P-EBT Benefit:

The deadline to apply is June 8th at 4:30 PM

Additional government benefits are now available to households with children who have temporarily lost access to school meals due to Covid-19.This is a one-time payment of $285 per eligible child. You can access the application here. For assistance, call the LAHelpU Call Center at 1-888-524-3578 or visit this FAQ. Check the table below to see which School District and School you should select in the application:

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May 21, 2020

Dear Families,

It is bittersweet to see the school year wrap up. We are encouraged and energized to hear from your child as they complete their final assignments, and we wish that we could all be together to celebrate our accomplishments in 2019-20. Please continue to stay safe and healthy. We are here for you if you need support.

Three announcements today:

4th Quarter Projects:

Reminder that the deadline to turn in 4th Quarter Projects is tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at 11:59pm. If your child has a failing grade in one or more courses, he or she must complete the assigned Quarter 4 projects. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers for guidance. Projects should be submitted via this link (https://bit.ly/ca-submit).

Report Cards:

By June 5th, your school will share 2019-20 report cards with all families, as well as notify students that must attend a virtual summer school in June.

P-EBT Benefit:

The deadline to apply is June 8th at 4:30 PM

Additional government benefits are now available to households with children who have temporarily lost access to school meals due to Covid-19.This is a one-time payment of $285 per eligible child. You can access the application here. For assistance, call the LAHelpU Call Center at 1-888-524-3578 or visit this FAQ. Check the table below to see which School District and School you should select in the application:

Be well,

The Collegiate Academies Team

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May 1, 2020

Dear Families,

We are encouraged that the number of Covid-19 cases continues to decline in our state. Our community is getting healthier thanks to the commitment and cooperation of all of us. While this time apart has been difficult, we know we will emerge stronger as a community.

Quarter 4 Projects:

We recently sent individualized emails to each family regarding 2019-20 grades and, where applicable, required Quarter 4 Projects. If you did not receive this communication, please check your email, including the Spam folder.

Quarter 4 projects will be released on the CA COVID Website on Friday, May 1st at 10:00am. They are due at 11:59pm on Friday, May 22.

As a reminder, students with passing grades in all courses through Quarter 3 have the option of completing Quarter 4 projects. We encourage you to continue your learning.

Important note:

If your child has a failing grade in one or more courses, he or she must complete the assigned Quarter 4 projects. Your teachers are here to support you. We want you to be successful and will be checking in over the coming weeks. Please reach out if you need anything.

Be well,

The Collegiate Academies Team

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April 14, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

Yesterday Governor John Bel Edwards announced that school facilities will remain closed for the rest of 2019-20. Over the last month, your child’s teachers and schools have worked hard and partnered with you in inspiring ways:

• Produced strong academic packets in English and math for continued learning

• Made thousands of phone calls to check-in with students and support them

• Partnered with public schools across New Orleans and Baton Rouge to serve over 400,000 free, nutritious meals

• Shared resources and support, from mental health to internet access to telehealth clinics

We will continue to stand with you as we navigate the months ahead. We are committed to continued learning and growth for your child. Please let us know if you have ideas and insights about how to reach our goals together.

There are several important updates to share with you today:

CONTINUED LEARNING:

New Orleans families:

• • • Phase 2 supplemental learning packets are available online here. They will be available for pick-up beginning on Wednesday April 15.

Baton Rouge families:

• • • We hope you are enjoying your Spring Break! As a reminder, teachers and school administration may be unavailable during this week.

    • If you did not receive Phase 2 packets for pick-up before Spring Break (on Friday April 10), distribution will continue on Monday, April 20 from 10:00-1:00. You can find the work online here.

  • Class of 2020 families:

    • Your individual schools will be reaching out to you with additional details on our plans for graduation and other ways to celebrate your accomplishments.

    • We have created a new online resource with key senior activities. Please check this out today.

QUARTER 4 GRADES:

With the Governor’s announcement yesterday, we are finalizing plans for your student to earn a Quarter 4 grade in his/her classes. We are working hard to ensure our policies give every child a chance to improve his/her grades and that this closure does not negatively impact grades or GPA. We will communicate plans as soon as the Louisiana Department of Education releases final guidance.

FOOD SERVICE:

Visit us for support on the following days:

• • New Orleans: Meals will be provided twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. You will receive multiple meals at once to take home. Visit the NOLA Public Schools site (https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition) for citywide schedules and locations.

• • Baton Rouge: Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here. Last week CBR also started a meal delivery program that’s currently serving over 160 families per week.

