright Charter School is to create a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Every student will be inspired and challenged to learn, grow, and accomplish academic, social, and vocational goals.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus and RTA tokens provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: nurse, 2 part-time social workers, guidance counselors and college counselors| part-time ESL

teacher, all documents translated into Spanish


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach and mentoring program



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer school available


AP COURSES X world history, U.S. history, English language & composition, English literature, physics, calculus

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X during school and afterschool


SCHOOL GARDEN X community garden used for instruction

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: middle school advanced placement (students earn high school credits), ACT prep, tutoring through partnership with Tulane University, college concurrent enrollment program, afterschool clubs provided through 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool program; guitar, cello and violin classes offered

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: art, band, choir, majorettes, dance team, drama, speech/debate, student council, robotics, young entrepreneur program, young ladies and

gentleman program, National Honor Society, choir, art

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, football, track, tennis, volleyball

SOPHIE B. WRIGHT CHARTER SCHOOL

1800 Monroe Street New Orleans, LA 70118

PHONE: (504) 304-3916 / FAX: (504) 896-4095

www.sophiebwrightschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Sharon L. Clark (Director)


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Institute for Academic Excellence / Board Chair: James Watson

SCHOOL IS IN A TEMPORARY LOCATION AND WILL RETURN TO 1426 NAPOLEON AFTER RENOVATIONS

WRIGHT | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Preparing the students for the challenges of the 21st Century.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, social worker, counselor| ESL services provided, translation available

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, full-time special education coordinator, gifted services teacher

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach, group sessions held with counselors and social workers, family

counseling available



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X July start day for 9th grade


AP COURSES X English III and IV, statistics

WEEKEND CLASSES X twice per month

TUTORING SESSIONS X



PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: IC3 computer and internet certification, coding, digital media, video and music production, dual enrollment with colleges and universities, internship/community service, RAMS success courses

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: debate team, drama, theater

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading, softball, track

ALGIERS TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

6501 Berkley Drive New Orleans, LA 70131

PHONE: (504) 302-7071 / FAX: (504) 324-6998

www.algierstechnologyacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Nia Mitchell



ALGIERS TECH | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The vision of George Washington Carver Collegiate Academy is to prepare all scholars for college success, inspired and ready to exceed any expectation.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time social worker, college mentors partnerships with community-based

mental health providers| ESL services provided as needed, translation of documents into Spanish and Vietnamese available by

request; interpretation at meetings and school functions available upon request

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: continuum of services based on student need including community-based classrooms, behavioral

support, intervention classes

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: disciplinary action steps include a system of scaled reminders and rewards, targeted behavior plans, parent

conferences, personal behavior trackers, detentions, suspensions and re-entry or return to community plans


SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (M-Th) |early dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Fridays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X August through June; summer session in July


AP COURSES X world history, US history, comparative government, English language & composition

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X available after school

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $35 per uniform, first uniform provided free

SCHOOL GARDEN X for instructional purposes

PARENT GROUP X RamPAC meetings

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: regular out-of-state field trips to colleges and universities, summer internships and summer college experiences, emphasis on Advanced Placement courses, student advisor for college readiness skills, teachers on call after school for help, advisory mentor programming

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: scholar ambassador program, student council, teaching assistant program, dance team, majorettes, band, drill team, flag team, majorette

team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls) baseball (boys), cheerleading, football, softball (girls), soccer, indoor/outdoor track (boys and girls), volleyball (girls)

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL ADDED 12TH GRADE IN FALL 2014 AND DID NOT PREVIOUSLY HAVE A SENIOR CLASS

G.W. CARVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

5552-C Read Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70127

PHONE: (504) 308-3660 / FAX: (504) 754-7980

www.carvercollegiate.org

PRINCIPAL: Jerel Bryant


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Collegiate Academies / Board Chair: Stephen Rosenthal

CARVER COLLEGIATE | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The vision of George Washington Carver Preparatory Academy is to prepare all scholars for college success and a future of limitless opportunity.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers, partnerships with community based mental health

providers| ESL services and curriculum provided as needed, translation of documents into Spanish and Vietnamese, interpretation

services available for meetings and school functions, some teachers speak Spanish and Vietnamese

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: continuum based on student need including community-based classrooms, behavioral support,

intervention classes

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: school-wide system of consequences and rewards to address and track behavior, advisory system to develop

behavior plans, restorative practices and conflict resolution


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (M-Th)|early dismissal at 1 p.m. Fridays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X August through June; summer session in July


AP COURSES X environmental science, US history, comparative government, English language

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X available after school & weekends


SCHOOL GARDEN X for instructional purposes

PARENT GROUP X RamPAC meetings

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: regular out-of-state field trips to colleges and universities, summer internships and summer college experiences, emphasis on Advanced Placement courses, student advisor for college readiness skills, teachers on call after school for help, advisory mentor programming

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: scholar ambassador program, dance team, band, drill team, flag team, majorette team

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls) baseball (boys), cheerleading, football, soccer, softball (girls), indoor/outdoor track (boys and girls), volleyball (girls)


