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TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 5 Introduction 7 School Types Comparison Chart 8 Map of New Orleans High Schools 10 You Know Best: A Self-Knowledge Questionnaire 12 Interpreting Your Results 14 Factors to Consider When Choosing A School 15 ªJumpstart and The Career Diploma 18 ªChoosing A High School for Students with Special Needs 23 Applying 101: General Guidelines for Applying to Any School 28 Acceptance and Making a Decision 34 Funding 36 Enrolling 36 College Readiness 37 ªLouisiana Higher Standards 40 Prepping For Success 42 Catholic Schools 51 Receiving a Catholic Education 52 <strong>2015</strong>-2016 Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic High Schools Application Process 53 <strong>2015</strong>-2016 Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic High Schools Open House Dates 54 Catholic Schools 55 Private Schools 69 Public Schools 75 Who's Running the Schools? 76 Comparing the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District 77 Applying to Public Schools 78 School Performance Scores (SPS) 79 Public Schools 80 Appendix 106 Average Act Score (2014) Private and Catholic High Schools 107 Average Act Score (2014) Public High Schools 108 Average Act Score (2014) All High Schools 109 Contact Numbers 110 References 111 4
FOREWORD On August 29th 2005, Hurricane Katrina made its way along the Gulf Coast from central Florida causing severe damage, hitting New Orleans and wreaking havoc on lives and property. That property damage included the 140 plus school buildings of New Orleans Schools. Over the next several years, nearly 2.5 billion dollars have been spent or encumbered to repair the facilities that were severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Students went from having marginal educational facilities to those that now have the “bells and whistles” to provide 21st century world class learning environments. On this 10th Anniversary of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters, the need for a good…no, a great education is a must for our city to build a strong community. Whether it is a private, parochial, charter, direct run or home school, parents must have the opportunity to select the best educational facility and program that fits their child’s learning needs. With that being said, the educational community has a responsibility to provide diverse teaching and learning programs for students to have their individual needs met! If we were to ask the question to a selection of teachers, administrators, students, parents, community members, business leaders, and policymakers to address the question of the purpose of a great education, it would be difficult to reach a consensus. In this country, the purpose of education has transformed itself based on the needs of society. Education’s purpose has ranged from teaching religion to preparing young people to live in a democracy, to preparing workers for the workplace. More recently, educators have defined the goal of education as to prepare young people to become lifelong learners who can compete in a global economy in a world that is rapidly changing. We know that there is one education reform strategy that works. It’s the same formula that has worked since we had chalkboards in the one room school house. Nothing beats or replaces a great teacher. And when that teacher is provided the appropriate resources, uses data, applies best practices with the use of common sense, and focuses on student learning, students will develop and be prepared for the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow. I share the story of a young boy that attended an elementary school immediately after Katrina. This young man was challenged with health disabilities and behavior challenges. The school was equipped with the necessary teaching materials, was led by a dynamic principal, and the young man was placed in the classroom of an energetic and resourceful teacher. With hard work and appropriate assistance, his disabilities have been transformed into the abilities of a child who is meeting learning targets and has a bright future. The right school for the right child! So as more people are paying attention and getting involved in education in New Orleans “post Katrina”, let’s use this opportunity that the Urban League’s New Orleans Guide to High Schools and Beyond provides to continue the conversation about how we best provide a quality and equitable education for “all” children in the city of New Orleans…bar none! Darryl C. Kilbert Darryl C. Kilbert Retired Superintendent Orleans Parish School Board We know that there is one education reform movement that works... 5
Page 1 and 2: 9:45 AM 100% New Orleans Guide to H
Page 3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Urban League P
Page 8 and 9: SCHOOL TYPES CATEGORY CATHOLIC Admi
Page 10 and 11: A B C D E Jefferson Parish 104 The
Page 12 and 13: Self-assessment is a way for you to
Page 14 and 15: INTERPRETING YOUR RESULTS Each item
Page 16 and 17: ACT / SAT SCORES 16 COST nonpublic
Page 18 and 19: GRADUATION RATE COMPARISON CHART 20
Page 20 and 21: SINGLE GENDER VS. COED Without look
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Page 24 and 25: TIPS FOR PARENTS: TRANSITIONING TO
Page 26 and 27: INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS AND SUPP
Page 28 and 29: APPLYING 101 General Guidelines to
Page 30 and 31: APPLYING 101: ESSAY Some schools wi
Page 32 and 33: 6. Sample Questions. INDIVIDUAL EDU
Page 34 and 35: TESTING Schools may use testing as
Page 36 and 37: FUNDING When considering a private
Page 38 and 39: ACT (AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST) The ACT
Page 40 and 41: LOUISIANA HIGHER STANDARDS Over the
Page 42 and 43: ATTENDANCE While it may seem like m
Page 44 and 45: HERE to HELP Now that you know what
Page 46 and 47: What to Do in the Ninth Grade Prepa
Page 48 and 49: CHOOSE THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOU Choo
Page 50 and 51: C A T H O L I C SCHOOLS 51
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BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS:
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DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS: 53
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HOLY CROSS SCHOOL ADDRESS: 5500 Par
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JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS: 4133 Ba
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SACRED HEART (ACADEMY OF THE) ADDRE
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ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SC
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URSULINE ACADEMY ADDRESS: 2635 Stat
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P R I V A T E SCHOOLS 69
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ISIDORE NEWMAN SCHOOL ADDRESS: 1903
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LOUISE S. MCGHEE ADDRESS: 2343 Pryt
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P U B L I C SCHOOLS 75
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How are OPSB and RSD Schools Differ
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School Performance Scores (SPS) Wha
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ADDRE
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COHEN COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL ADDR
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COLLEGIATE
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INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS:
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KIPP RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL ADDRES
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L.B. LANDRY-O.P. WALKER COLLEGE & C
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LOUISIANA VIRTUAL CHARTER ACADEMY A
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CHARTER SCHO
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ELEANOR MCMAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL ADD
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NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ART
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NEW ORLEANS MILITARY/MARITIME ACADE
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SCI ACADEMY ADDRESS: 5552 Read Blvd
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WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL A
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Average ACT Score (2014) Private &
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Average ACT Act Score (2014) All Hi
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Appendix References ACT. (2011). 20
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For over 76 years, the Urban League
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