Closes Friday, January 19, 2024
(New Orleans – January 17, 2024) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) would like to remind families that the main round of the K-12 NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) closes Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. NCAP is the annual unified application process for children wishing to attend public schools in New Orleans. New Orleans families can apply for K-12 anytime until the application closes on Jan. 19, 2024. The Early Childhood Common Application Closes Wed., Feb. 21, 2024, for children 6 weeks to Pre-K4.
Families will be informed of their students' K-12 placements no later than April 30, 2024.
"We understand that transitioning to or beginning a new school can pose challenges, and our commitment is to enhance the support for families by providing clarity on their scholar's school placement as soon as possible," said Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent of NOLA-PS. "Our team is dedicated to continuously improving the application process, making it more informative, transparent, and user-friendly for all those joining our vibrant school community,"
Through our unified enrollment system, NOLA-PS provides scholars and families with the opportunity to choose a school that best suits their interests and needs through a centralized enrollment process and a single application.
Families interested in schools with eligibility criteria are still required to meet each school's additional admissions criteria, including an eligibility assessment.
The common application process is central to the NOLA-PS unified enrollment system and aligned to our commitment that every child, every day, can participate in a high-quality program that fosters their individual capabilities.
Using the "Enroll" button at nolapublicschools.com, families can research schools and submit an application if their child meets any of the following criteria:
- All students who turn 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2024, must enroll and attend Kindergarten per state law!
- The student is new to New Orleans or new to public schools.
- The student is seeking to transfer from their current school to a new school for the 2024-2025 school year.
- The student is in a transitional grade, meaning their current school does not offer their expected grade in the next school year. This category mostly applies to PK-4 and 8th grade students who must choose a new school.
- The student is enrolled in a program that requires an application to continue. This information will be communicated to you by your child's school.
Families are encouraged to explore schools and give themselves enough time to participate in additional assessment requirements, if needed. Families can see which schools have eligibility criteria that require next steps on enrollnolaps.com.
The NCAP does provide families with specific priorities for student placement based on individual factors, including the current enrollment of a student's sibling and geographic proximity to the school.
Before submitting an application for the 2024-2025 school year, NOLA-PS encourages families to research school choices. To assist in this process, we provide several resources at Enrollnolaps.com:
- Explore Schools tool (nola.ps/explore): K-12 schools and Early Childhood school profiles provide information on school location, grades served, school performance, and extracurricular activities.
- Guidance for Families: Additional online videos and interactive resources are available and can assist you in making smart school choices, filling out the NCAP, and more.
Families who do not participate in the Main Round are welcome to participate in subsequent enrollment opportunities, although it is important to note that some schools may have full rosters from the Main Round.
Have more questions? Send an email at enroll@nolapublicschools.com for help!
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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 67 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the first woman in the District's 181 years to serve as its permanent superintendent.
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