NEW ORLEANS – (Nov. 13, 2019) – As public schools in Orleans Parish experience an uptick in student and staff absences from school due to cold and flu season, NOLA Public Schools would like to offer tips to prevent the flu, as well as, remind families when it is best to keep their students at home.
Students should STAY home if he or she:
Families should call the doctor if their student:
Students can be sent to school if he or she:
For more information and additional healthy tips, you can visit attendanceworks.org.
The Louisiana Department of Health also offers these tips to minimize spreading the flu:
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ABOUT NOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish, which includes the district’s elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board and the district’s administration led by NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 78 public schools. For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools
The Travis Hill School educates pre-adjudication youth in the city’s juvenile and adult detention facilities .
NEW ORLEANS – (November 12, 2019) – The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) recently released the 2018-2019 School Performance Scores (SPS), including scores for alternative schools under the state’s new alternative formula. The Travis Hill School, which operates inside both the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC) and Orleans Justice Center (OJC), is the fourth ranked alternative school in the state. The school earned a “C” letter grade overall and was one of only six alternative schools state-wide to receive a “B” Progress letter grade. Additionally, the Travis Hill School was the only alternative school in the state to be recognized as a 2019 Equity Honoree, which highlights the progress the school makes with historically disadvantaged students.
“I am extremely proud of the success of our local alternative schools, especially the tremendous work being accomplished at the Travis Hill School,” said NOLA Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. “Our students at the Travis Hill School are setting an example for Louisiana students as they make incredible and meaningful progress towards graduation despite the barrier of incarceration. These remarkable results are a testament to their determination, along with the tireless dedication of the Travis Hill schools’ educators, and the invaluable partnerships we hold with the City of New Orleans and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office which help make such progress possible.”
The City of New Orleans Office of Youth and Families, manages the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC), the city’s detention facility for youth, while the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office manages the Orleans Justice Center. Both entities support the work of the Travis Hill School on a daily basis, ensuring everything from adequate school space to daily attendance of students.
“One of my top priorities as Mayor is that all of our children receive and have access to quality education,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “Through the Travis Hill School, we are not only providing our children with a solid education, we are ensuring that they will have a successful transition back to their communities. The improvement of the school’s ranking and letter grade reaffirms the changes and progress we are making at the school and Juvenile Justice Intervention Center. I want to thank NOLA Public Schools and the Office of Youth & Families for supporting the work of the Travis Hill School and its students. I’m not only a Mayor, I am a mother, and the education and wellbeing of ALL our children matters.”
“The Travis Hill School at the Orleans Justice Center is delivering a quality education to the youth in our custody,” said Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman. “Our students walk away from daily lessons with a more positive outlook and a sense that their goals are achievable, including receiving their high school diploma. The school performance score is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our educators and the Sheriff’s Office. We are committed to improving the lives of people in our custody and we are pleased to have the Travis Hill School as our partner in this endeavor.”
The Travis Hill School is operated by contract by the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS). The Travis Hill School in JJIC opened in the fall of 2016, while its counterpart in the OJC opened in the fall of 2017. Students attend the Travis Hill School during their pre-trial incarceration, preventing the disruption of their education during detention. In fact, over twenty (20) students have graduated from Travis Hill School since its inception, with some graduates going on to seek job training and post-secondary education upon release. There are currently over ninety (90) students enrolled in the Travis Hill School.
ABOUT NOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish, which includes the district’s elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board and the district’s administration led by NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 78 public schools. For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools.
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The following is a statement regarding anticipated traffic delays and late school arrivals that may occur due to the incident at the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown New Orleans. The statement should be attributed to NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis. Jr.:
“NOLA Public Schools would like to send its condolences to the families of the individuals impacted by the Hard Rock Hotel building collapse.
While emergency crews continue to work the scene, we want to remind families of the traffic restrictions around the site that will likely cause delays to and from our schools.
We would like to remind parents, students, and school staff who utilize public transportation to give themselves ample time during their morning and afternoon commutes.
NOLA-PS has also asked school leaders to be understanding of any late arrivals to school campuses due to potential delays.”
NOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PERFORMANCE SCORE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
The District School Performance Score improved and nearly three out of four NOLA Public Schools received a progress index score of “A” or “B” .
NEW ORLEANS – (November 6, 2019) – Today, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the 2019 School Performance Scores (SPS), revealing an increase in NOLA Public School’s district performance score. Additionally, 74 percent of NOLA Public Schools continued to receive a high letter grade for academic growth, of either “A” or “B”, for the 2018-2019 school year. These accomplishments result in the school system maintaining a “C” letter grade for performance overall.
