To Public Schools Parents Guide Since Katrina, Many Schools Have New Names and Most Have Become Public Charter Schools

Public schools in New Orleans are different than in many other communities. School attendance is not based on where you live and stu- ’ dents have some choice about what pubic schools they wish to attend. Parents’ Guide to Public Schools Parents Guide Since Katrina, many schools have new names and most have become public charter schools.

This guide was created by the New Orleans Parent Organizing Network to help you better understand public schools in New Orleans and to assist you in making decisions about your child’s education.

p Information about who is running public schools

p Tips on finding the right school for your child

p A map of open public schools

p Contact information for public schools

p Information about how and when to register for school

For additional copies of the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools please call (504) 684-4512 or visit our website at www.nolapon.org Spring 2012 Edition Presented by: to Public Schools

Spring 2012 Edition presented by NOLA PON New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools

Spring 2012 Edition TheNew Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools was published by the New Orleans Parent Organizing Network. All information contained herein was verified with school officials during the months of November and December 2011. 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 sending a letter to New Orleans Parent Organizing Net- work at P.O. Box 741055, New Orleans, La. 70174-1055. Once verified, corrections will be made to the updated version available on the website (www.nolapon.org) as well as in subsequent editions of the Parents’ Guide.

Cover images courtesy of FirstLine Schools and the Recovery School District.

Cover design book design by Aesha Rasheed and Rob Zrabkowski

A word of thanks…

To the Recovery School District and Orleans Parish School Board administrations for their cooperation in the information collection for this guide.

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

To KIDsmART for providing information about arts programming being provided to children at public schools in New Orleans.

To the Louisiana Language Access Coalition for providing information about the provision of services and support for students and families whose primary home language is not English.

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 who have been willing to help distribute the guide to families.

The 2012 edition of theParents’ Guide was published with financial support from theLouisiana Recovery School District, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Ms. Foundation for Women and numerous individual and organizational sponsors. See page 95 for a full list of 2012 sponsors.

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

New Orleans Parent Organizing Network 2012 Board of Directors

Takema Robinson, Executive Director

Kwame Floyd

Trinese Jackson

Thena Robinson-Mock

Shana Sassoon

Audrey Stewart

Ellen Tuzzolo Table of Contents

Introduction to the Parents’ Guide...... A-1 Who’s Running the Schools? An overview of public education in New Orleans...... A-2 The Chart A visual overview of public education in New Orleans...... A-4 Map of Public Schools...... A-6 Finding a School Fit Questions every parent should ask...... A-8 Roadmap to School Enrollment A roadmap of the school application/enrollment process.....A-10 What Do I Need to Enroll My Child in School? An overview of key registration documents...... A-11 The OneApp School Application Process...... A-12 What if My Child has Special Needs? Some rights of special needs students...... A-14 Head Start Center List...... A-15 How to Read the School Information Pages and Graphs...... A-16 Arts Education Index...... A-19 Grade Index of Schools...... A-20 Alphabetical Index of Schools...... A-22 School Information Elementary (PK-8)...... 1 Middle School/Junior High (4-8)...... 59 Combination (PK-12)...... 64 High School (9-12)...... 70 Schools At A Glance...... 92 Important Contact Numbers...... 94 Glossary of Terms...... 96 Spring 2012 Edition

Introduction

Welcome to the sixth edition of the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools.

You probably know by now that public schools in New Orleans are very different from those in most U.S. communities. One big difference is that students are not assigned to a school based on their home address and most public schools in New Orleans are charter schools operated independently by private not-for-profit organizations. Parents have some choice about what school you want your child to attend and need to apply to schools in order to exercise that choice.

This system can be confusing. We created this guide to help you understand the new systems of public schools and find the best possible school for your child.

The Parents’ Guide was originally conceived with input from several community groups working with public school leaders. TheGuide is published annually by the New Orleans Parent Organizing Network, a city-wide organization whose members are parents, grandparents and guardians of public school students organizing for excellent public schools. TheGuide has basic information about open public schools in New Orleans including contact information for each school.

We worked hard to make sure that the information included in the Guide is correct but our public schools frequently change. You should always supplement information in this guide by calling or visiting schools for the best information. In this guide, you will find some questions to ask and things to look for when you visit a school (see “Finding a School Fit” on page A-8).

Although you will find many important pieces of information inside this guide, there are several things we could not include. We wanted to point out some of these things that we know are important and hope to include in future editions of the Guide.

Class Size and Teachers

We have not included average class sizes for schools because that information often changes throughout the school year. You should ask about class size when you visit the school (see “Finding a School Fit” on page A-8). You should know that state law says there should be no more than 26 students per teacher in grades K-3 (kindergarten through third) and no more than 33 students per teacher in grades 4-12 (fourth through twelfth).

We were not able to write about quality of teachers in the schools. You should ask about teacher certifications and quality when you visit the school (see “Finding a School Fit” on page A-8).

Parent Involvement

We did ask schools to tell us if they have an active parent group. We are not yet able to include feedback from parents at each school. As you visit schools, you should consider talking to other parents whose children attend each school. You can also help provide feedback about schools by getting involved in the New Orleans Parent Organizing Network Parent School Review project.

Special Education

We were only able to put very basic information about special education programs at each school. You should know that no public school may turn students away solely because of special learning needs. If you have a child with special learning needs, you should ask questions when you visit the school (see “Finding a School Fit” on page A-8 and “What if My Child has Special Needs?” on page A-12).

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Who’s running the schools?

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

• Orleans Parish School Board school district

• Recovery School District

Each of these school systems includes some charter schools and some schools operated directly by the school system.

What is Orleans Parish School Board?

Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) school district is the system that ran most of the schools before Hurricane Katrina. It now runs six (6) public schools and oversees twelve (11) charter schools. It still owns all of the public school buildings and works with the state to manage and repair them.

The OPSB school district is governed by a 7-member elected board. They make decisions about the schools they manage and monitor the charter schools in their group.

Contact information

Central Office Address: 3520 General DeGaulle Dr. Suite 5055 New Orleans, La. 70114 Main Phone Number: (504) 304-3520 Website: www.nops.k12.la.us Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert What is the Recovery School District?

The 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. The RSD now directly runs about 12 schools and oversees about 50 charter schools.

The RSD is run by a superintendent who is appointed by the state. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) oversees the RSD.

Contact information

Central Office Address: 1641 Poland Ave. New Orleans, La. 70117 Main Phone Number: (504) 373-6200 Website: www.rsdla.net Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

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What are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are public schools that belong to the public school system, but are managed by someone else. Some charter schools belong to the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) system and some belong to the Recovery School District (RSD). Charter schools must be free and many are open to any student no matter their past grades or behavior. Charter schools may not turn away students solely because of a special learning need.

Some charter schools in Orleans Parish are open to any student no matter their past grades or performance, while others use tests or other criteria to determine what students can enroll. In this guide, on each school’s page, we have included a section called “Requirements” to try to explain the requirements each school has for entrance.

Also, charter schools must use the same tests such as LEAP, iLEAP and End of Course (EOC) exams like the rest of the public schools. They must show regular improvement in student test scores. These schools get formally reviewed every after three and five years of operation. If they do not improve scores or if they have financial problems, they can “lose” the charter to run the school and be forced to close.

A non-profit board of directors makes the decisions at charter schools. This board must have regular public meetings to discuss budgets and running the school. You can attend these meetings. Everyday decisions about the school are generally made by the school principal, who may also be called the director or CEO.

A-3 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Spring 2012 Edition Chart of New Orle ans Public Schools Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) Recovery School District (RSD) Public Schools

OPSB-Operated Schools: RSD-Operated Schools OPSB Charters Abramson Elementary (K-8) A.P. Tureaud Elementary (PK-6) Mary Bethune Elementary (PK-6) Audubon Charter (PK-8) Benjamin Banneker Elementary (PK-8) George W. Carver High (10-12)* Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mary Coghill Elementary (PK-8) Walter Cohen Senior High (12)* Einstein Charter (PK-8) Math & Science (PK-7) Paul Habans Elementary (PK-8) L.B. Landry High School (8, 10-12) Alice Harte Elementary (K-8) Murray Henderson Elementary (1-5) McDonogh 35 High (7-12) Sarah T. Reed High (10-12) James Johnson Elementary (PK-8) Edward Hynes Charter (PK-8) * These schools share their campuses with a charter Eleanor McMain High (7-12) Henry Schaumburg Elem. (PK-8) school serving some grades Lake Forest Elementary (PK-8) Architecture & Engineering Prep (9-12) Lusher Charter (K-5) *Mahalia Jackson Elementary (PK-K) RSD Charter Schools Lusher Charter (6-12) ] -not included in the school pages Akili Academy (K-5) Benjamin Mays Prep (PK-6) Robert Moton Charter (PK-7) ARISE Academy (K-5) McDonogh 32 Elementary (PK-8) Warren Easton High (9-12) Arthur Ashe Charter (K-8) McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter (PK-8) Batiste Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak (PK-8) McDonogh City Park Academy (K-8) Ben Franklin High (9-12) Martin Behrman Elementary (PK-8) Medard Nelson Charter (PK-8) Edna Karr High School (9-12) Pierre A. Capdau Charter (K-8) Pride College Prep (K-5) Crocker Arts and Technology School (PK-6) Sarah T. Reed Elementary (PK-7) New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High (9-12) John Dibert Community School (K-8) SciTech Academy at Laurel (PK-8) Dwight Eisenhower Elementary (PK-8) James M. Singleton Charter (PK-8) Esperanza Charter (K-8) Success Preparatory Academy (K-6) William J. Fischer Elementary (PK-8) Harriet Tubman Elementary (K-8) Gentilly Terrace Elementary (PK-8) Fannie C. Williams Elem (PK-8) S.J. Green Charter (K-8) Sylvanie Williams College Prep (K-5) Edgar P. Harney Elementary (K-8) Andrew Wilson Charter (K-8) Langston Hughes Academy Charter (K-8) Miller-McCoy Academy (6-12) Independent BESE Charter Schools Intercultural Charter (K-8) Sophie B. Wright Charter (6-12) International School of Louisiana (K-8) Morris Jeff Community School (PK-4) Algiers Technology Academy (9-12) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter (PK-12) Joseph S. Clark Prep (9-12) Lycée Français (PK-1) KIPP Believe Primary & Prep (K-1 & 6-8) Cohen College Prep Middle & High (6-8 & 9-11) Milestone/SABIS Charter (K-8) KIPP Central City Primary & Academy (K-4 & 5-8) KIPP Renaissance High (9-11) KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary & Middle (K-4 & 5-8) Lake Area New Tech/Early College High (9-12) International High School (9-12) KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary & Academy (K-1 & New Orleans Charter Science & Math Academy (9-12) 5-7) New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy (9-10) Lafayette Academy (PK-8) O. Perry Walker College & Career Prep (9-12) Lagniappe Academies (K-2 & 5-7) Independent State School New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (9-10) *NOCCA is governed by an independent board appointed by the Governor New RSD Charter Schools for 2012-2013 Joseph A. Craig Elementary (PK-8)* Collegiate Academies (9) John McDonogh High (9-12)* *These existing RSD schools are being transformed into charter schools.

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A-6 A-7 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Finding a School Fit A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Think about what your family needs Do You Have a Think about what is most important to your family: Young Child?

• How important is it that all your children attend the same school? Quality early education is a great way to • What sports, art or music programs would benefit your child? help your child get off to a strong start.

• Do you think your child needs additional help because of a special Some schools offer pre-kindergarten classes learning need? (See page A-12) for children who turn four by September 30th and a few offer classes for children as Step 2: Find schools that fit young at three. Often these programs are limited to children who meet certain income Decide what factors are most important and look at the school pages (pages 1-90) limits or who are identified as gifted or as to see which schools meet your needs. If the school year has already started, you having another special learning need. should call the school you want your child to attend or contact the school district to find out how to enroll and to find out if there is space available in your child’s In most cases, children must be 4 years old grade. The Recovery School District has opened four Family Resource Centers (or 3 for PK-3) by September 30th in order to help families find and enroll in a public school. to enroll. See “How to Read A School Page” on page A-14, for help using this guide. On pages 1-91 of this guide, look for schools Step 3: Visit the Schools that list “PK” as a grade served. Contact schools to confirm that PK is available and Call the school to make an appointment, or find out when the school may be to get more information about application having an open house or a parents night for new students. and enrollment. Ask for a tour of the school and see if you can watch some of the classes. You can In addition to public school preschool also call for a phone appointment if you cannot visit the school in person. programs, New Orleans has a number of Observe Head Start programs for young children and Look for these things while you walk around the many privately operated preschools. Turn to school: page A-13 for a list of Head Start Centers in New Orleans. 1. Is the school neat, clean and cheerful? Agenda for Children is a local agency with 2. Do students seem to be doing educational things? information about childcare options. You 3. Do students seem to be interested? Are they discussing, asking questions, can contact them at (504) 586-8509 or focused on school work? www.agendaforchildren.org. 4. Are students engaged 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 the classrooms? 7. Do the adults seem to like and respect the children? 8. Is the office calm and friendly?

A-8 Spring 2012 Edition Interview Ask these questions of the school staff:

1. Please tell me what tests you use and what are the most recent results? How are you working to make sure every child is learning and making progress? 2. How are students doing in reading and math? How does this compare to last year? 3. How do you help students who do not read or do math at their grade level? 4. Please tell me about other school activities such as art and music. 5. What percent of the teachers are fully certified? What percent are certified in the subjects that they teach? 6. How often do teachers get training? 7. How are parents involved in making decisions at the school? 8. Is there a handbook for parents and students? (Ask for a copy to take home) 9. Will my child have textbooks to take home? 10. Will my child be able to take other books or reading materials home? 11. What are the school’s discipline policies? 12. How do you encourage and reward good behavior? 13. Does the school use in-school suspension for students who misbehave? 14. How many students were suspended or expelled last year? How is the school working to help students who misbehave? (see “Schools at a Glance” on page 92 for suspension and expulsion rates) For High Schools only:

15. What percentage of seniors graduated last year? 16. How many students dropped out last year? 17. Is there a school-to-career program? 18. Are there college options or courses? 18. How does your counselor help students choose classes and make decisions about college and life after high school? Step 4: Apply to the Schools

Check the “Requirements” section on each school page to see if the schools you are applying to require students to take tests or have certain grades in order to attend the school.

Check the “Applications Due” date “Registration Process” on the school page to find out when you should apply for each school. School that are part of the Recovery School District (RSD) are using the same central process for student enrollment and applications are due on March 31, 2012.

See the flowchart “How to Apply and Register for School” on page A-10 for more information about application process timelines for RSD and OPSB Schools.

If the application deadline for a school has already passed do not give up. You may still be able to register if the school still has spaces available. For schools in the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) district, call the school to ask if there is space available in your child’s grade level. For schools in the Recovery School District contact the RSD Parent Centers for help identifying which schools have space for your child and enrolling in a school (see pg. 94 for a list of helpful phone numbers) .

A-9 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Roadmap to School Registration/Enrollment August 2012 2012-2013 school year starts

August June July May & June Week of May 1 Bring enrollment paperwork and officially Parents find out which enroll in a school school has a place for their child April 15, 2012 May Parents find out from May schools if their child is accepted March 31, 2012 Applications due April

April March 3, 2012 February 1, 2012 School Expo at Applications for all the Superdome OPSB direct run schools March extended from Dec. 2, 2011

March February January February January 13, 2012 Applications for most OPSB charters due

January December December OPSB Key Dates for Key Dates for Recovery School District (RSD) November Orleans Parish School Board Common Application (OPSB) Student Application August & September October Visit Schools Note: You can apply to mulitple BEGIN August schools at the same time. HERE September

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What Do I Need To Enroll My Child In School?

Every school requires some basic documents to enroll a child. Some schools require more. You should ask the school about what papers are required and read the application forms carefully.

REQUIRED

Make sure you have these document ready when it’s time to enroll you child in a specific school.

• Birth certificate

• Social Security Card

• Immunization (shot) records

• Individual Education Plan (IEP) for special needs students

• Proof of local address (such as an electricity bill, telephone bill orcopy of your lease)

HELPFUL

These documents are not required for most schools but can help the school work with your child. • Most recent report card

• Name, address and contact information for your child’s last school

• Last test results (IOWA, LEAP, other state tests)

• Any other education records (especially if your child was out of school)

What if I don’t have these?

Don’t worry. Go ahead and get your child in school while you work on getting the documents. You should know that the school must accept your child while you work on getting the documents.

Replacing Lost Documents

Social Security Cards: call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/.

You can get up to three replacement cards each year for free.

Birth Certificates: If your child was born in Louisiana, call (504) 219-4500 or visit www.dhh.louisana.gov/offices/

If your child was born in another state, contact that state’s Office of Vital Records.

For a fee, you can order copies of birth certificates online at www.vitalcheck.com

Immunization/Vaccination Records: Call your local parish health unit.

In New Orleans contact the City of New Orleans Health Unit at (504) 658-2510 or the regional office at (504) 599-0100.

Driver’s license or state ID: If you need to replace or get a state identification or driver’s license call the Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-877-368-5463 or visit http://omv.dps.state.la.us/

A-11 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools

The Recovery School District has launched a new a citywide enrollment system for RSD direct-run and charter schools.

Through the new system parents/students will have the opportunity to rank schools they most prefer for their students and will provided with one school that is available and best matches their preferences. Applications are available beginning in February 2012 and are due by March 31, 2012.

One Application – Use the OneApp application form to choose for your student to remain enrolled in their current school or apply for a seat in a different school.

Rank Schools – Use the OneApp application to rank up to 8 schools in order of which you prefer most.

One Timeline – The process is not “first-come, first-served” and all applications submitted by March 31 will be considered at the same time using the same criteria

One Offer – Students who are applying to different schools will be matched to the school that is their highest choice and has an available seat. If there are no seats available in any of the schools preferred, the process will still match each K-12 student to an available seat in a school. Applications can be turned in at any participating school or at one of the four Recovery School District Family Resource Centers:

• Sarah T. Reed High School, 5316 Michoud Blvd. • L.B. Landry High School, 1200 L.B. Landry Ave. • Walter L. Cohen High School, 3520 Dryades St. • George W. Carver High School, 3059 Higgins Blvd The RSD’s new public school enrollment process will match each student with ONE school, using the process described below:

The process will honor family choice first and foremost...

• Families should rank the schools they want their child to attend • The SDR will try to match students with their top choice, or one of their top choices ...But some schools will have more applicants than seats

• When that happens, the RSD will use a single set of priorities to help decide which students get those seats first: Geographic Enrollment Areas Siblings of students who are A currently enrolled in the school Students currently enrolled in B schools that are closing Students who live in the C school’s Geographic Area (for PK-8 only)

You can find out which Geographic Area you live in by visiting www.gcrdata.com/RSDSchools

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have more than one child that If your child has to repeat a grade… you want to attend the same school…

You should apply for “Sibling Priority” if: Students in 4th and 8th grade will still have to pass the LEAP or receive a waiver 1 You would like one child to attend a in order to advance to the next grade level school that another of your children already attends Students who have to repeat 4th or 8th OR grade may return to their current school, if that is what parents choose 2 You have multiple children applying to a new school for 2012-13, and want these If a family finds out that their child has to children to attend the same school repeat a grade after they have already Siblings are defined as sharing a common received an offer to change schools: parent / guardian OR living at the same – The student can change schools if address there are available seats in the right grade level Apply for sibling priority by submitting one Family Form for your entire family, NOT one – If there are not available seats in the per child right grade level, RSD staff will work with families to find the best school for the child

If you are applying to Pre-K programs… If you are also applying to Orleans Parish schools outside the RSD…

For this year, the new enrollment process Pre-K seats in RSD schools are limited, so includes only schools in the Recovery School cannot guarantee a seat for all children District. All participating schools have the All students with disabilities are guaranteed a OneApp logo on their page seat If you want to apply to other Orleans Parish Students with siblings attending the school in schools that are not in the RSD: grades Pre-K-8, or who live in the Geographic – Complete the application for schools in the Area, will receive priority for remaining seats RSD Students currently enrolled in an RSD class for – Contact individual schools outside the RSD three-year-olds will receive priority for seats to complete applications for those schools If you decide to enroll your child at a school outside the RSD, please contact an RSD Family Resource Center to decline your offer to an RSD school

Still have questions? Call RSD Family Resource Centers (877) 343-4773

A-13 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools 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 Dis- abilities 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, the school must provide the necessary accommodations 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.

In addition to the questions listed on pages A-8 through A-9, 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? 5. Is there a special education coordinator or other staff member specifically assigned to oversee special education? 6. Please explain the school’s discipline policies.

Places to Turn for Support

If you need help understanding your child’s rights or finding resources, you may be able to get help from one of the following organizations: Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana Phone: (504) 943-0343 Website: www.fhfsela.org

About the organization: Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana works to enable and empower families of individuals with disabilities through a coordinated network of resources, support and services. Pyramid Community and Parent Resource Center Phone: (504) 899-1505 Website: www.pyramidparentcenter.org

About the organization: Pyramid Community and Parent Resource Center provides information and training on special education and disability legislation through workshops, newsletters, referrals and one-on-on assistance.

A-14 Spring 2012 Edition Head Start Programs in New Orleans

Head Start is a national program that promotes school-readiness of young children by enhancing the social cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, social and other services to enrolled children and their families. The following is a list of Head Start programs operating in New Orleans. Annette Head Start Center Incarnate Word Head Start Center 1625 B. Annette St. 8316 Apricot St. New Orleans, La 70116 New Orleans, La 70118 Phone: (504) 942-5552 Phone: (504) 861-6365 Ages: 3 yrs to 4 yrs M.L. King Head Start Berean Head Start Center 1401 Simon Bolivar Ave. 1629 Simon Bolivar Ave. New Orleans, La 70113 New Orleans, La 70113 Phone: (504) 524-0391 Phone: (504) 524-1281 Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs Kingsley House Head Start Center Carrollton-Dunbar Head Start Center 1600 Constance St. 9301 Colapissa St. New Orleans, La 70130 New Orleans, La 70118 Phone: (504) 522-2749 Phone: (504) 483-6789 Ages: 6 wks to 5 yrs Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs Louise Head Start Center Central City E.O.C. Head Start Center 1205 Louisiana Ave. 2020 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, La 70115 New Orleans, La 70113 Phone: (504) 891-2871 Phones: (504) 524-3484 Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs Peace Head Start Center 2500 Broad St Diana Head Start Center New Orleans, La 70125 2144 Pace Blvd. Phone: (504) 822-8418 New Orleans, La 70114 Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs Phone: (504) 366-4626 Ages: 3 yrs to 5 yrs James Singleton Head Start Center 14441 Curran Blvd. Pearlie Elloie Head Start Center New Orleans, La 70128 2029 Wall Blvd. Phone: (504) 240-3300 New Orleans, La 70114 Ages: 3 mos to 5 yrs Phone: (504) 366-4170 Ages: 6-wks to 4 yrs St. John the Baptist Head Start Center 920 Clio St. El Yo Yo Head Start Center New Orleans, La 70113 735 Gen. Pershing St. Phone: (504) 529-2557 New Orleans, La 70115 Phone: (504) 899-6165 Urban League of Greater New Orleans Ages: 6 wks to 5 yrs Early Head Start 611 N. Rampart St. Founders Head Start Center New Orleans, La 70125 4128 Franklin Ave. (504) 525-2911 New Orleans, La 70122 Ages 0 to 3 yrs Phone: (504) 945-4128

A-15 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Spring 2012 Edition !"#$%"$&'()$($*+,""- ./0"12(%3"/$4(5'

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A-16 A-17 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools School Performance Scores (SPS) What Do These Scores Mean?

