School District: New Orleans Public Schools (NOPS)

Charter Organization: Advocates for Innovative Schools

Board Chair: Victor Gordon

Mission Statement: Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are the keys to success.

Grades Served: PK-6

2006-07 School Size: 211

2007-08 Start Date: July 9, 2007

Registration Process: complete application provided by school beginning Apr. 10, 2008; students selected in order of application; students placed on waiting list if no spaces are available

Requirements: open enrollment; no academic entrance requirements

Application Deadline: June 8, 2007

Transportation: yellow school bus service

Health Services: no services currently provided on site; counseling services provided through Orleans Parish School Board

Before + Aftercare: provided at no cost through afterschool program

Special Education Model: resource teachers

Special Programs: year-round schooling; 21st Century afterschool program provides arts enrichment and academic tutoring

Extracurricular Activities: none currently offered