Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies (EAGS) would like to thank all teachers, staff, students and parents who worked so hard to make Eisenhower Black History Month Program successful.     EAGS: Eisenhower School learns and teaches about Black History Month, February 2012. It is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.   EAGS: Eisenhower School will be participating in two parades this year. The first is on Sunday, February 5,2012 and it’s with the Krewe of Little Rascal’s and the second is with the Krewe of NOMTOC on Saturday, February 18,2012. EAGS: Eisenhower Academy Open House for prospective students on February 9th, 2012 from 9am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm.
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School Profile

Location

Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies is located in the Tall Timbers Subdivision of Algiers, a lovely community found on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the greater New Orleans area.

Expectations

At Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies we expect our students to cooperate, accept responsibility, respect self and others, expect to learn, and to show self control because Eisenhower CARES! Our school community believes that all students can learn, and should maximize all learning experiences possible. Parental involvement is an integral part in developing relationships within the school community.

Description

Established in 2005, Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies is a public charter school educating children of all races, faiths and economic backgrounds in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Enrollment is approximately 570 students.

Faculty

All teachers hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, teachers are state-certified or working towards state-certification, and all teachers participate in the nationally recognized Teacher Advancement Program (TAP).

Ancillary Services

Our school has a full time nurse, social worker, school counselor, speech pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and adaptive physical education teacher.

Curriculum

Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies utilizes the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum (LCC) that includes: reading, writing, language arts, math, social studies, science, and physical education.  Student progress is assessed and reported by way of four quarterly report cards, the LEAP 21 standardized test (4th and 8th grades), iLEAP standardized test (3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades), Dibels testing (Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades), and benchmark assessments.  Global studies are currently being integrated through technology, the arts, and curriculum within the classroom.  Success for All (SFA) Reading, Phonics Blitz, and Project Grad Math are used to support the LCC.  Classrooms are equipped with computers and interactive Promethean Boards.  There are also mobile computer labs at each grade level, and a desktop computer lab for formal computer instruction.

Special Education Services

Services are offered for Academically Gifted, Talented in the Arts (Visual, Theater, and Music), Speech Therapy, and the Inclusive Education Services Model is utilized for those students with special needs.