APSBulletin - July 2025
Dr. John Barthelemy, Superintendent
SCHOOL BOARD
Honoray Lewis, Ward 1
Lee Meyer Jr, Ward 2
Andrea Barras, Ward 3
Alexis Boutain, Ward 4
Joshua Hebert, Ward 5
Daniel Washington, Ward 6
Bambi Hood, Ward 7
Jessica Ourso, Ward 8
Doris Dugas, Ward 9
CALENDAR
August 4-6 -- Professional Development Days for Teachers
August 7 -- First Day of Classes for Students
Sept. 1 – Labor Day Holiday – No classes
Sept. 6 – ACT Test Available
Oct. 9 – End of First Nine Weeks Period
Oct. 13 – Columbus Day Holiday – No Classes
Oct 18 – ACT Test Available
Nov. 2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 11 – End of Second Nine Weeks Period
Nov. 24-28 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes
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Assumption Schools is a Statewide Leader in Increasing Percentage of Students Scoring Mastery
According to the latest accountability report from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), the Assumption Parish School System remains a statewide leader in increasing the percentage of students achieving Mastery and above (Mastery+) on the LEAP 2025 assessments.
The LDOE released the LEAP 2025 scores on July 3, highlighting academic gains across the Assumption Parish School District.
Students in Grades 3-8 showed a 3-percentage point increase in the Mastery+ category across all subject areas. Similarly, students in Grades 9-12 improved by 2 percentage points in Mastery+. Those growth figures place Assumption Parish in a tie for the 3rd highest ranking among all districts statewide in both the Grades 3-8 and Grades 9-12 performance categories.
LDOE reported that student performance across the state is up 1 percent for students in Grades 3-8 in all subjects, accounting for a total 5 percent improvement overall since 2021.
LEAP 2025 is a criterion-reference test that was given to students in Grades 3-12 during the 2024-2025 school year. It assessed students’ mastery of learning standards in the subjects of English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. High schoolers also take tests in Algebra I, Geometry, English I and II, Biology, Civics and U.S. history.
Academic Growth Evidence of Professional Development Investments
Teachers gather at Napoleonville Primary School last school year to engage in a curriculum workshop as part of their professional development
The district’s student achievement growth is the result of intentional structures put in place to support teaching and learning, according to Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy.
Teachers and school leaders regularly engage in collaborative professional learning sessions designed to strengthen student-driven instructional practices. Through student-focused Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and student-centered Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), educators are equipped to analyze instruction, identify areas for growth, and implement strategies that lead to improved classroom outcomes.
Additionally, the Assumption Parish School District has launched a “Grow Our Own” initiative aimed at developing a stronger pipeline of highly qualified, certified teachers from within the community. This program is designed to support and elevate aspiring educators already working in the district, further strengthening the overall quality and stability of the teaching workforce.
“Our district has made significant progress by embracing a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning,” Barthelemy said. “We’ve prioritized high-quality professional development, focused on the analysis of student work, and committed to teaching with the rigor required by state standards.”
“These efforts ensure our educators are equipped to meet students where they are and push them toward higher levels of achievement,” he said.
State Launches Effort to Address Student Absenteeism
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has launched “The Power of Presence,” a bold new strategy to help schools and systems address chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes across the state.
Consistent school attendance is fundamental to students' academic achievement. Research shows that chronic absenteeism makes it harder for students to develop proficient literacy and math skills by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school. Poor attendance also adversely affects educational engagement and hampers social-emotional development and executive functioning.
“We applaud the state’s focus on this very serious issue, and we encourage our parents to commit to having their child in class every school day,” Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy said. “We want every child to have the opportunity to be present, prepared and on a path to success.”
Dr. Barthelemy noted that attendance is taken and recorded daily at the beginning of each class period. Schools must immediately report unexplained, unexcused, or illegal absences or habitual tardiness.