JOSEPH A. CRAIG ELEMENTARY
Address: 1423 St. Philip St.
Phone: (504) 592-8527
Principal: Wanda Anderson-Guillame
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 620
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Young Audiences arts enrichment program; Cops for Kids summer youth program; Big Brothers and Big Sisters; Junior Achievement Volunteers; LSU Health SciencesSOPHIE B. WRIGHT
Address: 1426 Napoleon Ave.
Phone: (504) 304-3915
Principal: Sharon L. Clark
Web site: www.sophiebwright.orgType: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: 4-8
School size: 325
Start date: Aug. 8
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Provided through afterschool programming
Special programs: Afterschool program provides one hour of academic support and one hour of arts enrichment through partnership with New Orleans Outreach; partnership with Tulane University provides focused tutoring; partnership with Southern University of New Orleans for staff development and supportSYLVANIE WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY
Address: 3127 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Phone: (504) 235-2783
Principal: Clinton Smith
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.netType: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: N/A (opened April 2007)
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Under developmentALBERT WICKER ELEMENTARY
Address: 2011 Bienville Ave.
Phone: (504) 571-1023 or (504) 582-2093
Principal: Ella Lewis
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.netType: Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 550
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: LASpirit crisis counseling interventionA.P. TUREAUD ELEMENTARY
Address: 2201 Pauger St.
Phone: (504) 330-0205
Principal: Perretta White-Mitchell
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.netType: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 328
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special Education Model: InclusionTREME (MCDONOGH 42) CHARTER
Address: 1651 North Tonti St.
Phone: (504) 274-3638
Principal: TBD
Web site: N/A
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
Expected School size: 340
Start date: Aug. 13
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Will be provided, specifics TBD
BeJAMES M. SINGLETON CHARTER Address: 2220 Oretha C. Haley Blvd.
Phone: (504) 568-3466
Principal: Melrose D. Biagas
Web site: www.dryadesymca.com
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 709
Start date: Aug. 20
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: RTA tokens provided to students
Before and aftercare: Available at no cost through Afterschool For All evening enrichment program
Special programs: Required Saturday technology academy from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; adult education programs for LPN and technology training offered to parents on site through Dryades YMCAJULIUS ROSENWALD ELEMENTARY Address: 6501 Berkley Dr.
Phone: (504) 433-7134
Principal: Williette C. Wallace
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 104
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: NoneSARAH TOWLES REED ELEMENTARY Address: 2521 Marais St.
Phone: (504) 949-2546
Principal: Josette Ripoll
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 595
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Educational Talent Search Program, sponsored by the University of New Orleans; Partners In Education (PIE) parent and community engagement modelNEW ORLEANS FREE ACADEMY Address: 3601 Camp St.
Phone: (504) 891-1353
Principal: Easter James
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 247
Start date: Aug. 13
Admission: No specific academic requirements, based on individual interview, review of prior behavior and classroom grades
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Visual and music arts focusMEDARD H. NELSON CHARTER Address: 1111 Milan St.
Phone: (504) 942-3670
Principal: Aver P. Lee
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School Size (2006-7): 300
Start date: Aug. 1
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Available through PK LA4 program
Special programs: Teaching Responsible Earth Education (TREE) science learning program, Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) mentoring program, Summerbridge, LA4 early childhood education, KUMON TutoringMOTON CHARTER Address: 1501 Abundance St.
Phone: (504) 942-0868
Principal: Paulette P. Bruno
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: PK-6
School Size (2006-7): 211
Start date: July 9
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Provided at no cost through afterschool program
Special programs: Year-round schooling; 21st Century afterschool program provides arts enrichment and academic tutoringMILESTONE SABIS ACADEMY Address: 5951 Patton St.
Phone: (504) 894-0557
Principal: Kathryn Boozer
Web site: www.msano.sabis.net
Type: Charter under state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Grades served: K-8
School size: 430
Start date: Aug. 20
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: None
Before and aftercare: Provided free through afterschool program
Special programs: Afterschool program provided by Volunteers of America; school-wide Spanish program; student life program designed to build social skills and school community; academic program to prepare students for collegeMCDONOGH CITY PARK ACADEMY Address: 2733 Esplanade Ave.
Phone: (504) 897-5355
Principal: Easter James
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size (2006-7): 268
Start date: Aug. 13
Admission: No specific requirements; based on individual interview, review of prior behavior and classroom grades
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Computer and technology focus; summer session for students with special needs; reading buddy program to pair older students with younger peersMCDONOGH 32 ELEMENTARY Address: 800 de Armas St.
Phone: (504) 363-1057
Principal: Kecia Wright
Web site: www.algierscharterschools.org
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 590
Start date: Aug. 6
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Aftercare services planned, TBD
Special programs: Direct Reading Instruction and Full Option Science SystemMCDONOGH 15 SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS: A KIPP TRANSFORMATION SCHOOL Address: 721 St. Philip St.
Phone: (504) 202-2004
Principals: Gary Robichaux/Heidi Campbell
Web site: www.mcdonough15.org
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School Size (2006-7): 450
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: RTA tokens provided for students; RTA tokens available for parents of students in grades PK-4
Before and aftercare: Early drop-off available; extended school day until 5 p.m.
