Charter schools charge tuition.
False
All charter schools in Baton Rouge are tuition-free public schools. Charter schools broaden school options for families that may be unhappy with their assigned schools.
Charter schools only accept students with high test scores.
False
Charter schools are open to everyone.
Charter schools do not have admissions tests and accept students regardless of their past report cards or standardized test scores. Instead, we use a lottery system, ensuring equal access for all families.
Charter schools are not held accountable.
False
Charter schools, just like all public schools, are held accountable to the academic standards required by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. With accountability, charter schools have introduced more innovation to the education system than ever before. Charter schools have full autonomy to make decisions that best fit students, families and teachers.
Charter schools do not follow the Common Core curriculum.
True
All Louisiana schools follow a set of standards set by the Louisiana Department of Education, not the federal Common Core. Working within those standards, charter schools use their freedom and independence to build curriculum that works for their students.
EnrollBR provides application support beyond just providing an online application.
True
At EnrollBR, we are committed to helping every student and every family with every aspect of education. We provide application assistance, translation services, school tours, teacher meet and greets and more.
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EnrollBR Chat on the #TanLine – The LaTangela Show
Listen in as our leaders at EnrollBR, Damyionne Brown and Krystle Veals, discuss EnrollBR's role in enhancing the lives of our Baton Rouge students on The LaTangela Show. In this 10-minute clip, we talk about our work partnering with charter schools to offer quality education, safe learning environments, and an easy application process to ensure our students obtain the learning blocks needed to build a bright future.