A school’s School Performance Score is used to determine how well the school is preparing its students in the areas of math, English, social studies and science.

State officials use this score to give each school a performance label and tell the school administration what it must do to improve. A school that has a low score and does not improve after several years can be forced to close.

Initially, schools were given a number of stars for their academic performance. Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year the state began issuing letter grades to eachSchool school based Performanceon their school performance. Scores The charts (SPS)below provide a breakdown of how the school scores work. Old Ratings New Ratings (Stars) (Letter Grade) 200 140 and above =

120 and above= 150 SPS = 100 A Students, on average show 120 to 139.9 = basic skills in math, English, science and social studies for their grade. 100 to 119.9 = 105-119.9= B 100 90-104.9= SPS = 75 80 to 99.9 = C Students, on average, show 65-89.9*= nearly basic skills in math, English, science and social 60 to 79.9 = D studies for their grade.

50 SPS = 50 60 or below = 0-64.9* = Students, on average do not Academically show basic skills in math, Unacceptable F English, science and social *Scale will studies for their grade. change in 2012 0

Considering a School’s Growth

Remember, 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.

A-18 Spring 2012 Edition Arts Education Index

What Is the Arts Education Index?

For the 2012 edition of the Parents’ Guide, we are excited to again include information about the types of arts education programs offered at public schools. Using information collected by KIDsmART, a local arts education organization, we added symbols to indicate the kinds of arts instruction being provided to students at the school.

How Was the Arts Information Collected?

KIDsmART conducted a survey of public schools in Orleans Parish that asked schools about the types of arts education programming being offered to students. The schools were asked about the number and types of arts teachers at the school as well as the types of arts instruction happening in classrooms and through afterschool programs.

KIDsmART shared this data with the Parents’ Guide and our staff developed symbols to represent types and level of arts education for each school.

Not all schools participated in the surveys, therefore, not all schools have symbols. Just because a school does not have one or more of these symbols does not necessarily mean that the school has no arts education or programming. You can see more detailed results of the 2011 Arts Survey in the “Schools by the Numbers” section of this guide on pgs. 92-93. What Do These Symbols Mean?

Using the data provided by KIDsmART, we developed four symbols to represent four areas of arts education: dance, music, theater and visual art (like painting or photography). When you see a symbol on a school’s page, it means that the school’s response to the arts survey indicated that the art area is part of the school’s core curriculum or that they have instructors on staff teaching in that arts area.

Schools with this symbol have dance as part of their Dance core curriculum or have dance teachers on staff

Schools with this symbol have music as part of their Music core curriculum or have music teachers on staff

Schools with this symbol have theater or drama as Theater part of their core curriculum or have theater teachers on staff

Visual Art Schools with this symbol have visual art as part of their core curriculum or have visual art teachers on staff

Why Is This Information Included?

We included information about arts education in this year’s Parents’ Guide because we know that arts education is an essential part of a well-rounded school curriculum. Many parents consider access to arts education in making decisions about which schools would best suit their children.

For more information about arts education in New Orleans or to see a detailed report of the results of the KIDsmART arts education survey, you can contact KIDsmART by visiting their website at www.kidsmart.org or by calling (504) 410- 1990.

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A-20 A-21 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Alphabetical School Index

Abramson Elementary School...... 1 Paul B. Habans Elementary School...... 22 Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School...... 41

Akili Academy of New Orleans...... 2 Edgar P. Harney Elementary School...... 23 McDonogh 32 Literacy Academy...... 42

Algiers Technology Academy...... 70 Alice Harte Elementary School...... 24 McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School...... 66

Architecture Design Engineering Prep...... 71 Murray Henderson Elementary School...... 25 McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School...... 43

ARISE Academy...... 3 Langston Hughes Academy Charter School...... 26 McDonogh City Park Academy...... 44

Arthur Ashe Charter School...... 4 Edward Hynes Charter School...... 27 John McDonogh High School...... 84

Audubon Charter School...... 5 Intercultural Charter School...... 28 Eleanor McMain Secondary School...... 67

Benjamin Banneker Elementary School...... 6 International High School of New Orleans...... 79 Milestone SABIS Academy of New Orleans...... 45

Batiste Cultural Arts Academy @ Live Oak School...... 7 International School of Louisiana...... 29 Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business...... 68 Martin Behrman Charter School...... 8 Morris Jeff Community School...... 30 Robert Russa Moton Charter School...... 46 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School ...... 9 James Weldon Johnson Elementary School...... 31 Medard H. Nelson Charter School...... 47 Pierre A. Capdau Charter School ...... 10 Edna Karr High School...... 80 New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)...... 85 George W. Carver High School...... 72 KIPP Believe College Prep...... 60 New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School...... 74 KIPP Believe Primary...... 32 High School...... 86

Mary Coghill Elementary School...... 11 KIPP Central City Academy...... 61 New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy...... 87

Cohen College Prep High School...... 75 KIPP Central City Primary...... 33 Pride College Prep (at Mildred Osborne)...... 48

Cohen College Prep Middle School...... 59 KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle...... 63 Sarah T. Reed Elementary School...... 49

Walter L. Cohen Senior High School...... 76 KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary...... 35 Sarah T. Reed High School...... 89

Collegiate Academies...... 73 KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy...... 62 Henry Schaumburg Elementary School...... 50

Joseph Craig Elementary...... 12 KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary...... 34 Sci Academy...... 88

Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School...... 13 KIPP Renaissance High School...... 81 SciTech Academy @ Laurel School...... 51

John Dibert Community School...... 14 Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School James M. Singleton Charter School ...... 52 for Science and Technology...... 64 Warren Easton High School...... 77 Success Preparatory Academy...... 53 Lafayette Academy Charter School of New Orleans.... 36 Einstein Charter School...... 15 Harriet Tubman Elementary School...... 54 Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans...... 37 Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School...... 16 A.P. Tureaud Elementary School...... 55 Lake Area New Tech Early College High School...... 82 Esperanza Charter School...... 17 O. Perry Walker College and Career Lake Forest Elementary Charter School ...... 38 Preparatory High School...... 90 William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy...... 18 L.B. Landry High School...... 83 Fannie C. Williams School...... 56 Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science School...... 19 Lusher Charter School...... 39 Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary School ... 57

Benjamin Franklin High School ...... 78 Lusher Charter School ...... 65 Andrew H. Wilson Charter School...... 58

Gentilly Terrace Elementary School...... 20 Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans...... 40 Sophie B. Wright Charter School ...... 69 Samuel J. Green Charter School...... 21

A-22 Spring 2012 Edition Abramson Elementary School

Address: 5552 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: (504) 244-4416 Fax: (504) 240-7046 Principal: Peta LeBlanc Website: www.rsdla.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

Mission Statement: The mission of Pelican Foundation Schools is to prepare students for academic success in their future educa- K tion, enable students to have a broad spectrum of options for their future endeavors and to prepare them to be effective, responsible and productive citizens. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process).

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Student Support Services: school nurse 2011-12 Enrollment: 549 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 Special Education Model: inclusion model; required services provided in For explanation see page p. A-17 regular education setting and resource room. Ethnicity African-American 90.0% Before and Aftercare: based on student needs Asian 7.7% 6

Caucasian 0.5% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 Native American 0.0% 7 Latino 1.5% Extended School Year: 3 Multi-Racial 0.4% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: 8 Free or Reduced Lunch 77.2% Weekend Classes: 3 3 Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Other School Programs/Features: information not provided 200 10

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: inoformation not provided 150

Team Sports: information not provided 100 State Ave. 11 SPS=93.9

Note: This was converted from at K-12 charter school to a school Elementary School High School 50 directly operated by the RSD in 2011-2012 and will serve grade School 66.3 78.0 78.1 Not Open 44.7 43.1 D K-8 only for the 2012-2013 school year. Students entering grades 0 12 06-07 07-08 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11'11-'12 9, 10 and 11 will be able to transfer to another school. Source: Louisiana Department of Education

1 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Akili Academy of New Orleans

Address: 1700 Pratt Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 355-4172 Fax: (504) 355-4176 Principal: Julie MacFetters Website: www.akiliacademy.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Akili Academy of New Orleans, Inc. Board Chair: Gary Bono K Mission Statement: Akili Academy of New Orleans equips students in kindergarten through eighth grade for success in college preparatory high schools and selective colleges. Within a structured and rigorous learning environment, Akili Academy students excel 1 in academic pursuits, develop strong character, and are poised for success.

Grades Served: K-5 (building to 8th grade) 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (See page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, health, vision, dental screenings, mental health coordinator, speech therapy, occupational therapy, 5 mentoring and peer support programs 2011-12 Enrollment: 307 Special Education Model: inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: N/A - provided through extended school day and after school tutoring Ethnicity 6 African-American 92.8% School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Caucasian 1.0% 3 Extended School Day: 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 August 15 thru June 10 Latino 0.0%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 6.2% 8 School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 96.7% Tutoring Sessions: 3 until 5 p.m. 4 days per week 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost: $12-$14 for shirt Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: 3 Academic Performance 10 (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: intensive literacy and math instruction, along with social studies, science and character-building curriculum, 150 11 partnership with KIDsmART for arts education programs 100 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: afterschool programs provided 106.6 through partnerships with New Orleans Outreach and Playworks, Girl Scouts 50 School School No No B Not Not Score Score Team Sports: Open Open Issued Issued 12 girls basketball 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Note: This school will eventually to move into a new building in Source: Louisiana Department of Education the Columbia Park/St. Bernard area of Gentilly.

2 Spring 2012 Edition ARISE Academy

Address: 3819 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 615-6354 Fax: (888) 456-2087 Principal: Andrew Shahan Website: www.ariseacademy.org District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: ARISE Academy Board Chair: Jennifer Walcott K Mission Statement: To passionately raise the intellectual, social and physical level of each student to be successful in high school, college and the world beyond. 1 Grades Served: PK-5 (building to 8th grade) Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, access to scial workers and counseling services Special Education Model: 2011-12 Enrollment: 311 5 inclusion with additional supports provided School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 97.4% 6 Asian 0.0% 3 Extended School Day: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-Th; Caucasian 1.6% 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fr Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: Latino 1.0%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 98.1% Tutoring Sessions: 3 until 6 p.m. M-Th Uniforms: 3 avg cost $12 for shirt 9 Parent Group: 3 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: Academic Performance (2011 School Arts Survey) 10 200 Other School Programs/Features: vocal music and instrumental music 150 programs, visual art program, Resident Artist provided through partnership 11 with KIDsmART, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Playworks Healthy Play program, A’s & Aces tennis and mentoring program School School School No 50 Not Not Not SPS 67.1 Open Open Open Score Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies D 0 12 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: under development Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

3 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Arthur Ashe Charter School

Address: 1456 Gardena Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 No Photo Phone: (504) 373-6267 new school building Fax: (504) 896-4003 under contruction Principal: Sabrina Pence Website: www.ashecharterschool.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: FirstLine Schools, Inc. Board Chair: Dana Peterson K Mission Statement: The mission of Arthur Ashe Charter School is to prepare all students academically while developing their character so they will excel at a high school with rigorous academics and graduate from a four-year college 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker, access to services for mental/emotional needs; part-time high school counselor Special Education Model: inclusion Before and Aftercare: 2011-12 Enrollment: 426 5 available from 6:30 a.m. and until 6 p.m. School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17. School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 6 Extended School Day: 3 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. African-American 96.0% Asian 0.2% Extended School Year: optional summer session Caucasian 1.9% 3 School Garden: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: Native American 0.5% Latino 1.4% Weekend Classes: 3 iLEAP & LEAP tutoring Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 avg. cost: $25 Free or Reduced Lunch 97.9% Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans provides gardening and cooking courses; afternoon enrichment program

includes physical education, dance, music, visual art; afternoon tutoring 0 20 40 60 80 100 program; computer-assisted instruction for indifidualized learning Academic Performance 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: optional after school enrichment 200 program includes gardening, cooking, team sports, art, music and tutoring through partnerships with New Orleans Kids Partnership and New Orleans 150 Outreach. 11 100 State Ave. Team Sports: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball SPS=93.9 83.8 81.6 50 67.2 Note: This school is moving from 3649 Laurel St. to a new School D- Not Open42.6 building at 1456 Gardena Dr. (Bienville campus) for the 2012- 12 0 2013 school year. '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

4 Spring 2012 Edition Audubon Charter School

Address: 6101 Chatham Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 (PK3-3rd) 719 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 (4th-8th) Phone: (504) 324-7100 (lower school) (504) 324-7110 (upper school) Fax: (504) 866-1691 Principal: Janice A. Dupuy Note: This school is in a Website: www.auduboncharter.com temporary location for 2012- PK School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) 2013 during renovations of Charter Org: the 428 Broadway St. campus. French and Montessori Education, Inc. (FAME, Inc.) Board Chair: Cornelius Tilton K

Mission Statement: Audubon Charter School’s mission is to foster a culturally rich and academically rigorous program using the French and Montessori Curriculum and a comprehensive arts curriculum. Audubon students are actively and purposefully involved in their learning so they become responsible citizens in a changing world. 1

Grades Served: PK3-8 Applications Due: January 13, 2012 2 Registration Process: complete application and participate in required observation and information meeting Requirements: admission for grades PK3-2nd by lottery; admission for 3 grades 3-8 based on a scoring matrix which includes prior classroom grades, standardized test scores, attendance and behavior; students in grades 1 thru 8 applying for the French immersion program are tested to assess their knowledge 4 of French. Transportation: RTA tokens provided to students Student Support Services: school nurse (full-time @ lower school, part-time 2011-12 Enrollment: 789 5 @ upper school), full-time social worker, 2 full-time behavior interventionists; School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education full-time and part-time ESL teacher, staff fluent in French, Spanish, Italian; For explanation see page p. A-17. documents translated upon request Ethnicity 6 Special Education Model: inclusion African-American 47.3% Before and Aftercare: Asian 3.4% before care $55-$65/mo.; aftercare $75-$125/mo. Caucasian 38.1% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.4% 7 Extended School Day: Native American 0.4% Latino 3.4%

Extended School Year: Multi-Racial 7.0% 3 School Garden: at lower school campus School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: 3 French Free or Reduced Lunch 46.3% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 iLEAP and LEAP tutoring Uniforms: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Parent Group: Friends of Audubon PTO Academic Performance 10 Arts Education: 3 200 (2010 School Arts Survey) 150 Other School Programs/Features: French immersion, Montesorri 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. Teaching Responsible Earth SPS=93.9 100.8 108.9 109.8 114.1 120.4 Education (TREE), Creative Movement, Scouts, Arts Reach after school 50 A+ enrichment (visual art, ballet, tai kwon do, chess, etc.) 12 Team Sports: 0 volleyball (girls), cross country, basketball (boys and girls), soccer, '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 cheerleading, baseball (boys) tennis, softball (girls) Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

5 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

Address: 421 Burdette St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 373-6203 Fax: (504) 862-5194 Principal: Cheryllyn Branche Website: www.rsdla.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

K Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Benjamin Banneker School leadership, faculty and staff to prepare all students entrusted to our learning community with the skills necessary to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, effective communicators, problem solv- ers and contributors to their communities. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process).

4 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus

Student Support Services: school nurse; access to social workers, 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 505 counselors and psychologists provided by RSD School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 93.3 6 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Asian 0.2% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 2.2% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 7 Extended School Day: Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: Latino 4.2% Multi-Racial 0.2% School Garden: 8 School Lunch Eligibility World Language Instruction: Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 87.9% 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance Start the Adventure in Reading 200 (STAIR) tutoring and enrichment program, LA Spirit crisis counseling intervention 150 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. art club SPS=93.9 Team Sports: 50 basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball 58.9 60.9 66.5 12 40.1 54.5 D+ 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

6 Spring 2012 Edition Batiste Cultural Arts Academy @ Live Oak School

Address: 3128 Constance St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 717-0128 Fax: (888) 315-2672 Principals: Cecily Devezin, Ron Gubitz, Greg Nichols Website: www.renewschools.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: ReNEW Schools Board Chair: Carol Asher K Mission Statement: The mission of Batiste Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak School is to empower students with the knowledge and academic abilities needed to excel in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: Mississippi RTA tokens or yellow school bus River 4 Student Support Services: part-time school nurse; full-time school social worker, small-group ESL support, Spanish and Vietnamese translation 2011-12 Enrollment: 628 available School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: special education services provided in a variety of Ethnicity settings based on student needs African-American 97.6% 6 Before and Aftercare: Asian 0.2% N/A - extended school day Caucasian 0.2% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.2% Native American 0.5% 3 7 Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Latino 1.3% Extended School Year: 3 year-round school Multi-Racial 0.2% School Garden: 3 not used in instruction School Lunch Eligibility 8

World Langauge Instruction: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.4% Weekend Classes: 3 some Saturdays Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. costs = $15 (shirt) 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Parent Group: Academic Performance 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: Communities in Schools partnership, School converted to new 150 frequent field lessons, teachers on call after school for homework help, Start the management in 2010-2011 Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program 100 State Ave. 11 SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: NOSACONN (New Orleans- 50 No South Africa Connection) enrichment program focused on the visual arts, 60.8 41.5 44.0 Score music and dance along with academic tutoring until 5 p.m., band, majorettes 31.9 Issued F 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: basketball, flag football, track Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

7 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Martin Behrman Charter School

Address: 715 Opelousas Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 302-7090 Fax: (504) 309-8174 Principal: Rene Lewis-Carter Website: behrmancharter.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: The Martin Behrman Charter Family is committed to educating our community to become lifelong learners by integrating the arts and social sciences. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2011 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: 4 yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, Behrman-LSU Community Clinic 5 Special Education Model: inclusive education practices, gifted student 2011-12 Enrollment: 684 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education services For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: provided for LA4 preschool students; aftercare Ethnicity 6 provided through after school enrichment programs African-American 97.1% Asian 0.6% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.9% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.1% Extended School Day: 7 Native American 0.3%

Extended School Year: Latino 0.9% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.1% 8 World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 86.5% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Arts Education: Academic Performance (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: Young Audiences art program, 150 11 Communities In Schools, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR), character education, boys to men mentoring program, KIDsmART classroom arts 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 programs, instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama 92.8 95.3 99.3 107.5 50 82.3 B+ Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: marching band, dance and drill 12 0 teams, majorettes, book club, service learning, drama, yearbook '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education Team Sports: basketball, flag football, softball

8 Spring 2012 Edition Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School

Address: 4040 Eagle St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 324-7076 Fax: (504) 483-3291 Principal: Mary Haynes-Smith Website: www.nops.k12.la.us School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert

Mission Statement: Mary Bethune Elementary Literature and Technology and Literature International Programs for Study K School’s mission is to develop lifelong learners by providing rigorous and relevant learning experiences through literature, math and technology. 1 Grades Served: PK-6 Applications Due: New Orleans December 2, 2011 (extended to Feb. 1, 2012) Country Club 2 Registration Process: Complete and submit application (applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline); students accepted in order of application until all spaces are filled. Contact the school to ask about available spaces or contact the Orleans Parish School Board central office at (504) 304- 3 5675 (see pg. A-2) Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, positive behavior support 2011-12 Enrollment: 376 specialist; ESL sevices available School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion; primary autistic setting Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity none African-American 93.6% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 1.6% Caucasian 2.1% Extended School Day: TBD Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: 7 Latino 1.9%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.8% 3 School Lunch Eligibility World Language Instruction: Spanish - twice per week 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 97.9% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost = $20 9 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: 3 Academic Performance (2010 School Arts Survey) 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: Music in the Brain program provides 150 music theory and concepts integrated with classroom skills, music, art and 100 State Ave. 11 French, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program 108.0 117.6 123.7 118.7 SPS=93.9 88.4 B- Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: piano ensemble, mentorship 50 program pairs adult mentors with students, KIDsmART classroom arts 0 programs '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4 Team Sports: none

9 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Pierre A. Capdau Charter School

Address: 4621 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 872-9257 Fax: (504) 484-3487 Principal: J’Vann Martin Website: www.newbeginnings.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Beginnings School Foundation Board Chair: Timothy Ryan K Mission Statement: Pierre A. Capdau Charter School is a community of learners in which academic achievement and personal growth are expected and are supported in a positive, inclusive and enriched environment. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, 2 full-time counselors, LA-Y.E.S., Tulane mobile mental health bus Special Education Model: inclusion Before and Aftercare: 2011-12 Enrollment: 340 5 none School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 6 Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. African-American 97.1% Extended School Year: Asian 0.3% Caucasian 2.4%

School Garden: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: Native American 0.0% Weekend Classes: Latino 0.3% 3 Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: Parent Group: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% 9 Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: partnership with UNO for 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 professional development and teacher training, Start the Adventure in Academic Performance Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Project Access, Council on Drug 200 Abuse and Alcohol Prevention programs, Take the Lead Foundation Health 150 Lifestyle Choice program, partnerships with Institute of Women and Ethnic

11 Studies and Young Black Engineers 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: creative writing and multimedia, 50 62.4 66.4 71.2 70.3 newsletter/yearbook, math minds, photography, chess club, marching band, 54.1 D- 12 dance team, majorettes, and flag team, Boy Scouts 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 Team Sports: intramural Sports, cheerleading Source: Louisiana Department of Education

10 Spring 2012 Edition Mary Coghill Elementary School

Address: 4617 Mirabeau Ave. New Orleans, LA 70126 No Photo Phone: (504) 373-6237 new school building Fax: (504) 248-3957 under contruction Principal: Aisha Jones Website: www.rsdla.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

K Mission Statement: not provided

1 Grades Served: PK-8

Applications Due: March 31, 2012

Application Process: ve. 2 Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will u A abea match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. Mir After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Health Services: school nurse, social worker, counselor 2011-12 Enrollment: 654 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17 5

Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Ethnicity African-American 98.6% School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% 6 Caucasian 0.5% 3 Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Year: optional summer session Native American 0.0% Latino 0.8% 7 School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.2% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 95.1% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 9

0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: information not provided Academic Performance 200 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: book club, dance team 150 Team Sports: basketball 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 11

50 School 65.5 75.0 Not Open 41.9 53.3 D+ 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

11 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Joseph Craig Elementary

Address: 1423 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 373-6298 Fax: (504) 662-0404 Principal: Ora Wiley School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: PK Friends of King Board Chair: Hilda Young

Mission Statement: K 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.

