Online Payments

SchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Now, with a few clicks, you can pay for your child’s yearbook, class trips and so much more from your own home. All you have to do is register an account, attach your children and in no time you will be able to make payments online. We accept many different payment forms so come in and check us out!

https://apsb.schoolcashonline.com/ 

 

Online Cafeteria Payments

My School Bucks is our online payment center to make cafeteria payments.  From the cafeteria to the classroom, pay anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone or computer.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home 

 

 

 

 

Duplessis Primary School

Parent/ Family Compact For Achievement

38101 HWY. 621

Gonzales, La 70737

Phone: 225-391-6650

Fax: 225-677-5984

What is a School-Parent/ Family Compact? 

A School-Parent/Family Compact for Achievement is an agreement in which parents, students, and teachers acknowledge shared responsibility for Student learning.  

       An Effective Compact:   

• Link to academic achievement goals
• Focus on whole student learning
• Shares strategies that teachers, parents, and students can uuse in school  and at home
• Explains how teachers and parents can communicate about student progress and/ or concerns
• Describes opportunities for parents to participate in the school setting                                                                                                                                                                                                           

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO EDUCATE YOUR CHILD!    

We hope you will join us this year to provide the best education for your child.  Evidence shows that when YOU are involved in the education of your child and give him/her the support neccessary to make good decisions about progress made at school, he/she will be more successful, perform better on test, and go on to higher education. 

 

Duplessis Primary 's School Goal

By May 2026 Duplessis Primary will increase to an A school and our School Performance score by 4% through a focus on teacher content knowledge in order to increase teacher effectiveness and meet student needs.

 

Duplessis Primary's Focus Area

ELA : 

We will continue to grow in our literact development of all students and provide the neccessary supports to ensure all of our students complete their current grade level reading on grade level.  

Math:

We will support all of our students with developing their numeracy skills so that they can successfully problem solve and think critically.

Communicating about Learning

Duplessis Primary is committed to providing regular two-way communication with families about student learning.  Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are: 

• School Messenger 
• Weekly Newsletters
• Weekly Parent Post Emails
• Monthly Calendars
• Emails

• Activities to Build Partnerships

 

• Meet and Greet
• Open House
• DIBELS Night for grades K-2 Grades
• LEAP Night for grades 3-5
• 5th Grade Career Day
• PBIS Volunteer Events
• LEAP Information and Preparation Night
• BETA & 4-H Service Project Days
• Parent/ Teacher Conference Days
• Student Council 
• Parent Council
• PACE Organization

 

Educators, Parents, Students- Working Together for Success

 

As Duplessis Primary educators, we will......

• Set  , communicate, and support students in tracking daily, quaterly, yearly academic and /or social goals.
• Respond to every child to ensure 100% of our students achieve their highest potential socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Respond to student needs  with a focus on interventions such as foundational ELA and Math skills as well as WIN (What I Need) Interventions.
• Build personal relationships with students to ensure a safe and trusting environment within the village!
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As Duplessis Primary parents, we will.....

• Make reading a daily part of family time.
• Check daily conduct calendar, sign or initial calendar, and supervise homework and study time. 
• Become involved and attend school activities and events throughout the year.
• Stay in touch with teachers about progress in all subjects and student behavior.
• Attend both Parent-Teacher conferences.
• Make sure my child is on time and attends school on a regular basis.  
• Encourage my child to persevere and do their best every day!

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As Duplessis Primary students, we will.....

• Remember each day, the power of YET.... and keepa growth mindset.
• Lead others by modeling THE Patriot Way and following our Patriot Expectations and Core Values. 
• Use manners such a please and thank you as well as respond when spoken to such as , "Good morning."
• Know our academic and/ or social goals and ensure our daily work reflects progress towards achieving those goals. 
• Use our voice daily to speak up, speak out, and speak honestly about feelings, concerns, and solutions. 
• Arrive everyday willing to give all that we can and use our leadership skills and unique qualities to improve our Village and make Duplessi a GREAT place to work, learn, AND play everyday!

 

Jointly Developed with Parents

Parents, students, and school staff worked together and shared ideas to develop this Compact for Achievement. Meetings are held each year to review and revise this compact based on the school's academic achievement goals and students' needs. 

 

Families are welcome and encouraged to provide feedback on the compact at any time during the school year.  Please call 225-391-6650 or visit our school for additional information. 

 

Home of the Patriots!

Creating an environment where ALL students experience success that will direct them on a path to fulfill the dreams of their choice!

                                          

                                    Parent and Family Engagement Policy                                 

Statute: Section 1116(a)(2)ESEA states that each LEA must establish the LEA's expectations for parent and family engagement.

Duplessis Primary's Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines how the school district will involve families in a child's education through regular, meaningful communication and active partnership in decision-making and learning, ensuring all students benefit from a home-school connection and that family needs are met. The policy includes our commitments to inform families of their child's progress, provide opportunities for family involvement, and offer resources to support learning at home.

The Ascension Parish Schools agrees to implement the following statutory requirements:

●      We will involve parents and family members in jointly developing the LEA's plan under section 1112, and support and improvement plans under ESEA section 1111(d)(1)-(2),  

 

●      We will provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist and build capacity of all Title I, Part A schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance, which may include meaningful consultation with employers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations, or individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education;

 

●      We will coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement strategies under Title I, Part A, with parent and family engagement strategies under other relevant Federal, State, and local laws and programs, to the extent feasible and appropriate;

 

●      We will conduct, with the meaningful involvement of parents and family members. an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served with Title I, Part A funds, including identifying - Barriers to greater participation by parents in activities under ESEA section 1116, with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background; the needs of parents and family members to assist with the learning of their children, including engaging with school personnel and teachers; and strategies to support successful school and family interactions;