Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the Monroe City School district is one of the sixty-eight public school districts and one of four districts in the state that is a municipal district. The district includes classes from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 and has a current school enrollment of approximately 10,000. There are twenty schools in the district, 13 elementary schools, three junior high schools, three high schools, and an alternative school site for students who need individual remediation. The district graduation rate exceeds the state graduation rate average.

The Monroe City School District is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We hold high expectations for all students, parents, and staff. We share, with our community, the responsibility for providing a safe, caring environment designed to help students become productive citizens. We pledge all available resources to help prepare students to live and work in a rapidly changing technological society.

Children are our most precious resource. All children can learn and must be provided equitable opportunities to learn. All students must be provided the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. The learning experiences of students should help them become productive and responsible citizens. Our curriculum must be comprehensive and responsive to the needs of all students. Partnerships with students, parents, community, and schools are vital for the development of all children. All students and employees have the right to work and learn in a safe and orderly setting. A supportive environment encourages creative problem-solvers and effective decision makers. Continuous professional improvement and growth opportunities for all staff members are crucial to our success. Our school district provides the best opportunity for students to practice real life skills necessary for success in a culturally diverse society.

2007-2008 Revised 2008 - 2009

August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | May

August 2007	08	New Teacher Inservice
	09	Staff Development Day (Teachers' First Day, No Classified except 12 Monrh)
	10	Staff Development Day (9 Month Classified's First Day and 10 Month Custodial First Day)
	13	First Day for Students - 1/2 Day*
September	03	Labor Day Holiday
	24	End of 1st 6 Weeks
October	01	Elementary Parent Conferences
	02	Elementary 1/2 Day (Students & Teachers*)
	15	End of 1st Nine Weeks
	22	Secondary Parent Conferences
	23	Secondary 1/2 Day (Students & Teachers*)
November	05	End of 2nd Six Weeks
	19-23	Thanksgiving Holiday
	26	School Resumes
December	03	Staff Development Day (No Students)
	19	Midterm Exams
	21	1/2 Day for Students*
	24-31	Christmas Break
January 2008	01-04	Christmas Break
	07	School Resumes
	10	Elementary and Secondary Parent Conferences
	11	1/2 Day Staff Development (No Students)
	21	Martin Luther King Holiday
February	18	Presidents' Day Holiday
	19	Staff Development Day (No Students and No School Food Service)
	20	End of 4th Six Weeks
March	10-14	State Testing (LEAP, iLEAP, GEE)
	12	End of 3rd Nine Weeks
	17-19	State Testing Make-Up
	21-28	Easter/Spring Break
	31	School Resumes
April	10	End of 5th Six Weeks
May	01	Last Day for Seniors
	13	Wossman Graduation
	14	Carroll High Graduation
	15	Neville Graduation
	21	Last Day for students (1/2 Day *) Last Day for 9 month Paraprofessionals 10 Month Classified (excluding custodians) Off Work 11 Month Classified Off Work
	22	Last Day for Teachers and 9 month School Food Service 10 Month Classified (excluding custodians) Return to Work 11 Month Classified Return to Work
June	6	Last Day for 10 month Classified (excluding Custodians)
	17	Last Day for 11 Month Classified
	19	Last Day for 10 Month Custodians
* 1/2 Day Dismissal Times:    Elementary - 12:45       Secondary - 12:00
Approved February 6, 2007