New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

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the number of courses taken. GPA is important because this number displays the level of academic achievement of the students enrolled at a high school. Colleges also consider a student’s GPA for admission, so having a high GPA is important. When looking for a high school, try to find schools where the average GPA is close to 4.0 and above. Beginning in the 9th grade, both students and parents should be aware of the implications GPA and curriculum has on college admissions, based on the more rigorous LA CORE 4 Curriculum minimum standards of 24 units as set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents. For admission to statewide and regional universities, students must take four courses in English 4, four courses in Math (1 financial math starting in 2019-2020), four courses in Science, four courses in Social Studies, two courses in Foreign Language and one Arts course. In addition to the mandatory CORE 4 Curriculum, students must attain a GPA between a 2.0 - 3.0 on the 19 CORE courses or an ACT Score between 20 - 25, depending on the school. GRADUATION RATES High school graduation rates are calculated by the number of students who enter school in the 9th grade and complete within 4 years. Students not counted in this number are students who drop out of school and students who do not graduate on time. When selecting a high school, try to look for schools that report graduation rates close to or above the national average. Graduation rates lower than state or national average do not necessarily mean the school is doing something wrong. Remember, the graduation rate must be considered along with other factors, such as school performance scores, ACT/SAT scores, and the types of activities and programs offered at the school. A FEW QUESTIONS . . . What is the classroom code of conduct? What discipline methods, if any, does the school use? What is the school’s process to suspend or expel a student? What is the districts role in this matter? How may a student or parent challenge a suspension or expulsion? What type of post-high school education do most seniors pursue? 4-year Private or Public? 2-year college? Vocational/Tech? What percentage of graduates enter the workforce after graduation? Graduation Rate Comparison Chart What percentage of graduates attend local colleges/ universities versus those who attend school out-of-state? Does the school offer class trip to colleges in-state and out of state? 15 15
16 LOCATION/TRANSPORTATION Location is very important when choosing a high school. Not all schools offer transportation. While it is important to select a high school based on academics, interests, and extracurricular activities, it is also important to remember that the students may need to have alternative means of transportation. Some schools do offer free or fee-based transportation, but this is sometimes only available to students who do not participate in before or after-school activities. If you are planning to participate in sports or other activities, you may want to consider that, alternate transportation will need to be arranged since practice and/or activity meetings may occur before or after school. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PURSUED BY ALUMNI Information about a college’s alumni can give you insight about a high school. Sometimes schools provide the types of degrees their former students received. If you have started to look at colleges, find a high school that has graduates who attend colleges in which you are interested. This information may help you to make your decision. Keep in mind that even if the high school you choose does not have graduates who went to the college in which you are interested or does not have graduates who achieved the level of education to which you aspire, it does not mean you cannot be first on their list. RELIGION By law, public schools may not provide religious instruction. If you value a religious education, New Orleans has many nonpublic schools that include religion in their curriculum. Since these schools are not public, they do not operate using public funds (with the exception of schools participating in the Louisiana Scholarship Program) and charge tuition to cover most of their operational costs. A religious school may or may not require that its students be members of the church they represent; you will have to ask. Not all private schools are religious. STUDENT STABILITY Student stability indicates the percent of student who choose to return to their current school for another year. While there may be many reasons students leave a school (i.e. out of area), student stability can also be an indicator of how well a school supports and engages its students. Students should not only ask about the school’s stability rate, but also make sure the school can support their future goals. SINGLE GENDER VS. COED There are many benefits to a single gender education. Some people think that boys and girls learn differently and separating learners by sex can aid in teaching students. Some people discuss the social value of working in groups of the same gender. There are many benefits to co-education. Co-education is about diversity and teaches us to work with others regardless of gender. This depends on your preference. SIZE High schools in New Orleans range widely in size. Some schools may have less than 50 students in the entire school and some might have more than 100 students in ninth grade alone. Both large and small schools have their advantages. At a small school, class sizes may be small and you can get to know the staff and students very well. On the other hand, large schools can offer students opportunities like well-developed extracurricular programs and a larger selection of classes and activities. These are not strict rules. Small schools can have great extracurricular programs and other great options for their students. Some large schools might have small class sizes and low student-staff ratio. It all depends on the school. Ask! JUMP START & CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAMS Each year, high school students graduate and as young adults are faced with critical decisions regarding college and career. After graduation, students may pursue various pathways, including universities, technical colleges, military, apprenticeships or other training, to ultimately gain entrance into the workforce. Through the Louisiana Department of Education’s Jump Start initiative, many high schools are now offering students the opportunity to explore high-wage, high-demand Career Pathways and to earn industry-recognized credentials. After high school, students who have earned industry-recognized credentials are better prepared with real-world skills to enter college or start well-paying jobs right out of high school. This is significant because the majority of job openings over the next ten years, nationally and in our region will require more than a high school diploma. Simply put, credentials provide employers with proof of specific technical skills that students have acquired, which lead to better options and a competitive edge.
Page 1 and 2: HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Urban League
Page 3 and 4: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Urban League Pa
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Page 9 and 10: NEW ORLEANS HIGH SCHOOLS A B C D E
Page 11 and 12: 10 A SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
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Page 23 and 24: 22 TIPS FOR PARENTS: Transitioning
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Page 35 and 36: COLLEGE READINESS WHY SHOULD I BE T
Page 37 and 38: 36 AP COURSES AP, or Advanced Place
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Page 49 and 50: ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Private
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WHO IS RUNNING THE SCHOOLS? Signed
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- Each applicant’s unique lottery
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ABRAMSON SCI ACADEMY Public Charter
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHARTER
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EINSTEIN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Public
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOO
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JCFA-ALGIERS Mississippi River 1415
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JOSEPH S. CLARK PREPARATORY HIGH SC
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KIPP RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL Public
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LIVING SCHOOL (Opening Fall 2019) P
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LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE,
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LUSHER CHARTER SCHOOL Public Charte
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MORRIS JEFF COMMUNITY SCHOOL Type 5
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NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCIENCE & MATH
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NOCCA (NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREAT
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RENEW ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL Non-t
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ROSENWALD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (New S
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Music St. THE NET CHARTER HIGH SCHO
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WALTER L. COHEN: ACADEMY OF CAREER
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WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL P
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AVERAGE ACT SCORE (2018) Average Ac
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AVERAGE ACT SCORE (2018) Average Ac
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REFERENCES ACT (2018), Retrieved Oc
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