Special programs: Extended school day from 7:30 to 5:00 p.m.; comprehensive arts program exposes students to 90 minutes each day of arts instruction including jazz ensemble, band, visual arts, digital arts; frequent field trips, particularly in surrounding French Quarter.LUSHER CHARTER Address: 7315 Willow St.
Phone: (504) 304-3960
Principal: Blaine LeCesne
Web site: www.lusherschool.org
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: K-5
School size: 625
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Some selective criteria. Students who live within a school attendance zone are automatically eligible, others are selected based on grades, test scores and other factors.
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Both available
Special programs: dance troupe; drama troupe; Lagniappe program provides classes in art, chess, writing, foreign language and moreLIVE OAK ELEMENTARY Address: 3128 Constance St.
Phone: (504) 894-2851 or -7068
Principal: Pamela Randall
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 450
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Young Audiences enrichment program focused on the visual arts, creative writing, music and dance; KIDsmART arts enrichment program that places artists in schoolsLAUREL ELEMENTARY Address: 820 Jackson Ave.
Phone: (504) 529-4243
Principal: Janet Johnson
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 600
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Young Audiences enrichment program focused on the visual arts, creative writing, music and dance; LASpirit crisis counseling interventionLAKE FOREST CHARTER ELEMENTARY Address: 12000 Hayne Blvd.
Phone: (504) 324-7092
Principal: Mardele S. Early
Web site: www.lakeforestcharter.com
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: K-8
School size: 340
Start date: Aug. 13
Admission: Selective criteria, based on a matrix which includes attendance, parental involvement, prior GPA, portfolio and other academic requirements
Transportation: RTA bus tokens available
Before and aftercare: Provided through the Eagle Morning Care and Eagle Evening Care programs at a cost to be determined
Special programs: Character education, partnership with Ogden Museum, Artist in Residence program, French, band/orchestra, Sisters on the Wings of Sisters and Eagles Dare to Fly mentoring programsLAFAYETTE ACADEMY CHARTER Address: 2727 S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone: (504) 861-8370
Principal: Eileen Williams (interim)
Web site: www.lafayetteacademyno.org
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-7
School size: 785
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: $35 per week for before and aftercare; $25 for either before or afterSpecial programs: Paragon Curriculum (multi-disciplinary approach based on the study of history); regular family nights where students demonstrate their knowledge
KIPP BELIEVE COLLEGE PREP Address: 1607 South Carrollton Ave.
Phone: (504) 304-8857
Principal: Adam Meinig
Web site: www.kippbelieve.org
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: 5-6 (building to 8th grade in 2009)
School size (2006-7): 90
Start date: July 9
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service provided
Before and aftercare: None, although all students have an extended school day from 7:25 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special programs: Saturday classes every other week; Mandatory three-week summer program; out of state field lessons to Washington, D.C., Grand Canyon, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and CaliforniaDR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Address: 1617 Caffin Ave. (fall 2007)
Phone: (504) 891-6924 (currently)
Principal: Doris Hicks
Web site: www.drkingcharterschool.org
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size (2006-7): 450
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Available at $5 per day or $20 per week
Special programs: Orchestra, choir, piano, computer skillsJAMES WELDON JOHNSON ELEMENTARY Address: 1800 Monroe St.
Phone: (504) 861-7718
Principal: Carolyn DeBose
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 496
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Parent empowerment program with The Jeremiah Group; afterschool academic program provided through Trinity Christian Community Center; Grades Make the Difference incentive program; Big Brotherbig Sister; Project Access mentoring program for special needs or at-risk students.INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA Address: 1400 Camp St.
Phone: (504) 654-1088
Principal: Melanie Tennyson
Web site: www.isl-edu.org
Type: Charter under state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Grades served: K-7 (building toward 12th grade in 2012-2013)
School ize (2006-7): 353
Start date: Sept. 4
Admission: Some selective requirements. Kindergarten students must take a developmental test; older students are admitted in higher grades only if they are fluent in French or Spanish
Transportation: None provided
Before and aftercare: Available at $120 per month full-time (drop-ins at $8 per day)
Special programs: Students receive most instruction (80% of classes) in French or Spanish from native or fluent speakers; diverse faculty represents 17 countriesHYNES CHARTER (pre-K - Grade 4) Address: 719 S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone: (504) 483-6100
Principal: Michelle Douglas
Web site: www.hynesschool.org
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: PK-8 (gifted Pre-K only)
School size (2006-7): 340
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Limited yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Available at $50 per month for part-time or $125 per month full-time (before care only- $25 per month)
Special programs: French immersion (students taught math, science and social studies in French); Success For All literacy program; partnership with UNO for staff support, professional development, advisory board
Note: Temporary locations until Fall 2009, when two campuses combine and move to 900 Harrison Ave.HYNES CHARTER (Grades 5-8) Address: 821 General Pershing St.