G.W. CARVER PREPARATORY ACADEMY

4300 Almonaster Blvd New Orleans, LA 70126

PHONE: (504) 503-0004 / FAX: (504) 325-0975

www.carverprep.org

PRINCIPAL: Benjamin Davis


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Collegiate Academies / Board Chair: Stephen Rosenthal

SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 5552-B READ BLVD TO THE CARVER CAMPUS

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CARVER PREP | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Clark Prep High School is to honor the legacy of Joseph S. Clark by preparing all scholars for success in college and in life.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus or RTA passes

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time speech/language pathologist, full-time social workers, college and career

counseling services, partnerships with community agencies to provide additional support| part-time ESL teacher, documents

routinely translated into Spanish and other languages as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, resource and self-contained services; personalized learning project uses computer

software to identify and address the individual needs of students

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior support approach


SCHOOL HOURS 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. (enrichment, tutoring and credit recovery programs until 4:30 p.m.)


WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish or other languages through Delgado Community College

AP COURSES

WEEKEND CLASSES X spring test-prep, tutoring and Saturday detention

TUTORING SESSIONS X afterschool office hours M-Th


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X Bulldog Parent Action Committee (PAC)

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: college and career readiness programs; mentoring programs; concurrent enrollment through Delgado Community College, Bard College; online credit recovery course; Edible Schoolyard New Orleans cooking courses; computer-assisted instruction for personalized learning

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, choir, debate, digital media club, JROTC, fine arts clubs, flag team, dance team, majorettes, student government, student newspaper

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, softball, track, volleyball

JOSEPH S. CLARK PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

1301 North Derbigny Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 373-6202 / FAX: (504) 827-4538

www.clarkprep.org

PRINCIPAL: Reginald Coleman



CLARK PREP | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Cohen College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university.






TRANSPORTATION: RTA passed provided; yellow school bus available to New Orleans East and Westbank

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers, speech therapists and mental health services, partner-

ships with mental health providers for additional mental health services, full-time college counselor, alumni support| ESL services

provided as needed

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; services for gifted and talented students

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses the response to intervention (RTI) system to provide differentiated behavior support



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X August to June


AP COURSES X calculus, US history, literature

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday school available for attendance issues and tutoring

TUTORING SESSIONS X after school and some Saturdays


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: partnership with Liberty’s Kitchen to provide school breakfast and lunch, visits to local and out-of-state colleges, ACT prep, honors courses, BARD early college program, international trips, free afterschool program until 6 p.m. 4 days per week with transportation provided

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, majorettes, dance team, drill team; art club, book club, leadership club, social committee, vocal ensemble, anime club, video game

club, yoga, electronic music club, GSA, entrepreneurship club, gay/straight alliance

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, baseball, cross country, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, softball, volleyball

SCHOOL WILL EVENTUALLY MOVE TO 1201 S ROMAN ST (BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CAMPUS)

COHEN COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

3520 Dryades Street New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 335-0400 / FAX: (504) 617-7200


PRINCIPAL: Rahel Wondwossen



COHEN COLLEGE PREP | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Warren Easton Charter High School is to provide rigorous and relevant instruction for students at all academic levels to ensure each has the opportunity to achieve maximum potential.




applicants than available spaces | after application due date, contact the school to ask about available spaces



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full time social worker, 3 full-time guidance counselors; school-based health clinic

open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays with nurse practitioner, medical assistant and social worker; dentist on site on Tuesday

& Thursday, optometrist on site every other Friday| 3 staff members fluent in Spanish and 1 staff member fluent in Mandarin

Chinese; student handbook available in Spanish; Menseja Monday program provides school newsletter, school updates and other

information in Spanish

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; resource teacher and para-educator meet regularly with students in need; itinerant

teachers available for speech, hearing/vision needs; community-based classroom for students with mild to moderate special needs

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: intervention and counseling, Saturday program reviews code of conduct, personal responsibility, and self-

discipline and encourages leadership skills, para-educator to help students with behavior issues


SCHOOL HOURS 7:33 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer sessions offeredWORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish, Mandarin ChineseAP COURSES X English III (language and composition), English IV (literature and composition), math

(statistics), science (physics, biology II, chemistry II), social studies (psychology, human geography, US history, world history, US government and politics)

WEEKEND CLASSES Saturday sessions offered for academic intervention and character educationTUTORING SESSIONS X UNIFORMS X avg. cost $50 to $100SCHOOL GARDEN PARENT GROUP X

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: summer session for incoming 9th grade students, summer test preparation programs for grades 10-12, concurrent/dual college enrollment, academic intervention program (tutoring, homework assistance and credit recovery), STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) academy, community and service project opportunities, entrepreneurship/internship program, hotel lodging management academy, career/technology certifications, health science (sports medicine) curriculum available, gifted and talented programs in art, music and theater

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, spirit clubs, choir, poetry, photography, newspaper, yearbook, academic-based clubs (National Honor Society, Beta Club, chess club,

robotics club, etc.), community service clubs (Interact, student council, gardening, community beautification club etc.)

