Welcome to Your Uptown Campus Community

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION 2/24/25:


School is closed for Mardi Gras Break from Friday, Feb 28-through Friday, March 7.

All offices and buildings will remain closed on Thursday, March 6 through Friday, March 7 for Staff Professional Development.

Faculty and staff will be unavailable during this time.


Classes resume on Monday, March 10. 




Our ISL Campus Community page provides families with links to your Campus TidBits (Weekly Newsletter), special Uptown Campus Announcements, and Campus Activities.

This is the place to stay connected to the Uptown Campus from your Family Liaison and Campus Principal.


STUDENT CALENDAR Key Dates


First Day of School (1st-8th grade): August 13

First Day Kindergarten: August 18

October Break: October 13-17


Winter Break:   

Half Day: December 19

Winter Break: December 22-January 5

Classes Resume: January 6


Spring Break: April 6-10


2024-2025 Important Dates


2024-2025 Year at a Glance Calendar, click here


March 6-7  School Closed (Professional Development Days)

March 10  Classes Resume

March 12 DELF A2 5th Grade WRITTEN Exam 11am

March 13 7th & 8th Grade Science Fair Award Ceremony 8:45am-9:20am

March 13 DELF A2 5th Grade ORAL Exam 

March 14  Last Day for Mardi Gras Drive Contest

March 17-28 ANet 3 Testing

March 19 Progress Report Conferences (No School for Students)

March 19 DELF B1 8th Grade Written Exam 11am

March 20 DELF B1 8th Grade Oral Exam

March 22 Middle School Sock Hop 6-9pm PURCHASE TICKETS

March 25 ISL 25 Years Spirit Shirt Day!

March 26 LEAP Testing Parent Information Meeting 5pm

March 28 MATHCOUNTS State Competition 9am-3pm

March 28 LS Enrichment Open Studio

March 28 Goat in the Road Performance at ISL 2pm

March 28  Lost and Found Emptied

March 29 ISL Silver Splendor Ball at Generations Hall 6:30pm-10pm

Information from Your Campus Principal


January 21, 2025 SHIFT TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

December 19, 2024  GUIDELINES FOR FREE DRESS

December 10, 2024  HOLIDAY HOOPLA INFORMATION

September 9, 2024   TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE

August 26, 2024  URGENT SAFETY REMINDERS FOR DISMISSAL

August 15, 2024  WE ARE BACK IN THE BUILDING 8/16

August 14, 2024 SHIFT TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION 8/15: UPTOWN CAMPUS


Head of School Announcements


ISL families can find all links to the Head of School Announcements on our HOS Corner


Campus TidBits Weekly Newsletter


Every Thursday during the school year, we email the Uptown Weekly TidBits to all the ISL Uptown families.

This is the campus newsletter from your  Campus Family Liaison, Martha C. Pena.


We encourage you to read this weekly email to stay informed about the activities taking place the following week at our campus.


To join our mailing list and to view past issues, please click here.

Before & After Care Programs


ISL EARLY BIRD AND PRIME TIME

EARLY BIRD (Before School Care)

  • Uptown Campus from 7:15am-8:15am
  • Drop off location: Cafeteria - enter through cafeteria entrance on Terpsichore Street
  • Drop-In Service: There is a Before School Child Care drop-in service available for students who are not registered in the Early Bird program. Payment must be made in full the same morning of service.

 

PRIME TIME (After School Care)*

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (except Wednesdays)- 4:15pm-5:30pm

Early Dismissal Wednesdays- 3:15pm-5:30pm

  • Pick up location: Cafeteria/Blacktop. Please enter through the Camp Street side gate. It will open at 4:25pm (3:25pm on Wed). Please note that the office will be closed.
  • Drop-In Service: There is a Primetime drop-in service available for students who are not registered in an after school Program. Fees must be paid in full the afternoon of service.

 

FEES AND PAYMENTS

  • Monthly payments can be made by cash, check, money order, or debit/credit card. You may also pay monthly fees on-line at www.myschoolbucks.com. My school bucks is the preferred method of payment. Click here for Fee information and other details.


IMPORTANT DETAILS: 

  • After School Programs do not operate on ½ school days nor on the final school days before Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks.
  • Students who remain on campus more than 15 minutes after dismissal and who are not registered in the after school program will automatically be checked into drop-in and charged $20. Fees must be paid in full the afternoon of service.

 

CONTACT

 

COMMUNITY WORKS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

This program is not coordinated by ISL or ISL staff. This program is sponsored through a partnership with Community Works.


Food Services


Visit the Food Services page for the following: 


  • Application for Free/Reduced Meal Benefits
  • ISL Café Menu

  • *Special diet requests must be supported by a signed diet prescription form by a licensed medical authority. Menu substitutions will be made for students with a documented medical need. For a copy click here.


Any questions or concerns regarding Food services, Meal distribution or pick up, and any dietary or food safety, please reach out to:

Melissa Boudreaux, Director of Food Services: (504) 444-2696 mboudreaux@isl-edu.org


Information Technology


Clever Access

For students that would like to access the Clever portal from a non-ISL device, please review the Clever Login Information

fact sheet for detailed instructions. If you need any further assistance, please contact our helpdesk at techsupportstudent@isl-edu.org.

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Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.


About the Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program will provide a discount of up to $30 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount for up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.


The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Families are encouraged to check eligibility with local providers before filling out the online application through GetEmergencyBroadband.org. This is a national application, so families can expect a quicker response time with local providers.

TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS THROUGH COX COMMUNICATIONS, CLICK HERE

TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS THROUGH AT&T, CLICK HERE

TO LEARN MORE AND CHECK ELIGIBILITY, CLICK HERE

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Tech Support Issues

If you have issues with an ISL-issued Chromebook or your student’s ISL Email account, please email techsupportstudent@isl-edu.org. Include the following information when you email us:

  • Student name
  • Student campus
  • Student grade
  • Description of the issue you are experiencing
  • For issues with the Chromebook, include the asset tag number found on the red sticker on the bottom of the device
  • List of the troubleshooting steps taken (i.e. resetting internet, rebooting the device, etc.)

For account information for iReady or other resources used within your student’s class (links to Google Meets, information on curriculum resources, etc.) please reach out to your student’s teacher directly.


NOTE: We auto-close tickets if we do not receive a response within 24 hours.


ISL Photo Policy


Click here for the ISL Photo Policy.


Contact Your Teacher


Visit the Faculty and Staff listing for your teacher's contact information.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Family Liaison, Martha C. Pena at mpena@isl-edu.org.


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