We know you and your child are eager to continue learning and connecting with your school community. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can support you: use this link and a staff member from your school will contact you as soon as possible. You can also call your child’s advisor or teacher.

Be well,

The Collegiate Academies Team

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April 3, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

Yesterday, the Governor announced that public schools will remain closed until at least April 30th. As we shared earlier this week, we have been preparing additional learning packets in anticipation of this announcement. We know you and your child are eager to continue learning and connecting with your school community.

We hope that you and your families are safe and healthy as we navigate this difficult time for our city, state, and country. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can support you: use this link and a staff member from your school will contact you as soon as possible. You can also call your child’s advisor or teacher.

We will be updating our Family and Parent FAQ with new information regularly. (Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español.)

For now, please note these key updates:

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPRING BREAK:

Keep up the great work on your first round of supplemental learning packets and reach out to your teachers if you need support.

• • New Orleans families:

    • Spring Break is scheduled from April 6-10. Teachers and school administration may be unavailable during this week. Please expect a response to any needs by Monday, April 13.

    • Phase 2 supplemental learning packets will be available online no later than Monday, April 6th and available for pick-up after Spring Break, likely around Wednesday April 15.

  • Baton Rouge families:

    • Spring Break is scheduled from April 13-17. Teachers and school administration may be unavailable during this week. Please expect a response to any needs by Monday, April 20.

    • You will receive Phase 2 packets for pick-up before Spring Break, likely around Friday April 10. They will also be online We will be in touch with final details.

  • Class of 2020 families:

    • We have created a new online resource specifically for seniors and their families to utilize during this time. It contains guidance, tools, and activities that are key for seniors to complete before graduation in support of their college and postsecondary readiness.

    • TOPS Update: The governor has released new guidance. The requirement for TOPS Opportunity remains a 2.5 GPA + 20 ACT Composite, though seniors will now have until September 30th, 2020 to obtain a qualifying score to use in the 2020-2021 school year. Students scheduled for the June ACT will now be able to use that score to qualify for TOPS.

  • We know you also have questions about graduation and other important senior events. Your individual schools will be reaching out to you with additional details on our plans to celebrate your accomplishments.

FOOD SERVICE:

Visit us for support on the following days:

• • New Orleans: Meals will be provided twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, including during Spring Break (April 6 & April 8). You will receive multiple meals at once to take home. Visit the NOLA Public Schools site (https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition) for citywide schedules and locations.

• • Baton Rouge: No schedule change. Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

Please know that we are open to your guidance on how to partner together to support your student in these challenging circumstances.

Be well,

The Collegiate Academies Team

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April 1, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

As we begin a new month, know that you and your students are on our minds and hearts in this challenging time. The safety of our students, staff, and the entire community is our top priority. While we are disappointed to be apart longer — particularly for the Class of 2020, our seniors — we know the health and well-being of all is our most important goal.

We will be updating our Family and Parent FAQ with new information regularly. (Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español.) You can submit a question using this link and a staff member from your school will contact you as soon as possible. You can also call your child’s advisor or teacher.

For now, please note these key updates:

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Keep up the great work on your supplemental learning packets and reach out to your teachers if you need support.

• • We are currently preparing Phase 2 of supplemental learning packets which will ensure students have learning material through the end of April. We are prepared in the event that the Governor extends the school closure beyond the current date of April 13. (As of today, there has been no announcement from state leadership). More details to come on Phase 2 packet distribution in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Spring Break

• • • New Orleans families: Spring Break is scheduled from April 6-10. Teachers and school administration may be unavailable during this week. Please expect a response to any needs by Monday, April 13.

    • Baton Rouge families: Spring Break is scheduled from April 13-17. Teachers and school administration may be unavailable during this week. Please expect a response to any needs by Monday, April 20.

  • By April 15th, we expect direction on how to handle student grades during this time. Once we receive guidance from the Louisiana Department of Education, we will share as soon as possible.

FOOD SERVICE:

Visit us for support on the following days:

• • New Orleans: Meals will be provided twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, including during Spring Break (April 6 & April 8). You will receive multiple meals at once to take home. Visit the NOLA Public Schools site (https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition) for citywide schedules and locations.

• • Baton Rouge: No schedule change. Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

We hope that you and your family are staying well in these difficult times. In the last two weeks, we have been working hard to ensure your child is able to continue learning and growing. Please know that we are open to your feedback and guidance on how to partner together in these new circumstances.