1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: 2 Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, speech therapist, vision and hearing screening Special Education Model: inclusion 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 550 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 98.5% 6 Extended School Day: Asian 0.5%

Extended School Year: optional summer session Caucasian 0.5% School Garden: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% World Language Instruction: 3 Latino 0.4% Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 93.1% Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: after school enrichment program focused on reading and math, community service projects, partnership with Dillard University, out-of-state field lessons, computer skills 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Academic Performance choir, piano, band, dance, flag 200 team, color guard, majorettes School converting to new Team Sports: 150 11 basketball, cheerleading, flag football (boys and girls), volleyball management in 2011-2012 Note: This school is going through a transition and will be under 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 new management as a charter school for the 2012-2013 school 50 year. Some of the school’s programs and features were still being 52.7 48.7 45.2 48.3 12 28.0 F developed through an on-going community engagement process. 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

12 Spring 2012 Edition Lawrence D. Crocker Arts and Technology School

Address: 2301 Marengo St. New Orleans, LA 70115 No Photo Phone: (504) 891-1534 new school building Fax: (504) 891-1519 under contruction Principal: Anna Charmaine Robertson Website: www.crockercats.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Advocacy for the Arts and Technology in New Orleans, Inc Board Chair: Grisela Alejandro Jackson K

Mission Statement: The mission of Crocker Arts and Technology School (CATS) is to produce world class learners by providing the highest quality of teaching and learning, so all students can achieve academic success. 1

Grades Served: PK-5 (building to 8th grade) Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to 3 enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, social worker; 20109-11 Enrollment: 244 communication and translation in Spanish available School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion, gifted educational services Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: provided through extended school day African-American 97.1% Asian 0.4% 6 School Features and Programs: Caucasian 2.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: 7 Latino 0.4% 3 School Garden: used in science instruction Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.2% Tutoring Sessions: 3 until 6 p.m. M-F; 10 a.m.-12:30 Sat 3 Uniforms: avg. cost= $38 - $58 9 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: Academic Performance (2010 School Arts Survey) 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: Apple laptop provided for each 150 students grade 2nd and up; ActiVotes iPods provide for students grade 4th and up; visual art, violin, guitar, ballet, tap, African drum and computer programs 100 State Ave. 11 part of the regular school day SPS=93.9 School School No Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 50 67.2 65.2 Prime Time Reading program, Not Not Score D- Open Open Issued Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts 0 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 flag football Source: Louisiana Department of Education Note: School is moving from 1111 Milan St. to a new building at the Crocker Campus. 13 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools John Dibert Community School Address: 4217 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 373-6205 Fax: (504) 488-4091 Principal: Sivi Domango Website: www.dibertcommunityschool.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: FirstLine Schools, Inc. Board Chair: Dana Peterson K Mission Statement: At John Dibert Community School we will prepare all our students to attend a college preparatory high school, graduate from a selective college and contribute positively to their community and environment.

Grades Served: 1 PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After 2 application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker and partnerships with community agencies to provide additional student 4 support; part-time high school counselor; Spanish speakers on staff, ELL/ESL services provided Special Education Model: inclusion 5 Before and Aftercare: low-cost before and afterschool programming 2011-12 Enrollment: 421 School Features and Programs: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Day: 3 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 6 Ethnicity M-T&Th-Fr African-American 89.3% Extended School Year: optional summer session Asian 0.2% Caucasian 4.5% School Garden: 3 Edible Schoolyard New Orleans 7 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% World Language Instruction: Native American 0.0% Weekend Classes: LEAP Prep 4th grade Latino 5.9% Multi-Racial 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: 3 8 School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$40 Parent Group: 3 Dibert Family Organization Free or Reduced Lunch 98.1% 9 Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey)

Other School Programs/Features: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 provides gardening and cooking courses; physical education; partnerships with Academic Performance 200 KIDsmART, Teaching Responsible Earth Education (TREE), Prime Time School converted

family reading program, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring 150 to new management 11 program in 2009-2010 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. optional after school enrichment SPS=93.9 No program includes gardening, team sports, art and tutoring through partnerships 50 64.7 48.6 56.6 56.7 Score 12 with New Orleans Kids Partnership and New Orleans Outreach. Issued F 0 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

14 Spring 2012 Edition Einstein Charter School

Address: 5100 Cannes St. New Orleans, LA 70129 Phone: (504) 324-7450 Fax: (504) 254-4121 Principal: Shawn Toranto Website: einsteincharterschool.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Charter Organization: Einstein Group, Inc. Board Chair: Ramona Perkins

Mission Statement: The mission of Einstein Charter School is to promote academic excellence in teaching and learning through K the integration of mathematics and science using an interdisciplinary curriculum to promote the ideals and habits of lifelong learning among all stakeholders. 1 Grades served: PK-8 Applications Due: Accepted year-round 2 Registration Process: Complete application provided by the school. Preference to siblings of current students. Lottery held if more students apply than available spaces. 3

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: not provided 4

Student Support Services: school nurse, art therapist, social worker; ESL department and staff fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese; translation provided as 2011-12 Enrollment: 482 needed School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: African-American 62.9% 6 breakfast at 7:30 a.m. for early arrivals, afterschool Asian 26.3% program offered until 5 p.m. Caucasian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 Extended School Day: Latino 10.6% Extended School Year: Multi-Racial 0.2% School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: 8 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish Free or Reduced Lunch 92.3% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 3 Uniforms: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Parent Group: 3 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: programs for students talented in music, theater and art, accelerated reading and math programs 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: partnership with Open World 100 State Ave. 11 SPS=93.9 Family Services to provide afterschool academic and enrichment program; 84.9 85.3 89.1 96.1 50 C+ student council, debate team, chess, science club, robotics, dance, sewing, book 65.9 club, young ladies organization, computer, homework assistance 0 12 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 intramural sports, cheerleading Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

15 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School

Address: 3700 Tall Pines Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: (504) 302-7109 Fax: (504) 398-7129 Principal: Deanna Rogers Website: www.algierscharterschools.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: Eisenhower Charter School provides global education through a nurturing environment to promote academic success. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to 3 enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, community health clinic; speakers of Spanish and Vietnamese on staff, ESL services provided 5 Special Education Model: 2011-12 Enrollment: 626 inclusive education practices School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: aftercare available for a fee from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ethnicity African-American 89.6% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 4.2%

Extended School Day: until 4:45p.m. W & Th - grades Caucasian 1.3%

4&8 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 1.1% 7 Extended School Year: summer session for grades 4 & 8 Native American 0.6% Latino 3.2% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 81.0% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$35 Parent Group: 3 Eisenhower PTO Arts Education: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 (2011 School Arts Survey) Academic Performance 200 Other School Programs/Features: Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, Volunteers of America (VOA) after school 150 program, Reading is Fundamental, School Alliance/Life Skills, Adolescent 11 100 State Ave. Litaracy Partnership Program, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 80.0 84.9 afterschool orchestra program, art 50 60.0 66.7 70.5 club, garden club, debate team . D 12 Team Sports: 0 basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading, flag football, football, '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 soccer, softball, track, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

16 Spring 2012 Edition Esperanza Charter School

Address: 4407 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 373-6272 Fax: (504) 488-1813 Principal: Mary E. Guinn Website: www.esperanzano.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Choice Foundation Board Chair: James Huger K Mission Statement: The mission of Esperanza Charter School is to prepare its students for success in a college-preparatory high schools in an atmosphere that challenges and supports each student to achieve his or her potential. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will Canal St. match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll Banks St. 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Tulane Ave. Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: full-time nurse, full-time social worker; Spanish bi-lingual staff at every grade level, school is approx. 50% Latino 2011-12 Enrollment: 421 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 inclusion, self-contained setting if required by For explanation see page p. A-17 student’s IEP Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity aftercare from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $5 per day African-American 44.7% 6 Asian 0.2% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.9% Extended School Day: 3 for 4th and 8th grade Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.2% 7 Extended School Year: Latino 50.4% 3 School Garden: Multi-Racial 2.6% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 8

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 94.1% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$25 9 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Other School Programs/Features: music/orchestra program, art classes, 10 200 and physical education classes; Achieve 3000, Study Island, and Reading from School converted to new management A to Z programs, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program 150 in 2009-2010. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: orchestra, dance team, art club, 100 State Ave. 11 garden club, debate SPS=93.9 School No 50 62.1 Team Sports: Not Score basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, soccer 45.2 53.8 F Open Issued 0 12 (boys and girls), volleyball (girls) and boys baseball '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

17 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy

Address: 1801 L. B. Landry Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 302-7111 Fax: (504) 363-1013 Principal: Wylene Sorapuru Website: www.algierscharterschools.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: The Fischer Charter School, along with parents and community, will foster each child’s full potential, build each child’s self-esteem, and empower each child to become a responsible, respectful and contributing citizen. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: 2 March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Health Services: school nurse, Project Fleur-de-Lis school-based mental health program 2011-12 Enrollment: 665 5 Special Education Model: inclusive education practices School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: aftercare program provided Ethnicity 6 School Features and Programs: African-American 97.6% Asian 0.2%

Extended School Day: Caucasian 0.5% Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.3% School Garden: Latino 0.0%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 1.5% 8 Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility

Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 89.9% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group: Other School Programs/Features: Young Audiences, Start the Adventure 0 20 40 60 80 100 in Reading (STAIR) tutoring, Junior Achievement financial education, Healthy Academic Performance 10 Lifestyle Choices, iPad technology program, Teaching Responsible Earth 200 Education (T.R.E.E.) 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: student government, chorus, 11 dance club, majorettes, flag team, debate team, spelling team, African drum, 100 State Ave. dance, drama and art program SPS=93.9 72.4 Team Sports: 50 62.1 61.0 62.9 basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, football, 36.8 D+ 12 0 soccer (boys and girls), softball, track (boys and girls) volleyball (boys and girls) '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

18 Spring 2012 Edition Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science School

Address: 1116 Jefferson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 (PK-4) 401 Nashville Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 (5-7) Phone: (504) 304-3932 Fax: (504) 304-6257 Principal: Charlotte Matthew Website: www.babyben.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert

Mission Statement: Educating children to excel academically and individually. K

Grades Served: PK-7 Applications Due: December 2, 2011 (extended to Feb. 1, 2012) 1 Registration Process: Complete and submit application (applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline); students accepted in order of application until all spaces are filled. Contact the school to ask about available 2 spaces or contact the Orleans Parish School Board central office at (504) 304- 5675 (see pg. A-2) Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, nurse assistant, social worker, referral to outside agencies; full-time ESL teacher 4 Special Education Model: inclusion; pre-kindergarten, primary and intermediate Autistic services 2011-12 Enrollment: 607 Before and Aftercare: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 aftercare available through Kingsley House at $15 For explanation see page p. A-17 per week Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 92.6% 6 Asian 1.3% Extended School Day: Caucasian 2.8% Extended School Year: for special needs students Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.5% 7 School Garden: Latino 1.8% 3 World Language Instruction: Spanish Multi-Racial 1.0% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 8 3 Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 79.9% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 PTO 9 Other School Programs/Features: math and science focus, Spanish 0 20 40 60 80 100 instruction, arts literacy programs, regular parent workshops, mentoring Academic Performance 10 programs through Tulane University, Junior Achievement, Edible Garden, 200 Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Academic Games, Bayou Rebirth 100 State Ave. 11 wetlands restoration program, reading club, chess club, choir, computer club, 107.2 109.2 114.4 111.5 SPS=93.9 89.9 B- Girl Scouts, Lego League, math club, recycling club, social savvy, student 50 council, school newspaper, Tulane science club, Xavier chemistry club 0 12 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: intramural sports through physical education classes Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

19 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Gentilly Terrace Elementary School

Address: 4720 Painters St. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 708-2053 Fax: (504) 284-5847 Principal: Tracy Guillory Website: www.gentillyterrace.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Beginnings School Foundation Board Chair: Timothy Ryan K 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. 1

Grades Served: PK-8

2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012

0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: partnerships with Start the Adventure 10 Academic Performance in Reading (STAIR), Roots of Music, Volunteers of America after school 200 program, Ogden Museum, Primetime Reading Program, UNO for teacher School converted to charter professional development; enrichment classes including creative writing, 150 in 2010-11 11 musical theater, dance, character education 100 State Ave. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: dance team, choir, art, Beta Club, SPS=93.9 No 50 65.3 student council, science, media arts, gardening, debate, Son of a Saint Sports School 61.8 Score 46.6 D Foundation Not Open Issued 12 0 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 intramural sports, cheerleading Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

20 Spring 2012 Edition Samuel J. Green Charter School

Address: 2319 Valence St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 304-3532 Fax: (504) 896-4147 Principal: Ava Lee Website: www.greencharterschool.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: FirstLine Schools, Inc. Board Chair: Dana Peterson K Mission Statement: The mission of Samuel J. Green Charter School is to prepare 100% of our students for college, careers and a successful life. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: p/t school nurse, f/t counselor and partnerships 4 with community agencies to provide mental/emotional support services; p/t high school counselor; p/t ESL teacher; p/t talented arts teacher; p/t gifted teacher 2011-12 Enrollment: 518 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: before care from 6:30 a.m.; aftercare until 6 p.m. Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 94.8% Asian 0.0% 6 3 Extended School Day: 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Caucasian 1.7% Extended School Year: optional summer session Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Latino 3.5%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.0% Weekend Classes: iLEAP and LEAP prep School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 afterschool Free or Reduced Lunch 97.1% Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$45-$60 Parent Group: under development 9 Arts Education: 3 (2010 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Academic Performance 10 200 provides gardening and cooking courses; afternoon enrichment program includes physical education, dance, music, visual art; afternoon tutoring 150 program 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. : after school enrichment SPS=93.9 program includes Young Audience program, KIDsmART, gardening, cooking, 77.3 50 61.6 66.5 73.6 team sports, art, bike club, yoga, music, and tutoring through New Orleans 44.9 D 12 Outreach and Edible Schoolyard New Orleans 0 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse soccer, softball, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

21 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Paul B. Habans Elementary School

Address: 3819 Herschel St. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 373-6209 Fax: (504) 366-3410 Principal: Desmond M. Moore Website: www.habanshornets.com School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

Mission Statement: Paul B. Habans Elementary is dedicated to educating students academically and socially to become lifelong K learners.

Grades Served: PK-6 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Health Services: school nurse, access to social workers, counselors and 4 psychologists provided through RSD Special Education Model: inclusion Before and Aftercare: provided through extended school day and 2011-12 Enrollment: 370 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education afterschool tutoring program For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 6 3 African-American 94.3% Extended School Day: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Asian 0.3% Extended School Year: optional summer session Caucasian 0.3% School Garden: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0%

World Language Instruction: Latino 4.9%

Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.3% 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 87.0% Parent Group: 3 9 Arts Education: 3 (2010 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Achievement Academy 21st Century Academic Performance Community Learning Center after school tutoring program 200

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: dance team, student counselor, 150 aanti-bullying club 11 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: basketball, flag football, volleyball, cheerleading, track 50 62.4 62.1 55.9 59.2 46.1 F- 12 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

22 Spring 2012 Edition Edgar P. Harney Elementary School

Address: 2503 Willow St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 373-6230 Fax: (504) 891-6919 Principal: Eileen Williams Website: www.soeanola.com School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Spirit of Excellence Board Chair: Charles Southall, III K Mission Statement: To bring the children of Edgar P. Harney Elementary Spirit of Excellence Academy to academic mastery in all core subject areas. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Health Services: full-time school nurse, two full-time social workers Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 366 5 Before and Aftercare: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education N/A - extended school day For explanation see page p. A-17 Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 98.1% 6 Extended School Day: 3 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Asian 0.0% Caucasian 1.1% Extended School Year: 3 4th and 8th grade Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0%

School Garden: Native American 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: Latino 0.3% Multi-Racial 0.5% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 8 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$25-$45 Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% 3 Parent Group: 9 Other School Programs/Features: PlayPower program through the Louisiana Children’s Museum; partnership with New Orleans Hornets; 0 20 40 60 80 100 Safe Schools Healthy Students program provides antibullying and violence Academic Performance 10 prevention; coordinated school health program; Start the Adventure in 200 Reading (STAIR) tutoring program; Young Audiences artist in residence, School converted to charter 150 in 2010-11 Artist Corps New Orleans 100 State Ave. 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: choir, dance team, art club, drama SPS=93.9 No club, library club, Color Guard, guitar club, business club, capoeira 50 School 66.7 Score Not Open 41.5 D 31.4 Issued Team Sports: 0 12 basketball, cheerleaing, flag football (boys and girls) '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

23 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Alice Harte Elementary School

Address: 4422 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70131 No Photo Phone: (504) 373-6281 School in a temporary Principal: Jamar McKneely location during Website: www.alicemhartecharter.org renovations School District: Orleans Parish Public Schools (OPSB) Charter Organization: PK Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman

K Mission Statement: The mission of Alice Hate Charter School is to create a community of enpowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Every student will be inspired and challanged to learn, grow, and accomplish academic, social, and vocational goals. 1 Grades Served: K-8 2 Applications Due: March 1, 2012 Registration Process: Complete and submit application by due date; students selected by lottery if more students apply than spaces available. After 3 application due date, contact the school to ask about available spaces.

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Health Services: school nurse

5 Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 648 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Before and Aftercare: Aftercare provided through Volunteers of America For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 6 African-American 87.2% 3 Extended School Day: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Asian 2.2% Extended School Year: Caucasian 4.5% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.5% 7 School Garden: Native American 0.5%

World Language Instruction: Latino 4.6% Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.6% 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 3 Uniforms: Free or Reduced Lunch 70.4% 3 9 Parent Group: Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: Start the Adventure in Reading 200 (STAIR) tutoring program, Volunteers of America afterschool program Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 150 11 band, dance team, spirit squad, majorettes, flag team, debate team 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: 82.7 88.9 94.1 101.0 basketball, flag football, softball 50 69. 9 C+ Note: This school is temporarily located at 4422 General Meyer 12 0 Ave. and is expected to return to 5300 Berkley Drive in 2013. '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

24 Spring 2012 Edition Murray Henderson Elementary School

Address: 2701 Lawrence St. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 373-6210 Fax: (504) 361-4828 Principal: Beverly Johnson Jelks Website: www.rsdla.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

Mission Statement: The mission of Murray Henderson is to provide a safe environment conducive to learning and to promote K higher levels of achievement by committing to academic success.

1 Grades Served: 1-5

Applications Due: N/A 2 Application Process: school not expected to enroll incoming students for the 2012-2013 school year Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Health Services: school nurse; access to social workers, counselors and 4 psychologists provided by RSD Special Education Model: 2011-12 Enrollment: 222 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 5 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 98.2% Asian 0.3% 3 6 Extended School Day: Caucasian 0.9% Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% School Garden: Latino 0.5% 7 World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.5% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 3 8 Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 95.5% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: GAP tutorial (math tutoring), 0 20 40 60 80 100 Training Connection (math and English tutoring) Academic Performance 200 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Black history club, chess club, 10 150 art club Team Sports: 100 State Ave. basketball, flag football, track, volleyball SPS=93.9 11 Note: This school is located on the campus of St. Julian 50 61.4 62.3 63.4 57.1 Elementary School 31.8 F- 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 12 88.4

25 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Langston Hughes Academy Charter School

Address: 3519 Trafalgar St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 373-6251 Principal: Mark Martin Website: www.nola180.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: NOLA 180, Inc. management agreement with FirstLine Schools Board Chair: Dow Edwards (NOLA 180); Dana Peterson (FirstLine) K Mission Statement: The mission of Langston Hughes Academy Charter School is to provide ALL of our scholars with the knowledge, skills and character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college and the world beyond. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: 2 March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker; 4 Wellness Center and partnerships with mental health service providers; Vietnamese and Spanish-speaking staff members; part-time high school counselor Special Education Model: 5 inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 617 Before and Aftercare: none School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 6 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 3 African-American 99.4% Extended School Day: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Asian 0.0% Extended School Year: optional summer session Caucasian 0.0% 7 School Garden: 3 gardening classes and enrichment Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.0% World Language Instruction: Spanish elective Latino 0.3% 3 Weekend Classes: iLEAP and LEAP prep Multi-Racial 0.3% 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 3 Uniforms: avg. cost=$40 Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% 3 9 Parent Group: Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Other School Programs/Features: tutoring and mentorship programs Academic Performance through partnerships with Dillard and Tulane Universities; athletics and 200 tutoring through Victories in Service; KIDsmART and Young Audiences 11 art programs; Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program; 150 computer-assisted instruction for individualized learning. 100 State Ave. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: SPS=93.9 poetry, step team, drama club, School 85.1 50 61.9 64.7 74.0 dance, cooking, team sports and tutoring in partnership with New Orleans Not D+ 12 Open Outreach 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

26 Spring 2012 Edition Edward Hynes Charter School

Address: 990 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124 Phone: (504) 324-7160 Fax: (504) 948-1750 Principal: Michelle Douglas Website: www.hynesschool.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Charter Organization: Hynes Charter School Corp. Board Chair: Todd Schexnayder K Mission Statement: Hynes ... quality education shaping leaders for a changing world.

