Martin Behrman Charter Academy for Creative Arts and Sciences
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K to 8 715 Opelousas Avenue, 70114 Principal: Rene Lewis Carter Assistant Principal: Cherie Goins Main Number: 504-302-7090 Fax: 504-309-8174 http://behrmancharter.org Location Among ancient oaks and southern magnolias, down where the sounds of the riverboats and ferries can be heard as they travel the mighty Mississippi River, lies Historic Algiers Point. High above all the gingerbread-trimmed Victorian shotgun houses, rises the stately Martin Behrman Charter Elementary School building Designed by renowned architect E. A. Christy, it is a symbol of hope for the future of public education in the Algiers Community. Expectations At Martin Behrman Charter Elementary, everything counts: how the children behave and treat each other in the classroom, the dinning room, the hallway, and the playground; the respect they show for teachers, fellow students and personnel; the quality and completeness of the academic work they do at school and at home; and every other facet of school and home life. Description Established in 2005, Martin Behrman Charter Elementary School is a public school educating children of all faiths, ethnic identities and economic backgrounds pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrollment is approximately 590. Faculty All faculty members hold at least a BA or BS degree. Teachers are state –certified and participate in the nationally recognized Teacher Advancement Program. Maximum class size is 20. Health Services: Full-time school nurse, school social worker, school counselor, speech pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Curriculum Martin Behrman Charter Elementary School teaches the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum that includes reading, writing, math, language arts, social studies, science and physical education. Student progress is assessed and reported by way of four quarterly grade report cards, the LEAP 21 standardized test (4th and 8th grades), iLEAP standardized test (3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th grades), and Compass Testing. In addition to rigorous academics, Martin Behrman Charter is devoted to developing the potential of young people through arts training. Students receive training in performing arts, visual arts, music and dance. The arts program is taught by artists from Young Audiences, Inc., and The Arts Partners of New Orleans. Every classroom is equipped with computers. The school has a math lab, Pre-K computer lab, interactive promethean boards in every classroom and five mobile computer labs. The library is newly refurbished and equipped for electronic checkout. Our students enjoy performances in our 1,000 seat auditorium and our gymnasium serves as the host site for many athletic events. Before and Aftercare Before and aftercare provided at no cost for PK students; after school enrichment provided by Young Audiences; LEAP and iLEAP remediation provided at no cost. Special Education Model: Inclusive Education Practices Special Education Services: Gifted, TAV, SPH, Primary Autistic, Speech Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Special Programs: Young Audiences (creative, visual, music, etc.), Arts Partners, Communities in Schools, Mercy Corp. Counseling , Project Fleur-de-lis Counseling Services, Success for All and Direct Instruction Reading Programs, Positive Behavior Support, extended year and extended day tutorials, Gifted, Talented in the Arts, Teacher Advancement Program, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, STAIR (Start The Adventure in Reading Mentoring Program), band, dance team, drill team, field trips, student council, Charter Education, Boys Mentoring Program, DADs Club, Coffee and Conversation parent empowerment program. Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, flag football, track, cabbage ball, band, student groups, volleyball, cheerleading, majorettes, “The Buzz” school newsletter. “Martin Behrman Charter Elementary- Rigorous academics with a relentless focus on improved student achievement.” Established in 2005, Martin Behrman Charter Elementary School is a public school educating children of all faiths, ethnic identities and economic backgrounds pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrollment is approximately 590. All faculty members hold at least a BA or BS degree. Teachers are state –certified and participate in the nationally recognized Teacher Advancement Program. Maximum class size is 20. Health Services: Full-time school nurse, school social worker, school counselor, speech pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Special Programs: Young Audiences (creative, visual, music, etc.), Arts Partners, Communities in Schools, Mercy Corp. Counseling , Project Fleur-de-lis Counseling Services, Success for All and Direct Instruction Reading Programs, Positive Behavior Support, extended year and extended day tutorials, Gifted, Talented in the Arts, Teacher Advancement Program, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, STAIR (Start The Adventure in Reading Mentoring Program), band, dance team, drill team, field trips, student council, Charter Education, Boys Mentoring Program, DADs Club, Coffee and Conversation parent empowerment program. Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, flag football, track, cabbage ball, band, student groups, volleyball, cheerleading, majorettes, “The Buzz” school newsletter. “Martin Behrman Charter Elementary- Rigorous academics with a relentless focus on improved student achievement.” |
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