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Audubon Charter School – Gentilly

United States, New Orleans

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Audubon Gentilly is a charter school in New Orleans serving PK–6th grade at 4720 Painters Street. The curriculum blends Montessori-based learning with a formal French language strand, integrating French with standard core subjects and aligning with Louisiana state standards. The program uses traditional Montessori methods and is tailored to each student, while building literacy and numeracy through the common core framework. The 47,005-square-foot campus, renovated in 2014, supports arts-integrated instruction across the day. Student hours run 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; staff hours 8:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; and Wednesday after-hours run 6:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Audubon Gentilly emphasizes whole-child development through arts and sport, with Arts Reach offering music, visual arts, dance, and theater as core enrichment. After-school offerings also include LEGO League and French, Ballet, Basketball & Fitness, and West African Dance/Yoga. The school opened in 2018 as a sister to Audubon Uptown, and the network expanded to Baton Rouge in 2025–26.

4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, LA 70122

The Essentials

Audubon Charter School – Gentilly has instruction in English, French.

Location
Audubon Gentilly, 4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, LA 70122

Stages
Grades K–8; Montessori-based with arts infusions

Type
Charter school

Country affiliation
France (official French school)

School day structure
Arrival 8:10–8:30 a.m.; Dismissal 3:45 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri). Wednesday: Arrival 8:10–8:30 a.m.; Early check-outs end at 1:45 p.m.; Dismissal 2:45 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Cafe Audubon serves breakfast and lunch daily at each campus, provided by the food vendor Fresh Food Factor. Menus are available through Nutrislice and are updated regularly. Meals can be paid for via MySchoolBucks.

Governance and Ownership
The French and Montessori Education, Inc. Board (Audubon Schools)
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for enrollment through the citywide common application (NCAP/EnrollNOLA) used for Audubon Gentilly; enrollment is managed through the public-school common application process.

Tuition (school attendance)

- No tuition is charged for K–8 students attending Audubon Gentilly (Audubon Schools is a network of public charter schools).

Required consumable / registration fees (annual, collected at registration)

- K – 3rd grade student consumable fee: USD 50 per year.
- Student ID with lanyard: USD 13.
- Student insurance: USD 18.
- Technology: USD 19.
- Total: USD 50.

- 4th – 8th grade student consumable fee: USD 55 per year.
- Student ID with lanyard: USD 13.
- Student insurance: USD 18.
- Technology: USD 19.
- Student planner: USD 5.
- Total: USD 55.

Tuition-by-year / per-term detail

- There is no tuition charge for any school year for day students (K–8). Consumable fees above are assessed once per year at registration (they are not charged per academic term).

Before- and after-school care (Charter Care) — program fees

- Registration fee (Before Care or After Care): USD 35 per student, paid once per school year; this registration fee is non-refundable.
- Monthly Before Care rate: USD 85 per month. Payments are due on the 1st of each month. Failure to pay by the 5th of the month results in forfeiture of the student's Before Care placement.
- Monthly After Care rate (K–8, until 6:00 pm): USD 185 per month. A sibling discount of USD 50 applies (first sibling pays full amount; the second sibling receives the USD 50 discount). Payments are due on the 1st of each month; failure to pay by the 5th results in forfeiture of the spot. After‑pick‑up late fees apply (per‑minute late charges beginning after 6:00 pm).

Other program or activity fees

- Arts Reach and other extracurricular programs: activity schedules and associated fees are published and communicated to families each semester; fees vary by activity.
- Athletics: participation information is published by the school; specific participation fees (if any) are communicated through the athletics program.

Meals and cafeteria payments

- Breakfast and lunch service is provided; meal payments are made through MySchoolBucks. Accepted payment methods via MySchoolBucks include credit card, debit card, or electronic check. Families are encouraged to apply for free or reduced-price meals where eligible.