1 Grades Served: K-8 (and gifted PK)

Applications Due: March 4, 2011 2 Registration Process: complete an application provided by the school; students selected by lottery if there are more applications than space available

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3

Transportation: limited yellow school bus service

Health Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker, social 4 work interns; related services provided through LSU Health Sciences Center, Raintree, LifeSkills; ESL inclusion and support provided 2011-12 Enrollment: 583 Special Education Model: inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: available from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. for a fee Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 59.2% 6 Asian 1.2% Extended School Day: Caucasian 32.6% Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.3% 7 School Garden: Latino 2.9% 3 World Language Instruction: French Multi-Racial 3.8% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 8 3 Tutoring Sessions: staff interventionists Free or Reduced Lunch 55.4% Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$20-$60 Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: French immersion (students in 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance grade K-5 taught math, science and social studies in French), Success for All 10 literacy program, science and computer labs, talented art and theater programs 200 partnerships with UNO for staff support, professional development and advisory board 150

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. 11 student council, scouts, strings, SPS=93.9 chorus, band, Lego team, Academic Games, French homework club, A’s and 94.3 103.9 107.2 112.1 117.2 50 B+ Aces, chess, pep squad

Team Sports: 0 12 basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, tennis, '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

27 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Intercultural Charter School

Address: 5316 Michoud Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70129 Phone: (504) 662-0220 Fax: (504) 662-0019 Principal: Daphyne Burnett School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: PK The Intercultural Charter School Board Board Chair: Cam-Thanh Tran

K Mission Statement: The Mission of the Intercultural Charter School is to provide a community of learners with an academically challenging curriculum in an environment that embraces cultural differences and foster positive relations in order to develop responsible citizens and lifelong learners. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: 4 open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: partnership with community health clinic under 2011-12 Enrollment: 419 5 development School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 70.2% 6 Before and Aftercare: after school program Asian 22.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.0% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander0.0% 3 7 Extended School Day: Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 Latino7.6% Multi-Racial 0.2% School Garden: 8 School Lunch Eligibility World Language Instruction: 3 Vietnamese Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 91.9% 3 9 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Academic Performance Other School Programs/Features: information not provided 200

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: information not provided 150

11 Team Sports: 100 State Ave. information not provided SPS=93.9

50 School School 65.8 66.7 71.7 Not Not D Open Open 12 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

28 Spring 2012 Edition International School of Louisiana

Address: 1400 Camp St. New Orleans, LA 70130 502 Oliver St., New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 654-1088 Fax: (504) 654-1086 Principal: Sean Wilson (Head of School) Melanie Tennyson (Eastbank), Novelt Estrella (Westbank) Website: www.isl-edu.org PK School District: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Charter Organization: International School of Louisiana K Board Chair: Andrew Yon

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. 1

Grades Served: K-8 (K-1 Westbank campus) Applications Due: January 13, 2012 (kindergarten); March 23, 2012 (1-8) 2 Registration Process: Complete application provided by school; students selected by lottery if there are more applications than spaces available; school is open to any Louisiana resident 3 Requirements: K-1 students will participate in a core language assessment to determine student needs; students applying to grades 2-8 must complete a language proficiency assessment and demonstrate grade-level academic 4 proficiency in their target language Transportation: none Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, counselor, speech, 5 language and hearing specialists for both campuses; full-time family liaison at 2011-12 Enrollment: 627 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education each campus; multi-lingual staff, translated documents and website For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: full-time education services coordinator Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: 6 available from 7:15 a.m. and until 5:30 p.m. for daily African-American 43.2% and monthly rates; afterschool program available at a sliding scale Asian 1.6% Caucasian 28.8% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Day: 3 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Native American 1.0% Latino 24.1%

Extended School Year: Multi-Racial 2.7% School Garden: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese Free or Reduced Lunch 53.9% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$25 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Parent Group: PTO Academic Performance 10 Arts Education: 3 200 (2010 School Arts Survey) 150 Other School Programs/Features: core classes (math, science, etc.) are 11 100 State Ave. taught in French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese (most student instruction SPS=93.9 is in a language other than English); circus arts, multi-cultural art and music 99.2 97.5 102.7 103.0 110.8 50 B+ program, multi-language library and computer technology classes 12 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 0 partnership with Community '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Works for 21st Century Learning Center after school program Source: Louisiana Department of Education Team Sports: none 29 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Morris Jeff Community School

Address: 2239 Poydras Ave. Phone: (504) 373-6258 Fax: (504) 308-3620 Principal: Patricia Perkins Website: www.morrisjeffschool.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD Charter Organization: PK Morris Jeff Community School, Inc. Board Chair: Aesha Rasheed

Mission Statement: Morris Jeff Community School will offer an education that is a source of freedom and possibility for children, K 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. 1 Grades Served: PK-4 (building to 8th grade) Tulane Ave. Perdido St. Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will S. Tonti 234A match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. S. Galvez After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll Poydras St. 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). S. Broad 234C 234B Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Earhart Blvd.

4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Health Services: part-time school nurse; full-time social worker Special Education Model: 2011-12 Enrollment: 261 5 inclusionary educational practices; special School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education education coordintaor For explanation see page p. A-17 Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: available from 7 a.m. and until 6 p.m. for a fee 6 African-American 54.8% School Features and Programs: Asian 0.4% Caucasian 39.8%

Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: 3 classes through June Native American 0.0% Latino 3.1%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 1.9% 3 8 World Languge Instruction: Spanish School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 62.8% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$40 Parent Group: 3 Morris Jeff Family Partnership Arts Education: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance (2010 School Arts Survey) 10 200 School opened in 2010-2011 Other School Programs/Features: candidate school for International 150 and did not yet have students Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, cross-disciplinary units of study in testing grades invoke student curiosity and meaningful engagement in learning; Spanish 11 100 State Ave. instruction, arts, and physical education embedded in everyday learning; strong SPS=93.9

community investment in daily life of the school 50 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: arts, gardening, tutoring 12 0 Team Sports: '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 under development Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

30 Spring 2012 Edition James Weldon Johnson Elementary School

Address: 1800 Monroe St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 373-6212 Fax: (504) 861-5943 Principal: Wanda Brooks Website: www.rsdla.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrict Dobard

Mission Statement: James Weldon Johnson School prepares all students for academic success. K

Grades Served: PK-8 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012

Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 2 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, social worker, access to counselors and psychologists provided through RSD, ESL services provided Special Education Model: 2011-12 Enrollment: 308 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: none Ethnicity School Features and Programs: African-American 97.1% 6 Asian 0.0% Extended School Day: TBA Caucasian 1.0% Extended School Year: TBA Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 1.3%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.6% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 9 Other School Programs/Features: Start the Adventure in Reading 0 20 40 60 80 100 (STAIR) tutoring program, EMERGE, Teaching Responsible Earth Academic Performance 10 Education (T.R.E.E.) science education program 200

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: student council, Girl Scouts, 150 dance team, library club 100 State Ave. 11 SPS=93.9 Team Sports: basketball, cheerleading, flag football, track, softball 50 67.0 53.9 51.8 58.6 27.1 D+ 0 12 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

31 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools KIPP Believe Primary

Address: 1700 Pratt Dr., Bldg. E New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 266-2050 Fax: (504) 264-9363 Principal: Sarah Beth Greenberg Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: John Landrum K 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 1 in order to become respectful leaders who ultimately succeed in ending generational poverty within their community.

Grades Served: K-1 (building to K-4) 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: 4 open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, 2011-12 Enrollment: 478 (K-1, 5-8) 5 access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP Ethnicity 6 Before and Aftercare: African-American 97.3% N/A - extended school day Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.7% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 7 Extended School Day: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Native American 0.05 Latino 1.0% Extended School Year: 3 Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: Free or Reduced Lunch 93.7% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: college prep curriculum, character 200 education, field trips, science, art class, physical education, social justice course, family engagement events, financial literacy initiative, home visits to all families 150

11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. none SPS=93.9 Team Sports: 98.6 97.2 106.5 111.6 none 50 66.6 B+ Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP Believe College Prep 12 0 (pg. 60) and is expected to move into a new building at 2401 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education Humanity St. (Bradley campus) in 2014.

32 Spring 2012 Edition KIPP Central City Primary

Address: 2625 Thalia Street New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 373-6290 Fax: (504) 302-9737 Principal: Korbin Johnson Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: John Landrum K 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. 1 Grades Served: K-4 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provides as needed 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 421 Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day African-American 99.5% 6 Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.5% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Native American 0.0% 7 3 Extended School Year: Latino 0.0% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% School Lunch Eligibility World Language Instruction: 3 8

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 96.7% Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 9 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance partnership with CP3 Afterschool 200 10 Partnership Program, art, music, character education focus, college prep focus, field trips 150

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: provide through partnership with 100 State Ave. 11 114.6 120.6 105.6 SPS=93.9 CP3 Afterschool Partnership Program B- 50 School School Not Not Team Sports: none Open Open 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP Central City Academy Source: Louisiana Department of Education (pg. 61) which serves grades 5-8.

33 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary School for the Creative Arts

Address: 721 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 566-1706 Fax: (504) 592-8515 Principals: Mark Burton Website: www.kippmcdonogh15.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: Ben Allen K Mission Statement: The mission of KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary School for the Creative Arts is to provide all students, regardless of gender, race, religion, or disability status, with the rigorous academic, character and creative arts training they need to succeed in 1 high school, college and the competitive world beyond.

Grades Served: K-4 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 3 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: 4 open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, 5 access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 557 (K-8) Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP For explanation see page p. A-17 6 Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity early drop off available, extended school day African-American 93.2%

Asian 0.9% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 4.7% 7 Extended School Day: 3 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.2% Extended School Year: Latino 1.1% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 School Lunch Eligibility World Language Instruction: 3

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 94.1% 9 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance creative arts focus including visual art, 200 music, movement; field trips, character education focus, college prep focus 150 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: music and movement, visual arts Team Sports: 100 State Ave. none SPS=93.9 94.6 88.9 87.7 91.7 Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle 50 78.9 C (pg. 62) and is expected to move to 12000 Hayne Blvd (Gaudet 12 0 campus) in 2015 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

34 Spring 2012 Edition KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary

Address: 2300 St. Claude Ave., No Photo New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 592-8520 new school building Principal: under contruction Colin Smith Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools PK Board Chair: John Landrum

Mission Statement: The mission of KIPP NOLA Primary is to empower our children with the academic skills and the character K skills needed for ALL of our students to succeed in heart, mind, body, and spirit in high school, through college, and throughout life.

1 Grades Served: K-1 (building to K-4) Applications Due: March 31, 2012

Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed Special Education Model: 2010-11 Enrollment: 313 (K-1, 5-8) 5 inclusion; required services provided in regular School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity N/A - extended school day African-American 95.8% 6

Asian 0.3% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.3% Extended School Day: 3 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 3 Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: Latino 2.6% 3 World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.0% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 94.2% Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Other School Programs/Features: 10 art, music, field trips, character education 200 focus, college prep focus 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: none 100 State Ave. 11 Team Sports: SPS=93.9 none 50 School School School School 74.9 Not Not Not Not D Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP NOLA Academy (pg. Open Open Open42.6Open 0 63) and is expected to move from 721 St. Philip St. into a new 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 building at 2300 St. Claude Ave. (Colton campus) for 2012-2013. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

35 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Lafayette Academy Charter School of New Orleans

Address: 2727 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 861-8370 Fax: (504) 861-8369 Principal: Mickey Landry Website: www.lafayetteacademyno.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Choice Foundation Board Chair: James Huger K 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. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: 4 open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus

Sudent Support Services: school nurse, 2 social workers, 2 speech 2011-12 Enrollment: 818 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education therapists For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion; special education coordinator Ethnicity African-American 98.0% 6 Before and Aftercare: aftercare available for $30/wk Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.1% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: 7 Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: Latino 0.9% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.3% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$25

Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance regular family nights where students 200 demonstrate their knowledge, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, academic nights, behavior and academic celebrations 150 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Boy Scouts Girl Scouts, band, 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 dance team, girls club, debate 88.5 50 63.9 77.3 D+ Team Sports: basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football (boys), 38.6 58.8 12 0 softball (girls), track 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

36 Spring 2012 Edition Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans

Address: 1501 St. Louis St. New Orleans, La 70116 Phone: (504) 355-0950 Fax: (504) 355-0959 Principal: Kendall Petri Website: www.lagniappeacademies.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans Board Chair: Raymond Smart K 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 who share our core beliefs, Lagniappe Academies will inspire students to celebrate their cultural heritage and to embrace new opportunities. 1

Grades Served: K-2 & 5-7 (building toward PK-12) Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see 3 page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: walking and biking encouraged; yellow school bus and van 4 service provided as needed Student Support Services: school works with a team of social workers to provide counseling and support to students and families 2011-12 Enrollment: 115 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Special Education Model: inclusion with support services For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity N/A - extended school day until 5 p.m. African-American 99.1% 6

Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.9% 3 Extended School Day: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.05 7 Extended School Year: 3 3-week summer session Native American 0.0% Latino 0.0%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 70.4% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$20; 1st uniform free 9 Parent Group: 3 Parent Leadership Council 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: Academic Performance 10 (2010 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: after school programming for parents 150 and community members; Community Advisory Council, enrichment programs 11 including African-American parading traditions, athletics, dance, art 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: visual and performing arts, music, 50 School School School School 57.4 Not Not Not Not student clubs, weekly Friday enrichment and field trips Open Open Open42.6Open F 0 12 Team Sports: under development 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

37 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Lake Forest Elementary Charter School

Address: 12000 Hayne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70128 Phone: (504) 826-7140 Fax: (504) 248-7020 Principal: Mardele S. Early Website: www.lakeforestcharter.org School District: PK Orleans Parish School Board Charter Organization: The Council for Quality Education Board Chair: Lee Caston

K 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. 1 Grades Served: K-8 (and gifted PK) Applications Due: Janurary 13, 2012 2 Registration Process: complete an application provided by the school and submit required academic record Requirements: admission is based on a matrix which includes attendance, 3 parental involvement, prior GPA, portfolio and other academic requirements Transportation: limited RTA tokens available Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, 4 access to community health resources, student and parent support services; ESL services available and translation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 478 Before and Aftercare: 5 provided for a fee School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: 3 Ethnicity 6 Extended School Day: until 5:15 p.m. African-American 92.9% Extended School Year: Asian 4.0% Caucasian 0.0% School Garden: 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: Spanish Native American 0.6% Weekend Classes: Latino 1.7% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Multi-Racial 0.8% School Lunch Eligibility 8 Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: Free or Reduced Lunch 82.6% Arts Education: 3 9 (2010 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: Healthy Lifestyles program, Life 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Skills program, Junior Achievement Finance Park program for middle school, music education (strings and band/orchestra), swimming instruction, character 200 education, New Orleans Ballet Association dance classes Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 150 11 Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, student council, concert band/orchestra, New Orleans Academic Games league, art 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 club, book club, Lego robotics club, technology club, etiquette club, journalism 111.7 122.1 129.0 140.4 147.8 club, debate team 50 A+

12 Team Sports: 0 basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, flag football, cross 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 country (boys and girls), intramural sports Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

38 Spring 2012 Edition

Lusher Charter School (See also page 65 for grades 6-12)

Address: 7315 Willow St. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 862-5110 Fax: (504) 309-4171 Principal: Sheila Nelson Website: www.lusherschool.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Charter Organization: Advocates for Arts-Based Education Board Chair: Blaine LeCesne

Mission Statement: Lusher Charter School provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, K 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. 1 Grades Served: K-5 Applications Due: January 13, 2012 2 Registration Process: complete application provided by the school; submit recent report card and standardized test scores Requirements: Students are admitted in two ways based on whether they live 3 within the school’s neighborhood attendance zone (in-district) or live elsewhere in New Orleans (community). “In-district” spaces are filed as available; admission to “community” spaces based on standarized test scores and GPA. 4 Transportation: not provided; parent-coordinated bus service available for a fee Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker; vision and hearing screenings; ESL services provided through the OPSB school 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 1,709 (K-12) system School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: resource Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity 6 Arts After Hours courses offered provide focus in African-American 31.9% creative writing, dance, theater, music and visual arts Asian 3.9%

Caucasian 52.0% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.1% 7 Extended School Day: Arts After Hours courses offered Native American 0.0% Latino 7.3%

Extended School Year: optional summer session Multi-Racial 4.9% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: Free or Reduced Lunch 23.8% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Parent Group: PTSA Academic Performance 10 3 200 Arts Education: Note: ‘10-’11 (2010 School Arts Survey) SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only Other School Programs/Features: integrated arts education provides 129.2 134.9 139.4 146.2 155.4 11 instruction in dance, stringed instraments, visual art and theater, Certificate of 100 State Ave. A+ SPS=93.9 Artistry program, after school arts enrichment courses, summer arts courses 50 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: dance troupe, drama troupe, student 0 12 clubs 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: not offered at elementary campus Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

39 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans

Addresses: 5401 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA (PK) No Photo Audubon Zoo campus (PK4-K) Phone: (504) 861-1601 School in a temporary Principal: Jill Otis location and may move Website: www.lfno.org for 2012-2013 School District: Board of Elementary and PK Secondary Education (BESE) Charter Organization: Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans Board Chair: Andrew Abrams K 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 environ- 1 ment. Lycée Français students will matriculate into the finest colleges and universities throughout the world.

Grades Served: PK-1 (building to 12th)

2 Applications Due: January 9, 2012

Registration Process: complete application provided by school; students 3 selected by lottery if there are more applications than spaces available; school is open to any Louisiana resident.

Requirements: open enrollment; no academic entrance requirements for pre-k 4 and kindergarten; French language proficiency required for grade 1 and up Transportation: none provided Student Support Services: 5 special education coordinator; no ESL services 2011-12 Enrollment: 127 currently School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: services provided according to IEP; special Ethnicity 6 education coordinator on staff African-American 9.4% Asian 0.0% Before and Aftercare: under development - will be available for a fee Caucasian 85.0% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.8% Extended School Day: 3 Latino 0.0% Multi-Racial 4.7% Extended School Year: 8 School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: World Language Instruction: 3 French immersion Data not reported 9 Weekend Classes: by the state Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$28 0 20 40 60 80 100 3 Academic Performance 10 Parent Group: La Liaison PTO 200 No school performance score issued. School opened in 2010-11and does not Other School Programs/Features: 150 school curriculum based on French yet have students in testing grades national curriculum; courses taught in French (including core subjects); 11 100 State Ave. homework support center for upper grade levels and arts education program will SPS=93.9

be developed as the school grows 50 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Cajun dance, yoga, art, music 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education Team Sports: soccer, other sports to be added as school grows 88.4

40 Spring 2012 Edition Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School Address: 3811 N. Galvez St. No Photo New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: new school building (504) 613-4171 Fax: under contruction (504) 613-4111 Principal: Shanda Gentry Website: www.maysprep.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School, Inc. Board Chair: Sidney Barthelemy, Jr.

Mission Statement: The Mission of Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School is to prepare every student for success in high school, K college, and beyond.

Grades Served: PK-6 (building to 8th grade) 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 2 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, part-time social worker, part-time counselor; dental, vision and immunization through community 4 partners Special Education Model: inclusion combined with needs-based pull outs Before and Aftercare: N/A-extended school day 2011-12 Enrollment: 313 5 School Features and Programs: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 3 Extended School Day: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ethnicity 6 Extended School Year: 3 African-American 99.7% Asian 0.0%

School Garden: Caucasian 0.3% World Language Instruction: Spanish enrichment Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Weekend Classes: 3 Saturday enrichment/tutoring Native American 0.0% Latino 0.0% 3 Multi-Racial 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 77.6% Parent Group: 3 under development Arts Education: 3 9 (2010 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: partnerships with Urban League of 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Greater New Orleans, Feed the Children, All-Pro Sports and Entertainment, 10 200 Crocs Cares, Desire Street Ministries, Communities in Schools; Healthy Lifestyle School opened in 2009-2010 Choices program, 1 Bridget truancy intervention services, Prime Time Family 150 but did not have Reading program students in testing grades 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. art, computer, drama, physical SPS=93.9 education, Spanish, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts 50 Team Sports: 51.3 information not provided F 0 12 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Note: This school will move from 3019 Higgins Blvd to the Frantz Source: Louisiana Department of Education campus for the 2012-2013 school year.

41 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools McDonogh 32 Literacy Academy

Address: 800 De Armas St. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 302-7144 Fax: (504) 363-1057 Principal: James Alexis Website: www.mcdonogh32.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: McDonogh #32 Literacy Academy 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. 1

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.4% 8 World Language Instruction: daily Spanish instruction School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: 3 Saturday classes Free or Reduced Lunch 91.3% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$40 Parent Group: 3 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: Academic Performance 10 (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: School converting to new Singapore Math, Dimension U 150 management in 2011-2012 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: book club, drama club, band, flag 100 State Ave. team, dance team SPS=93.9 50 62.1 Team Sports: 55.4 60.0 basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football, 33.8 41.9 F 12 0 softball, track (boys and girls), volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

42 Spring 2012 Edition McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School

Address: 1651 N. Tonti St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 942-3660 Fax: (504) 309-8031 Principal: Fran Trujillo Website: www.tremecharterschools.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Choice Foundation Board Chair: James Huger K Mission Statement: McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School 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. 1

Grades Served: PK-8

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2

Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0%

Extended School Year: Native American 0.2% 7 School Garden: Latino 0.2% Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 98.5% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group:

0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: regular family nights where students Academic Performance 10 demonstrate their knowledge, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) 200 tutoring program, academic nights, behavior and academic celebrations 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: under development 11 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: under development 50 School 61.9 65.3 62.6 Note: This school is undergoing a transition to a new charter 48.7 Not F- Open operator. Many features and programs will be developed 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 through an on-going community engagement process. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

43 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools McDonogh City Park Academy

Address: 2733 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 940-1740 Fax: (504) 940-1780 Principal: Christine Mitchell Website: www.mcpa-no.com School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Org: New Orleans Charter Schools Foundation Board Chair: Mary Kay Parker K Mission Statement: McDonogh City Park Academy invests in its students by providing creative, civic and academic development in a diverse, nurturing environment that prepares them for college and beyond. 1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to 3 enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time and part- time social workers, behavior interventionist, partnership with The Children’s 2011-12 Enrollment: 400 5 Bureau for mental health services School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day 6 African-American 98.5% School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Caucasian 0.5% 3 Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (M-Th) Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Fr) Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: Latino 1.0% Multi-Racial 0.0% School Garden: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 93.3% 3 9 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$50 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 10 Arts Education: 3 Academic Performance (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: partnerships with KIDsmART, 150 11 Ogden Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, LA Philharmonic Orchestra, Junior Achievement life skills curriculum, Teaching Responsible Earth 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Education (TREE), LA Outdoors Outreach Program (LOOP) Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 50 70.5 71.4 art club, science club, choir, drama 48.6 56.6 D- 29 12 0 club, student council, dance team, majorettes, flag twirlers 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: cheerleading Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

44 need enrollment data for graph Spring 2012 Edition Milestone SABIS Academy of New Orleans

Address: 5951 Patton St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 894-0557 Fax: (504) 894-0235 Principal: Catherine Boozer Website: www.msano.sabis.net School District: Board of Elementary and PK Secondary Education (BESE) Charter Organization: Innovators in Milestones, Inc. Board Chair: Leslie Ellison K

Mission Statement: It is our mission to provide a positive learning environment that enhances each child’s opportunity to learn and develop through an educational program, which recognizes the need for growth in academic and social skills. 1

Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see 3 page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). School is open to any Louisiana resident. Requirements: open enrollment; no academic requirements; students are 4 required to take a diagnostic test to determine grade placement Transportation: not provided 2011-12 Enrollment: 395 Student Support Services: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 school nurse, counselor; ESL services For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: combined inclusion and resource Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: afterschool academic remediation provided for African-American 94.7% 6 struggling students at no cost Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.0% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: Native American 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: summer school available Latino/Hispanic 3.0% Multi-Racial 1.3% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish 3 times/week Weekend Classes: 3 Saturday LEAP prep Free or Reduced Lunch 97.2% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$55 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 3 Academic Performance 10 Arts Education: 200 (2011 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: 150 school-wide Spanish program; student 11 life program designed to build social skills and school community; academic 100 State Ave. program around a college structure to prepare students for college life SPS=93.9 50 74.2 76.3 79.3 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 52.7 69.4 provided through student life D 12 program during the school day; student clubs 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: basketball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

45 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Robert Russa Moton Charter School

Address: 3774 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 245-4400 Fax: (504) 248-7300 Principal: Paulette P. Bruno School District: Orleans Parish Public Schools (OPSB) Charter Organization: PK Advocates for Innovative Schools, Inc. Board Chair: Victor Gordon

K Mission Statement: Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are the keys to success.

