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JPPSS MAGNET SCHOOL/PROGRAM FORMS FOR 2012-2013
May 11, 2012
Starting May 11, 2012, parents can obtain the Magnet School/Program Application and Transfer Form from the following locations: JPPSS website, www.jppss.k12.la.us, each magnet school’s website, the Office of Community Engagement (formerly Compliance Office), 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Suite A-201, Harvey, (504) 365-5312 from 9:00-4:00, or at the magnet school site from 9:00-2:00.
- Parents must complete forms and hand deliver to the principal of the requested magnet school by June 8, 2012 or beginning June 11, 2012, applications must be hand-delivered to the Office of Community Engagement (OCE), 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Suite A-201, Harvey, LA, (504) 365-5312 9:00-4:00 (since school offices will be officially closed from June 13 - July 13, 2012).
- A Magnet School Transfer Form must be submitted with each application.
- The final deadline to submit an application is July 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to the Office of Community Engagement. See address above.
- Principals will contact parents regarding an appointment and will subsequently approve or deny request based on the criteria outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Principals will then forward the transfer request only to the OCE.
- The OCE will give final approval or denial of the transfer request based on (a) the principal’s approval or denial and (b) the general guidelines set forth in the Court Order. The OCE will inform the principal and the parent of the decision.
- New applications and transfer requests must be submitted at each new organizational level magnet school (middle school and again at high school).
- In the event any of the aforementioned schools and/or programs are no longer available, the student will have to attend his/her Attendance Zone School. A representative from the Department of Innovative Programs and Schools will notify parents should such an event occur.
- Please call the magnet school site or the Office of Community Engagement (504-365-5312) for questions regarding the magnet programs.
Jefferson Parish Public School System
Magnet Schools/Programs Scheduled for 2012-2013
May 11, 2012
| √ | Name of School | Address | Phone Number |
| MONTESSORI |
| | Collins Montessori (K-5th - WB)* | 500 Pine St. Marrero | (504) 347-0254 |
| | Washington Montessori (K-5th – EB)* | 606 Clay St. Kenner | (504) 464-9111 |
| ARTS INTEGRATION |
| | Lincoln (K-5th - WB)* | 2115 Oakmere Dr., Harvey | (504) 340-8489 |
| | Clancy (K-5th – EB)* | 2100 Maine St. Kenner | 504) 469-3664 |
| INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE |
| | Marrero Middle (6th-8th - WB)* | 4100 7th Street, Marrero | (504) 341-5842 |
| | Riverdale Middle (6-8 – EB; 8TH WB)* | 3900 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson | (504) 828-2706 |
| | John Ehret (9th-11th - WB)* | 4300 Patriot St. Marrero | (504) 340-7651 |
| | Riverdale High (9th-11th – EB)* | 240 Riverdale Dr. Jefferson | (504) 833-7288 |
| IMMERSION PROGRAMS |
| | Boudreaux (Spanish – K-5th - WB)* | 950 Behrman Hwy. Terrytown | (504) 393-8732 |
| | Kate Middleton (French – K-2nd - WB)* | 1407 Virgil St. Gretna | (504) 366-8164 |
| | J. C. Ellis (French K-5th - EB; Spanish K-5th - EB)* | 801 Brockenbraugh Ct. Metairie | (504) 833-7254 |
| | Haynes Academy (French - 6th-7th – EB)** | 1416 Metairie Rd. Metairie | (504) 837-8300 |
| | Riverdale Middle School (French – 6th - 8th – EB & WB)* | 3900 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson | (504) 828-2706 |
In the event any of the aforementioned schools and/or programs are no longer available, the student will have to attend his/her Attendance Zone School. A representative from the Department of Innovative Programs and Schools will notify parents should such an event occur.
MRS. CARPENTER IS NAMED BEST HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN JP
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Superintendent Dr. James Meza was on hand at Riverdale for the 2nd time in a month to award one of our own. Riverdale principal Denise Carpenter was named by her fellow high school principals as the 2011-2012 principal of the year. This is Carpenter's fourth year at the helm at RHS and will see her first four year group of student graduate this May. Since taking over test scores, school activities and the overall atmosphere has improved.
REBEL IS JP STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Riverdale senior Devin Daniels has been named the Jefferson Parish Public Schools Student of the year. Daniels is a full diploma IBO student who is very involved at Riverdale. He is the lead director and entertainment host for the WRHS newsteam. He is also the secretary of the Riverdale Student Body Association. During his tenure at RHS he has won numerous awards including best video in the 2010 LaCue contest, best music video in the SCAF video fest and was first place in the Jefferson Parish Media Fair. Devin also finds time to work after school and is a member of the National Honor Society. Congratulations Devin!!!
Rebels Represent at LASC Convention
This years' LASC theme was Destination Leadership and 10 Riverdale Student Body Association members represented RHS. Five of the ten students were members of the LASC Staff- Seniors Anthony Cannata, Alexis Carney, Devin Daniels, Brian Horton, and Anthony Pham. Senior Emily Forcha sat on the Skit Preview Committee while Junior Alex Simmons sat on the Executive Board Tabulating Committee. Senior Raquel Scott, Senior Lauren Junkin, and Junior Raven Vicknair were also in attendance.
Riverdale SBA snags 1st place trophy
With the help of Art Teacher Kimberly Robinson, the Rebels won 1st place in the State Poster Competition at the 2012 LASC Convention, January 14, 15, 16. The Rebel Student Council competed against 102 schools from Louisiana. The poster needed to reflect the theme: A RECIPE FOR LEADERSHIP. Judging was based on originality of theme (30%); creativity (30%); neatness (15%); visual appeal (25%).
ART PROGRAM AWARDED
Two IB art students won awards in the Cox Cable Art Contest, held at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Ahki Jackson won 3rd place in his division, and $300, and Alexandra Rosenzweig won 2nd place in her division, and $500. Both students' artworks will hang at NOMA for a month. Ahki and Alexandra are both Talent Art, and IB Art students. This is a huge honor for these students, and Riverdale. Congratulations to these wonderful artists, Ahki and Alex. Thanks for representing RHS so well!
ART PROGRAM REWARDED
The RHS Art Department has just received $2,000.00 worth of art supplies! These supplies were donated from the George Rodrigue Foundation, after Ms. Robinson wrote a grant request for supply funding. Mr. Rodrigue, of Blue Dog fame, is noted for his support of the arts in education. Look for amazing new student artwork, coming soon to a hallway near you!"
