[CharterSchools] International School of Louisiana earns Top Gains designation

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Contact: Karla Cochran (504) 229-4375
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2017
 
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OFLOUISIANA EARNS TOP GAINS DESIGNATION
 
International School of Louisiana (ISL)is the only non-high school in Orleans Parish to earn the state’s Top Gainsdesignation due to their School Performance Scores (SPS) growth.
An “A” rated school, ISL is grown intoone of the largest K-8 schools in the city, with 1,400 students spread acrossthree campuses.
 
“We are very proud of earning the state’sTop Gains designation again this year,” said Melanie Tennyson, ISL Head ofSchool/CEO. “It is through the hard and vigorous work of our school leaders,faculty, staff, and students that we continue to achieve success at this level.”
 
The 2016-17Top Gains School designation was given to A rated schools that achieved 5points or more of growth in SPS. ISL is the only A school in the city of NewOrleans to receive the designation. “Though already an A-rated school,ISL leaders and teachers focus on continuous improvement and constantlearning,” said Madeline Brown, Executive Director of ANet Louisiana. “As anexample of their commitment to push themselves to learn and grow, ISL-DixonPrincipal Gigi Camey and seven ISL teachers and leaders recently participatedin our Writing in Response to Reading PD.”
 
The International School of Louisiana isthe only tuition-free, multi-language immersion school in Louisiana. With itsemphasis on international awareness, the celebration of diversity and communityresponsibility, ISL's unique curriculum strengthens basic academic skills as itprepares students for success in today's worldwide marketplace. For moreinformation, visit www.isl-edu.org.
 
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Dedicated to cultural diversity andglobal awareness, ISL (grades K-8) is the only multi-language immersion schoolchartered by the State of Louisiana. Consistently a high-performing school. ISL is a French and Spanish language immersion school that was named CharterSchool of the Year, a Certified World Language School, a Top Gains School andreceived the 2014 School Award for Exemplary Education of Young Men of Colorfrom COSEBOC. From their first day of school, students are taught core academicsubjects in either French or Spanish by native speaking teachers. ISL isdedicated to providing all of its students with a unique and high-qualityeducation and to help young people develop, not only as students but also ascommunity leaders and global citizens. School website: www.isl-edu.org
 






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