Grades Served: 1 PK-7 Applications Due: Contact school for details Registration Process: 2 Complete and submit school applications; lottery held. Any spaces available after lottery filled in order of application.

Requirements: open enrollment; no academic admission requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus

Student Support Services: school nurse 4 Special Education Model: inclusion Before and Aftercare: provided at no cost through after school program 2011-12 Enrollment: 323 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: 3 Ethnicity Extended School Day: African-American 99.1% 3 6 Extended School Year: year-round school Asian 0.3% School Garden: Caucasian 0.0% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% World Language Instruction: 7 Native American 0.3% Weekend Classes: Latino 0.0% Multi-Racial 0.3% Tutoring Sessions: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% Parent Group: 3

9 Other School Programs/Features: afterschool program provides music, dance, drama and academic tutoring 0 20 40 60 80 100 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band, cheerleading, marching Academic Performance 10 groups 200

Team Sports: flag football 150

11 100 State Ave. 114.2 111.6 SPS=93.9 50 64.1 90.8 97.6 B-

0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

46 Spring 2012 Edition Medard H. Nelson Charter School

Address: 3121 St. Bernard Ave New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 943-1311 Fax: (504) 943-9824 Principal: Deidra Denis-Bradley Website: www.unocharternetwork.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: New Beginnings School Foundation Board Chair: Timothy Ryan K Mission Statement: Medard H. Nelson Charter School is a community of learners in which academic achievement and personal growth are expected and supported in a positive, inclusive and enriched environment. 1

Grades Served: PK-8

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2

Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full time social worker 2011-12 Enrollment: 485 5 and counselor School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity Before and Aftercare: African-American 98.4% 6 after school enrichment program until 6:15 p.m. Asian 0.8% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.4% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: Native American 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: summer session for LEAP Latino 0.2% Multi-Racial 0.2% School Garden: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 World Language Instruction: Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 97.5% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: Parent Group: 3 PTO 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Other School Programs/Features: 10 Teaching Responsible Earth 200 Education Learning Program (T.R.E.E.) science program, Start the Adventure In Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, LA4 early childhood 150 education, Volunteers of America after school enrichment, Blue Lion Karate, 11 100 State Ave. UNO Upward Bound, partnership wtih UNO for professional development SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 50 65.9 65.5 63.7 65.2 69.5 LEAP engineering club, student D government, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, band, dance team, majorettes 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: basketball (girls and boys), cheerleading, flag football Source: Louisiana Department of Education

47 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Pride College Prep (at Mildred Osborne)

Future Address: 6701 Curran Blvd New Orleans, LA 70126 No Photo Contact Phone: (504) 400-0614 School building under Fax: (888) 711-0754 construction Principal: Michael Richard Website: www.pridecollegeprep.org PK Charter Organization: Pride College Preparatory Academy Board Chair: Allen Square

K Mission Statement: Pride College Prep equips each of its scholars with the habits and skills to excel in college and life.

1 Grades Served: K-5 (building to 8th grade) Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, partnerships with community-based organizations to provide mental and social work support; ESL services provided as needed 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 248 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion with extra supports For explanation see page p. A-17

Before and Aftercare: none Ethnicity African-American 97.6% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:40 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Caucasian 1.2% 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: classes until June Native American 0.0% School Garden: Latino 1.2% Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish 8 School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 96.8% 3 9 Uniforms: avg. cost=$35 Parents Group: 3 Proud Families Committee Other School Programs/Features: 0 20 40 60 80 100 SPARK physical education model; Academic Performance 10 music instruction including piano, guitar and brass instruments, visual art 200 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: School opened in 2009-2010 under development 150 but did not have Team Sports: students in testing grades 11 under development 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Note: This school will move from 1700 Pratt Dr. to a new building at the Mildred Osborne campus for the 2012-2013 50 64.4 F school year. 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

48 Spring 2012 Edition Sarah T. Reed Elementary School

Address: 5552 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: (504) 717-6543 Fax: (888) 315-2672 Principals: Karen Bryan, Janet Johnson James Perkins, Hector Ulloa Website: www.renewschools.org PK School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: ReNEW Schools Board Chair: Carol Asher K

Mission Statement: The mission of Reed Elementary is to empower students with the knowledge and academic abilities needed to excel in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. 1

Grades Served: PK-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, two full-time social 2011-12 Enrollment: 650 5 workers; small-group ESL support, Spanish and Vietnamese translation School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education available For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: special education services provided in a variety Ethnicity African-American 96.9% 6 of settings based on student needs Asian 0.3% Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Caucasian 0.6% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 School Features and Programs: Native American 0.2% 3 Latino 1.5% Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Multi-Racial 0.5% Extended School Year: optional summer session School Lunch Eligibility 8 School Garden: Free or Reduced Lunch 95.1% World Language Instruction: Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$15 0 20 40 60 80 100 3 Academic Performance 10 Parent Group: 200 School converted Other School Programs/Features: frequent field lessons, teachers on call 150 to new management in for afterschool homework help 2011-2012 11 100 State Ave. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: enrichment program focused on SPS=93.9 visual arts, music, dance and academic tutoring until 5 p.m. 50 No 48.8 47.2 50.7 Score 35.5 Issued 12 Team Sports: 0 basketball, flag football 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

49 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Henry Schaumburg Elementary School

Address: 9501 Grant St. New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: (504) 373-6234 Fax: (504) 245-3442 Principal: Josette Ripoll Website: www.rsdla.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Paul Vallas

K Mission Statement: To create a safe, nurturing environment that will provide the highest quality of learning for students.

Grades Served: 1 PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: 2 Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: school nurse; access to social workers, counselors and psychologists provided by RSD 2011-12 Enrollment: 615 5 Special Education Model: inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Ethnicity African-American 98.0% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Caucasian 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: optional summer session Native American 0.2% School Garden: Latino 0.8% Multi-Racial 1.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: 3 Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.5% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group:

Other School Programs/Features: literacy program, book fair 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Academic Performance Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: student council, freedom writers, 200 book club, All Star boys club, Daisies, Brownies, Girl Scouts, French club, dance team, majorettes 150

11 Team Sports: 100 State Ave. football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer SPS=93.9

50 School 61.7 70.6 69.8 Not 50.0 Open D- 12 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

50 Spring 2012 Edition SciTech Academy @ Laurel School

Address: 820 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact Phone: (504) 487-0737 School Phone: (504) 529-4951 Principals: Jennie Aleshire, Carrie Fitzgerald, Heather Lechner Website: www.renewschools.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: ReNEW Schools Board Chair: Carol Asher K Mission Statement: The mission of SciTech Academy at Laurel School is to empower students with the knowledge and academic abilities needed to excel in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: RTA tokens or yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time school social worker, full-time mental health counselor; small-group ESL support, Spanish and Vietnamese translation available 2011-12 Enrollment: 620 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 Special Education Model: special education services provided in a variety For explanation see page p. A-17 of settings based on student needs Ethnicity African-American 99.5% Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day 6 Asian 0.3% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.0% 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Native American 0.0% 7 3 Extended School Year: year-round school Latino 0.2% School Garden: 3 not used in instruction Multi-Racial 0.0% School Lunch Eligibility World Langauge Instruction: 8 3 Weekend Classes: some Saturdays Free or Reduced Lunch 97.3% 3 Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. costs = $15 (shirt) 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance 10 Communities in Schools partnership, 200 frequent field lessons, teachers on call after school for homework help, Start the School converted to new Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program 150 management in 2010-2011

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 100 State Ave. 11 NOSACONN (New Orleans- SPS=93.9 South Africa Connection) enrichment program focused on the visual arts, 50 No 60.6 music and dance along with academic tutoring until 5 p.m., band, majorettes 45.8 43.2 Score 29.3 Issued F 0 12 Team Sports: basketball, flag football, track, volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

51 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools James M. Singleton Charter School

Address: 2220 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 568-3466 Fax: (504) 569-3378 Principal: Melrose Biagas School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: PK Dryades YMCA Board Chair: Herman Kenneth Johnston

K Mission Statement: The mission of Singleton Charter School is to promote quality and sustainable academic achievement for at- risk urban students through technology-based learning experiences, social integration, civic responsibility and relevant educational practices. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process).

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, social workers, speech 2011-12 Enrollment: 714 5 pathologists School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 99.3% 6 Before and Aftercare: provided at no cost through After School for All Asian 0.0% evening enrichment program Caucasian 0.1% School Features and Programs: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% 3 Extended School Day: until 6 p.m. M thru Th Latino 0.6% Extended School Year: Multi-Racial 0.0% School Lunch Eligibility 8 School Garden:

World Language Instruction: Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% 3 9 Weekend Classes: Saturday technology academy Tutoring Sessions: 3 3 Uniforms: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Parent Group: 3 Academic Performance 200 Other School Programs/Features: Saturday academy from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., adult education programs in nursing and technology for parents 150

11 offered on-site through Dryades YMCA 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: student council, band, majorettes, 50 70.1 73.0 flag twirlers, dance, choir 55.2 58.8 12 35.7 D Team Sports: 0 basketball, flag football, cheerleading 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

52 Spring 2012 Edition Success Preparatory Academy

Address: 2011 Bienville Ave. New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 909-6275 Fax: (504) 571-6317 Principals: Niloy Gangopadhyay and St. Claire Adriaan Website: www.successpreparatory.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Success Preparatory Academy Board Chair: Sassy Wheeler K Mission Statement: We develop college-bound students for leadership and lifelong learning.

1 Grades Served: K-6 (building to 8th)

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4

Student Support Services: part-time nurse, social worker provided through partnership with Communities In Schools 2011-12 Enrollment: 380 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 Special Education Model: inclusion, special education teachers on staff For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity under development African-American 98.7%

Asian 0.0% 6 School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.5% Extended School Day: 3 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: LEAP remediation Latino 0.8%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility 3 8 Weekend Classes: Saturday enrichment sessions Free or Reduced Lunch 95.3% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$12 9 Parent Group: 3 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: Academic Performance (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: Music in the Brain program (keyboard 150 instruction), Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring program, students perform 10 hours of service 100 State Ave. 11 SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Girls on the Run, 4-H Club, Boys 50 School School School No Data Scouts, Play/Write, YO NOLA! Not Not Not New 54.2 Open Open Open42.6Sdhool F 0 12 Team Sports: none 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

53 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Harriet Tubman Charter School

Address: 2013 Gen. Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 227-3800 Fax: (504) 227-3801 Principal: Julie Lause School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: PK Crescent City Schools Board Chair: Jean Paul Hymel

K 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.

1 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, social worker, counselor 4 and other staff dedicated to mental health; Spanish-speaking staff, translation available in Spanish and other lanugages Special Education Model: inclusion and self-contained services based on student needs 2011-12 Enrollment: 521 5 Before and Aftercare: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 95.6% 6 3 Extended School Day: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Asian 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 3-wk summer session Caucasian 1.7% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish & French grades 6-8 7 Native American 0.2% School Garden: Latino 1.5% Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 1.0% 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 3 Uniforms: avg. cost=$15 Free or Reduced Lunch 93.5% Parent Group: 3 9 3 Arts Education: (2011 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: 10 standards-based report cards to help Academic Performance parents track student progress, small guided reading groups, intervention 200 program identifies struggling students and provides extra support School converted to Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 150 new management 11 daily art, music, drama or physical in 2011-2012 education for elementary students; choice of French, Spanish, yoga, debate, 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 drama, physical education, newspaper, dance, music or sports electives for middle school students 50 No 41.3 50.3 53.7 55.4 Score Issued 12 Team Sports: 0 baseball (boys), basketball (boys and girls), football (boys), 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 volleyball (girls), soccer (girls) Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

54 Spring 2012 Edition A.P. Tureaud Elementary School

Address: 2021 Pauger St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 373-6219 Fax: (504) 942-8670 Principal: Perretta White-Mitchell Website: www.rsdla.net School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

Mission Statement: The mission of A. P. Tureaud Elementary School is to provide educational opportunities that will enable all K students to achieve academic success.

1 Grades Served: PK-6

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4

Student Support Services: school nurse; access to social workers, counselors and psychologists provided by RSD 2011-12 Enrollment: 305 5 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17

Before and Aftercare: not provided Ethnicity African-American 98.4% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Caucasian 0.0% 3 Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Year: Native American 0.0% 7 Latino 1.6%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.0% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.5% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: G.R.A.C.E. (Girls Reachable and Academic Performance 10 Challenged Everyday) 200

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: none 150 11 Team Sports: 100 State Ave. none SPS=93.9 50 70.9 72.4 76.3 77.9 32.9 D 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

55 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Fannie C. Williams Charter School

Address: 11755 Dwyer Rd. New Orleans, LA 70128 Phone: No Photo (504) 373-6228 Fax: (504) 245-2796 new school building Principal: under contruction Kelly S. Batiste Website: www.fanniecwilliams.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Community Leaders Advocating Student Success (C.L.A.S.S.) Board Chair: K Debra Dean Mission Statement: The mission of Fannie C. Williams School is to achieve the highest academic success through collaboration of staff, parents, and community. 1 Grades Served: PK-8 Applications Due: 2 March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker, counselor, speech pathologist, reading interventionist 5 2010-11 Enrollment: 504 Special Education Model: inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: aftercare provided through partnership with VIET Ethnicity 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. African-American 97.4% Asian 0.4% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.8% Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: 4-wk summer LEAP session Latino 1.0% World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.4% 8 School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: 3 iLEAP and LEAP prep Free or Reduced Lunch 95.2% Tutoring Sessions: 3 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$30 Parent Group: 3 PTA 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: 3 10 Academic Performance (2010 School Arts Survey) 200 Other School Programs/Features: computer literacy, physical education, School converted vocal music, instramental music, art, library skills, Read 180 150 to charter Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: in 2011-2012 11 student council, marching band, 100 State Ave. flag twirlers, majorettes, dance team, gifted and talented theater and music, SPS=93.9 School Cub Scouts, karate 50 60.6 62.1 No Not 47.2 Score Team Sports: Open Issued 12 basketball (boys), cheerleading, flag football 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Note: This school will move into a new building for the 2012- Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4 2013 school year.

56 Spring 2012 Edition Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary School (See also pg. 59 and 75 for grades 6-8 & 9-11)

Address: 3127 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 522-0100 Fax: (504) 910-1045 Principal: Heidi Campbell Website: www.nolacollegeprep.org PK School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Orleans College Preparatory Academies Board Chair: Harold Brown K

Mission Statement: New Orleans College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university. 1

Grades Served: K-5 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time nurse, full-time social worker, speech 2011-12 Enrollment: 817 (K-11) therapist, partnershps with mental health provider for additional services; School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 ESL services provided as needed For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 97.9% 6 Before and Aftercare: afterschool enrichment program until 5:15 p.m. Asian 0.1% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.2% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Extended School Day: 7:20 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. (M-Th) Native American 0.0% 7 7:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (Fr) Latino 0.7% Extended School Year: 3 August - June Multi-Racial 0.0% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8

World Language Instruction: Free or Reduced Lunch 97.3% Weekend Classes: 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 3 Uniforms: avg. cost=$22 0 20 40 60 80 100 3 Parent Group: Academic Performance 10 3 200 Arts Education: Note: ‘10-’11 (2010 School Arts Survey) SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only Other School Programs/Features: 11 PlayWorks program, Artist Corps, 100 State Ave. partnership with Liberty’s Kitchen to provide school breakfast and lunch SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 50 School 63.4 67.1 73.4 67.7 varied Not D- Open 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: basketball, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

57 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Andrew H. Wilson Charter School

Address: 3617 General Pershing St. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 373-6274 Fax: (504) 308-3615 Principal: Logan Crowe Website: www.wilsoncharterschool.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Broadmoor Charter School Board, Inc. Board Chair: LaToya Cantrell K Mission Statement: The mission of AHWCS is to provide a challenging, enriching and meaningful curriculum that educates, nurtures and respects the individual student and the diverse community of learners in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. We believe in providing students with the tools necessary to meet high academic expectations and achieve academic success, 1 thus building the skills and confidence needed to become intelligent, ethical, responsible and civic-minded adults.

2 Grades Served: K-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 3 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 4 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, school counselor 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 556 Special Education Model: inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: extended school day until 4 p.m.; aftercare will be 6 Ethnicity provided in partnership with YMCA African-American 96.0% Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.3% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Day: 3 until 4 p.m Native American 0.5% 3 Extended School Year: Latino 2.0% World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.2% 8 School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: 3

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 64.9% 9 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 3 Parent Group: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: team-teaching strategies, daily music, 200 arts enrichment, Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) tutoring programs 150 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: choral group, computer club and 100 State Ave. after school tutoring SPS=93.9

Team Sports: 50 School 62.0 62.3 59.0 70.1 flag football Not D+ Open 12 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

58 Spring 2012 Edition

Cohen College Prep Middle School (See also pgs. 57 & 75 for K-5 & 9-11) Address: 3520 Dryades St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 335-0400 Fax: (504) 910-1045 Principal: Ann Felter Website: www.nolacollegeprep.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Orleans College Preparatory Academies PK Board Chair: Harold Brown

Mission Statement: New Orleans College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or K university.

Grades Served: 6-8 1

Applications Due: March 31, 2012

Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: RTA tokens and yellow school bus for specific zip codes 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse and social worker, speech therapist and mental health services, Tulane School-Based health center, 2011-12 Enrollment: 817 (K-11) partnerships with mental health providers for additional mental health School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 services; ESL services provided as needed For explanation see page p. A-17

Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 97.9% 6 Asian 0.1% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.2% 3 Extended School Day: 7:40 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. (M-Th) Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7:40 a.m. to 2:18 p.m. (Fr) Native American 0.0% 7 3 Extended School Year: August to June Latino 0.7% Multi-Racial 0.0% World Language Instruction: School Lunch Eligibility School Garden: 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 97.3% 3 Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$37 3 Parent Group: Parent Leadership Committee 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: 3 Academic Performance 200 10 (2011 School Arts Survey) Note: ‘10-’11 Other School Programs/Features: SPS based on partnership with Liberty’s Kitchen 150 G.E.E. only to provide school breakfast and lunch, annual 8th grade trip for college visits 100 State Ave. 11 across the country SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band, majorettes, dance team 50 School 63.4 67.1 73.4 67.7 Not D- Team Sports: Open 0 12 basketball, cheerleading, flag football, football, lacrosse, soccer, 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 track, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

59 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools KIPP Believe College Prep

Address: 1607 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (504) 304-8857 Fax: (504) 304-8862 Principal: Adam Meinig Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: John Landrum K Mission Statement: KIPP Believe 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. 1

Grades Served: 5-8 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: 4 yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 478 (K-1, 5-8) Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP For explanation see page p. A-17 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day Ethnicity African-American 97.3% School Features and Programs: 6 Asian 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:25 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Caucasian 1.7% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 7 Native American 0.05 World Language Instruction: Latino 1.0% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: 3 sometimes 3 Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 93.7% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group: 3 3 Arts Education: 0 20 40 60 80 100 (2010 School Arts Survey) Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: teachers on call after school for 200 homework help; school-wide music program in which every student learns 150 an instrument; out of state field lessons to Washington D.C., North Carolina,

11 Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago 100 State Ave. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: SPS=93.9 none 98.6 97.2 106.5 111.6 50 B+ Team Sports: basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, 66.6

Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP Believe Primary (pg. 32) 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 and is expected to move into a new building at 2401 Humanity Source: Louisiana Department of Education St. (Stuart Bradley campus) in 2014.

60 Spring 2012 Edition KIPP Central City Academy

Address: 2514 Third St. No Photo New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 373-6290 new school building Principal: Todd Purvis under contruction Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools PK Board Chair: John Landrum

Mission Statement: To empower each student with the knowledge, habits, academic abilities, and character strengths needed to K 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. 1 Grades Served: 5-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular 5 educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP 2011-12 Enrollment: 397 Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 6 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 100.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Asian 0.0% 3 Caucasian 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 World Language Instruction: Native American 0.0% Latino 0.0%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Weekend Classes: sometimes School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 95.7% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group: 3 Other School Programs/Features: teachers on call after school for 0 20 40 60 80 100 homework help, school-wide music program in which every student learns an Academic Performance 10 instrament, out-of-state field lessons in Florida, Virgina, North Carolina, Atlanta 200 and Washington DC 150 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: marching band, drama class 11 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball 107.5 72.7 75.8 85.2 B+ 50 School Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP Central City Primary Not Open 0 12 (pg. 33) and is expected to move from 2625 Thalia St. to a new 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 building at the Woodson campus for the 2012-2013 school year. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

61 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School for the Creative Arts

Address: 3820 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 373-6256 Fax: (504) 322-3924 Principals: Deanna Reddick Website: www.kippneworleans.org PK School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: John Landrum K Mission Statement: The mission of KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School for the Creative Arts is to provide all students, regardless of gender, race, religion, or disability status, with the rigorous academic, character and creative arts training they need to succeed in 1 high school, college and the competitive world beyond.

