New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th -12th<br />
www.collegiateacademies.org/GWCarver<strong>High</strong><strong>School</strong><br />
MISSION STATEMENT: The vision of George Washing<strong>to</strong>n Carver <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is <strong>to</strong> prepare all scholars for<br />
college success, inspired <strong>and</strong> ready <strong>to</strong> exceed any expectation.<br />
3059 Higgins Blvd.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70126<br />
(504) 308-3660<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Jerel Bryant<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 25<br />
Hours of Operation: 8:10 AM <strong>to</strong> 3:30 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Continuum of services<br />
based on student need including supports within general<br />
education classrooms, community-based classrooms,<br />
resource classrooms; Journey Program provides individual<br />
<strong>and</strong> group counseling <strong>and</strong> behavioral supports, REACH<br />
program provides academic support; Lift-enabled special<br />
needs transportation provided.<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2 + 2 social workers<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 824<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: English Literature <strong>and</strong> Composition, Environmental Science, Honors<br />
Programming for 9th-11th Grade.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Bard, Delgado<br />
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation provided by school bus.<br />
Arts in Education: B<strong>and</strong>, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Graphic Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Choir.<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: Electrical & Carpentry, Operation Spark, Engineering; <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> Career<br />
Center: Medical Assistant, Digital Media & Pho<strong>to</strong>shop I.<br />
Transportation Services: <strong>School</strong> bus, (including bus following after-school activities).<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Two free shirts <strong>and</strong> a sweatshirt provided for free. Average cost: $35. Uniforms By Logo<br />
Express.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Out-of-State field trips <strong>to</strong> colleges <strong>and</strong> universities; scholar council; summer<br />
internships <strong>and</strong> summer college experiences; student advisory for college readiness; teachers on call after school<br />
for additional support; after school tu<strong>to</strong>ring; Saturday tu<strong>to</strong>ring.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Student government association, scholar ambassador program,<br />
yearbook club, b<strong>and</strong>, dance, flag, color guard, majorettes, gay-straight alliance (GSA), quiz bowl.<br />
Team Sports: Basketball (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Softball, Cross Country (Boys & Girls),<br />
Volleyball, Indoor/Outdoor Track (Boys & Girls), Soccer(Boys & Girls).<br />
Other Campus Features: Br<strong>and</strong>-new facility with state-of-the-art science labs, special education classrooms,<br />
cooking lab, art studio, <strong>and</strong> an impressive convocation <strong>and</strong> athletic complex.<br />
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Aligned with state graduation requirements<br />
(Core 4 curriculum, 24 units <strong>to</strong> graduate, must pass 3 of 4<br />
End of Course exams.).<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Open enrollment, no academic entrance<br />
requirements.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: February 22, 2019<br />
Application Process: OneApp Centralized Enrollment.<br />
(Visit www.enrollnola.org)<br />
Admission Contact: Melissa Sullivan<br />
msullivan@collegiateacademies.org<br />
(504) 308-3660<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 67.1 D 65.9 C<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 87.8 B<br />
Avg. ACT Score 16.7 16.5<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA 2.82 2.82<br />
Graduation Rate 62% 71%<br />
TOPS Eligible 18% 0%<br />
Dropout Rate 4.4% 7.2%<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 91%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 44.4% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 10.2% 21.2%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0.5% 0.5%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/C N/C<br />
Two-Year College N/C N/C<br />
Public Four-Year College/University N/C N/C<br />
Private Four-Year College/University N/C N/C<br />
76 N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway
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