For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 24, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

It has been inspiring and energizing to see so many of you at grab-and-go meal sites and to hear by phone and over social media about your progress on the continuing learning packets. We are here for you if you need support. Two key updates for you today:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Today, we posted a FAQ (linked HERE) to the CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19). It includes updates on report cards, LEAP 2025 testing, and technology.

• • Seniors and senior families will find a special section for your questions. We know this is a particularly difficult time for you and we’re working as fast as possible to get answers for you. As Governor John Bel Edwards said in a televised town hall on Monday, March 23, “The Class of 2020, we are going to celebrate you. We don't know when it will be, or how it will occur... We will make sure they will not be a footnote for this pandemic."

  • You can submit a question using this link and a staff member from your school will contact you as soon as possible. You can also call your child’s advisor or teacher.

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FOOD SERVICE:

In New Orleans only, there has been a change in Grab-and-Go meal service schedules. Visit us for support on the following days:

• • New Orleans: There will be no meal service on Friday 3/27. Beginning next week, meals will be provided twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You will receive multiple meals at once to take home. Visit the NOLA Public Schools site (https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition) for citywide schedules and locations.

  • Baton Rouge: No schedule change. Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

Please reach out to teachers, staff, and administrators at any point with questions or needs. We want to support you.

For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 19, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

We hope you and your students are safe and healthy, and we certainly miss getting to see you and your child every day. We have a few brief updates for you today.

CONTINUING LEARNING:

Today, Thursday, March 19th at noon, we posted high-quality supplementary learning material for all scholars to the CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

• • Please reach out if you need assistance. We are here for you!

• • If web or tech access is a challenge, paper copies of assignments will be available beginning Friday at these locations:

New Orleans

• • Abramson Sci Academy: 5552 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

  • G.W. Carver High School: 3059 Higgins Blvd New Orleans, LA 70126

  • Livingston Collegiate Academy: 7301 Dwyer Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126

  • Paul Habans Charter School: 3501 Seine St, New Orleans, LA 70114

  • Harriet Tubman Charter School: 2013 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

Baton Rouge

• Collegiate Baton Rouge: 282 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

FOOD SERVICE:

We are continuing our Grab-and-Go meal service for all CA students. Visit us every week day for support:

• • New Orleans: Schools are serving grab-and-go meals from 9:00am - 12:00pm throughout the city, including Abramson, G.W. Carver, and Livingston. Any public school student can be served at any location, as can all children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. Visit the NOLA Public Schools site (https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition) for citywide schedules and locations.

  • Baton Rouge: Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm. Any public school student can be served, as well as any children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

Please reach out to teachers, staff, and administrators at any point with questions or needs. You can also submit questions here. We want to support you.

For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 18, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

We miss seeing your students every day and have a few brief updates for you today.

CONTINUING LEARNING:

We have posted high-quality supplementary learning material for all scholars to the CA COVID-19 Supplemental Learning site.

• • Teachers will be available for support and will be checking in with your child as they complete their 2 assignments per week. We will also continue to share additional online learning resources.

• • If web or tech access is a challenge, paper copies of assignments will be available beginning Friday at CA food distribution sites (see below).

FOOD SERVICE:

We are proud to announce that we served nearly 1,000 healthy meals to members of our community in our first day of service today.

Visit us tomorrow and every week day for support:

• • New Orleans: Schools are serving grab-and-go meals from 9:00am - 12:00pm throughout the city, including Abramson, G.W. Carver, and Livingston. Any public school student can be served, as well as any children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. Visit https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition for citywide schedule/locations.

  • Baton Rouge: Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10:00am-1:00pm. Any public school student can be served, as well as any children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

Please reach out to teachers, staff, and administrators at any point with questions or needs. You can also submit questions here. We want to support you.

For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 17, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

We have been hard at work since the school closure announcement to ensure students feel extremely supported during this time. Please reach out to teachers, staff, and administrators at any point with questions or needs. You can also submit questions here. We want to support you.

For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

CONTINUING LEARNING:

On Thursday, March 19th at noon, we will post high-quality supplementary learning material for all scholars to the CA COVID-19 Resources site.

• • All students will have access to 2 assignments per week to complete at home, as well as additional online learning resources. Teachers will be available for support and will be checking in with your child.

• • If web or tech access is a challenge, paper copies of assignments will be available beginning Friday at CA food distribution sites (see below).

• • In the meantime, looking for free reading resources? click here.

FOOD SERVICE:

During this emergency we want to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals. Beginning on tomorrow, Wednesday 3/18, visit us for support:

• • New Orleans: Schools are serving grab-and-go meals from 9a-12p throughout the city, including Abramson, G.W. Carver, and Livingston. Any public school student can be served, as well as any children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. Visit https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition for citywide schedule/locations.