TEAM SPORTS: baseball (boys), basketball (boys and girls), football, flag football (girls), softball (girls), track (boys and girls) volleyball

WARREN EASTON HIGH SCHOOL

3019 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119

PHONE: (504) 324-7400 / FAX: (504) 324-7946

www.warreneastoncharterhigh.org

PRINCIPAL: Alexina Medley


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Warren Easton Charter Foundation / Board Chair: David Garland

EASTON | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Benjamin Franklin High School is to prepare students of high academic achievement to be successful in life.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete application provided by school, submit all required documents and complete required testing

| applications not accepted for entering seniors

REQUIREMENTS: students accepted based on prior academic performance and standardized test scores

TRANSPORTATION: private yellow school bus service from Uptown, West Bank, New Orleans East; RTA tokens provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, full-time social worker, 3 full-time guidance counselors| 14 faculty and staff

member are fluent in languages other than English, website is available in several languages

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion, gifted classes offered

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: interactive approach using a model of social responsibility, teacher counseling, mentoring, and an honor

code




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish, French, German, Latin and Chinese

AP COURSES X 23 courses offered

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: students can take courses at University of New Orleans (UNO) and participate in the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), orchestra, band and theater/drama courses offered

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: dance, speech and debate, literary magazine, more than 60 student clubs

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, cross country/track, football, golf, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swimming (girls and boys), tennis (girls and boys),

volleyball

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

2001 Leon C. Simon Drive New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 286-2600 / FAX: (504) 286-2642

www.bfhsla.org

PRINCIPAL: Timothy Rusnak


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc. / Board Chair: Duris Holmes

FRANKLIN HIGH | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the International High School (IHS) is to foster a diverse community of learners through rigorous academic programs that promote an understanding of business, multi-cultural awareness and foreign language fluency, while preparing our students to succeed in a global economy.


APPLICATIONS DUE: December 19, 2014 & February 27, 2015




REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements for general education program; world language required

each year; students applying for language immersion programs must pass a language placement test

TRANSPORTATION: RTA passes available

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: 2 _full-time college and career counselors, full-time nurse, full-time school counselor, full-time

social worker and a full-time response to intervention coordinator| ESL classes and services are offered; staff able to communicate

and translate documents into Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, French or Mandarin Chinese; documents are routinely translated into

Spanish and Vietnamese. _


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses the RSD discipline code and models this approach to student behavior




WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese

IB COURSES X English literature, languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese) history, environmental studies, math studies, visual arts, film studies

WEEKEND CLASSES X one Saturday per month for attendance recovery

TUTORING SESSIONS X provided after school


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school, French and Spanish immersion programs, dual-enrollment options with New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Bard Early College, Delgado Community College and University of New Orleans (UNO)

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: academic games, chess club, Gay Straight Alliance, guitar club, Latin dance, robotics club, speech and debate, student newsletter, theater,

yearbook

TEAM SPORTS: soccer (boys and girls)

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

727 Carondelet Street New Orleans, LA 70130

PHONE: (504) 613-5703 / FAX: (504) 566-1142

www.ihsnola.org

PRINCIPAL: Sean Wilson


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Voices for International Business and Education / Board Chair: Harry Blumenthal

IHS | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Edna Karr High School is to teach all students to be independent lifelong learners and achievers through the involvement of all stakeholders in a college preparatory environment.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers college counselor, 3 guidance counselors, 2 academic

interventionists| ESL services available; staff members can communicate in Spanish or French; parent communications routinely

translated into Spanish and Vietnamese

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion model for students working toward regular high school diploma; autistic and community-

based classes are available

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: uses restorative discipline practices



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR mandatory 9th grade summer academy, summer credit recovery


AP COURSES X English literature, English language, calculus, U.S. history, European history, human geography, American government, psychology, biology, chemistry, statistics, studio art

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X All teachers provide tutoring schedules after school. Supervised study hall is available after school in the library.


SCHOOL GARDEN X wetlands garden for coastal preservation

PARENT GROUP X PTO

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: gifted and talented programs for music, art, theater; concurrent enrollment through Southern University of New Orleans and Delgado Community College; Gilder-Lehrman Saturday Academy classes; summer academy required of all entering 9th grade students, students can participate in the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: concert band, marching band, choir, dance team, flag team, majorettes, orchestra, student council, National Honor Society, Key Club, youth

and government, robotics team, forensics club, peace club, book club, art club, biology club, drama club, guitar club, math club, step team, yearbook, debate team, chess club, DJ/music

production, ecology club, fashion club, improv club, cooking club

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, flag football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball

EDNA KARR HIGH SCHOOL

3332 Huntlee Drive New Orleans, LA 70131

PHONE: (504) 302-7135 / FAX: (504) 301-2721

www.ednakarr.org

PRINCIPAL: Harold Clay


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: InspireNOLA Charter Schools / Board Chair: Wayne Crochet

KARR | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to create and maintain an orderly trusting environment where teaching and learning are innovative and exciting, where students are taught to read, write, compute and think critically according to their fullest potential.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, partnership with Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic, social

worker, guidance counselor, speech therapist| no information provided about available ESL services


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: conflict resolution, mediation and restorative practices





AP COURSES X

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday classes

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN X used for instruction and for growing food

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: afterschool enrichment program focused on reading and math, community service projects, partnership with Dillard University, out-of-state field lessons, computer skills, theater, boys and girls mentoring program

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, orchestra, choir, piano, dance, flag team, color guard, majorettes, yearbook club, web design, science club, journalism, technology

club, math club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, flag football (girls and boys), volleyball

*NOTE: SCHOOL ALSO SERVES GRADES K-8 AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELEMENTARY GRADES CAN BE FOUND ON P. E62 - SOME DATA INCLUDED HERE REFERS TO ALL GRADE LEVELS. THIS SCHOOL WAS EXPECTED TO REJOIN THE OPSB DISTRICT FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR AND THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADES WILL EVENTUALLY MOVE TO 5300 LAW ST (LAWLESS CAMPUS).

