
| 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. |
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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. |
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2008-2009 Payroll Schedule |
August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | May | |
| August 2008 | 14 | First day for Teachers (Staff Development Day) |
| 15 | Staff Development Day | |
| 18 | First day for Students (1/2 day) | |
| September | 1 | Labor Day Holiday (no school) |
| 26 | End of First 6 weeks | |
| October | 2 | Elementary Parent Conferences |
| 3 | 1/2 Day for Elementary Students and Teachers | |
| 16 | End of 1st 9 Weeks | |
| 20 | Start GEE Fall Retest | |
| 23 | Secondary Parent Conferences | |
| 24 | 1/2 Day Secondary Students and Teachers | |
| November | 4 | Presidential Election Day (No School) |
| 7 | End of 2nd 6 Weeks | |
| 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| December | 1 | Resume School |
| 12 | Staff Development Day (1/2 Day for Teachers - No Students) | |
| 19 | Start Christmas Break (1/2 Day Students and Teachers) | |
| January 2009 | 5 | School Resumes |
| 8 | End of Semester, End of 2nd 9 Weeks, End of 3rd 6 Weeks | |
| 15 | Elementary and Secondary Parent Conferences | |
| 16 | 1/2 day for Elementary and Secondary Students and Teachers | |
| 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday (No School) | |
| February | 9 | Senior GEE Retest |
| 16 | President’s Day Holiday (No School) | |
| 20 | End of 4th 6 Weeks | |
| March | 12 | End of 3rd 9 Weeks |
| 23 | Staff Development Day (No Students) | |
| April | 1 - 7 | LEAP/iLEAP/GEE |
| 8 - 9 | Make Up Tests | |
| 10 | Start Spring Break | |
| 20 | School Resumes | |
| 20 - 24 | LEAP Field Test | |
| May | 1 - 22 | End of Course Exams |
| 7 | Last Day for seniors | |
| 12 | Wossman High Graduation | |
| 13 | Carroll High Graduation | |
| 14 | Neville High Graduation | |
| 18 - 20 | Finals | |
| 21 | Last Day for Students (1/2 Day) | |
| 22 | Last Day for Teachers | |
| 25 | Memorial Day Holiday | |
| * 1/2 Day Dismissal Times: Elementary - 12:45 Secondary - 12:00 | ||
| Approved May 6, 2008 | ||