Education

Plaquemines Parish School District in Belle Chasse offers 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school. Additionally there is a NASA Explorer Charter school (Belle Chasse Academy) onboard NAS JRB that accommodates students in elementary and middle school (K-8). For more information, please visit the school's web site or call 504-433-5850. Students and parents may view up-to-date grade and attendance information online through each school website. To obtain more information about the schools in the district, the charter schools, bus services, meals, before and after school programs as well as sports programs call the administration office or visit their website.

School in New Orleans begins in mid-to-late August. All Louisiana schools (public and private) require students to wear uniforms. 

The school servicing NAS JRB New Orleans are:

• Plaquemines Parish School District in Belle Chasse offers 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school.
• NASA Explorer Charter school (Belle Chasse Academy) onboard NAS JRB that accommodates students in elementary and middle school (K-8).
• New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy.
• A wide range of public and private schools.

Public schools in the New Orleans area are free. All schools require uniforms to be worn. Be sure to pick up your education records from your current Education Office before transferring. There are no DODDS Schools in the area.

For a complete listing of schools in New Orleans Louisiana, school curricula, bus routes, or school zones visit the New Orleans Public Schools website. For a "School Report Card", for information on the grading scale, enrollment numbers, and teacher/student ratios, visit the public schools review website.

For a complete listing of schools in Jefferson Parish Louisiana, school curricula, bus routes, or school zones visit the Jefferson Parish Public Schools website. For a "School Report Card", for information on the grading scale, enrollment numbers, and teacher/student ratios, visit the public schools review website.

Enrollment Information

Enrolling school age children into a school facility in the State of Louisiana requires a current physical and immunizations. Please contact the school to see inquire about additional requirements.

School Calendar

The school year begins in August and runs until May. For detailed professional, holiday breaks and teacher in-service days contact the Parish District Office of the school of your choice.

Child Care and Pre-School

After school child care programs and pre-school programs are offered at most schools. For fees, ages, and other information contact individual schools. 

Meal Programs

The public schools offer breakfast and lunch. Applications for free and/or reduced price meals are completed as part of the enrollment process; the income requirements are like those in other states, as this is a federal program.

Bus Transportation

The public school system provides bus service for students that are enrolled. Check with the school district for bus routes and times.

There are three divisions for Orleans:

• N.O. Recovery School District
• Orleans
• Algiers
• Jefferson
• Plaquemines
• St Bernard
• St Tammany

Louisiana offers a number of private schools. Many private schools have a religious affiliation or relationship. Contact the school to obtain information regarding tuition. Additional fees such as music, art, uniforms, books, registration, deposits and transportation may be required.

Currently there are no on-base educational opportunities for adults.

College Courses

Delgado Community College offers both an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Bachelor degree programs in Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Computer Information Systems, and Business Administration. The courses are offered face to face, via VTC, or on-line.  See the Education - Training (College/Technical) section for additional information.

School liaison officers specialize in serving military families and offer a wide spectrum of services to help families become more involved in their children's educations. The services include:

• supporting families with inbound/outbound school transfers;
• providing information on local schools and boundaries;
• assisting with school choice;
• helping families understand the special education process;
• providing information about graduation process;
• providing information about graduation requirements;
• making military and community agency referrals;
• supporting families with home schooling process and
• assisting with post-secondary preparation.

The SLO also levels the playing field for military children by ensuring maximum educational opportunities for academic success.

The SLO serves military families in the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. John (East and West) and St. Tammany Parish.

The SLO serves as the liaison between the installation commander, military agencies and schools by providing assistance in matters pertaining to student education.

The SLO also implements the Navy's strategic planning for education advocacy K-12 recommendation in order to ensure Navy families have access to quality educational opportunities.