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1617 Caffin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 940-2243 / FAX: (504) 940-2276

www.drkingcharterschool.org

PRINCIPAL: Doris Roche-Hicks

SCHOOL DISTRICT: TBD


KING HIGH | M E T R I C S O F P E R F O R M A N C E

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MISSION STATEMENT

KIPP Renaissance High School mobilizes young leaders through a world class education that prepares them for the completion of college and engages them as life-long change agents in their community and world.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus service provided; RTA tokens as appropriate


team| English Language Learners accommodated as needed, ESL services provided in small group settings.

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion model; required services provided in regular education setting to the extent possible

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: no nonsense approach to discipline that emphasizes student responsibility and accountability with a focus

on relationship building



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer session


AP COURSES X English, calculus, US history, biology, world history

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday sessions several times per month

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN X

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: ACT prep classes, out-of-state field experiences, community service projects, other student activities and clubs, part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of schools

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, flag team, majorettes, student government, drama club, yearbook, newspaper, art

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cross country, football, power lifting, softball, track, volleyball

KIPP RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL


PHONE: (504) 373-6255 / FAX: (504) 322-3924


PRINCIPAL: Joey LaRoche



SCHOOL IS MOVING FROM 5316 MICHOUD BLVD TO THE DOUGLASS CAMPUS

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School is a community of learners in which student achievement and personal growth are expected and supported in a positive, inclusive, and enriched environment. Early College High Schools (ECHS) aim to make higher education more accessible, affordable, and attractive to students from all backgrounds by bridging the divide between high school and college in a common physical setting.






TRANSPORTATION: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provided

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse; part-time social worker through New Beginnings charter school network| no

information provided about available ESL services


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: holistic approach involving dean of students, parents, students and counselors





AP COURSES X

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: part of the NewTech Network of schools that provide technology-rich education and project-based learning, part of the Middle College National Consortium and Woodrow Wilson Early College Initiative which supports early college schools in high-need communities, college courses offered through partnerships with University of New Orleans (UNO), Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO), and Delgado Community College

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, drama, choir, debate, marching band, auxiliary marching band units

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, rugby, softball, track and field (girls and boys), volleyball

LAKE AREA NEW TECH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

6026 Paris Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122

PHONE: (504) 267-8811 / FAX: (504) 267-8833


PRINCIPAL: Darren Lewis



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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of L. B. Landry - O. P. Walker College and Career Preparatory High School is to provide age appropriate opportunities for students to expand their conceptual understanding, acquire critical thinking and problem solving skills and develop positive habits of mind towards academics, service and comprehensive health.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse; LSU school-based community health clinic with full-time doctors, nurses and men-

tal health professionals; 4 full-time social workers, 4 guidance counselors| ESL services available, supports provided for French,

Spanish and Vietnamese speakers

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion model with services provided for students with mild/moderate and severe profound dis-

abilities; job/study skills offered; gifted and talented programs in visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music and theater

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach


SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. - 5th block until 5:30 p.m. & 6th 6lock until 7 p.m. | early dismissal at 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X 9th grade academy starts in July


AP COURSES X biology, chemistry, calculus, English literature, English language, politics and govern-ment, physics

WEEKEND CLASSES X 9th grade academy on Saturdays - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TUTORING SESSIONS X afterschool daily


SCHOOL GARDEN X 4-H Club and Just Keep Livin’ Program school-based garden

PARENT GROUP X Parent-Teacher-Student Organization

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: 9th grade/freshman academy, New Orleans-South Africa Cultural Exchange (NOSACONN) academic/cultural enrichment program, international cultural exchanges, POSSE scholarship program, Upward Bound, travel/study abroad, college dual enrollment, career certification

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student government association, National Honor Society, marching band, concert band, jazz ensemble, brass band, majorettes, flag team, dance

team, pom squad, letter carriers, color guard, drama club, Navy JROTC, gospel choir, concert choir, Key Club, newspaper/journalism, foreign language club, dance company, poetry club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), baseball, cheerleading, flag football (girls), football, soccer, track and field (boys and girls), volleyball

NOTE: WALKER AND LANDRY HIGH SCHOOLS COMBINED TO CREATE LANDRY-WALKER - SOME PAST PERFORMANCE DATA IS FOR O.P. WALKER HIGH SCHOOL

L. B. LANDRY-O. P. WALKER COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

1200 L.B. Landry Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 302-7170 / FAX: (504) 302-7229

www.landry-walker.org

PRINCIPAL: Mary L. H. Laurie



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MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage academic excellence for all students in challenging and interactive programs that are supported by teachers, staff, students, parents, community.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process - students matched to schools based on parent preferences

and available spaces | priority to students of McDonogh 35 employees and students from McDonogh 35 Academy and Franklin