Grades Served: 2 5-8 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After 3 application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed 5 Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP 2011-12 Enrollment: 557 (K-8) School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day 6 For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 93.2% 3 Extended School Day: 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Asian 0.9% 7 Extended School Year: 3 Caucasian 4.7% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0%

School Garden: Native American 0.2% World Language Instruction: Latino 1.1% Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 Weekend Classes: 3 sometimes School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 94.1% 9 Uniforms: Parent Group: 3

Other School Programs/Features: teachers on call after school for 10 homework help, music program in which every student learns an instrament, 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance out-of-state field lessons in Washington DC, North Carolina, New York City, 200 Philadelphia, Atlanta 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band, step team, MOP (McDonogh 150

15 Outreach Program) 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball 94.6 88.9 87.7 91.7 50 78.9 C 12 Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary 0 (pg. 34) and is expected to move to 12000 Hayne Blvd (Gaudet 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 campus) in 2015. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

62 Spring 2012 Edition KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy

Address: 2300 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 No Photo Phone: (504) 373-6256 new school building Principal: Jared Lamb under contruction Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools Board Chair: John Landrum PK

Mission Statement: The mission of KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy is to provide all scholars with a rigorous academic K curriculum infused with joy and a deliberate character education that prepares them for high school, college and the competitive world. Our 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. 1

Grades Served: 5-7 (building to 8th grade) Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provide as needed 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular 2010-11 Enrollment: 313 (K-1, 5-8) 5 educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Before and Aftercare: N/A - extended school day For explanation see page p. A-17 Ethnicity School Features and Programs: 6 African-American 95.8% Asian 0.3% Extended School Day: 3 7:25 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3 Caucasian 1.3% Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: 3 Native American 0.0% Latino 2.6%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 Weekend Classes: sometimes School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 94.2% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: teachers on call after school for 0 20 40 60 80 100 homework help, school-wide music program in which every student learns an Academic Performance instrament, out-of-state field lessons in Florida and Tennessee 200 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: marching band, service club, Kung Fu club, fitness club, spoken word group, girls’ leadership group, male mentorship 150 program, book club 100 State Ave. 11 Team Sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball SPS=93.9 50 School School School School 74.9 Note: This school is affiliated with KIPP NOLA Primary (pg. Not Not Not Not D Open Open Open42.6Open 35) and is expected to move from 721 St. Philip St. into a new 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 building at 2300 St. Claude Ave. (Colton campus) for 2012-2013. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

63 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Science and Technology

Address: 1617 Caffin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 940-2243 Fax: (504) 940-2276 Principal: Doris Hicks PK Website: www.drkingcharterschool.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Friends of King School K Board Chair: Hilda Young

Mission Statement: Our mission is to create and maintain an orderly trusting environment where teaching and learning are 1 innovative and exciting, where students are taught to read write, compute and think critically according to their fullest potential.

Grades Served: PK-12 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After 3 application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, 5 counselor, speech therapist, vision and hearing screenings, partnership with 2011-12 Enrollment: 646 Lower 9th Ward Health Clinic School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Before and Aftercare: Ethnicity 6 available at $5 per day or $20 per week African-American 99.4%

Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.5 7 Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American0.0%

Extended School Year: Latino 0.0% 3 World Language Instruction: Spanish taught daily Multi-Racial 0.2% 8 School Garden: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 3 Weekend Classes: Saturday school Free or Reduced Lunch 98.5% 3 9 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: school garden used for instruction 200 and eating, afterschool enrichment program focused on reading and math, Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on community service projects, partnership with Dillard University, out-of-stae 150 G.E.E. only 11 field lessons, computer skills, theatre, boys and girl mentoring program 100 State Ave. Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: SPS=93.9 band, orchestra, choir, piano, dance, 89.2 91.4 90.1 94.2 flag team, color guard, majorettes, yearbook club, web design, science club, 50 72.6 C+ 12 journalism, technology club, math club, 0 Team Sports: basketball, cheerleading, flag football (boys and girls), volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

64 Spring 2012 Edition

Lusher Charter School (See also page 39 for grades K-5)

Address: 5624 Freret St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 304-3961 Fax: (504) 861-1869 Principal: Brenda Bourne (middle) and Wiley Ates (high) Website: www.lusherschool.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Charter Organization: Advocates for Arts-Based Education Board Chair: Blaine LeCesne

Mission Statement: Lusher Charter School provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment in which high academics, K 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. 1 Grades Served: 6-12 Applications Due: January 13, 2012 2 Registration Process: complete application provided by school; submit recent report card and test scores Requirements: students who attended Lusher for elementary grades (K-5) 3 are automatically eligible; admission for newly entering students is determined by a scoring matrix based on GPA, standardized test scores and arts profile Transportation: bus tokens provided 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social workers, academic guidance counselor, college counselor; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 1,709 (K-12) Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17

School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 31.9% Extended School Day: optional Arts After Hours 6 Asian 3.9% courses offered Caucasian 52.0%

Extended School Year: optional summer arts courses Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.1% 3 World Language Instruction: Spanish and French electives Native American 0.0% 7 Latino 7.3% School Garden: 3 Multi-Racial 4.9% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 23.8% Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 9 Other School Programs/Features: Certificate of Artistry pre-professional art studies in creative writing, dance, theater, music, visual arts, and media 0 20 40 60 80 100 arts; early college credit courses offered through Tulane University; advanced Academic Performance 10 200 placement courses; after school arts enrichment program and summer arts Note: ‘10-’11 intensive. SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: drama troupe, student council, 11 100 129.2 134.9 139.4 146.2 155.4 State Ave. student newspaper, student magazine, four dance companies, NASA high A+ SPS=93.9 school program (HUNCH) 50 Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, 0 12 football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, tennis, volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

65 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School

Address: 1331 Kerlerec St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 324-7600 Fax: (504) 942-0276 Principal: Delores Winfield PK Website: www.mcdonogh35.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert K Mission Statement: To encourage academic excellence for all students in challenging and interactive programs that are supported by teachers, staff , students, parents, community. 1

Grades Served: 7-12 2 Applications Due: December 2, 2011 (extended to Feb. 1, 2012) Registration Process: Complete and submit application (applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline); students accepted in order of 3 application until all spaces are filled. Contact the school to ask about available spaces or contact the Orleans Parish School Board central office at (504) 304- 5675 (see pg. A-2). 4 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse, school-based health clinic, social 2011-12 Enrollment: 869 5 worker, Health Corps Coordinator, speech therapist, instructional coaches and School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 other support personnel Ethnicity Special Education Model: inclusion 6 African-American 99.1% Asian 0.1% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 0.1% Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.1% Extended School Year: Latino 0.6% 3 World Language Instruction: Spanish Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 86.7% Tutoring Sessions: 3 during and after school 9 Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 Other School Programs/Features: 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 3 career pathways options: Advanced Academic Performance Studies (Engineering Academy, concurrent/dual enrollment with Bard College, 200 Note: ‘10-’11 Tulane University, Xavier University, Southern University at New Orleans, SPS based on Delgado and Nunez community colleges), Performing Arts, Business and 150 G.E.E. only General Studies; Advance Placement (AP) classes available, block scheduling, 11 100 State Ave. community technology lab open after school and Saturdays SPS=93.9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 103.2 50 66.1 77.9 82.5 83.9 marching band, dance team, jazz C ensemble, choir, majorettes, flag team, anime group 12 0 Team Sports: football, flag football, baseball, basketball (boys and girls), 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education cheerleading, track (boys and girls), softball, volleyball 88.4

66 Spring 2012 Edition Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Address: 5721 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 324-7500 Fax: (504) 862-5123 Principal: Bridgette B. Frick Website: eleanormcmain.com School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert

Mission Statement: The mission of McMain Secondary School is to provide a rigorous program of studies for a culturally diverse K population of academically talented students.

1 Grades Served: 7-12

Applications Due: December 2, 2011 (extended to Feb. 1, 2012) 2 Registration Process: Complete and submit application (applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline); students accepted in order of application until all spaces are filled. Contact the school to ask about available spaces or contact the Orleans Parish School Board central office at (504) 304- 3 5675 (see pg. A-2).

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker 2011-12 Enrollment: 741 5 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17

School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 84.3% 6 Extended School Day: Asian 13.2% Caucasian 0.0%

Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 World Language Instruction: Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 2.3% Multi-Racial 0.1% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 8 Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 82.1% 3 Parent Group: 9 Arts Education: 3

(2010 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance 10 afterschool tutoring, partnership 200 with Tulane University, computer classes, concurrent enrollment available Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on with Delgado Community College and Southern University at New Orleans 150 G.E.E. only (SUNO), Students at the Center program 100 State Ave. 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: SPS=93.9 band, majorettes, dance squad, 82.4 81.1 84.8 88.9 108.0 Diners’ Club, African-American club, Asian-American club, robotics team, 50 B+ youth leadership council, Crimestoppers ambassadors 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, softball, track Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

67 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business

Address: 7301 Dwyer Rd. New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: (504) 373-6215 Fax: (504) 240-3257 Principals: Tiffany Hardrick and Keith Sanders Website: www.millermccoy.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business K Board Chair: Michael Todd

Mission Statement: To prepare urban male students for college and life beyond college. 1

Grades Served: 5-12

2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012

Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 3 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 4 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 2011-12 Enrollment: 562 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 99.3% School Features and Programs: 6 Asian 0.0% Extended School Day: 3 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Caucasian 0.0% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 optional summer session 7 3 Native American 0.0% World Language Instruction: Spanish Latino 0.2% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.5% 8 Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility 3 Tutoring Sessions: Free or Reduced Lunch 76.7% Uniforms: 3 9 Parent Group: 3 PTA Other School Programs/Features: all-boys school 0 20 40 60 80 100 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Academic Performance 10 ambassador club (middle school), 200 BETA Club, Business Professionals of America (high school), honor society, Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on yearbook, band 150 G.E.E. only Team Sports: 11 baseball, basketball, cross country, football, track 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9

50 School School 67.7 69.5 71.2 Not Not D Open Open 12 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

68 Spring 2012 Edition Sophie B. Wright Charter School

Address: 1426 Napoleon Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 304-3915 Fax: (504) 896-4095 Principals: Sharon L. Clark Tiranus Edwards (middle), Mashandra Hall (high) Website: www. sophiebwrightschool.org PK School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Institute for Academic Excellence Board Chair: Rose Duhon-Sells K

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, 1 and vocational goals.

2 Grades Served: 6-12

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 3 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 4

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus 2011-12 Enrollment: 476 5 Student Support Services: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education school nurse, social workers For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: Ethnicity inclusion African-American 96.2% 6

Asian 0.0% School Features and Programs: Caucasian 1.1% Extended School Day: 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.2% 7 3 Native American 0.0% Extended School Year: Latino 2.3%

World Language Instruction: Multi-Racial 0.2% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8

Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 100.0% 3 Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100

Other School Programs/Features: tutoring through Tulane University Academic Performance 10 200 partnership, college concurrent enrollment program, afterschool clubs provided Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on through 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool program 150 G.E.E. only Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 11 band, majorettes, dance team, 100 State Ave. drama, speech/debate, student council, young entrepreneur program, young SPS=93.9 50 74.3 79.5 83.0 86.1 ladies and gentleman program 60.9 D 12 Team Sports: 0 basketball , football, track, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

69 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Algiers Technology Academy

Address: 6501 Berkley Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: (504) 302-7071 Fax: (504) 733-7986 Principal: Tomika Washington Website: www.algierstechnologyacademy.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: Preparing the students for the challenges of the 21st Century.

1 Grades Served: 9-12

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process).

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, counselor 2011-12 Enrollment: 290 Special Education Model: 5 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 95.5%

6 Extended School Day: afterschool program Asian 0.3% Extended School Year: 9th grade academy and Caucasian 2.1% summer school Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish elective 3 Latino 2.1% School Garden: Multi-Racial 0.0% Weekend Classes: 3 Saturday intervention 8 School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$45 Free or Reduced Lunch 70.0% 9 Parent Group: Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Other School Programs/Features: students can choose from certification 200 Note: ‘10-’11 programs in business systems, graphic design and computer science; Advanced SPS based on Placement (AP) courses offered; digital arts high school residency 150 G.E.E. only 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: debate team, drama, theater 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: basketball (boys and girls), flag football (girls), softball, track & 50 School 76.1 12 field Not Open 44.1 49.9 55.0 D+ 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

70 Spring 2012 Edition Architecture Design Engineering Prep

Address: 4300 Almonaster Ave. No Photo New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: (504) 324-7200 School is in a Fax: (504) 309-0384 temporary location Principal: John Green Website: www.priestleycharterschool.org School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Superintendent: Darryl Kilbert

Mission Statement: To provide young people with academic, vocational, social and leadership skills they need to live as productive K members of society, to take responsibility for themselves, their families and the revitalization of their communities and to become “active learners” in the process. Curriculum emphasis on college preparation, design and construction. 1 Grades Served: 9-12 Applications Due: December 2, 2011 (extended to Feb. 1, 2012) 2 Registration Process: Complete and submit application; students accepted in order of application until all spaces are filled. Contact the school to ask about B available spaces or contact the Orleans Parish School Board central office at 3 (504) 304-5675 (see pg. A-2)

Requirements: passing scores on 8th grade LEAP exam; open enrollment 4 Transportation: yellow school bus 4

Health Services: school nurse (biweekly visits), social worker 2011-12 Enrollment: 195 5 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17

School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 97.4% 6 Extended School Day: 3 Asian 0.0% Caucasian 0.0% Extended School Year: 3 required summer semester Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0%

World Language Instruction: Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 2.6% Multi-Racial 0.0% Weekend Classes: School Lunch Eligibility Tutoring Sessions: 3 8 3 Uniforms: Free or Reduced Lunch 78.5% 3 Parent Group: 9 Other School Programs/Features: required summer semester; studio course for hands-on learning with professionals 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 200 student government association, Note: ‘10-’11 academic clubs School converted to SPS based on 150 OPSB-operated and G.E.E. only Team Sports: baseball, basketball, softball, indoor and outdoor track renamed for 2011-2012 11 100 State Ave. Note: This school was renamed from Priestley School of SPS=93.9 Architecture and Design and is now directly operated by the 50 No 47.4 41.4 51.1 56.6 Score Orleans Parish School Board. Issued 0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

71 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools George W. Carver High School

Address: 3059 Higgins Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: (504) 373-6226 Phone: (504) 941-5482

Website: www.rsdla.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

K Mission Statement: information not provided

Grades Served: 1 10-12 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: 2 Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, counselor

Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 335 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education School Features and Programs: For explanation see page p. A-17 3 Extended School Day: Ethnicity 6 Extended School Year: optional summer session African-American 100.0% Asian 0.0%

World Language Instruction: Caucasian 0.0% School Garden: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American0 0.0% Weekend Classes: 3 Latino 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Uniforms: School Lunch Eligibility Parent Group: under development Free or Reduced Lunch 87.5% Other School Programs/Features: family and community resource center 9 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band

0 20 40 60 80 100 Team Sports: football, basketball 10 Academic Performance 200 Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only 11 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9

50 School 44.8 12 Not Open 23.7 28.8 31.9 F+ 0 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

72 Spring 2012 Edition Collegiate Academies

Address: TBA Phone: (504) 481-1722 No Photo Phone: (504) 324-0171 School location was not Principals: Jerel Bryant and Benjamin Davis yet confirmed at print Website: www.collegiateacademies.org time School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Collegiate Academies PK Board Chair: Susan Norwood

Mission Statement: Collegiate Academies creates and supports schools that prepare all scholars for college success, equipped with K the passion and tools to begin innovative and world changing pursuits.

Grades Served: 9 (building to 12th) 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, social worker, counselor; 4 ESL services will be provided based on student needs Special Education Model: continuum based on student need including community-based classrooms, behavioral support, intervention classes 5

School Features and Programs: Extended School Day: 3 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-Th) 6 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Fr) Extended School Year: 3 Aug.-June plus July summer session This is a new 7 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish program. School Garden: 8 Weekend Classes: Enrollment Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$35; 1st uniform and academic provided 9 Parent Group: 3 performance Other School Programs/Features: regular, out of state field trips to colleges information 10 and universities; summer internships and summer college experiences; emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) courses; student advisory (team of 7 to 12 peers not yet learn college readiness skills each of their 4 years); teachers on call after school for help available. 11

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: to be developed based on student interest and input 12 Team Sports: to be developed based on student interest and input

73 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School

Address: 1301 N. Derbigny St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 373-6202 Principal: Reginald Coleman Website: www.clarkprep.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: PK FirstLine Schools Board Chair: Dana Peterson

Mission Statement: Inspiring success in college and in life through education. K

5 School Features and Programs: 2011-12 Enrollment: 436 3 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Extended School Day: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Year: optional summer session Ethnicity 6 African-American 96.1% World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish Asian 0.0%

School Garden: Caucasian 1.4% Weekend Classes: Saturday AP sessions Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Latino 2.5% 3 Uniforms: avg. cost=$60 Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Parent Group: School Lunch Eligibility Other School Programs/Features: college and career readiness programs; Free or Reduced Lunch 93.8% mentoring programs; credit recovery and career preparation through real-world 9 internships; concurrent enrollment through Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Bard College; Edible Schoolyard New Orleans cooking courses;

computer-assisted instruction for individualized learning 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: fine arts clubs, band, choir, dance 200 This school is under new management team, robotics, JROTC, cooking, drama for the 2011-2012 school year. Academic performance results that Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, 150 reflect the restructured school were not 11 yet available at the time of this printing track, volleyball 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 No 50 Score 21.4 22.1 22.8 22.8Issued 12 0 15.3 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

74 Spring 2012 Edition

Cohen College Prep High School (See also pgs 57 & 59 for K-5 & 6-8) Address: 3520 Dryades St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 335-0400 Fax: (504) 910-1045 Principals: Rahel Wondwossen Website: www.nolacollegeprep.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Orleans College Preparatory Academies PK Board Chair: Harold Brown

Mission Statement: New Orleans College Prep will prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or K university.

Grades Served: 9-11 (building to 12th) 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 2 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: RTA passes and yellow school bus for specific zip codes Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, 4 speech therapist and mental health services, Tulane School-Based health center, partnerships with mental health providers for additional mental health services; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 817 (K-11) School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 Special Education Model: inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 97.9% 3 6 Extended School Day: 7:40 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. (M-Th) Asian 0.1% 7:40 a.m. to 2:18 p.m. (Fr) Caucasian 1.2% Extended School Year: 3 August to June Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Native American 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: Chinese & Spanish Latino 0.7%

Multi-Racial 0.0% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility 8 Weekend Classes: Free or Reduced Lunch 97.3% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$37 9 Parent Group: 3 Parent Leadership Committee 0 20 40 60 80 100 Arts Education: 3 Academic Performance (2011 School Arts Survey) 200 10 Other School Programs/Features: Note: ‘10-’11 art club, photography club SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band, majorettes, dance team State Ave. 11 Team Sports: 100 basketball, cheerleading, flag football, football, lacrosse, soccer, SPS=93.9 track, volleyball 50 School 63.4 67.1 73.4 67.7 Not D- Note: This school shares a campus with Walter L. Cohen High Open 0 12 (pg. 76) School which will serve grades 11-12 for the 2012- 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 2013 school year. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

75 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Walter L. Cohen Senior High School

Address: 3510 Dryades St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 373-6204 Fax: (504) 896-4015 Principal: Alfred Jones Website: cohenhs.org School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

K Mission Statement: Walter L. Cohen High School, in partnership with all stakeholders (teachers, staff, students, parents and the community), will improve student achievement by restructuring curriculum and instruction, as well as develop a school climate that meets the need of all students. 1 Grades Served: 11-12 2 Applications Due: N/A Application Process: School is not expected to accept new incoming students for the 2012-2013 school year 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Health Services: school nurse; access to social workers, counselors and psychologists provided by RSD 2011-12 Enrollment: 257 Special Education Model: 5 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 99.6% Extended School Day: 3 6 Asian 0.0%

Extended School Year: optional summer session Caucasian 0.0% World Language Instruction: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 0.4%

Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 79.8% Parent Group:

9 Other School Programs/Features: parent center, fashion institute

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: band, choir, drama 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance Team Sports: 200 10 basketball, baseball, football, cheerleading Note: ‘10-’11 Note: This school shares a campus with Cohen College Prep SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only charter school (pg. 75) School which will serve grades 9-11 for 11 the 2012-2013 school year. 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9

50 School 28.2 28.8 Not 15.1 20.4 Open 0 12 '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

76 Spring 2012 Edition Warren Easton High School

Address: 3019 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 324-7400 Fax: (504) 324-7946 Principal: Alexina Medley Website: www.warreneastoncharterfoundation.com School District: Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) PK Charter Organization: Warren Easton Charter Foundation Board Chair: David Garland K 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. 1 Grades Served: 9-12 Applications Due: January 11, 2012 Registration Process: Complete application provided by the school; 2 students accepted in order of application. After application due date, contact the school to ask about available spaces. Requirements: open enrollment; no academic admission criteria 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social 4 worker; ESL resource teacher and aide, speakers of French, Spanish and some Vietnamese on staff Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 881 5 School Features and Programs: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Day: Ethnicity Extended School Year: summer session offered African-American 97.3% 6 3 World Language Instruction: Spanish and French Asian 0.0% Caucasian 0.6% School Garden: 3 Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Weekend Classes: Saturday sessions offered Native American 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Latino 1.9% Multi-Racial 0.2% Uniforms: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 Parent Group: 3 Arts Education: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 86.5% (2011 School Arts Survey) 9 Other School Programs/Features: summer session for entering 9th grade students and summer enrichment programs for grades 10-12, 0 20 40 60 80 100 academic intervention program, STEM academy, community service projects, Academic Performance 10 entrepreneurship/internship program, AP courses (science & social studies), 200 Note: ‘10-’11 career/technology certification programs, hotel management academy, talented SPS based on in art, music and theater programs 150 G.E.E. only Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 11 band, spirit clubs, choir, poetry, 100 State Ave. photography, newspaper, yearbook, academic clubs (National Honor Society, 120.2 SPS=93.9 76.6 84.0 92.6 A+ Beta Club, chess, robotics, etc.), community service organizations (Interact, 50 64.7 student council, gardening, community beautification, etc.) 12 0 Team Sports: football, flag football (girls) baseball, basketball (boys and '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education girls), softball, volleyball, track 88.4

77 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Benjamin Franklin High School

Address: 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 286-2600 Fax: (504) 286-2642 Principal: Timothy Rusnak Website: www.benfranklinhighschool.org School District: PK Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Charter Organization: Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education Board Chair: K Duris Holmes Mission Statement: The mission of Benjamin Franklin High School is to prepare students of high academic achievement to be successful in life. 1 Grades Served: 9-12 2 Applications Due: January 14, 2012 Registration Process: complete application and submit standardized test scores and current class grades; no applications accepted for entering seniors 3 Requirements: students accepted basd on prior standarized test results and classroom performance Transportation: yellow school bus service from Uptown and West Bank; 4 RTA tokens provided Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker. 2 full-time college/guidance counselors; application and some forms available in 2011-12 Enrollment: 730 5 Vietnamese School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity African-American 30.0% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 21.6%

Extended School Day: Caucasian 41.0% Extended School Year: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.1% Native American 0.1% 7 World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish, French, German, Latin, Latino 3.7% Chinese Multi-Racial 3.4% School Garden: 8 School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 29.6% 9 Uniforms: Parent Group: 3

0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: students can take courses at University Academic Performance 10 of New Orleans and may participate in the New Orleans Center for Creative 200 Arts (NOCCA), orchestra, band and theater/drama courses offered, Advanced Note: ‘10-’11 SPS based on Placement (AP) courses offered 150 G.E.E. only Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 170 165.2 167.5 169.8 186.2 11 dance, speech & debate, literary 100 A State Ave. magazine, more than 50 student clubs SPS=93.9 50 Team Sports: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, cross

12 country/track, football, golf, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swimming (boys 0 and girls), tennis (boys and girls), track, volleyball '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

78 Spring 2012 Edition International High School

Address: 727 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Principal: Anthony Amato Phone: (504) 613-5703 Fax: (504) 566-1142 Website: www.ihsnola.org School District: Board of Elementary and PK Secondary Education (BESE) Charter Org: Voices for International Business and Education Board Chair: Andrew Ward K

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 1 preparing our students to succeed in a global economy.

