New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School
About the Organization:
The New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School (Sci High), an open admissions public charter high school, offers a rigorous, lab-based education in science, math, and technology that prepares students to major in those programs at the college level.
Sci High has a student enrollment of nearly 400 students who come from all parts of New Orleans. Its student population is 86% African-American and 57% female.
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Approved Project:
Professional Electives Program
Project Description and Status:
The Professional Electives Program provides opportunities for Sci High students to pursue a depth of study that is generally not available in Orleans Parish Public Schools, including: geology, environmental science, computer literacy, engineering and robotics, fine arts, and film and photography. This program furthers the real-world application of elective courses by engaging community members, professionals whose careers and expertise relate to the content of these elective courses, and partnering them with Sci High teachers. The teachers integrate these professionals into their lesson plans, allowing our students to learn new skills, interact with caring adults, and learn about future career opportunities. These adults are seen as teachers, role models and mentors.
Project Cost:
$140,000
Funds Still Needed:
This project is fully funded.
