Charter High School Research Paper

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Sci Academy is a coed, charter high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. SA holds classes for pupils in grades 9 through 12. The school enrollment is around 400, and there is a 15:1 student to teacher ratio. The gender mix is evenly divided. Following state assessments, 74 percent of students are proficient in Mathematics and 69 percent are proficient in English. Based on state assessment scores and the school's success at preparing pupils for college, SA is nationally ranked by US News and World Report with a bronze medal. The graduation rate is 76 percent. SA is part of the Recovery School District (Rsd) -Collegiate Academies. Sci Academy has an open admission policy. The curriculum at SA differs from the standard curriculum used in most Amerian high schools. More emphasis is placed on fluency, phonics, grammar, and writing. The curriculum at SA includes Mathematics (through Calculus), Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. ACT Prep courses are also offered. An advisory system is used that places students in groups headed by a staff member where they remain for the duration of their …show more content…

The official uniform is khaki pants and polo shirts. Failing to tuck the shirt into the pants, wearing inappropriate accessories, and hats, sunglasses, and hair pics are not permitted. SA is a relatively new school and doesn't have many extracurricular activities. However, several awards competition are held aimed at igniting student's interest and competitiveness. These include weekly celebrations of academic victories, end-of-quarter academic pep rallies,and end-of-year academic award ceremonies. Other events include homecoming celebrations, an annual crawfish boil, Senior Ring and Cap ceremonies, and Senior Signing Day. The school mascot is the Chambered Nautilus. All SA grade levels are called Chambers after the mascot. Pupils are known as scholars. Scholars receive Sci Bucks (monetary incentives) as rewards for excellent

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