"While there is work to be done and continued progress that must be made, these school performance results indicate our school system is growing stronger every year,” said NOLA Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. “The improvement in our district performance comes just after one year under local control and is a testament to the hard work of our local educators, and most importantly our students who are striving for success beyond high school graduation every day. I am also extremely proud of our local alternative schools that are ranked among the highest performing in the state this year under a new rating system which now helps draw attention to the growth and achievement of all our students citywide.”
The 2019 SPS results shared by the LDOE summarize the cumulative impact of our local schools and data released over the summer months, specifically showing:
| School | 2019 Letter Grade New Alternative Formula | 2019 SPS New Alternative Formula | 2019 State Rank | 2018 Letter Grade Traditional Formula | 2018 SPS Traditional Formula |
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| The NET Charter High School | C | 70.5 | 2 | F | 29 |
| Youth Study Center | C | 69.9 | 4 | F | 24 |
| The NET 2 Charter High School | C | 63.7 | 7 | F | 22 |
| ReNEW Accelerated High School | C | 62 | 9 | F | 18.6 |
| 2019 NOLA Public Schools Top Gains Honorees | 2019 NOLA Public Schools Equity Honorees |
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| Edward Hynes Charter School | Warren Easton Charter School |
| Esperanza Charter School | Edward Hynes Charter School |
| KIPP Renaissance | Abramson Sci Academy |
| Benjamin Franklin High School | Benjamin Franklin High School |
| Alice M. Harte Elementary Charter School | Alice M. Harte Elementary Charter School |
| Lusher Charter School | Edna Karr High School |
| Lake Forest Elementary Charter School | Lusher Charter School |
| McDonogh 42 | Lake Forest Elementary Charter School | Rosenwald Collegiate Academy | New Orleans Charter Science at Mathematics HS | Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School | Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School | The Travis Hill School at the Youth Study Center |
While the district’s overall school performance did increase, the newly released data underscores the need for local schools to improve their impact, especially among K-8 schools, where some schools did experience decline. Specifically, six schools dropped to a letter grade of “F” between the 2018 and 2019 school years. Schools that are rated “F” have already been visited by the administration, and district staff
will continue to monitor progress and assess what supports may be needed to help improve performance. Two schools previously rated “F” in 2018, Landry-Walker High School and Robert Russa Moton Charter School, did improve in 2019 to receive letter grades of “C” and “D” respectively.
“As a district, we must focus on retaining great teachers and supporting them in using high-quality instructional materials designed to help students meet the rigor of new state assessments and standards,” said Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. “My administration met with school leaders this fall to discuss how they can move forward given the testing results received this summer. Our joint goal is to improve academic achievement and together we are focused on ensuring our educators have the resources they need to help students thrive.”
Every year, schools and school systems in Louisiana receive report cards with school performance scores and corresponding A-F letter grades. The report cards, which can be viewed on the online Louisiana School Finder, communicate how well schools are preparing students for the next grade level by examining student performance measures, like how students score on state assessments, how many students are graduating each year or how many students are earning early college credit.
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ABOUT NOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish, which includes the district’s elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board and the district’s administration led by NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 78 public schools. For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools.
WHAT: On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 3 p.m., the Orleans Parish School Board will hold a public hearing to consider the following:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Article VII, Section 23 (B) and (C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and La. R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Orleans Parish School Board (the “School Board”), will be held at its regular meeting place at the Orleans Parish School Board Offices located at 2401 Westbend Pkwy., Room 1050, New Orleans, LA 70114 on November 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rate after reassessment and rolling forward to millage rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the calendar year 2020 from the increased millage is $193,233,741 compared to the tax revenues of $166,974,799 to be collected for calendar year 2019. The increased tax revenues attributable to the millage increase are $26,258,942. The foregoing estimated revenues are composed of the Constitutional Millage and the following designated millages of the School Board: A (School Books, Materials, and Supplies), B (Discipline and Dropout Programs), C (Employee Salaries, Benefits, and Incentives), D (Air Conditioning, Asbestos Removal, and Facilities Maintenance), and Capital Repair Millage. The School Board intends to consider at the public hearing levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval.
As is customary when considering changes to a millage, the OPSB is providing this opportunity for the public to learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback ahead of any action taken. Following the 3:00 p.m. public hearing, the OPSB will also hold a public, special board meeting to adopt 2020 millage rates.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
3:00 p.m. – Public Hearing
5:30 p.m. – Special Board Meeting to Adopt 2020 Millage Rates
WHERE: Orleans Parish School Board Offices 2401 Westbend Parkway, Room 1050 New Orleans, LA 70114
For additional information follow this link to view our Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Consolidated Budget
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