  • Baton Rouge: Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10a-1p. Any public school student can be served, as well as any children age 0-18 regardless of where they attend school. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• • Telemedicine: Our medical clinic provider (LA Academic Health) has launched telemedicine service for all CA students. If students would like to connect with a doctor, please visit https://lahclinics.com/. Families: you can visit https://urgentcareeleven.com/.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting the health and well-being of our school community. We welcome all questions and will respond as soon as possible to anything you submit here.

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 16, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

Like you, we are all still adjusting to our new circumstances. This is not an easy time for any of us. As we navigate the coming month together, the safety and well-being of our entire community is our number one priority.

We anticipate providing daily updates to you and being in regular communication as we have information to share. For the latest, please visit this CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19).

CONTINUING LEARNING:

On Thursday, March 19th, we will post high-quality supplementary learning material for all scholars to the CA COVID-19 Resources site.

• • While schools will be closed, we will be providing continued opportunities for learning and outreach for our community.

• • All students will have access to 2 assignments per week to complete at home, as well as additional online learning resources. Teachers will be available for support and will be checking in with your child. In addition to academic needs, schools will be sharing ways to keep our school community connected and bonded during this time of change. Expect to hear more in the coming days. We are excited to make the most of this time.

Excited to get started before Thursday? Click here to see electronically accessible Independent Reading resources you can start working on right now! We'll continue to add recommendations and resources through April 13th.

FOOD SERVICE:

During this emergency we want to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals. Beginning on Wednesday 3/18, visit us for support:

• • New Orleans: Schools are serving grab-and-go meals from 9a-12p throughout the city, including Abramson, G.W. Carver, and Livingston. Citywide, go to https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition for schedule and location details.

  • Baton Rouge: Collegiate Baton Rouge will be serving grab-and-go meals from 10a-1p to any student currently enrolled in public school regardless of age and any children 0-18 years old. For all BR Community Feeding Locations, click here: https://ebrschools.org/news/seven-ebr-school-sites-to-serve-meals-during-covid-19-closure/

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• • Senior Classes: We are putting together guidance, recommended actions and activities for all seniors. At this time, the timeline and activities for college admissions and financial aid are mostly unchanged. We will communicate more information in the coming days.

  • ACT Testing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th has been postponed. We have encouraged state leaders to reschedule as soon as is safe to do so.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting the health and well-being of our school community. We welcome all questions and will respond as soon as possible to anything you submit here.

For the latest information and resources on COVID-19, families are encouraged to visit:

• Collegiate Academies: CA COVID-19 Resources site (http://bit.ly/ca-covid-19)

• NOLA Public Schools: nolapublicschools.com/coronavirus-updates

• EBR Public Schools: ebrschools.org/news/health-update-coronavirus/

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus

• City of New Orleans: ready.nola.gov

Thank you,

The Collegiate Academies Team

March 13, 2020

Dear Collegiate Academies Families,

Today, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that all Louisiana public schools should develop distance learning plans, and that students should not be present at public school facilities between Monday, March 16 and April 13, 2020. As we navigate the coming month together, the safety and well-being of our entire community is our number one priority.

This decision is an extremely difficult one, as we know that closing a school facility places a heavy burden on families, and that this will greatly impact our students. Our school has been preparing diligently for this moment, to make sure students and families are supported through this time:

Supplemental LEARNING:

We are finalizing instructional plans that will allow meaningful learning to take place for our students. We will share details of our instructional plan for this period by Wednesday, March 18th.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

ACT Testing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th has been postponed.

LEAP Testing will occur as planned until we hear otherwise from the Louisiana Department of Education

All athletic and co-curricular activities are postponed.

While the facility is closed, our custodial team will take all steps necessary to conduct a deep cleaning and disinfection of the building. Specific emphasis will be placed on frequently touched surfaces, such as bathrooms, desks, counter tops, doorknobs, faucet handles, and phones.

We will continue to work closely with district, state, and local officials for updates and guidance. For the latest information and resources on COVID-19, families are encouraged to visit:

Collegiate Academies: www.collegiateacademies.org

NOLA Public Schools: https://nolapublicschools.com/coronavirus-updates

EBR Public Schools: ebrschools.org/news/health-update-coronavirus/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus

City of New Orleans: ready.nola.gov

Thank you for your partnership in securing the health and well-being of our school community. We encourage you to visit www.collegiateacademies.org. You can also click here to submit a question and we will follow up as soon as possible.