School supplies and uniform items

- Families are responsible for purchasing grade-level school supplies according to the published AG school supply lists for each grade. Supply lists are posted for the school year and detail items parents should provide. No separate, school-wide uniform fee is listed; uniform or dress-code requirements and any items families must purchase are described in the school's supply and family-handbook materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)

- Consumable fees (student ID, insurance, technology, planner): collected at registration and due by the published registration deadline (consumable fees are collected during registration and are due on July 31st). Online and in-person credit-card payments are accepted; the school provides direct payment links for returning families.
- Charter Care: monthly invoicing with payments due on the 1st of each month; non-payment after the 5th may result in loss of placement; registration fee is paid once per year and is non-refundable. Late pick-up fees apply to aftercare.
- Meals: pay-as-you-go via MySchoolBucks; payment options include credit card, debit card, and electronic check.

Refund information

- The Charter Care registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Other fee categories (consumable fees, program fees for Arts Reach or athletics, and meal payments) do not include a publicly stated general refund schedule on the school's fee and program pages; families are directed to the school finance contact for payment arrangements or hardship discussions.

Accepted payment methods and payment contacts

- Consumable fees and some campus payments: credit-card payments are accepted online and in person; the school uses payment links for returning families (Stripe payment links are provided for campus consumable fee payments). For payment arrangements or hardship assistance contact: finance@auduboncharter.org.
- Charter Care: program-specific payment instructions are provided after registration; contact the Charter Care coordinator (email addresses listed on the Charter Care page) for program payment details.
- Meals: pay with credit card, debit card, or electronic check via MySchoolBucks.

Boarding / residential arrangements

- Audubon Gentilly is a day school serving K–8 students; there are no boarding or residential fees.

If you need a single-line summary of the principal annual charges for a family (for example: consumable fee per student and Charter Care monthly cost), those amounts can be read directly from the sections above.
Academics

Audubon Charter School – Gentilly teaches American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum.

Curriculum
The curriculum is rooted in Montessori teachings and tailored to individual students. It uses traditional Montessori methods and includes French instruction, paired with common core lessons. The program integrates French language learning with standard core subjects. It aligns with state standards.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Audubon Gentilly provides Exceptional Children's Services for students with disabilities in line with the Louisiana Department of Education. The Gentilly campus has a Special Education Program Description. Policies include Seclusion and Restraint Procedures & Guidelines for Students with Exceptionalities, Audubon Schools Policy for Provision of Behavioral Health Services to Students, and related complaint procedures. Behavioral health services may be provided during school hours by a certified and insured provider with parent consent, following a qualifying evaluation and integration into an IEP, Section 504 Plan (IAP), or Behavior Management Plan as applicable. The school coordinates ongoing updates on progress and safety concerns and requires written treatment plans for services.

Mental Wellbeing
Audubon Gentilly provides Behavioral Health Services for students during school hours through a certified and insured provider, with parental consent and a qualifying evaluation. Services are designed to support behavioral health impairments and are coordinated with the student's IEP/504/IAP or related plan, and embedded in a written treatment plan. Updates on progress and safety are provided to the school on a quarterly basis. Providers must meet policy requirements, including background checks and adherence to school policies.

Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding measures including a Title IX Coordinator for inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies (Ronda Moore). The DCFS Toll Free Hotline is 1-855-4LA-KIDS. The Cyberbullying Hotline is (504) 304-5782. The campus address is 4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, LA 70122, and the main office phone is (504) 309-9434.
Parent Experience

History
Audubon Gentilly traces its roots to Audubon Montessori School, founded in 1981 by four teachers pursuing Montessori certification. A French language component opened in 1986, and in 1990 Audubon became an official French School through an historical agreement between the French Government and the State of Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina, the Audubon community reopened as a charter under the governance of the Board of French and Montessori Education, Inc. (FAME, Inc.) in January 2006, and OPSB later provided a second building, creating two Uptown campuses. Audubon Gentilly opened in Fall 2018 as a sister school to Audubon Uptown, currently serving students in grades K-8, and the network has expanded to Baton Rouge in fall 2025–26, with Audubon Baton Rouge following the Gentilly model of Montessori-based education infused with arts.

