New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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JCFA-ALGIERS<br />
Mississippi<br />
River<br />
1415 Teche St.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70114<br />
(504) 518-5834<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Millie Harris<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 20<br />
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 12:35 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College <strong>and</strong> Career Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Inclusion<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 1<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 111<br />
Non-traditional <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> (web-based curriculum) | Grades: 8th - 12th<br />
www.jcfa.co/home/jcfa-algiers<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: JCFA’s mission is <strong>to</strong> provide a learning environment that allows our students <strong>to</strong><br />
develop their potential; <strong>to</strong> prepare our students for post-secondary education <strong>and</strong>/or the work force;<br />
<strong>and</strong> collaborate with community agencies, organizations, <strong>and</strong> institutions <strong>to</strong> meet our students’ needs.<br />
JCFA believes that all students, especially non-traditional students, are capable of excelling academically<br />
when given the support services they need <strong>to</strong> focus on their academic goals. JCFA students take<br />
responsibility for their educations. JCFA faculty <strong>and</strong> staff provide an environment of mutual respect<br />
where students can focus on academics without the distractions found in traditional educational models.<br />
The diversity of our student body is one of our essential strengths, <strong>and</strong> JCFA <strong>School</strong>s encourage<br />
a community of underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> respect.<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Spanish, Latin, Chinese; World His<strong>to</strong>ry, U.S. His<strong>to</strong>ry, Economics, Statistics<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Delgado, Nunez, UNO<br />
NOCCA Participation: After school, transportation provided. Public transportation with JCFA covering cost.<br />
Arts in Education: No.<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: N/A<br />
Transportation Services: Bus <strong>to</strong>kens <strong>and</strong> passes are provided.<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Navy blue polo-style or collared but<strong>to</strong>n down shirt, no insignias or logos. (official<br />
school logo allowed). JCFA t-shirts allowed, purchase at JCFA for $5. Plain gray, white, Black, or navy sweater or<br />
sweatshirt, except item provided by JCFA or sweatshirt with a college logo. Khaki, navy, gray, or black cot<strong>to</strong>n/twill<br />
solid color pants or denim, capris, knee length skirts, skorts, shorts. No rips or tears.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Innovation Lab, Makerspace.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: N/A<br />
Team Sports: Club Sports: Youth Run Nola.<br />
Other Campus Features: JCFA-Algiers hosts the Jobs for America’s Graduates program. This offline course<br />
serves as a career readiness while focusing on college/career exploration, civic engagement, community service,<br />
& leadership development. Students graduating from the JAG program benefit from 12 months of follow-up &<br />
support from the JAG Specialist.<br />
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Students must complete all Carnegie units required for a<br />
diploma in the state of Louisiana.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Prospective students complete the<br />
OneApp process as well as the campus application. Students<br />
then complete a reading & math screener assessment<br />
(TABE) as well as a Pre-enrollment Meeting with a member<br />
of the staff. This meeting allows the student & a member of<br />
his/her support system <strong>to</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> the non-traditional<br />
environment. Following the Pre-enrollment Meeting,<br />
students attend orientation prior <strong>to</strong> beginning courses.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: Rolling admission dependent upon<br />
space availability.<br />
Application Process: Complete application, Preenrollment<br />
for admission. Students must be aged 15-21,<br />
over-aged <strong>and</strong> under-credited.<br />
Admission Contact: Stacey Hartford<br />
Stacey.Hartford@jcfa.co<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 40.8 F 41.7 F<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 81.1 B<br />
Avg. ACT Score 17.5 17<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA N/A N/A<br />
Graduation Rate 16% 15%<br />
TOPS Eligible N/A N/A<br />
Dropout Rate N/A N/A<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 70%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0.5% 0.5%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 13.2% 18.8%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 3%<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 />
(504) 518-5834<br />
78 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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