School District: New Orleans Public Schools (NOPS)

Charter Organization: The Council for Quality Education

Board Chair: Lee Caston

Mission Statement: Lake Forest Charter School’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment, which facilitates maximum student achievement through a rigorous, accelerated academic program incorporating visual, cultural and creative arts, which will ultimately enhance each student’s ability to become a global, contributing citizen.

Grades Served: K-8

2006-07 School Size: 340

2007 Start Date: August 13, 2007

Registration Process: complete an application provided by the school (applications available
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Requirements: admission is based on a matrix which includes attendance, parental involvement, prior GPA, portfolio and other academic requirements

Application Deadline: presently being accepted

Transportation: RTA bus tokens available

Health Services: school nurse, social worker, access to community health resources, student and parent support services

Before + 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 programs for middle school students

Extracurricular Activities: swimming, intramural sports, Girl Scouts, dance team, student council, student clubs