Community
Audubon Gentilly's community features active engagement through arts and student achievement events. AG Art Collective Debut showcases dance, music, and paintings by students. Students tackle real-world problems, such as designing the ‘smart cities' in local challenges. The network celebrates athletic and academic successes, including the Audubon Gentilly Cheer Team's national championship in 2026.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Audubon Gentilly has a Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) that invites parent involvement to support the school. Parents participate in governance and administration through the PTC. Homeroom Parents are organized through the PTC to assist with class parties, field trips, and events such as Trunk or Treat, Grandfriend's Day, Sneaker Ball, Graduation, and other activities. The PTC maintains communication channels through a Facebook group and ag_ptc@auduboncharter.org for questions. The PTC runs school supply fundraisers (e.g., via 1stDaySchoolSupplies) and posts volunteer opportunities on its page. Parents are encouraged to follow AG PTC on Facebook and Instagram.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Audubon Gentilly is located at 4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, LA 70122. The campus serves PK–6th Grade. The facility is 47,005 square feet and was renovated in 2014. Student hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with staff hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Wednesday after-hours run from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sports Facilities
The school has an athletic program through AG Athletics. Arts Reach includes Basketball & Fitness classes (Spring 2026 schedule shows Basketball & Fitness for 1st–5th Grade from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), with classes offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Academic Facilities
Audubon Gentilly uses an innovative academic model that combines Montessori and French programs with arts-integrated instruction. The model draws on the French and Montessori programs of Audubon Uptown. In Early Childhood, Kindergarten uses Montessori-based instruction and student dialogue alongside high-quality curricula across core subjects. Arts are integrated into instruction and offered as enrichment, with opportunities to experience dance, visual arts, music, and theater. The community emphasizes whole-child development and collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts Reach is Audubon Gentilly's after-school enrichment program, offering classes in music, art, and dance. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (no classes on Wednesday or Friday); registration is first-come, first-served and paid online. Spring 2026 offerings include Lego League & French (1st–3rd), Ballet (K–8th), Beyond the Stage (3rd–5th), Basketball & Fitness (1st–5th), Tumbling, and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Arts Reach offers after-school enrichment that blends hands-on learning with creative activities. LEGO League and French, Ballet, Beyond the Stage Creative Writing, Basketball & Fitness, Tumbling, Handbell Choir/Beginning Piano, and West African Dance/Yoga are offered in Spring 2026 Arts Reach. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and registration is first-come, first-served. A schedule of activities and fees is published each semester.

Arts & Creative
Arts are a core component of learning at Audubon Gentilly. Arts are integrated into instruction and offered as enrichment classes, including dance, visual arts, music, and theater, with Talented Arts for qualified students. Arts programming has expanded as the school has grown to provide broader opportunities for creative expression.

Cultural & Language
Audubon Gentilly uses an innovative academic model based on the French and Montessori programs of Audubon Uptown. Early Childhood uses Montessori-based instruction and student choice alongside high-quality curricula. Arts are a core component of learning and are offered as enrichment, with opportunities to experience dance, visual arts, music, and theater, including Talented Arts.

Social & Hobbies
Arts Reach offers after-school enrichment with a wide range of classes beyond core academics. Lego League & French, Ballet, Beyond the Stage Creative Writing, Basketball & Fitness, Tumbling, Handbell Choir/Beginning Piano, and West African Dance/Yoga are offered. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; registration is first-come, first-served.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The athletic program provides students with opportunities for personal growth, self-discipline, skill development, cooperation with others, creativity, and fun. Participation in these activities fosters positive habits and attitudes for life beyond the classroom. Basketball & Fitness and West African Dance/Yoga support physical wellbeing and movement-based wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the languages taught. English Language Arts is taught in English from K-8, with CKLA in K-3 and Louisiana ELA Guidebooks 2.0 in grades 4-8. The school provides English Language Learners services and English as a Second Language support for students who are not fluent in English. The program is anchored in Montessori approaches and includes explicit French language instruction as part of the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and French. The French language is integrated as part of the Montessori-based program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Audubon Gentilly enrolls students through the NCAP unified enrollment process (NOLA Public Schools Common Application Process). Enrollment covers Montessori, French, and Audubon Gentilly programs for Kindergarten through 8th grade, with applications submitted via NCAP to seek available seats. Open enrollment applies to all programs and grades during this period. Families pursue seats by submitting applications through NCAP.

Waitlist
2. During open enrollment, Montessori and French seats are allocated based on waitlist offers and seat availability. Audubon Gentilly seats are selected by logging into the NCAP parent portal and choosing seats based on availability. Seat availability is published in the NCAP report, and families should monitor the report for current openings.
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