The Plaquemines Parish Public School System is providing LEAP/GEE21 summer practice booklets in language arts and math for students going into grades 4, 8, and 10.  For the past several years the school system has distributed the test materials free of charge, and Superintendent Denis Rousselle feels the program has contributed to the outstanding test scores across the parish.  Before school closed at the end of May, every third and seventh grade student was given booklets to take home.  Parents of next year's tenth graders may pick up the booklets at their respective schools.  Dates and hours that each school office will be opened are specified on an insert included with the report card mailed home.  Students are encouraged to complete both booklets before the start of school to be better prepared for the high stakes testing in the spring.  All students turning in completed packets on the first day of school will receive bonuses in English and Math and will be eligible for incentive prizes.

Louisiana public school students take the high-stakes LEAP or GEE21 tests in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11.  For students in 4th and 8th grade, the consequence of failing the test is not being allowed to advance to the next grade level.  High school students who do not pass are not allowed to graduate.  Working the grade-appropriate summer workbooks will greatly enhance each student's chances of passing these standardized tests.  It is hoped parents will encourage their children to put forth their best effort in completing the practice materials in time for the start of school, August 7.  According to Curriculum Supervisor Sandy Brechtel, "This is a wonderful opportunity for students to brush up on their skills and get a jump-start on preparing for next year's state assessments."  For more information, contact Mrs. Brechtel at the school board office at (504) 595-6352.

Driver's Education WILL NOT be offered through the Plaquemines Parish School Board this summer.

Students who are interested in taking driver's education can contact Jefferson Parish Schools at (504) 736-1850.  Archbishop Shaw High School summer session is completely booked.  Registration will begin the first week of October for the November class.  For more information call (504) 289-3271.

Anyone interested in getting the driver's education certification, please contact Ms. Cousson at (504) 595-6340.

Jean du Treuil, a Plaquemines teacher of students with severe disabilities was honored by Personnel Director, Monica Wertz at the school board meeting on June 8, 2009.  One of his students, William Grace, a Belle Chasse High School student was able to send an email to WWLTV to nominate his teacher for the "Quiet Heros" segment.  Mr. Du Treuil's demonstrated use of Assistive Technology provides William with the ability to write and advocate for himself.  The "Quiet Heros" segment was aired on WWLTV, and it honors the special relationship Mr. DuTreuil has had with all his students over the past 30 years.

 Click the link below to view the video.

Jean duTreil - Quiet Hero

Unofficial October 1, 2008 Enrollment:

SCHOOL	PS	PK	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	TOTAL
Belle Chasse High School	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	237	227	220	173	857
Belle Chasse Middle School	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	152	174	162	171	-	-	-	-	659
Belle Chasse Primary School	11	112	207	177	165	186	173	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1031
Boothville-Venice Elementary School	22	16	48	49	39	36	35	41	28	-	-	-	-	-	-	314
Phoenix High School	-	11	18	10	15	17	14	10	18	16	13	23	16	13	19	213
South Plaquemines Elementary School	16	20	32	31	35	29	28	31	17	-	-	-	-	-	-	239
South Plaquemines High School	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	76	66	56	62	46	44	350
TOTAL	49	159	305	267	254	268	250	234	237	254	250	316	305	279	236	3663

The Plaquemines Parish School Board approved the 2009-2010 School Calendar at its April meeting and it was revised at the May meeting.

2009-2010 School Calendar - Revised 05-11-09

Diana Wiggins, a teacher at South Plaquemines Elementary School, was honored at the Plaquemines Parish School Board Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2009.  Ms. Wiggins received an exceptionally high score on the Praxis II Teacher Exam.  The Praxis Series assessments provide educational tests and other services that states use as part of their teacher licensure and certification process.  The Praxis II tests measure general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills. Monica Wertz, Personnel Director for the school system, presented Ms. Wiggins with a certificate.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of time capsules buried on the Port Sulphur High School and Buras High School sites are urged to contact Alberta Cousson at (504) 595-6340 as soon as possible.  We would like to move these capsules before demoltion of these sites begins.