Elementary | after application due date, contact a Family Resource Center (see pp. 12-13)

REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements for non-magnet general high school program; acceptance

to STEM magnet program based on prior test results, GPA and essay


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: school nurse, school-based health clinic, social worker, health coordinator, speech therapist, instruc-

tional coaches and other support personnel| ESL staff in Spanish, documents routinely translated for students and parents

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with district support from exceptional children services staff and school-based parent liaison

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: positive behavior intervention approach, follows discipline guidelines prescribed by OPSB student code of conduct





AP COURSES X calculus, biology, US history

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X


SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) magnet program provides advance courses in science, technology, engineering and math; concurrent/dual enrollment with Bard College, Tulane University, Xavier University, Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO), Delgado and Nunez community colleges; performing arts; community technology lab open after school and Saturdays

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: band, dance team, jazz ensemble, choir, flag team, anime group, drill squad, flag team, majorettes, drama/theater, student council

TEAM SPORTS: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football, softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL PREVIOUSLY ALSO SERVED GRADES 7-8 AND IS AFFILIATED WITH MCDONOGH 35 CAREER ACADEMY WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE SAME CAMPUS AND SERVES GRADES 7-8. INFORMATION ABOUT MCDONOGH 35 ACADEMY CAN BE FOUND ON P. M124

MCDONOGH 35 COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

1331 Kerlerec Street New Orleans, LA 70116

PHONE: (504) 324-7600 / FAX: (504) 942-0276

mcdonogh.la.opc.schoolinsites.com

PRINCIPAL: Gerald DeBose



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MISSION STATEMENT

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a state wide, pre-professional arts training center that offers secondary school-age children intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts: filmmaking & audio production, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design), visual arts, and creative writing, while demanding simultaneous excellence. NOCCA’s Academic Studio offers a full-day, diploma-granting program. Students of the Academic Studio will leave NOCCA as creative thinkers, capable of identifying and solving problems on their own. They will become not only consumers of knowledge, but producers of knowledge, just as they are producers of art.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete and submit an application provided by school along with school records | all applicants to

NOCCA must audition and be accepted as a Level I student-artist within a specific arts discipline | lottery held if there are more

eligible students than spaces available | school is open to any Louisiana resident

REQUIREMENTS: successful audition and acceptance into an arts discipline at NOCCA, no academic entrance requirements

TRANSPORTATION: carpooling resources available

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: emergency care, physical rehabilitation, wellness education and nutritional guidance provided,

full-time certified physical trainer, full-time social worker| no information provided about available ESL services

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion; on-site student services specialist for IEP management

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: student services protocol officer



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer programs available

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION X Spanish, French, Chinese, Latin provided through online instruction

AP COURSES X visual arts portfolio

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X individualized instruction available

UNIFORMS arts discipline appropriate attire



OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: students not enrolled in NOCCA’s full-day program may attend half-day or afterschool extensive arts training programs in disciplines of culinary arts, dance, media arts: filmmaking & audio production, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design), visual arts and creative writing

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: performances in all arts disciplines, student leadership council

TEAM SPORTS: N/A


NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

2800 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117

PHONE: (504) 940-2787 / FAX: (504) 940-2859

www.nocca.com

PRINCIPAL: Kyle Wedberg (President, CEO)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: NOCCA

CHARTER ORGANIZATION: (Governing Board) NOCCA Board of Directors / Board Chair: Lee W. Randall

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MISSION STATEMENT

New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School is an open-admission public charter school that prepares all students for college admissions and successful careers. Sci High provides a rigorous high school curriculum with an emphasis in science and mathematics in a supportive environment of learning and respect that prepares students to make informed choices about post-secondary pursuits.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: complete and submit application provided by school | students accepted in order of application



STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: LSU school-based clinic, 2 nurses, full-time social worker, part-time social worker through clinic,

weekly doctor visits, mental health professional on staff, college counselor, assistance with college applications| ESL services avail-

able through OPSB

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with extra supports provided through para-professionals

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: system of progressive consequences and rewards, zero-tolerance for serious infractions, peer-mediation

program



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR summer transition camp for entering 9th graders


AP COURSES X calculus, probability and statistics, biology, environmental science, computer science, English language and composition, English literature and composition, world history, US history, government

WEEKEND CLASSES X Saturday test prep and tutoring programing

TUTORING SESSIONS X all teachers offer at least 90 minutes of tutoring a week; Tulane students provide tutor-ing during school day


SCHOOL GARDEN partnership with Grow Dat youth farm

PARENT GROUP X Family Council

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) focus and electives (anatomy and physiology, first aid/CPR/AED certification, robotics, computer coding, Java programming, IC3 certification, etc.), paid summer internships, dual/concurrent college enrollment programs (Xavier University, UNO, Delgado Community College, Tulane University), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, student advisory program, newspaper, health/career fair

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: robotics team, magazine, student council, art club, Interact volunteer club, anime club, cheer/dance team, Just Livin’ healthy living club,

tutoring, college and career nights, math club, academic rally, spelling bee, science fair, history night

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cheerleading, flag football, volleyball

NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL

5625 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115

PHONE: (504) 324-7061 / FAX: (504) 309-4178

www.noscihigh.org

PRINCIPAL: Claire Jecklin / Chana Benenson


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Science and Math Education, Inc. / Board Chair: Mary Zervignon

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the school is to provide an educational program based on the academic and leadership skills students need not only to continue their school careers, but also as future leaders of our nation. Each student will develop the self-discipline, ethical decision making, and esprit de corps that the Marine JROTC program fosters in its cadets.



REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process for Orleans Parish residents - students matched to schools based



REQUIREMENTS: open enrollment, applicants must attend open house or candidate interview, students must attend a mandatory

summer orientation and participate in the Marine Corps JROTC program | for 20% of seats priority given to children of military

families

TRANSPORTATION: limited yellow school bus service and RTA tokens

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: full-time nurse; 2 full-time counselors| ESL services provided by staff, native Spanish speakers on

staff; 6 full-time staff members who are bilingual


BEHAVIOR APPROACH: cadets must adhere to academic, grooming and uniform standards of US Marine Corps JROTC



EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X orientation week required; summer robotics and MCJROTC programs


AP COURSES X US history and English literature/composition

WEEKEND CLASSES Saturday classes for seat time recovery

TUTORING SESSIONS X

UNIFORMS X avg. cost $65; Marine Corps JROTC uniforms provided free

SCHOOL GARDEN

PARENT GROUP

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: MCJROTC program - all students required to participate in US Marine Corps JROTC and are provided necessary uniforms and equipment; honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered; dual enrollment programs for college courses; cyber science and maritime studies programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: US Marine Corps JROTC, student government, choir, band, National Honor Society

TEAM SPORTS: basketball, cross country, soccer, track, wrestling, drill team, marksmanship team, PT team

NOTE: THIS SCHOOL WILL ADD 12TH GRADE IN FALL 2015 AND DID NOT PREVIOUSLY HAVE A SENIOR CLASS

NEW ORLEANS MILITARY/MARITIME ACADEMY

425 O’Bannon Street, New Orleans, LA 70114

PHONE: (504) 227-3810 / FAX: (504) 875-4326

www.nomma.net

PRINCIPAL: Col. William Davis (Commandant) / Dr. Cecilia Garcia (Principal)


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: The New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy / Board Chair: Terry Ebbert

SCHOOL IS A TEMPORARY LOCATION AND IS EXPECTED TO EVENTUALLY MOVE INTO A NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Miss. River

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MISSION STATEMENT

Sci Academy will prepare all scholars for college success, equipped with the passion and tools to begin innovative and world-changing pursuits.







STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: part-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers, partnerships with community-based mental health

providers|ESL services provided as needed, translation and interpretation in Spanish and Vietnamese available by request,

Spanish-speaking staff members

SPECIAL EDUCATION MODEL: inclusion with continuum of services based on student need including personalized interventions,

community-based classrooms, resource classrooms; Sci Journey Program provides daily therapeutic groups, individual therapy and

individualized academic supports

BEHAVIOR APPROACH: system of scaled reminders and rewards in every classroom, targeted behavior plans, parent conferences,

personal behavior trackers, detentions, suspensions and re-entry or return to community plan; logical consequences, restorative

justice and problem-solving approach


SCHOOL HOURS 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (M-Th) |early dismissal at 1 p.m. Fridays

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR X August through June; 3-wk summer session in June-July


AP COURSES X English language composition, world history, environmental science, US history, English literature, world history

WEEKEND CLASSES

TUTORING SESSIONS X M-Th after school


SCHOOL GARDEN X used for curricular and therapeutic activities involving growing healthy food

PARENT GROUP X monthly Sci Academy Parent Action Committee (SciPAC) meetings

OTHER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/FEATURES: regular out-of-state field trips to colleges and universities, summer internships and summer college experiences, emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) courses, student advisory for college readiness skills and mentoring, teachers on call after school for help, SciCation, partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs

EXTRACURRICULAR/AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: student council, scholar ambassador program, debate team, drama club, dance team, Gay Straight Alliance, peer mediation, band, Youth

Rebuild New Orleans service learning, Kids ReThink New Orleans Schools club, film club, choir, spoken word, photography club

TEAM SPORTS: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, cross country (boys and girls), football (boys), soccer (boys and girls), softball, track (boys and girls, volleyball (girls)

SCI ACADEMY

5552-A Read Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70127

PHONE: (504) 373-6264 / FAX: (504) 324-0171

www.sciacademy.org

PRINCIPAL: Rhonda Dale


CHARTER ORGANIZATION: Collegiate Academies / Board Chair: Steve Rosenthal

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NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Non-traditional schools are schools that are designed for students who have unique needs or who have not been well served in a traditional school environment. Often these programs feature smaller class sizes and career-focused curriculums to prepare students for jobs after high

school. These programs may not have all features of a traditional high school like a variety of team sports, student clubs or marching bands but may offer opportunities for career and technical certification, apprenticeships or internships and other features not available at most high schools.

