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The mission of the Ascension Parish School System is to provide each student the high-quality education necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

 

2012 Teacher Job Fairs
» Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Dutchtown High School Gymnasium
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May 10, 2012
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23 (C) of the Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(b)...read more
April 5, 2012
Don't let One Bad Decision Decide Your Future - Video 2
This 60 second video titled "Don't let One Bad Decision Decide Your Future" is a public service announcement provided by the Ascension Parish Public School System, the Parish of Ascension, 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin, Capital Area Human Services, Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley, and the Louisiana State Police. The video is part of an ongoing campaign focused on safety during the prom and graduation season. The message: Be smart. Don’t use alcohol and drugs this prom and graduation season.
April 5, 2012
Don't let One Bad Decision Decide Your Future - Video 1
This 30 second video titled "Don't let One Bad Decision Decide Your Future" is a public service announcement provided by the Ascension Parish Public School System, the Parish of Ascension, 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin, Capital Area Human Services, Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley, and the Louisiana State Police. The video is part of an ongoing campaign focused on safety during the prom and graduation season, and the message is given by Ascension Parish high school students.
March 23, 2012
Marketing education programs in Ascension schools receive grant
East Ascension, St. Amant, Dutchtown and Donaldsonville high schools receive a $30,000 grant from the Marketing Education Retail Alliance.
March 9, 2012
Superintendent Pujol to Speak at National Conference
Ascension Parish School Superintendent Patrice Pujol has been invited to speak this week at the national TAP conference in Los Angeles, California, on innovative strategies for providing support and continued professional development to classroom teachers. More than 1500 educators from throughout the United States are expected to attend the conferenceread more...
January 25, 2012
Kindergarten Registration Information Released
Kindergarten registration information is now available for children entering the Ascension Parish Public School System for the 2012 - 2013 school year....read more
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A Message from Superintendent Pujol
A letter from Superintendent Pujol

Parents, guardians and community members:

For years schools were a place where children came to learn by sitting in individual seats in classrooms and receiving instruction from a teacher. Children who understood the lesson would be ready to move on to the next, but what would happen to that child who did not understand the lesson or could not pick up a concept? For some of those students, it could be a long school year filled with anxiety and even disappointment.

Today research has proven that the one-size-fits-all approach to educating our children does not work. The world has changed, and the role of educators in the classroom has changed as well. As their role continues to evolve, successful educators must work at staying abreast of the ever-changing world – more diverse student populations, more rigorous standards, higher expectations from business and community, and global competitiveness.
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