Round 2 applications will be available the week of May 6, 2013, and Round 3 applications will be available the week of June 24, 2013.

Where can I get an application packet and where do I drop off completed applications?

You can pick up and drop off a Main Round application at any participating school or at one of the RSD / OPSB’s Parent and Family Resource Centers. You can also apply online by visiting www.enrollnola.org.

Round 2 and 3 applications can be submitted online or at a Family Resource Center.

To find the Family Resource Center closest to you, click here.

Can I use this application to apply to all public schools in New Orleans?

You can use the application to apply to all schools participating in the New Orleans Public School Enrollment Process. Participating schools include all Recovery School District schools and all Orleans Parish School Board direct run schools, as well as some other charter schools. To see the full list of schools that are participating, click here.

Do I have to submit an application if I want my child to stay enrolled at his / her current school?

Yes. All students need to submit an application. If you would like your child to remain at his / her current school next year, you can tell us that on your child’s application by   checking, “Yes, my child plans to return to his / her current school.”

Who decides what school my child is assigned to?

The RSD and OPSB use sophisticated student assignment technology to assign students to schools. School assignments are based on three factors:

1. The   schools listed on each child’s application, in the order they are listed.
2. The   priority that each child has for each school, based on each school’s priority   structure.
3. The   number of students that each school can admit in each grade.

What will happen if my child isn’t matched to a school that I list on the application?

If your child is enrolled in a non-transition grade and can return to his / her current school next year (a third grader attending a school that serves grades kindergarten through eight, for example), your child will be reassigned to his / her current school. If you would like to try again, you can choose to participate in Round 2 and submit a new application with new school rankings.

If your child is in a transition grade and cannot return to his / her current school (an eighth   grader transitioning to high school, for example), we will ask you to participate in Round 2 by submitting a new application with new school rankings.

How many schools can I list on my child’s application?

You can list up to 8 schools on your child’s application. You should only list schools that you would like for your child to attend, as your child may be assigned to any of the schools   listed.

How many schools should I list on my child’s application?

If you are submitting an application for a child that is currently enrolled in public school, and you would be happy for him / her to remain in that school, you should only list the schools that you would prefer more than his / her current school. If we are unable to assign your child to a   listed school, your child will remain at his / her current school.

If you are submitting an application for an entering pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student, or a student transitioning out of an elementary or middle school, we encourage you to list 8 school options. That way, you are very likely to receive a school assignment to a school of your choice. If we are unable to assign your child to a school of your choice at the end of the Main Round, we will ask you to participate in Round 2 by submitting a new application with new school choices listed.

Are schools still keeping waitlists?

No. Schools participating in this process will no longer maintain waitlists for grades kindergarten through twelve.

For pre-kindergarten programs for four year-olds only (PK-4), the RSD / OPSB will maintain a waitlist. This is because there are not enough pre-kindergarten seats to satisfy the number   of families seeking to enroll their four year-olds.

What do I do if I am not pleased with my child’s Main Round school assignment?

If you are not pleased with your child’s school assignment following the Main Round of the enrollment   process, you may participate in Round 2 by submitting a new application.  Please know that not all schools will have available seats in Round 2. If you are not matched to a school listed on your Round 2 application, your child will keep the Main Round school assignment they received. This year, there will also be a Round 3, which will take place   in the summer, for families new to New Orleans or families who would like a new school assignment.

Why wouldn’t my child get placed in one of my top choices?

The enrollment process honors family choice first and foremost, and strives to place all students at one of   their top-choice schools. However, some schools are so popular that they will   not be able to accommodate all students who request a placement. In those   instances, placement will be determined by lottery. Some applicants, like   siblings of current students, may receive priority in the lottery.

Are there testing requirements for any of the schools participating   in OneApp?

This year, all participating   public schools are open enrollment, meaning there are no admissions   requirements. However, to apply for a Scholarship to a non-public school, you   will be asked to provide additional information. To find out whether a school   requires any additional information, please check the application materials   and/or the New Orleans Parents’ Guide to Public Schools.

What percentage of applicants receives a placement at their first   choice school?

The percentage of applicants   receiving their first-choice school will vary from school year to school   year. Last year, approximately 75% of applicants received an assignment to one   of their top-three choice schools.

Will there be any opportunities to find out more about participating   schools?

The Urban League of Greater New   Orleans’ annual School Expo is a great way to find out more about your school   choices. Representatives from schools, the RSD and OPSB, and the Urban League   will be on hand to assist families with their questions. In addition, the New Orleans Parents’ Guide and LA School Finder include information   about all participating schools.

How can I find out if the schools that I am interested in my child   attending are holding open house events?

You can always contact a school   directly to inquire about open houses and events. We will also make events   and open house dates available here.

What should I do if I do not receive my placement notification?

If you do not receive your   placement notification letter during the week of April 15, you can call or visit   any of the RSD and OPSB Parent and Family Resource Centers to inquire about   your child’s placement. For Family Resource Center locations and hours,   please visit click   here. The Center hotline is 877-343-4773.

1)      submit your application online: www.enrollnola.org,   or

2)      submit your paper application at a participating school or at a RSD or OPSB Parent   and Family Resource Center. To find the Family Resource Center closest to you, please visit click   here.

