Academics at NOCCA Honored By The Department of Education
NOCCA Academic Studio Full-Day School Continues Letter Grade “A” From Louisiana Department of Education
2018 Results Include Top Gains Honoree and Equity Honoree
NOCCA is proud to share the news from the State Department of Education: NOCCA has received the classification of “A” for its innovative Academic Studio full-day academic program for the fifth year in a row, maintaining its “A” status since the inception of the program.
NOCCA celebrates its special distinction bestowed by the state as an honoree in the Top Gains and Equity categories.
- Top Gains: NOCCA is one of ten New Orleans area schools demonstrating outstanding student growth by earning a Progress Index score in the top 20% of all schools statewide.
- Equity: NOCCA was also acknowledged as an Equity Honoree by the Louisiana Department of Education for demonstrating excellence in educating students with disabilities, students who are English learners, and students who are economically disadvantaged.
President|CEO Kyle Wedberg stated, “NOCCA is honored to be ranked as one of the top schools in the State of Louisiana. This data does not define us. What we really want for our students is not measured by any single test on any single day. Like the question of what it means to be human, the question of what we want and hope for our students is a quest, which if done right, is never fully realized or finished.”
About NOCCA’s Academic Studio Full-Day School
The Academic Studio is NOCCA’s full-day, diploma-granting high school preparing students admitted by arts audition, but without regard to current or past academic achievement, for successful careers as leaders in the arts. The instructional model is inspired by the arts and emphasizes collaboration, project-based learning, inquiry and critical thinking. NOCCA accepts students to its full-day school Academic Studio solely through the arts audition.
In addition to the credits students earn in their respective arts disciplines, students in the Academic Studio take two double-block academic courses per year: Integrated Humanities I-IV and Integrated Sciences I-IV. Students also earn two credits of a language and other required electives including health and physical education – as required for high school graduation and TOPS eligibility.
NOCCA is currently looking for new students for its various attendance options including full-day and ½ day. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 18, 2019.