Grades Served: 9-12 2 Applications Due: April 2, 2012 (available beginning Jan. 3) Registration Process: complete application provided by the school; students selected by lottery if there are more eligible applicants than available spaces; 3 school is open to any Louisiana resident Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: may be provided within Orleans Parish 4 Student Support Services: school nurse, full-time guidance counselor, full- time college counselor; ELL/ESL instructors and services provided Special Education Model: inclusion 2011-12 Enrollment: 296 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity Extended School Day: African-American 61.8% 6 Extended School Year: summer programs available Asian 2.4% World Langauge Instruction: 3 Arabic, French, Spanish, Caucasian 9.1% Chinese, French & Spanish Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 immersion Native American 0.0% Latino 25.7%

School Garden: Multi-Racial 1.0% 3 Weekend Classes: available for credit recovery School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 84.8% Uniforms: 3 avg. cost = $75 Parent Group: 3 9 Other School Programs/Features: international business curriculum, 0 20 40 60 80 100 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school, Advanced Placement Academic Performance 10 (AP) coures, French and Spanish immersion, Bard College early college 200 Note: ‘10-’11 program School converted to SPS based on Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 150 G.E.E. only culinary club, marching band, dance charter in 2010-11 11 team, majorettes, flag team, drill team, drama club, yearbook, student newspaper, 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 YA/YA Art program, robotics, National Honor Socieity, Bet Club School School School No No Team Sports: 50 Not Not Not Score Score baseball (boys), basketball (girls and boys), soccer (girls and Open Open Open Issued Issued 12 0 boys), softball (girls), volleyball (girls), track and field (boys and girls); football '06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 (boys) - coming in 2012 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

79 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Edna Karr High School

Address: 3332 Huntlee Dr. New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: (504) 302-7135 Fax: (504) 301-2721 Principal: John Hiser Website: www.ednakarr.org School District: PK Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman

K 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. 1 Grades Served: 9-12

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Registration Process: Complete and submit application by due date; students selected by lottery if more students apply than spaces available. After application due date, contact the school to ask about available spaces. 3 Requirements: open enrollment; no academic admission requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, full-time social worker, college counselor, 3 guidance counselors, 4 academic interventionists; ESL services available part-time 2011-12 Enrollment: 928 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Special Education Model: inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity 6 African-American 92.1% Extended School Day: credit recovery course offered Asian 2.5% Caucasian 2.0%

Extended School Year: summer courses offered Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: French, Spanish Native American 0.3% School Garden: Latino 2.8% Multi-Racial 0.2% Weekend Classes: 3 School Lunch Eligibility 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 3 Uniforms: avg. cost=$50 Free or Reduced Lunch 80.7% 3 9 Parent Group: inclusion Other School Programs/Features: Advance Placement (AP) courses available, Early Start college courses through Southern University of New 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Orleans (SUNO) and Delgado Community College, Project Grad program, Academic Performance 200 Gilder-Lehrman Saturday academics, 9th grade summer academy, gifted & Note: ‘10-’11 talented music, art, and theater programs, NOCCA participation allowed SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: concert band, marching band, 100 State Ave. choir, dance team, flag team, majorettes, orchestra, student council, year book, 115.0 SPS=93.9 B+ student clubs 50 85.0 80.4 82.9 87.6 12 Team Sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, flag 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

80 Spring 2012 Edition KIPP Renaissance High School

Address: 3820 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 373-6256 Principal: Brian Dassler Website: www.kippneworleans.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: KIPP New Orleans Schools PK Board Chair: John Landrum

Mission Statement: KIPP Renaissance High School inspires, prepares and empowers the entire team and family for college, lifelong K learning and leadership through an intensely caring culture and mastery of big ideas.

1 Grades Served: 9-11 (building to 12th)

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus; RTA tokens provides as needed 4

Student Support Services: school nurse, social worker, health screenings, access to counselors and therapists; ESL services provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 296 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion; required services provided in regular educational setting where possible, services provided according to IEP Ethnicity African-American 98.3% 6 School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% 3 Caucasian 1.0% Extended School Day: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 3 Extended School Year: Native American 0.0% 7 World Language Instruction: 3 Latino 0.3% 3 Multi-Racial 0.3% School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: 3 sometimes 8 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 85.8% 3 Uniforms: 9 Parent Group: 3 PTSA Other School Programs/Features: 0 20 40 60 80 100 mandatory Saturday sessions several Academic Performance times per year, out-of-town field experiences, community service projects 200 10

Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: No assessment index or band, flag team, majorettes, student 150 school performance score. government, drama club, yearbook, newspaper, art School opened in 2010-11. 100 State Ave. 11 Team Sports: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, track, volleyball SPS=93.9 50

0 12 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

81 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Lake Area New Tech Early College High School

Address: 6026 Paris Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 267-8811 Fax: (504) 267-8833 Principal: Michael Booker Website: www.unocharternetwork.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: New Beginnings School Foundation Board Chair: Timothy Ryan

K 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 1 high school and college in a common physical setting.

Grades Served: 9-12 2 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. 3 After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 4 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: school nurse Special Education Model: inclusion 5 2010-11 Enrollment: 387 School Features and Programs: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Day: Ethnicity 6 Extended School Year: African-American 97.9% World Language Instruction: Asian 0.3% Caucasian 0.0%

School Garden Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0%

7 Weekend Classes: Native American 0.0% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Latino 1.6% Multi-Racial 0.3% Uniforms: 3 8 School Lunch Eligibility Parent Group: 3 Reduced Lunch 7.2% 3 Arts Education: Free Lunch 81.1% 9 (2011 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: part of the NewTech Network of

schools that provide technology-rich education and project-based learning 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 for students; part of the Middle College National Consortium and Woodrow Academic Performance 200 Wilson Early College Initiative which supports early college schools in high- Note: ‘10-’11 need communities, college courses offered through partnerships with University SPS for 2007-08 & SPS based on of New Orleans and Delgado Community College 150 2008-09 School Years G.E.E. only 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: for Thurgood Marshall student council, dance, art club 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: School No basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, rugby, volleyball 50 70.1 Not 57.7 66.4 Score D Note: This school was created through the combination of Open Issued 12 0 Greater Gentilly High School and Thurgood Marshall Early 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 College High School. Source: Louisiana Department of Education

82 Spring 2012 Edition L.B. Landry High School

Address: 1200 L.B. Landry Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 373-6257 Fax: (504) 308-3625 Principal: Lee Green Website: www.lblandry.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Superintendent: Patrick Dobard

Mission Statement: Landry’s mission is to provide students with the skills and values necessary for success in the 21st Century. We K will ensure a focus on rigorous academics through the consistent use of proven best practices in the classroom and effective data-driven decision making. 1 Grades Served: 8; 10-12 Applications Due: N/A 2 Application Process: School is not expected to accept new incoming students for the 2012-2013 school year 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

Transportation: yellow school bus 4 Studetn Support Services: school nurse; access to social workers, counselors and psychologists provided by RSD 2011-12 Enrollment: 736 Special Education Model: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education inclusion For explanation see page p. A-17 5

School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 98.5%

Extended School Day: Asian 0.0% 6 Extended School Year: Caucasian 0.7% World Language Instruction: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 0.1% Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.7% Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility 3 8 Uniforms: Free or Reduced Lunch 73.6% Parent Group: Arts Education: 3 9 (2011 School Arts Survey) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance 200 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Note: ‘10-’11 student council, band, dance team, SPS based on flag team 150 G.E.E. only

Team Sports: 100 State Ave. basketball (boys and girls), football, cheerleading, track (girls SPS=93.9 11 and boys), volleyball 50 School School School School Not Not Not Not 46.7 42.6 Open Open Open Open F 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

83 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools John McDonogh High School

Address: 2426 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 School Phone: (504) 373-6211 Contact Phone: (213) 623-5800 Principal: TBA Website: www.finnola.org Charter Organization: PK Future Is Now Schools: New Orleans Board Chair: Steve Barr

K Mission Statement: FIN: New Orleans prepares students for success in college, leadership and life, unifying the efforts of family, community and school to foster life-long learning, social responsibility and academic excellence.

1 Grades Served: 9-12 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: RTA passed provided 4 Student Support Services: full-time school nurse, two social workers, special education teachers, guidance counselors; academic advisor and guidance counselor assigned for each student; ESL services will be provided as needed 2011-12 Enrollment: 271 Special Education Model: 5 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 98.9% 6 Extended School Day: 3 Asian 0.4%

Extended School Year: summer session Caucasian 0.4% 3 World Language Instruction: TBA Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Native American 0.0% School Garden: Latino 0.4%

Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 will be provided Free or Reduced Lunch 80.8% Parent Group: to be developed 9 Other School Programs/Features: All students visit colleges each year in advisory program; career internship program; MacBooks and iPads support class offerings with educational technology; courses for parents; community 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 advisory council 200 Note: ‘10-’11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Afterschool intensives including School converting to new SPS based on 150 management in 2011-2012 G.E.E. only 11 math, creative writing, technology, community leadership, dance and band Team Sports: 100 State Ave. basketball, football, track, volleyball, softball, baseball SPS=93.9

Note: This school is undergoing a transition to a new charter 50 32.2 operator. Many features and programs will still being 16.8 20.9 21.6 41.8 12 F+ 0 developed through an on-going community engagement and 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 planning process. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

84 Spring 2012 Edition New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)

Address: 2800 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70117 Phone: (504) 940-2787 Fax: (504) 940-2859 School Leader: Kyle Wedberg Website: www.nocca.com Oversight Board: NOCCA Board of Directors PK Board Chair: David Rubenstein

Mission Statement: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a state wide, pre-professional arts training center that offers second- K ary 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 1 producers of knowledge, just as they are producers of art. 2 Grades Served: 9-10 (building to 12th) Applications Due: January 30, 2012 Registration Process: Complete and submit an application provided by 3 school along with school records and a short essay; applicants to the academic studio at NOCCA must first audition and be accepted into a NOCCA arts discipline; lottery will be held if there are more eligible students than spaces 4 available; school is open to any Louisiana resident Requirements: successful audition and acceptance into an arts discipline at NOCCA, no academic entrace requirements, students selected by lottery if there 5 are more eligible applicants than spaces available 2011-12 Enrollment: 56 Transportation: School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education carpooling resources available/limited school bus service for For explanation see page p. A-17 ½-day students Ethnicity 6 Student Support Services: emergency care, physical rehabilitation, wellness African-American 35.7% education and nutritional guidance, social worker and guidance counselor Asian 1.8% Special Education Model: Caucasian 53.6% 7 inclusion Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% School Features and Programs: Native American 3.6% Latino 3.6% Extended School Day: 3 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Multi-Racial 1.8% 8 School Lunch Eligibility Extended School Year: summer programs available 3 World Language Instruction: Latin, other languages available Free or Reduced Lunch 35.7% School Garden: 9 Weekend Classes: 3 Tutoring Sessions: 0 20 40 60 80 100 Academic Performance 10 Uniforms: arts discipline appropriate attire 200 Parent Group: under development No school performance score issued. 150 School opened in 2011-12and did not Other School Programs/Features: students may attend ½ day or afterschool yet have students in testing grades. 11 extensive arts training programs in disciplines of dance, media arts, music 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design), visual 50 arts and creative writing 12 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 0 performances in all arts disciplines, 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 student leadership council Source: Louisiana Department of Education

85 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School

Address: 5625 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 324-7061 Fax: (504) 309-4178 Principal: Barbara Campbell MacPhee Website: www.noscihigh.com School District: PK Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Charter Organization: Advocates for Science and Math Education, Inc. Board Chair: Mary Zervignon

K Mission Statement: The New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School creates a safe yet rigorous environment for any interested student to master the science and mathematics skills essential for lifelong competence and to grow as leaders and active citizens in our society. 1 Grades Served: 9-12 Applications Due: 2 March 15, 2012 Registration Process: complete and submit application provided by the school; eligible students accepted in order of application 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus and subsidized monthly RTA passes Health Services: LSU school-based clinic with two nurses, social worker, 4 weekly doctor visits, mental health professional; academic and college counselor Special Education Model: inclusion with support teachers 2011-12 Enrollment: 370 5 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education School Features and Programs: For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Day: Ethnicity 6 African-American 80.5% Extended School Year: summer programs available Asian 0.8% 3 World Language Instruction: French, Spanish Caucasian 12.4% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% School Garden: 3 Grow Dat and Health Corps 7 Native American 0.0%

Weekend Classes: ACT, SAT & GEE/EOC prep Latino 3.5% 3 Tutoring Sessions: Multi-Racial 2.7% 8 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$120-$175 School Lunch Eligibility 3 Parent Group: Free or Reduced Lunch 73.2% Arts Education: 3 9 (2010 School Arts Survey) Other School Programs/Features: partnership with New Orleans 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 Outreach to provide enrichment activites including robotics, swimming, Academic Performance cooking, Young Aspirations/Young Artists (Ya-Ya), bands, etc.; partnership 200 Note: ‘10-’11 with Grow Dat and HealthCorps to provide cooking and gardening programs SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only 11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: robotics team, New Orleans 100 State Ave. Outreach/A.R.M.S. programs include chess, life skills, dance, marching band, SPS=93.9 swimming, etc. 106.4 50 70.4 75.2 76.7 81.0 B+ Team Sports: 12 intramural sports (boys and girsl): basketball, soccer, track, 0 volleyball 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

86 Spring 2012 Edition New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy

Address: 1912 L.B. Landry Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 227-3810 Fax: (504) 875-4326 Principal: Cecilia Garcia & Col. William Davis (Commandant) Website: www.nomma.net School District: Board of Elementary and PK Secondary Education (BESE) Charter Organization: New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Board Chair: Terry Ebbert K

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- 1 discipline, ethical decision making, and esprit de corps that the Marine JROTC program fosters in its cadets..

Grades Served: 9-10 (building to 12th) 2 Applications Due: applications accepted year-round Registration Process: Complete and submit an application; lottery held if more students apply than spaces available. 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements; incomming 9th graders must have pased the 8th grade LEAP test; students must participate in Marine Corps JROTC program; school is open to any 4 Louisiana resident. Transportation: limited West Bank bus service; RTA passes provided for students in Orleans Parish 5 Student Support Services: 2011-12 Enrollment: 102 part-time school nurse, full-time counselor and School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education LSU Health Sciences Center support team For explanation see page p. A-17 Special Education Model: inclusion Ethnicity 6 African-American 64.7% School Features and Programs: Asian 0.0% Caucasian 34.3%

Extended School Day: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Extended School Year: summer programs available Native American 0.0% World Language Instruction: French, Latin, Spanish Latino 1.0% Multi-Racial 0.0% 8 School Garden: School Lunch Eligibility Weekend Classes: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 52.0% Tutoring Sessions: 9 Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$15; JROTC uniforms provided Parent Group: 3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Other School Programs/Features: Academic Performance 10 all students required to participate in 200 Marine Corps JROTC and will be provided necessary uniforms and equipment No assessment index or Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: Marine Corps JROTC, other 150 school performance score. School opened in 2010-11. 11 activities under development 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 Team Sports: Marine Corps JROTC training team; other team sports to be developed 50

0 12 Note: This school will eventually move to a new campus in 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Federal City. Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

87 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Sarah T. Reed High School

Address: 5316 Michoud Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70129 Phone: (504) 373-6217 Fax: (504) 255-9802 Principal: Donald Jackson Website: www.rsdla.net School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Superintendent: Patrick Dobbard

K Mission Statement: The mission of Sarah T. Reed Senior High School is to provide a nurturing academic and social environment, where students will become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

1 Grades Served: 10-12

Applications Due: March 31, 2012 2 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll 3 (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process).

Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements

4 Transportation: yellow school bus

Health Services: school nurse, social worker 2011-12 Enrollment: 453 Special Education Model: 5 inclusion School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: Ethnicity African-American 92.7% Extended School Day: 3 6 Asian 4.4%

Extended School Year: Caucasian 0.2% World Language Instruction: Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% Native American 0.0% 7 School Garden: Latino 2.4%

Weekend Classes: Multi-Racial 0.2% 3 8 Tutoring Sessions: School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 Free or Reduced Lunch 75.7% Parent Group: 3

9 Other School Programs/Features: freshmen and sophomores can choose one of three academies that focus on engineering, information technology or 0 20 40 60 80 100 biomedical technology, family and community resource center Academic Performance 10 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 200 student clubs, dance, majorettes, Note: ‘10-’11 band, robotics club, JROTC SPS based on 150 G.E.E. only Team Sports: 11 basketball, football, track, softball, baseball, cheerleading, 100 State Ave. volleyball SPS=93.9 50 28.6 30.0 33.3 34.9 33.7 12 0 F 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 Source: Louisiana Department of Education

88 Spring 2012 Edition Sci Academy

Address: 5552 Reed Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: (504) 373-6264 Fax: (504) 324-0171 Principal: Benjamin Marcovitz Website: www.sciacademy.org School District: Recovery School District (RSD) PK Charter Organization: Collegiate Academies Board Chair: Susan Norwood K Mission Statement: Sci Academy will prepare all scholars for college success, equipped with the passion and tools to begin innovative and world-changing pursuits.

Grades Served: 9-12 1 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After 2 application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements 3 Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: part-time school nurse, full-time social worker, psychologist; additional support through Tulane Unversity and the Children’s 4 Bureau; ESL services being developed Special Education Model: continuum based on student need including community-based classrooms, behavioral support, intervention classes 2011-12 Enrollment: 334 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education 5 For explanation see page p. A-17 School Features and Programs: 3 Ethnicity Extended School Day: African-American 94.3% 3 6 Extended School Year: 3-week summer session Asian 3.3% World Language Instruction: 3 Spanish Caucasian 0.3% Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% School Garden: Native American 0.3% 7 Weekend Classes: Latino 1.5% Tutoring Sessions: 3 Multi-Racial 0.3% School Lunch Eligibility Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$34; 1st uniform free 8 3 Parent Group: Free or Reduced Lunch 92.2% Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) 9 Other School Programs/Features: out of state field trips to colleges and 0 20 40 60 80 100 universities; summer internships and summer college experiences; Advanced Academic Performance 10 Placement (AP) courses; student advisory for college readiness; partnership 200 Note: ‘10-’11 with New Orleans Outreach; teachers on call after school for help. SPS based on Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: 150 G.E.E. only student government association, 11 newspaper/yearbook club, scholar ambassador program, debate team, drama 100 State Ave. club, art club, dance team, Gay-Straight Alliance, Japanese culture club, peer SPS=93.9 96.4 mediation, ReThink student group, band, girls’ writing group, hip-hop club 50 School School 73.6 89.2 Not Not C Team Sports: Open Open 0 12 basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, flag football 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 (girls), track, volleyball (girls) Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

89 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools O. Perry Walker College and Career Preparatory High School Address: 2832 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 302-7170 Fax: (504) 309-2960 Principal: Mary L.H. Laurie Website: www.opwchargers.com School District: PK Recovery School District (RSD) Charter Organization: Algiers Charter Schools Association Board Chair: Cassandra Bookman K Mission Statement: 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.

1 Grades Served: 9-12 Applications Due: March 31, 2012 Application Process: Follows RSD OneApp enrollment process. RSD will 2 match students to schools based on parent preference and available spaces. After application due date, contact the RSD Family Resource Centers to enroll (see page A-12 for a full explanation of the RSD OneApp process). 3 Requirements: open enrollment, no academic entrance requirements Transportation: yellow school bus Student Support Services: full-time nurse, 2 full-time social workers, LSU 4 school-based health clinic with nurse, doctor and mental health professionals Special Education Model: inclusion School Features and Programs: 5 2011-12 Enrollment: 890 3 School data from Louisiana Dept. of Education Extended School Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. For explanation see page p. A-17 Extended School Year: Ethnicity 6 World Language Instruction 3 French, German, Spanish African-American 99.7% Asian 0.0%

School Garden: Caucasian 0.1% 3 Weekend Classes: Saturday school Hawaiian/Pacic Islander 0.0% 7 Tutoring Sessions: 3 Native American 0.1% Latino 0.1% Uniforms: 3 avg. cost=$60-$150 Multi-Racial 0.0% 3 8 Parent Group: Walker Parent Association School Lunch Eligibility Arts Education: 3 (2011 School Arts Survey) Free or Reduced Lunch 86.0% Other School Programs/Features: 9 Project ReDesign; Project Bridge 9th grade academy; Project EXCEL; Project Momentum credit recovery; Young Audiences cultural enrichment; NFL Play It Smart; dual enrollment with Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Louisiana State Technical 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 College, Nunez Community College, Southern University at New Orleans, Academic Performance 200 Tulane University Note: ‘10-’11 Extracurricular/Afterschool Activities: SPS based on student government association, 150 G.E.E. only 11 National Honor Society, leadership council, bands (marching, concert, brass) jazz ensemble, majorettes and marching groups, color guard, drama club, Navy 100 State Ave. SPS=93.9 JROTC, choirs (gospel and concert), Key Club, newspaper, news team, dance 95.5 50 68.4 company, Charger Justice 48.1 48.8 56.3 C+ 12 Team Sports: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading, football, 0 06-'07 '07-'08 '08-'09 '09-'10 '10-'11 '11-'12 softball, soccer (boys and girls), track and feild (boys and girls), volleyball Source: Louisiana Department of Education 88.4

90 Spring 2012 Edition Non-Traditional School Programs

n addition to the schools included in the proceeding pages, there are several non-traditional school programs offered in Orleans Parish. These schools are designed for students who have unique needs or who have not been well-served in a traditional school environment. Although the term “alternative school” is often used to refer to schools for students who Ihave been expelled from other schools, alternative schools may also be created to serve students who need a non-traditional school environment for a number of reasons. Often these programs feature smaller class sizes and career-focused curriculum. These programs often do not have features of a traditional high school like a variety of team sports and student clubs. Crescent Leadership Academy

Location: TBA Phone: TBA Website: crescentleadershipacademy.com Grades Served: 7-12

About the School: The mission of Crescent Leadership Academy is to provide a comprehensive, multi-tiered learning environment that ensures student success through engagement in specifically crafted learning programs that foster the social and academic skills that will lead to retention and achievement. The school will provide New Orleans with alternative school educational experience for students in grades 7-12 experiencing disciplinary actions, expulsion or requiring at-risk services, that reverses the trend of academic failure and in turn prepares them for college and professional careers by building on each student’s strengths, raising expectations and challenging them to expect success.

