New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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RENEW ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Non-traditional Alternative <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> | Grades: 9th <strong>to</strong> 12th<br />
www.renewschools.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: At ReNEW Accelerated <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> we advocate for the fundamental freedom <strong>to</strong><br />
determine the course of our own lives. By designing cus<strong>to</strong>mizable learning path that advance depth<br />
of knowledge, we develop everyone’s ability <strong>to</strong> critically analyze challenging concepts without fear<br />
of failure. By building our ability <strong>to</strong> make well-reasoned <strong>and</strong> compassionate choices, we transform<br />
every interaction in<strong>to</strong> an opportunity <strong>to</strong> advance our collective empowerment. We renew our commitment<br />
<strong>to</strong> innovate solutions <strong>to</strong> difficult problems. We renew our commitment <strong>to</strong> create a cus<strong>to</strong>mized<br />
path rooted in the needs of each student. We renew our commitment <strong>to</strong> show love for each other<br />
<strong>and</strong> our communities.<br />
3649 Laurel St.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70115<br />
(504) 267-3882<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Emily Perhamus<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 15 - 30<br />
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 5:00 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: Non-traditional program <strong>to</strong> accelerate<br />
access <strong>to</strong> more choices post-high school graduation.<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Full continuum of services<br />
including community based instructional setting.<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 350<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: No.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Delgado, Bard<br />
NOCCA Participation: No.<br />
Arts in Education: Visual Arts, Mural Art, Digital Media <strong>and</strong> Graphic Design<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: *Graphic Design, *Audio/Video Editing, Coding, Certified Nursing Assistant,<br />
Emergency Medical Responder, *Emergency Medical Technician, Carpentry, *Electrical<br />
Transportation Services: Yes. RTA bus pass <strong>and</strong> shuttle bus provided.<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost: $20-$30. Financial assistance available.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Students can earn 6 credits per semester <strong>to</strong> graduate in half the time as a<br />
traditional high school. Virtual learning, state-of-the-art computer labs, flexible hours & cus<strong>to</strong>m schedules. Career<br />
<strong>and</strong> technical education opportunities for all students including CNA, Phlebo<strong>to</strong>my, EKG, EMR, Digital Media <strong>and</strong><br />
NCCER Core (NOTEP Half Day Program). Carpentry, Digital Media, Emergency Medical Services, Pre-Nursing.<br />
Community Partnerships, Gifted And Talented Services.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Paid internships available, Student Advisory Board, Prom, Fall Fest,<br />
Spring Fest, Weekly Student S<strong>to</strong>re, Second Harvest Healthy Cities monthly fresh food pantry <strong>and</strong> health fair.<br />
Team Sports: N/A<br />
Other Campus Features: Early Childcare Center on site with student scholarships available. Interpretation<br />
available full-time in Spanish, part-time in Vietnamese. Translation available upon request in Spanish, upon<br />
request in Vietnamese.<br />
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Varied based on students’ high school entrance year; TOPS<br />
University diploma <strong>and</strong> Jumpstart pathway courses with<br />
Industry Based Credentials; February <strong>and</strong> June graduation<br />
ceremonies.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Open enrollment through the OneApp<br />
enrollment process.<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: Johmyrin Johnson<br />
jjohnson@renewschools.org<br />
(504) 267-3882<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 14.9 F 18.6 F<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 49 F<br />
Avg. ACT Score 14 13.8<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R<br />
Graduation Rate 13% 15%<br />
TOPS Eligible 4% 5%<br />
Dropout Rate N/A N/A<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 96%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 3.2% 12.6%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0.4% 0.2%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> 30% N/R<br />
Two-Year College 35% N/R<br />
Public Four-Year College/University 20% N/R<br />
Private Four-Year College/University 10% N/R<br />
96 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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