Please note that Round 2 and 3 paper applications will only be collected at Family Resource Centers, not at participating schools.

How can I verify that my application has been received?

When you submit an application   on-line you will receive an email confirmation of the information entered on   your application.

When you submit a paper   application, you may request a copy of what you are submitting. If you   provide an email address, you will receive an email confirmation once school   / Central Office staff files your application.

What if I submitted an application already but now want to change my   school choices?

If you submitted your   application on-line, you can go to www.enrollnola.org   and log into the OneApp Parent Portal using your secure username and   password. You can then make updates to your child’s application. When you   submit a new application, it will over-write the original application that   you submitted.

If you submitted a paper   application, you can fill out and submit another paper application to your   child’s school or a Parent / Family Resource Center. We will consider the   most recently submitted application as your child’s final application.

Is there somewhere I can seek assistance in filling out my OneApp?

Yes. The RSD and OPSB Parent   and Family Resource Center staff is pleased to provide families with   assistance in filling out and submitting their application. For Resource   Center hours and locations, please visit click here.

Who can legally submit an application for a student?

Applications must be submitted   by a student’s legal parent/guardian. Students 18 years of age or older may   submit their application on their own behalf.

Does where or when I submit my child’s application make a difference?

No.  All applications will be considered at the   same time regardless of drop-off location or when they are submitted, so long   as it is prior to the deadline.

Do we have to reapply every year if we intend to stay at the same   school?

Yes. All students need to   submit an application every year. If you would like your child to remain at   his / her current school next year, you can tell us that on your child’s   application by checking, “Yes, my child plans to return to his / her current   school.” 

What happens if I submit more than one application for my child?

If you submit more than one application   for your child, RSD/OPSB will use the application that you submitted most   recently. The most recently submitted application will override previously   submitted applications.

What if I am also interested in schools that aren’t participating in   the New Orleans Public School Enrollment Process?

If you would like to apply to a   non-participating school, you should contact the school directly to learn   about their application process and deadlines.

How do you define siblings, and how does this affect the placement of   my children?

In the New Orleans Public   School Enrollment Process, siblings are defined as children who share a   parent/ guardian or share a   residence. We take siblings into account in two ways:

1. An   applicant will receive “sibling priority” if they are applying to a school   where a sibling already attends.
2. If   you are applying with multiple children, we will attempt to assign them to   the same school if you list your school preferences in the same order on each   application. We cannot guarantee that this will always be possible, and it   may mean that your children will receive an assignment to a lower-ranked   school.

Round 2 applications will be available the week of May 6. The deadline to submit applications is May 24, and families will receive notification of their child’s school assignment the week of June 17, 2013.

Please check back soon for more information about the Round 3 deadline.

Please note that this priority   does not guarantee that your child will be assigned to a school in your   neighborhood.

I don’t yet live in Orleans Parish, can I still apply?

You may submit an application if   you do not yet reside in Orleans Parish, but intend to live in the Parish by   the beginning of the upcoming academic school year. Proof of residency in   Orleans Parish will be required for you to complete the registration process   for your child.

How do I know if a school can accommodate my child’s needs?

We encourage parents to visit   the schools to which they would like to apply to find out more about their   programs, services, and accessibility.

Are application materials available in Spanish and Vietnamese?

Yes. Application materials will   be available in Vietnamese and Spanish. If you need assistance in another   language, please contact a Family Resource Center at 877-343-4773.

If a family finds out that their child has to repeat a grade after they   have already received an offer to change schools:

–           The student can change schools, if there are   available seats in the correct grade level.

–           If there are not available seats in the   correct grade level, RSD/OPSB staff will work with families to find the best   school for the child.

Is there an age requirement to attend Pre-K or Kindergarten for the   first time?

Yes. In order to be eligible to   attend a PK4 program, your child must be 4-years-old by September 30, 2012.

In order to be eligible to attend   Kindergarten, your child must be 5-years-old by September 30, 2012.

How will I know if my high school student’s credits will transfer to   their new school?

If your student is currently on   a 7- or 8-period school schedule and you decide to apply to a high school on   a block schedule, or vice versa, this may impact the way that your student   earns credits.  You should consult with your student’s school counselor   and the counselor at your intended school to ensure your student remains on a   solid path to graduate on time.

If my twelfth grade student does not graduate this year, will they   automatically return to their current school next year?

Yes. If you did not fill out a   OneApp because your child is a high school senior who you anticipated would   graduate, he or she will automatically retain a seat at their current high   school. We recommend that you meet with your child’s guidance counselor to   ensure that he / she is on track to graduate.

Assistance is   available to students who qualify under the Federal McKinney/Vento Act. If   you are homeless, living in temporary or transitional housing, or are an   unaccompanied youth, please let our staff know so we can help you through the   enrollment process. If you are affiliated with an agency or case worker,   please feel free to have them contact us on your behalf.

My child was expelled. Can I participate in the OneApp enrollment   process?

If your child has been assigned   to Crescent Leadership Academy as a result of an expulsion, he / she must   remain enrolled there for the duration of his / her expulsion term. If your   child’s expulsion term ends at the end of the current school year, you can submit   an application for them and receive a placement to a new school next year.

Participating non-public   schools are listed at www.enrollnola.org.