The NET @ Clark High

Location: 1301 Derbigny St. (Clark Prep High School) (school may move to a new location for 2012-2013) Phone: (504) 373-6202 Grades Served: 9-12 Website: www.thenetnola.org

About the School: The NET is an ungraded high school program serving students aged 16 – 21 through a year-round curriculum. True to the moniker, 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.

ReNEW Accelerated High Schools

Eastbank: 2426 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 (school is expected to be in a new location for 2012-2013) Phone: (504) 417-3158 Grades Served: 9-12

Westbank: 700 Lawrence St., New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 281-0615 Grades Served: 9-12

About the School: ReNEW Alternative High School will transform an academically unacceptable alternative high school program into a rigorous, college preparatory school through high expectations for all students, exceptional teaching and leadership, and a rigorous academic program that is research-based and data-driven.

91 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Average Graduation Academic Percentage of students at or above grade level ACT Rate Percent of Students School Name Year Score (% of students (High graduating English Math Science Social Studies Schools) after 4 years) Suspended Expelled Elementary Schools Akili Academy of New Orleans 2010-2011 94.9% 92.3% 82.1% 84.6% . 6.70% 0.00% Arise Academy 2010-2011 47.5% 52.5% 45.0% 50.0% . 7.00% 0.00% Arthur Ashe Charter School 2010-2011 57.1% 54.9% 48.6% 51.9% . 27.40% 0.00% Audubon Charter School 2010-2011 90.6% 88.6% 86.1% 88.6% . 3.80% 0.00% Benjamin Banneker Elementary School 2010-2011 49.6% 47.9% 30.8% 47.7% . 1.70% 0.00% Batiste Cultural Arts Academy at Live Oak 2010-2011 40.0% 42.1% 39.4% 39.9% . 22.30% 0.30% Martin Behrman Elementary School 2010-2011 86.0% 80.2% 72.5% 83.1% . 0.20% 0.00% Mary Bethune Elem. Literature/Technology 2010-2011 88.5% 81.8% 65.5% 86.7% . 5.30% 0.00% P. A. Capdau Charter School 2010-2011 51.9% 48.3% 31.4% 41.7% . 21.10% 0.00% Mary D. Coghill Elementary School 2010-2011 61.9% 59.7% 40.3% 54.4% . 2.30% 0.10% Joseph A. Craig School2 2010-2011 34.7% 32.0% 19.3% 22.8% . 15.50% 0.00% Crocker Arts and Technology School 2010-2011 60.0% 44.0% 38.0% 48.0% . 0.00% 0.00% John Dibert Community School 2010-2011 49.6% 51.7% 34.1% 46.5% . 31.90% 0.00% Einstein Charter School 2010-2011 75.6% 72.2% 60.6% 68.0% . 2.70% 0.00% Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School 2010-2011 63.3% 56.7% 45.9% 51.2% . 9.20% 0.20% Esperanza Charter School2 2010-2011 44.4% 53.4% 35.8% 38.4% . 19.10% 0.20% William J. Fischer Elementary School 2010-2011 45.8% 49.2% 40.3% 56.3% . 3.70% 0.00% Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science 2010-2011 83.1% 82.1% 72.9% 76.9% . 5.50% 0.00% Gentilly Terrace School 2010-2011 52.3% 43.0% 33.9% 39.8% . 11.90% 0.00% Samuel J. Green Charter School 2010-2011 50.2% 56.9% 45.2% 49.0% . 35.90% 0.20% Paul B. Habans Elementary School 2010-2011 42.9% 43.5% 29.9% 51.1% . 3.30% 0.00% E. P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy 2010-2011 50.3% 54.2% 28.2% 40.7% . 14.20% 0.00% Alice Harte Elementary Charter School 2010-2011 87.9% 82.1% 73.4% 78.9% . 0.60% 0.00% Murray Henderson Elementary School 2010-2011 35.1% 28.8% 25.8% 30.3% . 21.60% 0.00% Langston Hughes Academy Charter School 2010-2011 53.2% 54.7% 47.8% 70.1% . 23.70% 0.00% Edward Hynes Charter School 2010-2011 90.2% 86.3% 76.5% 85.3% . 5.30% 0.00% The Intercultural Charter School 2010-2011 55.0% 60.0% 44.0% 51.0% . 19.20% 0.20% International School of Louisiana 2010-2011 87.5% 90.5% 82.5% 82.1% . 1.10% 0.00% Morris Jeff Communiity School no testing grades James Weldon Johnson School 2010-2011 51.0% 46.3% 29.3% 38.8% . 4.70% 0.00% KIPP Believe Primary and College Prep 2010-2011 79.2% 85.0% 69.1% 90.3% . 7.10% 0.00% KIPP Central City Academy 2010-2011 76.8% 80.9% 72.9% 75.9% . 11.70% 0.00% KIPP Central City Primary no testing grades KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle/Creative Arts 2010-2011 63.6% 59.9% 56.1% 68.5% . 9.80% 0.00% KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary /Creative Arts 2010-2011 63.6% 59.9% 56.1% 68.5% . 9.80% 0.00% KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy 2010-2011 56.4% 60.4% 36.6% 51.5% . 27.90% 0.00% Lafayette Academy of New Orleans 2010-2011 75.0% 71.4% 56.1% 66.6% . 20.70% 0.00% Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans 2010-2011 33.3% 57.6% 27.3% 18.2% . 35.40% 1.50% Lake Forest Elementary Charter School 2010-2011 99.4% 98.5% 98.8% 100.0% . 1.50% 0.00% Lycée Français no testing grades Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School 2010-2011 32.6% 34.8% 15.2% 28.3% . 23.20% 0.00% McDonogh #32 Elementary School 2010-2011 37.1% 36.6% 23.3% 30.8% . 12.50% 0.00% McDonogh #42 Elem. Charter School2 2010-2011 37.3% 33.5% 26.6% 37.0% . 15.20% 0.00% McDonogh City Park Academy 2010-2011 48.7% 41.1% 40.1% 52.3% . 17.80% 0.00% Milestone SABIS Academy of New Orleans 2010-2011 62.5% 56.3% 43.7% 56.7% . 10.20% 0.00% Robert Russa Moton Charter School 2010-2011 87.6% 66.7% 65.1% 55.0% . 0.00% 0.00% Nelson Elementary School 2010-2011 47.7% 50.5% 40.8% 53.2% . 14.70% 0.00% Pride College Preparatory Academy 2010-2011 51.1% 51.1% 28.9% 42.2% . 16.50% 0.00% Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School2 2010-2011 39.4% 30.8% 26.9% 26.9% . 10.40% 0.00% H.C. Schaumburg Elementary School 2010-2011 50.0% 42.0% 40.1% 49.9% . 7.00% 0.00% SciTech Academy at Laurel Elementary School 2010-2011 39.7% 50.9% 32.7% 39.8% . 24.90% 0.10% James M. Singleton Charter School 2010-2011 47.6% 52.1% 33.4% 43.7% . 25.80% 0.00% Success Preparatory Academy 2010-2011 43.5% 43.6% 30.6% 43.5% . 24.50% 0.00% Harriet Tubman Elementary School2 2010-2011 57.8% 50.8% 37.8% 41.5% . 3.40% 0.00% A.P. Tureaud Elementary School 2010-2011 62.5% 68.3% 44.5% 47.9% . 1.50% 0.00% Fannie C. Williams Elementary School2 2010-2011 52.7% 48.9% 32.6% 36.2% . 16.90% 0.70% Andrew H. Wilson Charter School 2010-2011 58.9% 45.6% 36.9% 44.4% . 11.30% 0.00% Combination Schools Abramson1 2010-2011 52.9% 56.5% 39.1% 55.2% 17 82.1% 13.70% 0.20% Dr. M.L. King Charter School / Science & Tech. 2010-2011 79.3% 75.9% 58.9% 75.4% N/A N/A 4.70% 0.00% Lusher Charter School 2010-2011 98.5% 98.8% 97.5% 98.4% 23.6 >95% 5.50% 0.00% New Orleans College Prepratory Schools 3 2010-2011 37.9% 42.5% 28.7% 43.6% N/A N/A 61.20% 2.40% Sophie B. Wright Inst.of Academic Excellence 2010-2011 63.2% 62.6% 65.9% 63.2% 19.7 N/A 21.70% 0.70% High Schools Archetecture Design Engineering Prep 2010-2011 12.2% 19.1% 25.4% 26.8% 16 N/A 33.40% 2.30% Algiers Technology Academy 2010-2011 47.7% 53.3% 60.3% 52.9% 16 67.90% 8.50% 0.00% G.W. Carver High School 2010-2011 14.2% 36.0% 37.5% 28.1% 15 55.70% 38.20% 0.00% Joseph S. Clark High2 2010-2011 10.6% 18.2% 10.3% 7.2% 15.9 N/R 23.90% 0.60% Walter L. Cohen High School 2010-2011 11.7% 16.4% 14.0% 21.2% 15.1 53.60% 40.20% 0.00% Collegiate Academies new school - opening fall 2012 Warren Easton Senior High School 2010-2011 69.1% 77.5% 56.2% 65.0% 17.6 >95% 10.40% 0.00% Benjamin Franklin High School 2010-2011 100.0% 100.0% 99.4% 99.4% 27.4 >95% 1.40% 0.00% International High School 2010-2011 41.2% 44.1% N/A N/A 34.30% 1.90% Edna Karr Secondary School 2010-2011 58.3% 64.3% 63.0% 73.0% 18.1 >95% 12.30% 0.00% KIPP Renaisance High School N/A N/A Thurgood Marshall Early College High School4 2010-2011 54.5% 63.9% 44.1% 55.9% 16.1 N/A 25.80% 0.20% Greater Gentilly High School4 2010-2011 43.3% 57.4% 33.3% 38.1% N/A N/A 27.50% 0.00% L. B. Landry High School 2010-2011 33.8% 30.4% 16.9% 18.7% N/A N/A 31.10% 0.00% John McDonogh Senior High School 2010-2011 7.8% 14.6% 9.5% 21.4% 14.8 45.60% 18.50% 0.00% McDonogh #35 Senior High School 2010-2011 59.5% 60.1% 40.4% 53.0% 17 >95% 17.30% 0.20% Eleanor McMain Secondary School 2010-2011 75.0% 61.1% 57.1% 60.3% 18.5 >95% 21.60% 0.10% Miller-McCoy Academy 2010-2011 44.8% 52.9% 51.3% 60.5% N/A 1.60% 0.00% New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts school opened in 2010-2011 and did not yet have testing grades or seniors New Orleans Maritime/Military Academy school opened in 2010-2011 and did not yet have testing grades or seniors New Orleans Charter Science & Math HS 2010-2011 56.5% 66.1% 50.5% 52.5% 17.5 82.60% 8.80% 0.20% Sarah Towles Reed Senior High School 2010-2011 22.2% 23.8% 14.6% 14.6% 15.3 49.6% 34.30% 0.00% Sci Academy 2010-2011 79.2% 84.9% 90.4% 86.5% N/A 38.10% 2.40% O.P. Walker Senior High School 2010-2011 64.0% 92.5% 73.6% 86.0% 17.8 74.6% 5.80% 0.00% state averages State of Louisiana 2010-2011 68.0% 67.2% 62.7% 65.5% 20.2 70.9 9.60% 0.20% Percent of students at or above grade level is based on data from the Louisiana Department of Education and is courtesy of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools. ACT, graduation rate and suspension/expulsion data from the Louisiana Department of Education. 1 State officials removed the charter operator that had been managing Abramson and the school was operated by the Recovery School District during the 2011-2012 school year. Abramson was expected to become an elementary school for the 2012-2013 school year and serve only grades K-8. 2 These schools have been transferred to new operators as charter schools or were in the process of being transitioned into charter schools for the 2012-2013 school year. 3 New Orleans College prep operates as three schools on 2 campuses and is listed in this guide under Sylvania Williams College Prep, Cohen College Prep Middle and Cohen College Prep 4 Thurgood Marshall Early College High and Greater Gentilly High were combined into one school and renamed Lake Area Early College New Tech High in 2010-2011.

92 Spring 2012 Edition ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM SURVEY 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS

School Orch Band Name Choir Students Instructors Music Staff enrollment Music Core Dance Staff Dance Core After School Dance Team Theater Staff Theater Core Music Elective Dance Elective # Certified ESL Theater Elective Proficiency (ELL) Proficiency # Bilingual staff Visual Arts Core Visual Arts Staff 2011-2012 total Summer Program Visual Arts Elective % of Limited English Documents translated Interpretation provided? Elementary Schools Akili J 3 m J 307 <1% Arise J J Jm 3 l l 3 J 3 J J 3 311 <1% Ashe 426 <1% 1 1 3 Audubon 789 8.2% Banneker 505 <1% 1 Batiste 628 <1% Behrman l w J 3 3 l 3 l J 3 l w m m 3 3 684 1.0% Bethune 376 4.3% Capdau l 3 3 3 3 l ss 3 340 <1% 2 Spanish, 1 Vietnaemse Coghill 654 <1% Craig 550 <1% Crocker 244 <1% 0 0 Dibert ws 3 l 3 s m 3 l s 3 421 5.2% 2 6 3 3 Einstein 482 24.7% Eisenhower w 3 w 3 J 3 m 3 3 626 7.2% Esperanza 421 33.7% 1 8 Spanish 3 3 Fischer 665 <1% Franklin Elem 607 2.6% Gentillly Terrace 435 <1% Green 518 1.2% 1 Habans 370 3.0% 1 Harney 366 <1% 1 Filipino Harte l 3 l 3 J 3 l 3 l l m l m 3 648 7.7% Henderson 222 <1% 1 Hughes J m 3 m 3 J 3 J 3 lJ J J J J 617 <1% 2 Spanish Hynes 583 5.5% Intercultural 419 16.7% 1 1 Spanish, 4 Vietnamese ISL w 3 w 3 w 3 w 3 3 627 1.9% Jeff 261 <1% Johnson 308 <1% 1 Spanish 3 KIPP Believe 478 <1% 2 Spanish KIPP CC Academy 397 <1% 1 Spanish KIPP CC Primary 421 <1% 2 Spanish KIPP Mc15 Middle 557 <1% 2 Spanish & French KIPP Mc15 Primary 557 KIPP NOLA 313 <1% 3 Spanish KIPP NOLA Primary 313 Lafayette 818 <1% Lagniappe 115 <1% Lake Forest 478 5.2% Lycee 127 <1% Mays 313 <1% McDonogh 32 J 3 J 3 J 3 w 3 J m 3 3 526 <1% 1 French, 1 Spanish McDonogh 42 527 <1% McDonogh City Park l l 3 l 3 m m J J 3 l l 3 400 <1% Milestone l 3 l 3 m 3 l 395 <1% Moton 323 <1% Nelson 485 <1% Pride 248 <1% 1 3 3 3 Reed Elem. 650 1.4% 1 Schaumburg 615 <1% Sci Tech 620 <1% Singleton 714 <1% Success l 3 w 3 380 <1% 1 1 Spanish 3 Tubman l 3 3 3 3 m 3 l 3 3 3 521 <1% 1 2 Kreyol 3 Tureaud 305 <1% 1 1 Spanish 3 Williams, F. 504 1.4% 1 Spanish Wilson 556 <1% Combination Schools Abramson 549 1.8% King 646 <1% 0 Lusher 1,709 2.1% 1 1 Spanish & 1 French 3 NOCP w 3 m 3 3 817 <1% 6 Wright 476 <1% HIGH SCHOOLS ADEP 195 NR Algiers Tech l 3 w 3 m 3 w 3 3 3 3 290 3.1% Carver High 335 <1% Clark 436 <1% Cohen 257 <1% Collegiate School Not Open Easton l 3 l 3 3 w 3 l l m 881 <1% Franklin High 730 <1% I.H.S. 296 14.9% Karr 928 <1% KIPP Renaissance 296 <1% 1 Vietnamese, 1 Chinese Lake Area l 3 l 3 3 l s s l s 3 603 <1% Lake Area l 3 l 3 3 l s s l s 3 603 Landry l 3 w 3 3 3 w 3 3 736 <1% 1 McDonogh 271 <1% 2 Spanish McDonogh 35 869 <1% McMain 741 3.8% 0 0 Miller-McCoy 562 <1% 0 NOCCA 56 <1% NOMMA 102 <1% NO Sci High 370 <1% Reed High 453 6.6% 1 Spanish Sci Academy J J l m 3 3 3 J 3 J J J J 334 <1% 0 Walker l 3 3 3 l 3 J 3 l 3 l m 3 890 1.5% 1 Spanish

Information about arts education programs was provided by KIDsmART based on the 2011-2012 School Arts Survey. Key Not all schools participated in the survey. Information about services for non-English speaking students and families was l full-time arts specialist J artist-in-resdience provided by the Louisiana Language Access Coalition and is based on information gathered through a survey of all schools s w part-time arts specialist volunteer in the Recovery School District. OPSB schools were not surveyed. Total student enrollment and percent of students identified 3 yes m uncertified teacher as Enlish Language Learners (ELL) was taken from the Louisiana Department of Education as reported on Oct. 1, 2011.

93 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Important Contact Numbers

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 correct school system. See pages A-4 and A-5 for a list of schools by school district. See school information pages 1-91 for information about the organizations that operate each charter school.

Recovery School District www.rsdla.net OFFICE NUMBER AND EXTENSION Main Number...... (504) 373-6200 Information Hotline...... 1(877) 373-4773 Registration...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20050 School Management...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20018 Transportation...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20149 School Safety and Campus Security...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20072 Parent and Community Involvement...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20024 Volunteers and Donations...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20106 Student Support Services...... (504) 373-6200 ext. 20082

Orleans Parish School Board Public Schools www.nops.k12.la.us OFFICE NUMBER Main Office...... (504) 304-3520 Parent and Community Involvement...... (504) 304-5675 Transcripts and Diplomas...... (504) 304-3848 Transitional Family Services...... (504) 304-3865

Charter School Office Louisiana Department of Education www.louisianaschools.net

The Louisiana Department of Education has a Charter School Office which may also be able to assist you if you are have concerns about a charter school.

Charter School Office...... (225) 342-3640

94 Spring 2012 Edition Algiers Charter School Association www.algierscharterschools.org

Algiers Charter Schools Association operates several schools on the West Bank that are part of the Recovery School District or the Orleans Parish School Board district. ACSA Schools:

Martin Behrman Elementary (pg. 8) McDonogh 32 Elementary (pg. 42) Dwight Eisenhower Elementary (pg. 16) Algiers Technology Academy (pg. 70) William Fischer Accelerated Academy (pg. 18) Edna Karr High School (pg. 80) Alice Harte Elementary (pg. 24) O. Perry Walker High School (pg. 90) Main Office Address:...... 3712 MacArthur Blvd Suite 100-A New Orleans, LA 70114 Main Office Phone...... (504) 302-7000 Chief Executive Officer:...... Andrea Thomas-Reynolds KIPP New Orleans www.kippneworleans.org

KIPP New Orleans Schools operates several charter schools that are part of the Recovery School District. KIPP New Orleans Schools:

KIPP Believe Primary (pg. 32) KIPP Believe Academy (pg. 60) KIPP Central City Primary (pg. 33) KIPP Central City Academy (pg. 61) KIPP McDonogh 15 Primary (pg. 34) KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle (pg. 62) KIPP New Orleans Leadership Primary (pg. 35) KIPP New Orleans Leadership Academy (pg. 63) KIPP Renaissance High School (pg. 81) Main Office Address...... 1607 Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 70118 Main Office Phone...... (504) 373-6269 Email Address...... [email protected] Capital One New Beginnings Charter Network www.newbeginningsnola.net

The University of New Orleans Charter Network includes several schools that are part of the Recovery School District. New Beginnings Charter Network Schools:

P.A. Capdau Elementary (pg. 10) Gentilly Terrace Elementary (pg. 20) Medard Nelson Elementary (pg. 47) Lake Area Early College Tecnology High School (pg. 82) Main Office Address...... 2000 Lakeshore Drive CERM Building, Suite 415 New Orleans, LA 70122 Main Office Phone...... (504) 280-2309 Chief Executive Officer:...... Vera Triplett

95 New Orleans Parents’ Guide To Public Schools Glossary of Terms

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. Algiers Charter Schools Association (ACSA) — a charter school association made up of nine charter schools in the West Bank community of Algiers. alternative school/program — school or program designed to provide students with behavior problems with an opportunity to continue their education and rehabilitate behavior. According the Louisiana Department of Education , “The purpose of Alternative Education Schools/Program is to afford students the opportunity to rehabilitate behavior and/or reinforce academic achievement in an environment that meets their individual needs.”

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 that receives public funding, is tuition free and is held accountable by an agreement with either the state or local school district. evaluation — a process of determining if a child has special learning needs. charter organization — a non-profit board that is responsible for making overall decisions about how a charter school is operated. These boards 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 speakers of other languages, 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 the particularly education services. 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. Many charter schools use lotteries if they receive more applications 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. 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. In New Orleans, the RSD operates schools directly and oversees charter schools.

96 Thank You

The Parents’ Guide costs more than $50,000 to produce and distribute each year. The 2012 edition was made possible with financial support from the Louisiana Recovery School District, from our many individual and organizational sponsors, and with funding provided by several foundations. We’d like to give a huge round of applause to everyone who made this guide possible. Advocates NOLA Investigates Rising Oak Foundation

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