Drop off the completed, labeled packet at your home school on May 15. Only the third round at-home learning packet will be eligible for a grade. The first and second round of packets will not be graded.

If the 4^th quarter grade is not used for the final calculation (student did no work or the 4^th quarter was lower), no grade will show for 4^th quarter. The 4^th quarter grade will show on the report card only if it is used in the final calculation. Parents will still be able to see all grades in the student progress center.

Jefferson Parish Schools has released grading and promotion adjustments for all students. That information can be found here at jpschools.org/grades. Families with questions about their child’s options should email their teacher. Teacher email addresses can be found on each school website. School websites are linked at jpschools.org/schools.

Jefferson Parish Schools is offering families optional at-home learning materials in two formats: online and paper-based. If you are unable to access the online learning materials at jpschools.org/LearnAtHome, the district is distributing its final round of paper-based packets April 28 and 30 at the 13 Grab & Go sites.

The district also announced a Chromebook loaner program and streamlined process for families to receive discounted home internet from Cox Communications. Recognizing that students will remain home to finish out the school year,

Cox has extended free Connect2Compete service, the company’s low-cost internet offer for families with a K-12 student at home until July 15.

ACT exam options are available in June 2020 if students want to take the exam to qualify for TOPS eligibility.

The following three options have been approved for Dual Enrollment students: 

• Continue the course via distance learning options through the higher education institution and earn credit when the course ends; 
• Opt for an “In Progress” designation and have until August 31, 2020, to complete the course and earn credit; or 
• Opt for an “Administrative Withdrawal” and exit the course with no credit and nothing posted to the official college transcript.

Jefferson Parish Schools is moving its high school graduations to July in an effort to preserve in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. Click here to learn more. 

In response to the Governor’s announcement on April 15, all Jefferson Parish Schools are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. 

JP Schools is partnering with the Three O’Clock Project to offer meals to children while schools are closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. 

The district’s 13 Grab & Go sites are normally open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Children receive breakfast and lunch for that day and the following day on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Fridays, children receive breakfast and lunch.

The 13 Grab & Go sites are open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The locations are:

• Bissonet Plaza Elementary: 6818 Kawanee Drive in Metairie
• Emmett Gilbert School: 435 S. Jamie Blvd. in Westwego
• Fisher: 2529 Jean Lafitte Blvd. in Lafitte
• Gretna Middle: 910 Gretna Blvd. in Gretna
• Hazel Park Elementary: 8809 Jefferson Hwy. in River Ridge
• Marie Riviere Elementary: 1564 Lake Ave. in Metairie
• Marrero Middle: 4100 7th Street in Marrero
• Meisler Middle: 3700 Cleary Ave. in Metairie
• Riverdale High: 240 Riverdale Drive in Jefferson
• Terrytown Elementary: 550 E. Forest Lawn Drive in Terrytown
• Truman School: 5417 Ehret Road in Marrero
• Woods Elementary: 1037 31st Street in Kenner
• Worley Middle: 801 Spartans Drive in Westwego

For more information, visit jpschools.org/GrabAndGo.

The Three O'Clock Project is also partnering with Ochner Eat Fit to ensure the student meals are healthy and meet their standards.

Meals will be offered to any child age 18 and under or special needs students age 21 and under regardless of whether they are a JP Schools student. 

Eighty-two percent of the families in JP Schools are economically disadvantaged. 

Three O’Clock Project (TOP) is a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to provide healthy meals and nutrition education for at-risk students after school. 

Meals will be provided to all children age 18 and under without charge. Acceptance and participating requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Jefferson Parish Schools is an equal opportunity provider.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has made the decision to cancel all remaining winter and spring sports. You can read more at this link. 

JP Schools will distribute the third round of printed learning packets April 28 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grab & Go sites. These packets will last students through the end of the 2019-20 school year. All Grab & Go sites will have printed learning packets for grades PK-12 on Tuesday, April 28. Packets will be distributed until they run out. As packet numbers decrease at sites, the district may consolidate the remaining packets to be distributed only at specific sites on Thursday, April 30. Check jpschools.org for the latest updates. Meals are served at the Grab & Go sites on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. Meals will not be served on April 28 or 30. These packets will also be available online.

Jefferson Parish is offering at-home learning options in two different formats: online and print. These resources are meant to provide optional opportunities for student learning while students are absent from school. The district will not require online distance learning since we can not ensure that all students will have equal access to learning. We are the largest district in our state with a diverse student population, and many of our students do not have regular access to technology or the internet. 

We encourage our students and families to utilize these resources. Our teachers will be responsive and available via email should families have questions. Please know this will not take the place of regular classroom instruction. It’s meant to supplement student learning at home.

JP Schools will distribute the third round of printed learning packets April 28 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grab & Go sites. These packets will last students through the end of the 2019-20 school year. All Grab & Go sites will have printed learning packets for grades PK-12 on Tuesday, April 28. Packets will be distributed until they run out. As packet numbers decrease at sites, the district may consolidate the remaining packets to be distributed only at specific sites on Thursday, April 30. Check jpschools.org for the latest updates. Meals are served at the Grab & Go sites on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. Meals will not be served on April 28 or 30.

The magnet program application window opens April 20, 2020. Applications will become available on April 20, 2020, and will be taken from that date until May 8, 2020. You will be able to apply online at jpschools.org.

Yes. The JP Schools Grab & Go sites will still be open MWF from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) was granted the waiver to cancel all spring LEAP 2025 testing. School systems may have the option to administer the assessment for informational purposes only. We will update this information as we learn more.

We encourage our families to reach out to their teachers with any academic questions. Teacher email addresses are available on individual school websites. For a school website directory, visit jpschools.org/schools. The district has also opened a hotline for families who need academic support. The hotline number is 504-349-8999. The call center will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hotline is available for families who have questions about either the online learning resources or printed learning packets.

The Louisiana Department of Education has advised that the required instructional time has been suspended and will not have to be made up. Once additional information becomes available, we will provide updates through the district website and district social media channels.

Jefferson Parish Schools was able to assist our students who have been waiting to receive their Certificate to Employ Minor Permit. We have been able to service the backlog of students who were waiting for a permit.

Beginning March 27, the Louisiana Workforce Commission Department of Labor will begin issuing special 60-day work permits for minors online. With this change, JP Schools will no longer offer appointments to provide work permits to minors while schools are closed.

Employers desiring to obtain an Employment Certificate must submit a completed and signed “Application to Employ Minors under 18” along with proof of age to laborprograms@lwc.la.gov. The application can be downloaded from the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s website at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/WFD/MinorApplicationToEmployForm.pdf. 

Report cards and grades can be accessed through the Student Progress Center.

The LDOE is waiving spring EOC requirements for high school seniors and promotion requirements for 4th and 8th graders.

Online PK registration is still open. For support, families should set up a phone appointment at picktime.com/registration or call 504-349-7916.

Events like prom are a memorable experience for our students. Once a return date has been determined, we will evaluate the situation and work with high schools to consider options.

Yes. All schools and administration buildings in Jefferson Parish Schools will be cleaned and sanitized.

Yes. All Jefferson Parish Schools employees (regular salaried and hourly) will still be paid their regular salary for the time the district is closed.

All employees are on call and should follow the direction of their direct supervisor.

The LDOE is freeing up requirements for teachers’ COMPASS evaluations and will ensure that teachers' certifications aren't interrupted.

We have received messages from our Jefferson Parish Schools community asking how they can help during this situation. At this time, the most helpful things to do include sharing our JP Schools updates with friends and family, following recommended CDC health practices, and following district social media channels for official information and updates.