School District: New Orleans Public Schools (NOPS)

Charter Organization: Edward Hynes Charter School Corp.

Board Chair: Todd Schexnayder

Mission Statement: The Hynes family is committed to providing all students with a culturally diverse learning community producing proficient readers, writers, problem solvers and critical thinkers in order to be successful in a changing world.

Grades Served: K-4 (and gifted PK)

2006-07 School Size: 340 (PK-8)

2007-08 Start Date: August 14, 2007
Registration Process: complete an application provided by the school; students selected by lottery if there are more applications than spaces available

Requirements: admission based on expanding attendance boundaries—preference to returning students who reside in the 70124 zip code; followed by newly applying students who live in the 70124 zip code; followed by students affiliated with UNO; remaining spaces open to any New Orleans resident

Application Deadline: March 30, 2007

Transportation: limited yellow school bus service

Health Services: school nurse, social worker
Before + Aftercare: available at $50 per month for part-time or $125 per month full-time (before care only— $25 per month)

Special Education Model: inclusion

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

Extracurricular Activities: soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, student clubs