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On August 3, 2011, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voted to support the Louisiana Department of Education's recommendation to revoke the charter that authorizes Pelican Educational Foundation to operate Abramson Science and Technology Charter School.

With the decision, the Recovery School District (RSD) is moving quickly to ensure a smooth school opening on August 10, 2011 under RSD management.

The RSD is committed to minimizing disruptions and maintaining the stability that Abramson students and families deserve. This page will provide continued updates for parents and students.

Parent Orientation meetings scheduled

The parent orientation set for August 6 has been changed. The RSD invites all Abramson parents to two newly scheduled orientation meetings to meet the new school leaders and receive important information about the school opening.

  • Monday, August 8 at 5:30 pm in the Abramson cafeteria (5552 Read Boulevard).
  • Tuesday, August 9 at 5:30 pm in the Abramson cafeteria (5552 Read Boulevard)

In advance of the meeting, please note this information:

  • The school curriculum and uniform will not change.
  • All students who were enrolled at Abramson during the 2010-2011 school year, or newly enrolled for the 2011-2012 school year, can remain at Abramson for the 2011-2012 school year.
  • The RSD will seek to retain Abramson teachers and staff.
  • Students who received yellow bus service during the 2010-2011 school year will continue to receive yellow bus service. The RSD will mail bus route information, including pick-up and drop-off times, to families this week.

Summer LEAP retest results available Aug. 5

LEAP scores for Abramson students who took the 4th and 8th grade Summer retest will be available in Abramson’s main office on Friday, August 5th beginning at 10:00 a.m.  If you would like to request a waiver for your child, you may do so at one of the two parent orientations to be held at Abramson on Monday, August 8th at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m.

Information for parents seeking other schools

If you would like to enroll your child in a different school, the RSD’s Parent Family Resource Centers are prepared to assist you.  Please call or visit the RSD’s Parent Centers at 1-877-343-4773. The RSD’s Parent Centers are open from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday:

  • Sarah T. Reed High School, 5316 Michoud Blvd.
  • L.B. Landry High School, 1200 L.B. Landry Ave.
  • Walter L. Cohen High School, 3520 Dryades St.
  • George W. Carver Elementary School, 3059 Higgins Blvd. (enter at Almonaster Boulevard)
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