Phone: (504) 483-6100
Principal: Michelle Douglas
Web site: www.hynesschool.org
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: PK-8 (gifted Pre-K only)
School size (2006-7): 340
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Limited yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Available at $50 per month for part-time or $125 per month full-time (before care only- $25 per month)
Special programs: French immersion (students taught math, science and social studies in French); Success For All literacy program; partnership with UNO for staff support, professional development, advisory board
Note: Temporary locations until Fall 2009, when two campuses combine and move to 900 Harrison Ave.MURRAY HENDERSON ELEMENTARY Address: 1912 L.B. Landry Ave.
Phone: (504) 361-8271
Principal: Beverly Johnson Jelks
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 335
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: NonePAUL B. HABANS ELEMENTARY Address: 3819 Herschel St.
Phone: (504) 366-4590
Principal: Olga Walters
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 350
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: LASpirit, crisis counseling interventionGREEN CHARTER Address: 2319 Valence St.
Phone: (504) 304-3532
Principal: Anthony Recasner
Type: Charter under Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 350
Start date: Aug. 13
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: provided through afterschool programming
Special programs: Afterschool enrichment program (K-5); edible schoolyard, experience-based elective program taught by community experts supported through partnership with New Orleans Outreach; City Year Young Heroes leadership development programBENJAMIN FRANKLIN MATH AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY Address: 1116 Jefferson Ave.
Phone: (504) 304-3932
Principal: Charlotte Matthew
Web site: www.babyben.org
Type: New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: PK-6
School size: 482
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Selective criteria. Minimum C- average; no more than two suspensions; no prior expulsions; satisfactory behavior record
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Tutoring and enrichment programs (Success for All and Joyful Noise programs), Summerbridge, STAIR, Communities in Schools, KIDsmART, Girl Scouts, Big Brothersbig SistersWILLIAM J. FISCHER ELEMENTARY Address: 1801 Whitney Ave.
Phone: (504) 304-3976
Principal: Dahme Bolden
Web site: www.algierscharterschools.org
Type: Chartered by Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 608
Start date: Aug. 6
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: N/A
Special programs: N/ADWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY Address: 3700 Tall Pines Dr.
Phone: (504) 398-7125
Principal: Cynthia Bernard
Web site: www.algierscharterschools.org
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: K-8
School size: 580
Start date: Aug. 6
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Information not provided by school
Special programs: n/aALBERT EINSTEIN CHARTER Address: 5100 Cannes
Phone: (504) 324-7450
Principal: Ron Midkiff
Web site: www.einsteincharterschool.com
Type: Charter under New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: K-8
School size (2006-7): 475
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Open enrollment, students must successfully complete current grade level in order to remain at Einstein
Transportation: None
Before and aftercare: Free
Special programs: Students participate in Academic Games; focus on math and science; afterschool tutoringCHARLES R. DREW ELEMENTARY Address: 3819 St. Claude Ave.
Phone: (504) 655-5989
Principal: Ponchitta Bondojia
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District (RSD)
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 603
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Dillard Lumina Project, a mentoring and enhancement program that guarantees Dillard University scholarships to students who participate for one yearJOHN DIBERT ELEMENTARY Address: 4217 Orleans Ave.
Phone: (504) 324-7650
Principal: Keith Bartlett
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 403
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: LASpirit crisis counseling interventionPIERRE A. CAPDAU - UNO CHARTER Address: 3821 Franklin Ave.
Phone: (504) 872-9257
Principal: Christine F. Mitchell
Type: Chartered by Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 340
Start date: Aug. 1
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Young Heroes leadership development program; Dillard University Talent Search, Fellowship FoundationMARY BETHUNE ELEMENTARY Address: 3649 Laurel St.
Phone: (504) 896-4001
Principal: Mary Haynes-Smith
Web site: www.nops.k12.la.us
Type: New Orleans Public Schools
Grades served: PK-6
School Size (2006-7): 299
Start date: Aug. 14
Admission: Based on a matrix that includes prior classroom grades, standardized test scores and parental involvement; must have at least a C- average, no more than two suspensions, no prior expulsions and satisfactory behavior record
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: Music in the Brain program provides music theory and concepts integrated with classroom skills; music, art and FrenchMARTIN BEHRMAN ELEMENTARY Address: 715 Opelousas Ave.
Phone: (504) 324-7030
Principal: Rene Lewis-Carter
Web site: www.algierscharterschools.org
Type: Charter by Recovery School District
Grades served: K-8
School size: 624
Start date: Aug. 6
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: Provided for LA4 preschool students; aftercare provided through after school enrichment programs
Special programs: Young Audiences art program (creative, visual and fine arts), Arts Partners, Communities in Schools, Mercy Corp. counseling, Project Fleur-de-lis, positive behavior supports, character education, Boys to Men mentoring programBENJAMIN BANNEKER ELEMENTARY Address: 421 Burdette St.
Phone: (504) 324-7010
Principal: Cheryllyn Branche
Web site: www.nolapublicschools.net
Type: Recovery School District
Grades served: PK-8
School size: 425
Start date: TBD
Admission: Open enrollment
Transportation: Yellow school bus service
Before and aftercare: None
Special programs: STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading), a tutoring and enrichment program; LA Spirit crisis counseling intervention