FirstLine Schools

FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS OPERATES FIVE OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS: Samuel J. Green Charter School, Arthur Ashe Charter School, Phillis Wheatley Community School, Langston Hughes Academy and Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School. THE MISSION OF FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS IS TO CREATE AND INSPIRE GREAT OPEN ADMISSIONS PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NEW ORLEANS. Our schools will prepare students for college and fulfilling careers by achieving the following primary objectives: Ensuring college readiness so all of our students are on track to be academically prepared for success in college and in a college preparatory high school as demonstrated by achievement, aspiration, love of learning, and confidence Providing a rich variety of experiences for our students to nurture character, health, and active citizenship Developing the skillfulness of our staff Building sustainable organizations that facilitate our long-term success WE BELIEVE THAT NEW ORLEANS CAN BE THE FIRST CITY IN AMERICA WHERE EVERY CHILD GOES TO A GREAT SCHOOL. Are you the parent of a student who wants to attend a FirstLine School with an ESYNOLA program?