Public Schools

The post-Katrina world offers the NOBTS student family exciting opportunities in the Orleans Parish Public School System. In the past few months we have noticed unprecedented parental and community involvement. We are excited about the educational and ministerial opportunities available to our student families through the public school system. Click on the link below for additional information.

New Orleans Parents' Guide to Public Schools

Documentation Required to Register Your Child

  • Copy of child's Birth Certificate
  • Copy of child's Social Security Card
  • Copy of child's Immunization Record
  • Copy of child's last report card or withdrawal from previous school
  • Proof of Residence in Orleans Parish (utility bill, voter registration, driver license, etc.) (The NOBTS Housing office can provide a letter to verify residence)

Schools Currently Open and Operated by Orleans Parish School Board

The state of Louisiana has a new website for New Orleans schools. Please visit www.nolapublicschools.net for more information about all of the public/charter schools in Orleans parish. Check the website often for updates. The Recovery School District (RSD) also has a toll-free helpline: 1-877-453-2721.

Elementary Schools

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

1116 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Pre-K - 8th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Darryl Kilbert (Orleans Parish School Board ) 504-304-5680
     Christine Mitchell (Principal) 504-304-3932
Registration: TBA


Bethune Elementary

3649 Laurel Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
*meets in former Baudit School
K - 8th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Mary Haynes-Smith 504-304-5680
Registration: TBA


High Schools:

McMain High School

5712 S. Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
9th - 12th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Darryl Kilbert (Orleans Parish School Board ) 504-304-5680
     Bridget Frick (Principal) 504-862-5117
Registration: TBA


McDonough 35

1331 Kelerec Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
7th-12th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum

Contact Information:

     Phillip White (Principal) 504-942-3593


Charter Schools Currently Open in Orleans Parish

Audubon Charter School

428 Broadway Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Pre-K - 8th grades
Montessori and French Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Janice Dupuy (Principal ) 504-862-5135    
Registration Information: www.AudubonCharter.com

Capdau Charter School

3821 Franklin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
K - 8th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Dr. Sannon Verrett (Principal) sverrett@uno.edu 
Registration Information: www.pierrecapdau.uno.edu

* Capdau is a charter school operated by the University of New Orleans. Capdau is the district school for NOBTS families. However, NOBTS families are not guaranteed entrance into Capdau because space is limited. Please register your children as early as possible.

Edward Hynes Charter School

2733 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA
Pre-K - 8th grade
Contact Information:
     504-309-8509
     Hynes@cox.net
Registration: 05/08/2006 to 06/02/2006. Check www.hynesschool.org for more information.


Lake Forest Charter School

12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
*meets in former Gaudet Elementary
Accelerated Academic Curriculum
K - 7th grades
Contact Information:
     Ms. Early (Principal) 504-994-2929
     Mrs. Julie Blackwell (Site Administrator) 504-994-2929 
Registration Information: 
     Now accepting applications for the 2006-2007 school year. Each student must take a reading/math assessment as part of the application process. Admission office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
www.lakeforestcharter.com

Lusher Charter School

719 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
K - 12th grades
*High School meets in former Fortier High School (5624 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115)
Arts-Based Accelerated Academics
Contact Information:
     Sheila Nelson (K - 5th grade) 504-862-5110
     Brenda Bourne (6th - 12th grade) 504-862-5110
www.lusherschool.com

Medard H. Nelson Charter School

*Currently meeting in former McDonough 7 School:
1111 Milan Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
*They will move back to their original campus during the 2006-2007 school year:
3121 St. Bernard Avenue
Pre-K - 8th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Mr. Jonathan Williams (Principal) jewilli7@uno.edu  or 504-942-3670
     Dr. Darlene Brown  dmorgan@uno.edu or 504-280-5684
Registration: They are now accepting applications please call 504-280-6721 or contact Sheryl Ray, nobtschildren@nobts.edu


Milestone Academy / Sabis

5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
K - 8th grades
College Prep Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Janice Watson (Principal) 504-894-0557

Registration: www.msano.sabis.net  Go to Admissions Procedures, then to Application Form to download an application.

Sophie Wright Middle School

1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
4th - 8th grades
LA Comprehensive Curriculum
Contact Information:
     Sharon Clark  smmlclark@cox.net  or 504-710-7797
     Kelvin Adams williamsfc@juno.com
Registration Information: Contact the school or Sheryl Ray, nobtschildren@nobts.edu, if you need an application.
*Tulane partners with this charter. Tulane students provide the after-school tutoring.


Ben Franklin Charter High School

2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
9th - 12th grades
Accelerated College Prep
Contact Information:
     Carol Christen (Principal) 504-286-2600
Registration: For details visit www.benfranklinhighschool.org

New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School

Currently meeting in the Allen Elementary building
5625 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
9th - 12th grades
Science and Math integrated throughout curriculum with hands-on learning in all subjects
Contact Information: 1-888-665-2724
Registration: Call or download enrollment form on webstie: www.nosm.net

Warren Easton High School Charter Foundation

3019 Canal Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Applications can be downloaded at www.warreneastoncharterfoundation.com. Applications may be delivered to the school on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and June 12 - 16 from 9:00 a.m. -  noon. Applications may be mailed to: P.O. Box 19500, New Orleans, LA 70179. Deadline for applications is June 16, 2006.

Algiers Charter Association Schools

For information on all of the Algiers Charter Schools please visit, www.algierscharterschools.org and click to top tab labeled, Our School. This will give information about each school. On the left side of the Our Schools page, you can click on Student Enrollment Form to download an application form. The application form should be taken to the school in which you want to register your child.

Contact Information: Brian Riedlinger, Interim Director, Briedlinger@slc-gno.org  504-393-0926

Elementary Schools:

Alice Harte Elementary

5300 Berkley Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
Pre-K - 8th grades
Contact Information:
     Henry Shepard (Principal) 504-398-7101
                                       Fax: 504-398-7103

                                      
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary

3700 Tall Pine Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
Pre-K - 8th grades
Contact Information:
     Cynthia Bernard (Principal) 504-398-7125
                                         Fax: 504-398-7129


Martin Behrman Elementary

715 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
K - 8th grades
Contact Information:
     Rene Lewis-Carter (Principal) 504-324-7030
                                             Fax: 504-309-1874

William Fischer Elementary

1801 L B Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
K - 8th grades
Contact Information:
     Dahme Bolden (Principal) 504-363-1008


High Schools:

Karr Senior High School

3332 Huntlee Drive

New Orleans, LA 70131

9th - 12th grades

LA Comprehensive Curriculum

Contact Information:

     John Hiser (Principal) 504-398-7115

                               Fax: 504-398-7118

O. Perry Walker Senior High School

2832 General Meyer Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70114

9th - 12th grades

LA Comprehensive Curriculum

Contact Information:

     Mary Laurie (Principal) 504-363-1072

                                 Fax:  504-363-1085

                                  
Charters in Surrounding Parishes

International School of Louisiana

*Presently meeting at:
2601 Florida Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
K - 6th grades
Spanish and French Immersion
Contact Information:
     Tom Crosby,  tomcrosby@isl-edu.org  or 504-615-7790

Registration: Visit www.isl-edu.org  go to Downloads, then to School Registration 2006-2007
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