On the morning of our Pre-conference Day, Wednesday, November 19th, you have an opportunity to visit two outstanding New Orleans Schools. Both schools are included on one tour. The bus will leave at 8am and you will be returned to the conference site in time to participate in an afternoon Intensive Institute.
If you have already registered, this can be an "ADD-On" to your registration. Space is limited; please register early.
THE SOPHIE B. WRIGHT CHARTER SCHOOL
The Sophie B. Wright Charter School is chartered and operated by The Institute for Academic Excellence, a non-profit organization, founded by Dr. Rose Duhon-Sells, and the past Vice Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans.The Institute of Academic Excellence has accepted the challenge to design an innovative school to help improve student achievement through rigorous academic standards and high expectations for student performance.
As a Type 5 charter school, Wright is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from throughout the community. The Board of Directors of the Institute for Academic Excellence establishes policy and governs our school. The Charter School Director, appointed by the Board, fulfills all administrative duties and is responsible for the daily operations of the school. The Board maintains the vision and steers the direction of Wright Charter School as we design and implement activities to accomplish the school’s mission.
Sophie B. Wright is a school that has been a beacon for the community in which it resides. For decades it has brought forth many strong, intelligent and creative alumni. The school has received the Blue Ribbon of Excellence.
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
Law and Hope are the names of the streets between which St. Augustine High School is located. St. Augustine High School was founded in 1951 by the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The high school has operated from the same location since inception–2600 A.P. Tureaud (formerly London Avenue). Assigning the Saint’s name to the school was appropriate, as St. Augustine High School was designated for the education of young men from African-American families of New Orleans who would embrace a willingness to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace.
Over the decades, many young teachers were groomed to become master teachers, award-winning extracurricular activities were introduced, and the school and students broke through divisive racial barriers that existed during the post-World War II civil rights era. In 1967, St. Augustine won a legal battle, which led to the desegregation of Louisiana high school sports as well as the school’s admittance into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The same year, the school’s legendary Marching 100 became the first African American marching band to participate in the Rex Mardi Grad parade.
Plans to serve more students began to unfold when the St. Augustine Academy for students in grades 7-9 opened in 2005. The school also opened the Warren and Hilda Donald Business and Technology Center. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this facility ensures that St. Augustine students will remain competitive in a technology-driven society. The new advances were met with challenges that required faith and resilience to overcome.
Today, while St. Augustine now welcomes students of any national or ethnic background, it remains the leading secondary school for black males in Louisiana and is nationally recognized in educational circles for outstanding success in preparing its students for higher education.
If you have already registered, this can be an "ADD-On" to your registration. Space is limited; please register early.
THE SOPHIE B. WRIGHT CHARTER SCHOOL
The Sophie B. Wright Charter School is chartered and operated by The Institute for Academic Excellence, a non-profit organization, founded by Dr. Rose Duhon-Sells, and the past Vice Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans.The Institute of Academic Excellence has accepted the challenge to design an innovative school to help improve student achievement through rigorous academic standards and high expectations for student performance.
As a Type 5 charter school, Wright is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from throughout the community. The Board of Directors of the Institute for Academic Excellence establishes policy and governs our school. The Charter School Director, appointed by the Board, fulfills all administrative duties and is responsible for the daily operations of the school. The Board maintains the vision and steers the direction of Wright Charter School as we design and implement activities to accomplish the school’s mission.
Sophie B. Wright is a school that has been a beacon for the community in which it resides. For decades it has brought forth many strong, intelligent and creative alumni. The school has received the Blue Ribbon of Excellence.
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
Law and Hope are the names of the streets between which St. Augustine High School is located. St. Augustine High School was founded in 1951 by the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The high school has operated from the same location since inception–2600 A.P. Tureaud (formerly London Avenue). Assigning the Saint’s name to the school was appropriate, as St. Augustine High School was designated for the education of young men from African-American families of New Orleans who would embrace a willingness to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace.
Over the decades, many young teachers were groomed to become master teachers, award-winning extracurricular activities were introduced, and the school and students broke through divisive racial barriers that existed during the post-World War II civil rights era. In 1967, St. Augustine won a legal battle, which led to the desegregation of Louisiana high school sports as well as the school’s admittance into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The same year, the school’s legendary Marching 100 became the first African American marching band to participate in the Rex Mardi Grad parade.
Plans to serve more students began to unfold when the St. Augustine Academy for students in grades 7-9 opened in 2005. The school also opened the Warren and Hilda Donald Business and Technology Center. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this facility ensures that St. Augustine students will remain competitive in a technology-driven society. The new advances were met with challenges that required faith and resilience to overcome.
Today, while St. Augustine now welcomes students of any national or ethnic background, it remains the leading secondary school for black males in Louisiana and is nationally recognized in educational circles for outstanding success in preparing its students for higher education.