Edna Karr High School
3332 Huntlee Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
504-302-7135 (main), 504-301-2721 (fax)
CEEB Code: 192032
ww.ednakarr.org
COURSE OFFERINGS
English (4)
English I (H)
English II (H, preAP)
English III (H, AP)
English IV (H, AP)
Mathematics (4)
Algebra I (H)
Geometry (H, preAP)
Algebra II (H)
Advanced Math Functions (H)
Advanced Math PreCalculus (H)
Calculus (AP)
Social Studies (4)
World Geography (H)
Civics (preAP)
American History (AP)
World History (H)
European History (H, AP)
Human Geography (H, AP)
Science (4)
Physical Science (H)
Biology (H, preAP)
Chemistry (H)
Physics (H)
Biology II (AP)
Chemistry II (AP)
Foreign Language (2)
Spanish I (H)
Spanish II (H)
French I (H)
French II (H)
Physical Education/Health (2)
Physical Education I
Physical Education II
Health
Electives (4*)
Education for Careers*
Art I-IV
Fine Art Survey* (or Talented classes)
Talented in Art , Music, Theater I-IV
Computer Science*
Financial Math
Forensics
Law Studies
Intro to BCA
Psychology
Sociology
Accounting
Computer Literature ½
Desktop Publishing ½
Multimedia Presentations ½
Principles of Business
Academic Support Classes
Math I
Introduction to Algebra
Integrated Algebra & Geometry
Reading I
Reading II
Writing Lab I
Math Seminar
Academic Monitoring
ACCREDITATION
Edna Karr High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) and the Louisiana Department of Education.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must pass 24 units of credit in order to graduate from Karr and the state of LA:
4 credits English
4 credits Math
4 credits Social Studies
4 credits Science
2 credits Foreign Language
½ credit Health
1 ½ credit Physical Education
Education for Careers
Computer Science
Fine Art Survey or Talented Art classes (2)
ACT AVERAGE OF GRADUATING CLASSES
GRADUATING CLASS
2008
2009
2010
2011
AVERAGE ACT
18.3
18.5
17.9
18.1
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Percentage of graduates who attend four-year colleges: 60%
Percentage of graduates who attend two-year colleges: 20%
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Dual enrollment (aka Early Start)
NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.
AdvanceNOLA, Cowen Institute, Tulane University
Project GRAD
GRADING SCALE AND WEIGHTS
Percentages
A = 93—100%
B = 85—92%
C = 75—84%
D = 67—74%
Regular
A = 4.00
B = 3.00
C = 2.00
D = 1.00
Hon/PreAP
4.40
3.30
2.20
1.10
AP
4.48
3.36
2.24
1.12
R = Regular ; H = Honors; Pre AP = Pre Advanced Placement; AP = Advanced Placement