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2010-11 Admissions FAQ’s
- How do I register my child for school?
- You may apply for admissions to the school. Applications for the 2010-11 now available to download. Please note, there are two different applications. One application is for students applying to Pre-K and Kindergarten for both the French and Montessori Programs. The second application is for students applying to both the French and Montessori program in 1st – 8th grade.
- When do I have to return the application?
- Applications are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 07, 2010.
- Where do I return the application?
- Applications are accepted at our Carrollton Campus only. No exceptions. The address is 719 S. Carrollton Avenue. The phone number is 504-324-7110. Applications can be returned between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on any Monday through Friday when school is in session.
- May I mail my application?
- Yes, you can mail your application. The mailing address is:
Audubon Charter School
Admissions Office
719 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118.
- Can I fax my application?
- No, we do not accept faxed copies of applications.
- What documents do I need to bring with my application?
- The required documents for all applications are
- copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
- copy of the parent/guardian driver’s license/ID
- a business envelope with a 42¢ stamp.
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Students applying for 3rd through 8th grade will also need
- 2008-09 Final Report Card
- 2009-10 1st quarter report card
- 2009-10 iLEAP/LEAP (referred to as national percentile ranking, IOWA scores, NRT) standardized test scores.
- If you do not have test scores, you will need to schedule a date for your child to be tested.
- Bring original documents, as well as a copy for our records. We cannot make copies of documents at the school. Please note, we will not accept incomplete applications or applications that do not have all of the required documents.
- Are there opportunities to visit the school?
- Parents of Pre-K/Kindergarten Applicants
- Applicants for Pre-K and Kindergarten are required to attend a Curriculum meeting. Parents will attend a presentation by the Montessori & French Directors, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
- After the lottery is held, those students who are accepted will have an opportunity to visit a classroom between April 20, 2010 and April 27, 2010.
- School visits are by appointment only
- Applicants’ parents for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten must attend a curriculum meeting. Parents are scheduled for curriculum meeting when they turn in their application. Parents are only required to attend one of the meetings listed below.
- Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, January 23, 2010, 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 29, 2010, 12:30 p.m.
Parents of 1st – 8th Grade Applicants
- Applicants for 1st through 8th grade are required to attend a Classroom observation.
- Appointments are scheduled at the time you turn in your application. Observations at the Broadway campus are usually on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. (by appointment only) and at the Carrollton Campus on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. (by appointment only).
- What happens when I visit the school? Can I bring my child?
- During curriculum meetings (Pre-K and Kindergarten) there are presentations on both the French and Montessori curriculum. Following the presentation, parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about the French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum or the admissions process. Our French and Montessori Directors will both be available for curriculum questions. Our Admissions Director will be available to answer questions about the admissions process.
- During the school visit/observation (1st – 8th grade applicants), you will have time to observe in a classroom for about 20-30 minutes. Following the classroom visit, there will be an informational session with an opportunity to ask questions about the program and/or the application process. Children are NOT allowed during the classroom observation visit.
- What if I can’t visit the school?
- An understanding of the unique curriculum you are considering for your child is an important part of the process. In order for parents to be fully informed about the program, attendance at a Curriculum Meeting (Pre-K and Kindergarten) or a school visit (1st – 8th grade) is required. If you are unable to attend, you can have a family member attend on your behalf. If no one attends the observation, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
- I am applying to Pre-K or Kindergarten and I want to visit the school and observe in a classroom BEFORE I make a decision about the program.
- Applicants applying for Pre-K and Kindergarten are required to attend a Curriculum meeting. These meetings will have photos and video of an actual classroom. This will give parents an idea of how learning takes place in the classroom, without actually disturbing classrooms.
If your child is selected for acceptance you will have an opportunity to observe in an actual classroom prior to accepting placement in the program.
- What are the criteria for Admission to the School?
- The criteria are different for the French School and the Montessori School.
- French School
- Students applying for Pre-K 3 through Kindergarten are accepted by lottery. A separate lotter is conducted for Tier 1 and Tier 2 students. Tier 1 students will fill any available slots first. If there are any remaining slots, those vacancies will be filled with students from the Tier 2 lottery.
- Students applying for 1st – 8th grade who are NOT French Nationals or transferring from an accredited French School are required to take a proficiency test. The student will be tested for proficiency in the French language for the grade in which they are applying. Placement will be offered to Tier 1 applicants first, based on availability. If there are any vacancies remaining after all Tier 1 applicants have been placed, those vacancies will be filled with students from the Tier 2 lottery.
