Congratulations to Johnson Gretna Park Elementary for being named the Jefferson Parish Schools September 2019 School of the Month.

Every month, JP Schools highlights academic excellence through its School of the Month program. The honor acknowledges schools that are implementing practices that generate positive student outcomes.

"We decided very early on that all of our decision that would happen with our students would be based on data. Teacher data and student data drives all decisions that we've made this year, said Johnson Gretna Park Elementary Principal Michelle Montagnino. "We continue to look forward to a lot of growth and to produce the most exciting year ever. "

Here are some of the ways Johnson Gretna Park Elementary is winning for kids.

• Last year, Johnson Gretna Park saw an amazing 5% increase in student performance Mastery rates
• Strong use of data and teachers engaging students in their top-rated curriculum