Crescent Leadership Academy 4300 Almonaster Blvd.New Orleans, LA 70126(504) 940-2701www.crescentleadershipacademy.com

MISSION: The mission of Crescent Leadership Academy is to provide a comprehensive, multi-tiered learning environment that ensures student success through engagement in specifically designed learning programs that develop the social and academic skills that will lead to retention and targeted achievement.

The school’s vision is to provide an alternative school educational experience for students in grades 7 thru 12 experiencing disciplinary actions and prepare them for college and professional careers by building on each student’s strengths, raising expectations, and challenging them to expect success.

FEATURES: small classes, focus on behavior through guidance counselors and behavior mentors

REQUIREMENTS: students must be in grades 7th thru 12th and experiencing disciplinary issues

REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process - students matched to schools based on parent preferences and available spaces | students may be assigned to CLA after being expelled from another public school

The NET Charter High School 1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.(504) 267-9060www.thenetnola.org

MISSION: The mission of The NET is to provide struggling high school students with the skills, confidence and experiences necessary to succeed in the education and career paths of their choice.

The NET is an ungraded high school program serving students aged 16 to 21 through a year-round curriculum. The school is designed to meet students where they are; provide them with academic, career, and life training; and raise their own, their families’, and society’s expectations of their abilities and their future prospects. Students work toward a high school diploma or GED certificate while building job skills and participating internships.

FEATURES: flexible scheduling, year-round education, individualized education plans, job skills, internships

REQUIREMENTS: students must be at least 16 years old to enroll

REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process - students matched to schools based on parent preferences and available spaces


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ReNEW Accelerated High School 3649 Laurel StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115(504) 267-3882www.renewschools.org

MISSION: ReNEW Accelerated High School aims to push our most academically behind students by accelerating their graduation and becoming college ready. The innovative program provides over-age, under-credited students the ability to accelerate their high school course work and earning a true high school diploma through online coursework to supplement face-to-face instruction and a rigorous calendar.

The program serves students between 16 and 21 years of age who are behind in their academic credits by offering high-quality teachers who meet students at their academic level and catch them up through targeted instruction. The school uses blended learning and virtual lessons to provide students with customized content and offers three trimesters in each year to maximize the number of credits a student can achieve. Students have the option to use laptops to continue their learning at home.

FEATURES: year-round education, credit recovery, online instruction

REQUIREMENTS: students must be 16 to 21 years old and behind in earning high school credits

REGISTRATION PROCESS: follows the OneApp enrollment process - students matched to schools based on parent preferences and available spaces

The schools listed here are designed for students who need or desire a school environment different from the more traditional college preparatory or comprehensive high school. Each of these programs are different. Some are designed for students who desire to build technical skills and gain

training to prepare them for technical jobs after high school or who need more flexible scheduling. Others are designed for students who have fallen behind and are at risk of not completing high school or for students who left other schools because of behavior issues.


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Below are a few phone numbers that may be helpful to you. Remember, if you have questions or concerns about a particular school, you should always contact the school first. If you do not get the answers you need, someone at one of the central offices listed below may be able to help.

Before you call the school system office, remember to check that you are calling the correct school system. See pages 4 and 5 for a list of schools by school district. See school information pages E2-H171 for information about the organizations that operate each charter school.

RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.RSD.LA.GOVOFFICE NUMBER AND EXTENSIONMain Number ........................................................................................................... (504) 373-6200Enrollment Hotline ................................................................................................ 1 (877) 343-4773Early Childhood Office .............................................................................(504) 373-6200 ext. 20023

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.OPSB.USOFFICE NUMBERMain Office ............................................................................................................... (504) 304-3520Parent and Community Involvement ........................................................................ (504) 304-5675Transcripts and Diplomas ......................................................................................... (504) 304-3848Transitional Family Services ..................................................................................... (504) 304-3865

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WWW.LOUISIANABELIEVES.NETOFFICE NUMBEROffice of School Choice ............................................................................................. (225) 342-3640 Toll Free ................................................................................................................. 1 (877) 453-2721

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS


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CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONSSome charter schools are part of a group or network of schools managed by the same non-profit organization and board of directors. These groups are referred to as charter management organizations or CMOs. The following is a list of the major CMOs that operate three or more charter schools in New Orleans.

ALGIERS CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION WWW.ALGIERSCHARTERSCHOOLS.ORGACSA SCHOOLS:

Martin Behrman Elementary (p. E12) McDonogh 32 Elementary (p. E84) Dwight Eisenhower Elementary (p. E30) Algiers Technology Academy (p. H132)William Fischer Accelerated Academy (p. E36) L.B. Landry-O. Perry Walker High School (p. H156)

Main Office Phone .................................................................................................... (504) 302-7001

CHOICE FOUNDATION WWW.CHOICEFOUNDATION.ORGCHOICE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS:

Esperanza Charter School (p. E34) Lafayette Academy (p. E74)McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School (p. E86)


CRESCENT CITY SCHOOLS CRESCENTCITYSCHOOLS.ORGCRESCENT CITY SCHOOLS:

Akili Academy (p. E4)Paul Habans Charter School (p. E46)Harriet Tubman Charter School (p. E108)


FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS WWW.FIRSTLINESCHOOLS.ORGFIRSTLINE SCHOOLS:

Arthur Ashe Charter School (p. E8) Langston Hughes Academy (p. E48)Samuel J. Green Charter School (p. E44) Phillis Wheatley Community School (p. E110)Joseph S. Clark Prep High School (p. H138)



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KIPP NEW ORLEANS SCHOOLS WWW.KIPPNEWORLEANS.ORGKIPP NEW ORLEANS SCHOOLS:

KIPP Believe Primary (p. E64) KIPP Believe College Prep (p. M118)KIPP Central City Primary (p. E66) KIPP Central City Academy (p. M120)KIPP East Community Primary (p. E68) KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle (p. M122)KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary (p. E70) KIPP Renaissance High School (p. H152)KIPP New Orleans Leadership (p. E68)


NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK WWW.NEWBEGINNINGSNOLA.NETNEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER NETWORK SCHOOLS:

P.A. Capdau Charter (p. E18) Gentilly Terrace Elementary (p. E42)Medard Nelson Charter (p. E92) Lake Area New Tech Early College High School (p. H154)


NEW ORLEANS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES WWW.NOLACOLLEGEPREP.ORGNEW ORLEANS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES:

Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep (p. E24) Cohen College Prep (p. H140) Sylvanie Williams College Prep (p. E114)


RENEW CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WWW.RENEWSCHOOLS.ORGRENEW SCHOOLS:

ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron School (p. E2) ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary (p. E100) ReNEW McDonogh City Park Academy (p. E88) ReNEW SciTech Academy (p. E102)ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy (p. E98) ReNEW Accelerated High School (p. A175)


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WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS?

If your child has a physical or learning disability (also called an “exceptionality”), you and your child have specific rights and protections under federal and state law. Many of these rights are spelled out in three federal laws, the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Public schools cannot turn away your child because of a learning, behavior or physical disability. Further, schools must provide the necessary accom-modations or adjustments to educate your child.

SOME KEY RIGHTS TO KNOW:Children with special needs have:

• The right to a free and appropriate education

• The right to be professionally evaluated for disabilities (or “exceptionalities”)

• The right to an individualized education plan (or IEP)

• The right to the services necessary to provide an equal education

Parents/guardians of a child with special needs have:• The right to participate in meetings about their child’s education

• The right to inspect and review all their child’s educational records

• The right to be notified of changes to their child’s educational plans and be asked for consent

These are just some of the rights of children with special needs. You can find out more by reading the Louisiana Educational Rights of Children with Exceptionalities in Public Schools (available from the Louisiana Department of Education) or by visiting www.wrightslaw.com.

SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK:In addition to the questions listed on pages 10 and 11 here are some additional questions to ask:

1. How will my child be evaluated?

2. How will the school address my child’s special needs?

3. Please explain the services provided by the school to help my child with his/her special needs.

4. Is the school handicap accessible? Does the school have a ramp and/or elevator? (look for the wheelchair symbol on each school profile pages E2-H171 that indicates if a school is in a fully accessible building)

5. Is there a special education coordinator or other staff member specifically assigned to oversee special education?

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ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS — process used by some schools to determine which students will be admitted. Several schools base admission on a scoring system based on students’ grades, test scores and other factors.

BEFORE + AFTERCARE — services provided by some schools to accommodate parents who need their children cared for beyond normal school hours. The time is generally used to provide students with extra study time, arts enrichment or physical education.

BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (BESE) — nine-member state board that sets policy for all Louisiana public schools. Seven members are elected from districts around the state and two members are appointed by the governor.

CHARTER SCHOOL — a public school that is run independently of the traditional public school system by a private non-profit board and that receives public funding, is tuition free and is held accountable by an agreement with either the state or a local school district.

EVALUATION — a process of determining if a child has special learning needs.

CHARTER ORGANIZATION — a non-profit organization that is responsible for making overall decisions about how a charter school is operated. Charter organizations are lead by a board that must hold regular open meetings and provide appropriate notice of meetings.

INCLUSION/INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES — policy of providing services to students with special learning needs, including gifted students and speakers of languages other than English, in a general classroom setting. The students are included in the regular education program rather than being separated into special education classes.

INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) — a plan that is developed by the parents and teachers of a student with special learning needs that outlines the student’s program of study and particular education services needed. Federal special education law (IDEA) requires that all children with disabilities or exceptional talents have an IEP.

LOTTERY — a process of randomly selecting students from a pool of applicants. Some charter schools use lotteries if they receive more applica-tions for admission than they have available spaces.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) — federal law that mandates that all youth between the ages of 3 and 21 with disabilities have access to a free, appropriate public education.

NON TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS — schools that are designed for students who have unique needs or who have not been well-served in a traditional school environment. Often these programs feature smaller class sizes and career-focused curriculums that may offer career certification.

OPEN ENROLLMENT — school that is open to any student in New Orleans regardless of where they live.

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (OPSB) — seven-member board elected every four years to set policy and oversee schools within the Orleans Parish School Board district.

RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT (RSD) — a state-wide, intermediate school district created by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to take over and operate failed schools and help them improve.

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