Montessori School
- Students applying for Pre-K through 2nd grade are accepted by lottery. A separate lottery is conducted for Tier 1 and Tier 2 students. Tier 1 students will fill any available slots first. If there are any remaining slots, those vacancies will be filled with students from the Tier 2 lottery.
- Students applying for 3rd – 8th grade must meet a minimum score of 20 out of a possible 35 points on our admissions matrix. Tier 1 applicants who meet the admissions requirements will be accepted if space is available at the grade in which you are applying. All applicants will be notified of their status (e.g. accepted, waiting list or not accepted). We will keep the applicant’s name on file until the first day of the 2010-11 school year.
- When is the lottery?
- The lottery will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. The lottery will take place at the Carrollton Campus, 719 S. Carrollton Avenue, in the school cafeteria. Attendance is NOT required.
- I don’t understand Tier 1 and Tier 2 – how does that work?
- We accept students in both programs on a two-tiered basis.
French School
- Pre-K Tier 1 applicants are siblings of students who are currently attending Audubon Charter School, French Nationals and students transferring from an accredited French School.
- Pre-K Tier 2 aapplicants are all other students including Franco-phones. This applies to Pre-K applicants only.
- Kindergarten – 8th Tier 1 applicants are siblings of students who are currently attending Audubon Charter school, French Nationals, students transferring from an Accredited French School and Franco-phones. Please note students who have not previously attended an accredited French School may have to be tested for French proficiency in the grade for which they are applying.
- Kindergarten – 8th Tier 2 applicants are all other students who do not meet Tier 1 status. All Tier 2 applicants are required to take a French proficiency test in the grade for which they are applying.
Montessori School
- Pre-K Tier 1 applicants are siblings of students who are currently attending Audubon Charter School.
- Pre-K Tier 2 applications are all other students who do not meet the Tier 1 criteria.
- Kindergarten – 8th Tier 1 applicants are siblings of students who are currently attending Audubon Charter School and students who have previously attended an approved and/or accredited Montessori School. Please note, applicants in 3rd-8th grade are required to meet the admissions criteria by scoring a minimum of 20 of a possible 35 points on the admissions matrix.
- Kindergarten – 8th Tier 2 applicants are all other students who do not meet the Tier 1 criteria.
- Is there a waiting list?
- Audubon fills all vacancies with applicants who have applied by the application deadline of January 7, 2010. If there are more applicants for a particular grade than space available, a waiting list is created. Students will be selected from Tier 1 first. If there are still vacancies after the Tier 1 list is exhausted, students will be selected from Tier 2. Applicants are called from the waiting list in order of their lottery number. The waiting list is maintained until the first day of school in August 2010.
- Do you have a gifted pre-K program?
- Yes, we offered gifted services for our Pre-K students however it is not a requirement for admission.
- How many vacancies do you have at (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, etc.)?
- The number of vacancies cannot be determined prior to acceptance letters being sent out.
- What is the process for sibling applications?
- Sibling Application Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Carrollton Campus in the cafeteria. Parents of current students who wish to apply for a sibling should attend.
Please note that transferring a student from one program to another is not automatic. This process requires a parent/teacher/administrator’s conference, as well as a classroom observation.
- What if I don’t have my child’s social security card or birth certificate?
- You need to contact the Office of Vital Records to replace the Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate with the application is required. You must contact the Social Security Administration to replace the SS Card. The social security card is only required if your child is accepted to Audubon Charter School.
- I did not know about the application deadline because I live out of town. Can I still apply?
- We will only accept late applications if there are still vacancies after we have exhausted our waiting list.
- Why do I need to bring proof of residency to register my child?
- Audubon Charter School is a public school located in Orleans Parish therefore proof of residency is required. Proof of residency is not required with your application.
- What documents will you accept as proof of residency? When do I need to turn in the documents?
- Proof of residency is only required for students who receive a letter of acceptance from Audubon Charter School. Documents must be turned in at the New Student Registration on May 13, 2010. Parents must bring original documents, as well as a copy for the school to keep on file.
All documents that are presented as proof of residency must have the same address, must be in the same name and be the address where the student resides. We can accept the following documents as proof of residency (3 current proofs are required):
- Driver’s License or State ID Card
- Homestead Exemption
- Orleans Parish Property Tax Bill
- Payroll Check Stub
- Utility Bill (Electric, water, cable/internet)
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
- Payroll Stub
- Current Lease (include name, address and phone number of landlord)
Please note, telephone bill and cell phone bills will not be accepted as proof of residency.
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