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What is the Common School Application & Enrollment Process?

This is uniform application and enrollment process that is being followed by the majority of the city’s public schools, including all of the Recovery School District’s traditional public schools and public charter schools.

How does the process work?

Parents can use the a uniform application form to apply to any participating school and all participating schools will follow the same timeline for when applications are due and when parents are notified of acceptance.

When applications due?

Applications are due for participating schools on April 9, 2010.

Where can I pick up an application?

Applications will be available at participating schools and at the RSD central office, 1641 Poland Ave. or at the RSD Welcome School, 2239 Poydras St.

How many schools may I apply to for my child?

Apply to as many schools as you like, but you must submit a separate form for each school, and separate forms for each child.

Schools (or district officials) will contact you to notify you that your child has been accepted into specific schools. Once your child is accepted into schools you must officially enroll in one and only one school where you would like your child to attend for the 2010-2011 school year.

My child is taking the LEAP this year. What if she doesn’t pass?

If your child doesn’t pass the 4th or 8th grade leap, there still will be a place for her at her current school.

Where can I find more information about the public schools available in New Orleans?

You can get a copy of the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools at most public libraries or schools or click here to download a copy now.

You can also find information about schools on the Save Our Schools New Orleans website at www.sosnola.org.

And you can pick up information about participating schools at the RSD Welcome School, 2239 Poydras Street or at NOPS central office, 3520 General DeGaulle Drive.

What if I miss the application deadline?

You are strongly encouraged to follow the deadlines set through the Common Application & Enrollment Process in order to give your student the widest choices of schools. However, if you miss the April 9th deadline, you can still apply to schools. You should …

1. Review available public schools in the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools (click here to download a copy now)

2. Use the Parents’ Guide to find schools that would be a good fit for your child.

3. Contact the school or school to ask if there are spaces available in the grade your child will be in next year. Submit an application to the school for an available spot or to be included on a list of students who could be admitted if space becomes available.

Note: Be sure to retain a copy of each application for your records.

Your child must be offered a place in a public school. If you are having trouble finding a school where spaces are available, contact the Recovery School District and the New Orleans Public Schools administration for assistance finding a school placement for your child.